Newark Arts Council
Newark arts' mission is to power the arts to transform the lives of those who live in, work in, and visit newark.
Newark Arts Council at a glance
In short: Newark Arts Council gave $113K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $113,236
- -44.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -44.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,647
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $22,610
- Total assets
- $606,607
- -17.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Newark Arts Council
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Newark Arts Council
Creative Catalyst Fund - Artist Fellowships
Newark Arts Council
Amount
$1,000 - $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Creative Catalyst Fund - General Operating Support
Newark Arts Council
Amount
$2,500 - $25,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Newark Arts Community Grant (NACG)
Newark Arts Council
Amount
$1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Newark Arts Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Arts for Kids Inc ($31K). Together the top 5 received $113K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 69 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $113K (2025) to $447K (2021). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $113K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arts for Kids Inc West Orange, NJ | CCF | $31,200 |
| Leopard Stripes Production LLC Newark, NJ | CCF | $29,250 |
| Arts Horizons Englewood, NJ | CCF | $22,610 |
| Glassroots Newark, NJ | CCF | $17,426 |
| Teens Steps up Inc Dunellen, NJ | CCF | $12,750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $606,607 | $1,657,116 | $1,844,165 | $113,236 | 5 | — |
| 2024 | $731,914 | $1,168,017 | $1,711,583 | $202,485 | 9 | — |
| 2023 | $1,337,089 | $2,135,228 | $2,399,074 | $387,250 | 24 | — |
| 2021 | $1,947,360 | $2,660,381 | $2,417,680 | $447,260 | 25 | $92 |
| 2020 | $1,457,684 | $2,267,281 | $2,196,908 | $190,009 | 6 | $140 |
| 2019 | $647,759 | $1,599,547 | $1,357,817 | $220,586 | 15 | $308 |
About Newark Arts Council
Based on IRS filings
Newark Arts Council is a public charity focused on Arts and culture, based in Newark, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $607K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $113K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Newark Arts Council is led by Lauren Craig, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 2 of 18 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lauren Craig
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$81K (2023) → $117K (2025)
Marcy S. Depina
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Regina Barboza
Director of Development An
Director of Development → Interim Executive Director, 2021
Interim Executive Director → Director of Development An, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$33K (2019) → $102K (2025)
Donna Walker-Kuhne
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samer Hanini
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dupre Doitall Kelly
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kitab I. Rollins
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Manuel J. Antunes
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Whalen
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan A. Monroe
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Coombs
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chisa B. Hutchinson
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim A. Cook
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reginald Noble
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Mack
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darryl Dwayne Walker
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Knox
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victoria Walker
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (23)
- Former: Richard Grossklaus (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Onome N. Adejemilua (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Joseph Lee (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Peter T. Englot (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Michele Gonzalez (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Felicia Swoope (2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Natasha Dyer (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jennifer C. Critchley Esq. (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jeremy Johnson (2019–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Kiyana N. Richardson (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Lyneir Richardson (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Michelle Richardson (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Victor Nichols (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Chiho Okuizumi Feindler (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Carolyn Simon (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Larry Leverett (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Lisa D. Love Esq. (2019–2020) — Vice President
- Former: Lisa V. Chow Esq. (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Marc Leibowitz (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Marshell Jones Kumahor (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Arthur J. Cifelli (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Madeline Ruiz (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Michael M. Horn Esq. (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $117K, to Lauren Craig (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Newark Arts Council
How much does Newark Arts Council give each year?
Newark Arts Council gave $113K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $202K across 9 grants.
What is Newark Arts Council's typical grant size?
Newark Arts Council's median grant in 2025 was $22,610, and its average grant was $22,647, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Newark Arts Council give grants?
Newark Arts Council gives mostly in New Jersey: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Newark, NJ (2 grants).
Does Newark Arts Council give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Newark Arts Council's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "CCF" (5 grants).
Who are Newark Arts Council's largest grantees?
Newark Arts Council's largest 2025 grantees include Arts for Kids Inc ($31,200), Leopard Stripes Production LLC ($29,250) and Arts Horizons ($22,610), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Newark Arts Council?
Newark Arts Council reported $607K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is Newark Arts Council?
Newark Arts Council is a public charity focused on Arts and culture, based in Newark, NJ. It holds $607K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Newark Arts Council's EIN?
Newark Arts Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2412819. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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