National Council for the Traditional Arts
The ncta is dedicated to the presentation and documentation of folk and traditional arts in the united states. Its programs celebrate and honor those deeply-rooted cultural expressions - music, dance, crafts, stories, rituals, foodways and other practices that are passed on through time in families and communities, and in tribal, ethnic, regional and occupational groups.
National Council for the Traditional Arts at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,071,822
- -14.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,317,648
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $1,254
- -56.7% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,410,601
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who National Council for the Traditional Arts funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $323K (2021). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $323K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Cultural Vibrancy Charlottesville, VA | Transfer of CCV Project | $302,836 |
| Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Winston-Salem, NC | In Support of Capital Improvement | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,071,822 | $2,317,648 | $2,410,601 | — | — | $1,254 |
| 2023 | $1,251,955 | $2,454,872 | $2,303,266 | — | — | $2,896 |
| 2022 | $1,231,844 | $2,404,105 | $2,477,166 | — | — | $471 |
| 2021 | $1,116,811 | $2,051,101 | $2,338,181 | $322,836 | 2 | $938 |
| 2020 | $1,605,036 | $1,473,241 | $1,378,995 | $6,000 | 1 | $1,455 |
About National Council for the Traditional Arts
Based on IRS filings
National Council for the Traditional Arts is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Silver Spring, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Council for the Traditional Arts is led by Blaine Waide, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 1 of 22 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Blaine Waide
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$112K (2024)
David Morrison
President
Board President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Holt
Chairman
Chairman of the Board → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andy Wallace
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barry Bergey
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barry Lee Pearson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Morrison
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlie Seeman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Herrera
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Sheehy
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dena Stoner
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dwain Winters
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Douglas
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Moe
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Junious Brickhouse
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Sawyer
Secretary
Board Secretary → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Mioduski
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Doucet
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Lilly
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Defreyne
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Pearson
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Bulger
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Chris Strachwitz (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Gerardo Contino (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: John Holum (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Lora Bottinelli (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Margaret Bulger (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Nathan Pearson Jr. (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Phil Wiggins (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Blaine Waide - Assoc Dir (2023) — Then Executive Director
- Former: Diana Parker (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Timothy H. Scully Jr. (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Lori Lafave (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Rick Massumi (2020–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $112K, to Blaine Waide (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about National Council for the Traditional Arts
How large is National Council for the Traditional Arts?
National Council for the Traditional Arts reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What is National Council for the Traditional Arts?
National Council for the Traditional Arts is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Silver Spring, MD. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does National Council for the Traditional Arts operate?
National Council for the Traditional Arts has awarded grants in North Carolina, Virginia.
What is National Council for the Traditional Arts's EIN?
National Council for the Traditional Arts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-0847374. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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