Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Inc
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC) is a 501(c)(3) arts organization located at 125 Maiden Lane, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10038. Founded in 1973, LMCC serves as a champion for independent artists in New York City and the cultural life force of Lower Manhattan. The organization operates with 24 employees and serves artists and community through residencies, grant funding, and free public programming across visual, performing, and new media arts disciplines.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.6M
+15.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$698K
+18.1% YoY
Grant Count
83
+7.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+9.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To create a fertile and nurturing environment for artists and arts groups, enlivening public spaces with free programs in the visual, performing, and new media arts, and to provide leadership in cultural planning and advocacy.
Vision: New York City as a place in which artists and community in dialogue are creating a more just, equitable, and sustainable society.
Core Values: LMCC believes artists are critical to a healthy society as agents of change and new ideas. The organization acknowledges structural inequities and is committed to centering equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Primary Activities:
- Artist residencies providing free workspace, professional development, financial training, and networking opportunities
- Grant funding to support artists and arts organizations
- Free public programs including symposia, conferences, public art exhibits, performances, and film screenings
- Studio residency program serving artists, writers, and art groups working in diverse media and genres
Grantmaking
LMCC administers grants through multiple programs:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
LMCC primarily serves Manhattan-based artists and arts organizations, with particular focus on Lower Manhattan and Upper Manhattan. The organization operates the Arts Center at Governors Island, which hosts residency programs.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of June 2024:
- Total Assets: $10.6 million
- Total Revenue: $6.08 million
- Total Expenses: $5.48 million
- Total Liabilities: $1.87 million
As of June 2023:
- Total Assets: $9.2 million
- Total Revenue: $5.0 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,552,637 | $9,170,086 | $9,889,448 |
| Revenue | $6,081,156 | $5,022,154 | $4,461,109 |
| Expenses | $5,483,675 | $5,415,486 | $4,961,913 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $284 | $591 | $953 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
12 open opportunities from Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Inc
Arts Center Residency
LOWER MANHATTAN CULTURAL COUNCIL INC
Amount
Not specified
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Creative Engagement
LOWER MANHATTAN CULTURAL COUNCIL INC
Amount
Varies (part of $1.4+ million annual pool)
Deadline
September 10, 2026
Creative Engagement Grants
LOWER MANHATTAN CULTURAL COUNCIL INC
Amount
Up to US $12,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRAIG SCHWITTER | BOARD CHAIR, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CHAIR | 3 | — |
| SUJOHN SARKAR | VICE CHAIR, | 3 | — |
| FRANCIS GREENBURGER | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| BRUCE EHRMANN | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| EKENE EZULIKE | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| ADAM MEISTER | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| R SARAH RICHARDSON | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| MATTHEW VAN BUREN | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| JAMES DONAGHY | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| BENNET DUNKLEY | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| TERRY HUDAK | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| ANITA LAREMONT | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| HAL STEIN | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| GEOFFREY BOULTER | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| EDDIE OPARA | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| SHARON ULLMAN | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| JOLENE YEATS | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| ERIC MUNSON | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| ANNA RAGINSKAYA | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| JOHN MCGINLEY | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| TIMUR GALEN | FORMER CHAIR | 3 | — |
| KIMBERLY BROWN BLACKLOW | FORMER VICE CHAIR, SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| MARCIA CABANA | FORMER MEMBER | 3 | — |
| MICHAEL ASHWORTH | FORMER MEMBER | 3 | — |
| JAY BERMAN | FORMER MEMBER | 3 | — |
| SUSAN BOYLE | FORMER MEMBER | 3 | — |
| SHARI HYMAN | FORMER MEMBER | 3 | — |
| DAVID JANSEN | FORMER MEMBER | 3 | — |
| MEREDIT KANE | FORMER MEMBER | 3 | — |
| RICHARD MINES | FORMER MEMBER | 3 | — |
| BRIAN SALUZZO | FORMER MEMBER | 3 | — |
| ALEJANDRO PEREZ | FORMER MEMBER | 3 | — |
| CRAIG PETERSON | FORMER PRESIDENT & CEO | 35 | $199,840 |
| MOHAMMAD YOUSUF | INTERIM PRESIDENT & CEO (FRM VP OF IA) | 35 | $111,780 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
LMCC celebrated 50 years of service in 2023, marking five decades of serving the Manhattan community through art. The organization continues to expand its programming and residency opportunities, including the Arts Center at Governors Island, which hosts artists in residence programs such as "Process Space" and other artist development initiatives.
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Announces 2025 Opportunities For ArtistsIn 2025, LMCC announced new opportunities for artists and organizations, continuing its commitment to supporting the creative community in New York City.
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Announces 2025 Opportunities For ArtistsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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