DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL, INC. IS A CATALYST IN THE CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT OF DURHAM IT LEADS, INSPIRES, AND PROMOTES EXCELLENCE IN AND ACCESS TO THE CREATION, EXPERIENCE, AND ACTIVE SUPPORT OF THE ARTS FOR ALL THE PEOPLE OF OUR COMMUNITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.2M
+27.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$465K
+73.6% YoY
Grant Count
80
+158.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-32.7% YoY
About The Durham Arts Council Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Durham Arts Council Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in DURHAM, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 80 grants totaling $465K. Net investment income was $28K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,189,801 | $936,482 | $676,927 |
| Revenue | $2,719,713 | $2,643,344 | $2,260,692 |
| Expenses | $2,824,811 | $2,454,530 | $2,022,067 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $27,734 | $14,468 | $47,106 |
| 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
188 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from The Durham Arts Council Inc
Catalyst Grant
THE DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Ella Fountain Pratt Emerging Artists Grants
THE DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL INC
Amount
Up to $1,500
Deadline
September 27, 2026
Facility Grant Program
THE DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
October 15, 2026
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Zenzalai Group Inc(fiscal Sponsor St Joseph's Historic Foundation) ($6,680), Bump the Triangle ($6,413), Carlota Santana Spanish Dance ($6,279).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AFRICAN AMERICAN DANCE ENSEMBLE DURHAM, NC | SEASON GRANT | $6,012 |
| AGAPE THEATRE DURHAM, NC | SEASON GRANT | $4,542 |
| ARTISTS STANDING STRONG TOGETHER DURHAM, NC | SEASON GRANT | $4,943 |
| AMERICAN DANCE FESTIVAL INC DURHAM, NC | SEASON GRANT | $5,400 |
| BACKBONE PRESS DURHAM, NC | SEASON GRANT | $4,810 |
| THE BEAUTIFUL PROJECT DURHAM, NC | SEASON GRANT | $5,478 |
| BULLDOG ENSEMBLE THEATRE DURHAM, NC | SEASON GRANT | $2,405 |
| BULLHORN ARTS AND EDUCATION DURHAM, NC | SEASON GRANT | $3,527 |
| BUMP THE TRIANGLE DURHAM, NC | SEASON GRANT | $6,413 |
| CARLOTA SANTANA SPANISH DANCE BAHAMA, NC | SEASON GRANT | $6,279 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICK GRANT | PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| TABITHA CONCEPCION | VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| EMRIC JORGENSEN | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| MIKE WOODARD | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| ADAM ALLEGRINI | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| SUSAN AMEY | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| LORI BLAKE-REID | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| IAN BROWN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| HEIDI CARTNER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JOSE CRUZ | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DAN ELLISON | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| CHANDRA GUINN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| KENNETH HINTON | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MARK-ANTHONY MIDDLETON | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MARJORIE PIERSON | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MARYAH SMITH-OVERMAN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| WADE WALCUTT | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ELIZABETH WIENER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| SHERRY DEVRIES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 50 | $125,205 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Durham Arts Council Inc?
The Durham Arts Council Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in DURHAM, NC. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Durham Arts Council Inc?
As of 2024, The Durham Arts Council Inc holds $1.2M in total assets with $2.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 80 grants totaling $465K in 2024.
Where does The Durham Arts Council Inc operate?
The Durham Arts Council Inc has awarded grants in North Carolina, New York.
What size grants does The Durham Arts Council Inc award?
In 2024, The Durham Arts Council Inc awarded 80 grants totaling $465K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Durham Arts Council Inc's EIN?
The Durham Arts Council Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-0599829. 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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