ArtsPlus
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$3.4M
Foundation funders
22
Grants recorded
49
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds ArtsPlus?
ArtsPlus is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by Foundation for the Carolinas ($1.7M), Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc ($870K), Southminster Inc ($199K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.4M in grants to ArtsPlus between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation for the Carolinas | $1,671,135 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc | $869,737 | 9 | 2019–2024 |
| Southminster Inc | $198,500 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust | $143,399 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Arts Sciences & Cultural Council of Charlotte Mecklenburg Inc | $122,380 | 1 | 2025 |
| Fidelity Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Womens Impact Fund | $61,350 | 1 | 2025 |
| Fred and Nancy Brumley Fdn | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Akers Foundation Inc | $40,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The CMA Foundation | $24,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Carolinas Credit Union Foundation | $17,500 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $16,492 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Reemprise Fund | $14,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| John S and James L Knight Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Duke Energy Foundation | $6,750 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| United Way Worldwide | $6,381 | 1 | 2019 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $6,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $5,680 | 1 | 2024 |
| Douglas Prelude Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Pierle Family Charitable Foundation | $1,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Dowd Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Dickson Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $257K (2025) to $674K (2022). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $257K.
What grants has ArtsPlus received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Arts Sciences & Cultural Council of Charlotte Mecklenburg Inc | EDUCATION SUPPORT GRANT | $122,380 |
| 2025 | Womens Impact Fund | Unrestricted Operating Support | $61,350 |
| 2025 | Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust | ARTS & CULTURE | $43,015 |
| 2025 | Akers Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PROVIDE A SPACE FOR STUDENTS TO GROW, EXPLORE, AND UNLOCK THEIR ARTISTIC POTENTIAL. | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Southminster Inc | SOUTHMINSTER SCHOLAR, SENIOR PROGRAMING AT THE RETREAT, ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING AT VARIOUS SCHOOL SITES | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Foundation for the Carolinas | CHARITABLE GIFT | $425,934 |
| 2024 | Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust | ARTS & CULTURE | $52,818 |
| 2024 | Fred and Nancy Brumley Fdn | GENERAL OPERATING | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Southminster Inc | SOUTHMINSTER SCHOLAR, SENIOR PROGRAMMING AT THE RETREAT, PROGRAMMING WITH STEAM ACADEMY AT REN WEST, PROGRAMMING FOR GEP, GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS, AND ARTSREACH WITH ADDITIONAL PARTNERS. | $42,500 |
| 2024 | Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc | CULTURAL VISION GRANTS AND CULTURE BLOCKS PROGRAM INVESTMENT | $35,233 |
| 2024 | Akers Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PROVIDE A SPACE FOR STUDENTS TO GROW, EXPLORE, AND UNLOCK THEIR ARTISTIC POTENTIAL. | $25,000 |
| 2024 | John S and James L Knight Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF ARTS+ OF UNLEASHING CREATIVITY, TRANSFORMING LIVES AND BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH OUTSTANDING AND ACCESSIBLE ARTS EDUCATION. | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $5,680 |
| 2024 | Pierle Family Charitable Foundation | ARTS | $1,500 |
| 2024 | Dowd Foundation Inc | ASSIST ORGANIZATIONS WITH ITS NEEDS AND GOALS | $500 |
| 2023 | Foundation for the Carolinas | CHARITABLE GIFT | $341,202 |
| 2023 | Reemprise Fund | General Support | $14,000 |
| 2023 | Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust | ARTS & CULTURE | $11,759 |
| 2023 | Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc | CULTURE BLOCKS PROGRAM INVESTMENT ACTIVE | $11,500 |
| 2023 | Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc | ORGANIZATION SUPPORT GRANT ACTIVE | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,950 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $6,000 |
| 2023 | Duke Energy Foundation | GRANT | $1,500 |
| 2023 | Dowd Foundation Inc | ASSIST ORGANIZATIONS WITH ITS NEEDS AND GOALS | $500 |
| 2022 | Foundation for the Carolinas | CHARITABLE GIFT | $434,904 |
| 2022 | Fidelity Foundation | PLANNING | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Southminster Inc | ARTSREACH PROGRAMMING, STUDIO 345, AND SPONSORING A SCHOLARSHIP | $75,000 |
| 2022 | Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc | CULTURE VISION GRANT; CULTURE BLOCKS PROGRAM INVESTMENT; ASC ENDOWMENT GRANT | $33,970 |
| 2022 | Carolinas Credit Union Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,000 |
| 2022 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,542 |
Showing 30 most recent of 49 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds ArtsPlus?
ArtsPlus is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by Foundation for the Carolinas ($1.7M), Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc ($870K), Southminster Inc ($199K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.4M in grants to ArtsPlus between 2019–2025.
Who is ArtsPlus's largest funder?
Foundation for the Carolinas is the largest recorded funder of ArtsPlus, with $1.7M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has ArtsPlus received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.4M in grants to ArtsPlus across 49 grants from 22 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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