Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council

Organization Overview

Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (A99) the organization is classified as: Arts, Culture & Humanities N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council 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 06/2022, Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council generated $2.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council has awarded 35 individual grants totaling $301,729. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO EXPAND THE REACH, INFLUENCE, AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THE REGION'S DIVERSE AND VIBRANT ARTS AND CULTURE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY, CAPACITY BUILDING, AND CONNECTIONS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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GREATER PITTSBURGH ARTS COUNCIL (GPAC) SUPPORTS THE AREA'S DIVERSE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMUNITY BY INCREASING VISIBILITY OF AND SUPPORT FOR THE ARTS; ENHANCING ITS CAPACITY, EFFICIENCY, AND EFFECTIVENESS; AND CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT ARE SUPPORTIVE OF INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES MARKETING ASSISTANCE, DATABASE MANAGEMENT, WORKSHOPS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, GRANTS, ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAMS, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, ADVOCACY, ART SALES ASSISTANCE, ARTS POLICY AND RESEARCH TO LOCAL ARTISTS AND ARTS AND CULTURE ORGANIZATIONS.


THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC ART (OPA) IS A PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE GREATER PITTSBURGH ARTS COUNCIL AND THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING. THE PURPOSE OF OPA IS TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ABOUT PUBLIC ART IN THE PITTSBURGH REGION. OPA WORKS WITH ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS IN THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF AND INFORMATION ABOUT PUBLIC ART.


THE ORGANIZATION WAS SELECTED BY THE PA COUNCIL ON THE ARTS TO ADMINISTER THE PA PARTNERS GRANT PROGRAM TO THE ARTS COMMUNITY IN WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2022, $145,750 OF PA PARTNERS GRANTS WERE AWARDED.ARTIST OPPORTUNITY GRANTS HELP ARTISTS HONE THEIR SKILLS AND CRAFT BY FUNDING IMPORTANT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, SUCH AS TRAVEL TO WORK WITH A MENTOR, PARTICIPATION IN A FESTIVAL OR ARTIST RESIDENCY. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2022, $3,500 OF INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS GRANTS WERE AWARDED.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Mitch Swain
CEO
$140,477
Michael A Wessell
Executive Vice Chair
$0
Sandra Solomon
Past Chair
$0
Veronica Morgan-Lee
Chair
$0
Tracy Edmunds
Vice Chair
$0
Victor Dozzi
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$51,267
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $830,250
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,302,324
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,183,841
Total Program Service Revenue$94,620
Investment income $629
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,281,290

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council has awarded $20,343 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

HILL DANCE ACADEMY

PURPOSE: AN ART PROG. FOR UNDERSRVD COMM. IN PA

$8,854

NEW HORIZON THEATER INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: AN ART PROG. FOR UNDERSRVD COMM. IN PA

$5,747

PITTSBURGH NEW MUSIC ENSEMBLE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: AN ART PROG. FOR UNDERSRVD COMM. IN PA

$5,742
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 19 grants that Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council has recieved totaling $2,000,452.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Heinz Endowments

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: FOR ONE YEAR OPERATING SUPPORT (2021)

$450,000
The Heinz Endowments

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: FOR TWO YEAR OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC ART (2021-2022)

$285,000
The Heinz Endowments

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: FOR TWO YEAR OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC ART (2021-2022)

$285,000
Grable Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT STRENGTHEN THE ARTS AND CULTURE SECTOR IN THE PITTSBURGH REGION

$250,000
Hillman Family Foundations

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: OPERATIONS SUPPORT AND SUPPORT TO THE FIELD

$200,000
Pittsburgh Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES

$111,200
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