Greater Hartford Arts Council Incorporated
- Assets
- $3.0m
- Revenue
- $2.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Hartford, CT
- Founding
- 06/1971
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 23-7111486
Organization Overview
Greater Hartford Arts Council Incorporated is located in Hartford, CT. The organization was established in 1971. According to its NTEE Classification (A26) the organization is classified as: Arts & Humanities Councils & Agencies, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Greater Hartford Arts Council Incorporated employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Greater Hartford Arts Council Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Greater Hartford Arts Council Incorporated generated $2.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.3%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Greater Hartford Arts Council Incorporated has awarded 348 individual grants totaling $6,506,906. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE GREATER HARTFORD ARTS COUNCIL PROVIDES LEADERSHIP FOR THE FINANCIAL SUCCESS AND ORGANIZATIONAL STABILITY OF THE ARTS, CULTURAL, AND COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CREATE - THE CREATE CATEGORY FOCUSES ON INVESTING IN ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND ARTISTS TO ELEVATE THE POSSIBILITIES FOR SUCCESS FOR CREATIVES. CREATE INVESTMENTS WILL STRENGTHEN THE CREATIVE ECONOMY AND CREATE COLLABORATIVE EXPERIENCES FOR STRATEGIC PARTNERS AND THE COMMUNITY THROUGH PROGRAMS, WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS. THIS INCLUDES INDIVIDUAL ARTIST GRANTS, THE CONTINUATION AND EXPANSION OF HARTFORD CREATES, AND CREATIVE WORKFORCE PROGRAMMING.
EVOLVE - THE EVOLVE CATEGORY FOCUSES ON TRANSFORMING THE HARTFORD REGION INTO NEW ENGLANDS PREMIER CREATIVE DESTINATION. COMING OUT OF THE PANDEMIC, EVOLVE INVESTMENTS WILL REDEFINE THE EXPERIENCE, VALUE AND SUSTAINABILITY OF THE ARTS, AS WELL AS DEVELOP OPPORTUNITIES FOR MAKING THE ARTS A VEHICLE FOR COMMUNITY VITALITY. THIS INCLUDES ARTS AND WELLNESS PROGRAMMING, SECTOR-WIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND DEVELOPING OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY INVESTMENT IN THE ARTS.
BELONG - THE BELONG CATEGORY FOCUSES ON EXPANDING THE DIVERSITY OF AUDIENCES WHO ENGAGE IN THE ART ECOSYSTEM, AUTHENTICALLY BUILDING A COMMUNITY OF ACCEPTANCE AND WORTHINESS, AND EDUCATING THE SECTOR THROUGH DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, ACCESS, & JUSTICE TRAINING AND ACTIVATION. THIS INCLUDES GRANTS THAT PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE ARTS, THE CONTINUATION OF NEW VOICES, AND DEVELOPING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONVENING WITH THE CREATIVE COMMUNITY
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Shelley Best CEO | Officer | 40 | $104,155 |
Kate Mcomber Former CEO | Officer | 40 | $76,428 |
Robert Braswell Bod Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard Hill Bod Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Kay Curtiss Bod Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Christopher J Delello Bod Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $94,079 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $960,495 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $775,314 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $12,296 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,829,888 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $262,318 |
| Investment income | $3,658 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $217 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$56,272 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,039,809 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,085,754 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $180,583 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $37,923 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $359,841 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $42,652 |
| Payroll taxes | $46,125 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $33,590 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $187,732 |
| Advertising and promotion | $98,214 |
| Office expenses | $7,616 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $52,892 |
| Travel | $14,916 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,746 |
| Insurance | $21,908 |
| All other expenses | $46,699 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,480,249 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $454,103 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,264,934 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $111,749 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $23,907 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,234 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $114,605 |
| Total assets | $2,978,532 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $576,739 |
| Grants payable | $695,279 |
| Deferred revenue | $845,825 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $113,872 |
| Total liabilities | $2,231,715 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $517,942 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $228,875 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,978,532 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Greater Hartford Arts Council Incorporated has awarded $1,024,048 in support to 54 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
THE CONFERENCE OF CHURCHES PURPOSE: ART ACTIVATION GRANT | $60,000 |
ADVANCING CONNECTICUT TOGETHER PURPOSE: PUBLIC ART | $50,000 |
ART OF TAO PURPOSE: PUBLIC ART | $50,000 |
ARTISTS COLLECTIVE INC PURPOSE: CREATIVE YOUTH | $11,000 |
CHARTER OAK CULTURAL CENTER PURPOSE: NEW VOICES | $5,146 |
ASYLUM HILL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH PURPOSE: ARPA | $9,000 |