The Durham Arts Council Endowment Fund
SUPPORT THE DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL, A COMMUNITY FINE ARTS ORGANIZATION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$745K
+5.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$24K
-7.7% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
-7.7% YoY
About The Durham Arts Council Endowment Fund
Based on IRS filings
The Durham Arts Council Endowment Fund is a nonprofit organization, based in DURHAM, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $745K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $24K. Net investment income was $43K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $744,842 | $708,119 | $684,567 |
| Revenue | $42,630 | $42,164 | $49,544 |
| Expenses | $37,003 | $40,723 | $41,859 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $42,630 | $42,164 | $49,544 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The Durham Arts Council Endowment Fund
Catalyst Grant Program
THE DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL ENDOWMENT FUND
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Ella Fountain Pratt Emerging Artists Grants
THE DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL ENDOWMENT FUND
Amount
Up to $1,500
Deadline
September 27, 2026
Season Grant Program
THE DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL ENDOWMENT FUND
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Durham Arts Council ($24,408).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL DURHAM, NC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $24,408 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN HANCOCK | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| KAY GRESHAM | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| VIRGINIA BOWMAN | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| BARKER FRENCH | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL SCHOENFELD | ASSISTANT SECRETARY (THRU 7/23) | 1 | — |
| LAURA VIRKLER | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is The Durham Arts Council Endowment Fund?
As of 2024, The Durham Arts Council Endowment Fund holds $745K in total assets with $43K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $24K in 2024.
Where does The Durham Arts Council Endowment Fund operate?
The Durham Arts Council Endowment Fund has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What size grants does The Durham Arts Council Endowment Fund award?
In 2024, The Durham Arts Council Endowment Fund awarded 1 grants totaling $24K — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Durham Arts Council Endowment Fund's EIN?
The Durham Arts Council Endowment Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1826969. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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