Downtown Columbia Arts And Culture Commission Inc is located in Columbia, MD. The organization was established in 2014. 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 12/2021, Downtown Columbia Arts And Culture Commission Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Downtown Columbia Arts And Culture Commission Inc 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 12/2021, Downtown Columbia Arts And Culture Commission Inc generated $6.2m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 48.5% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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PRESERVE THE CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE OF MERRIWEATHER POST PAVILION AND PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR ARTS AND CULTURE ACTIVITIES THAT INSPIRE, EDUCATE AND ENTERTAIN AUDIENCES IN DOWNTOWN COLUMBIA, MARYLAND.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE DOWNTOWN COLUMBIA ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION ("DCACC") COMPLETED THE MULTI-PHASE, COMPREHENSIVE RENOVATIONS AT MERRIWEATHER POST PAVILION IN 2021, IN TIME FOR THE VENUE TO REOPEN FOLLOWING THE COVID-19 SHUTDOWN. DCACC WORKED WITH THE MERRIWEATHER'S OPERATOR AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS ON POLICIES AND PROTOCOLS TO SAFELY REOPEN MERRIWEATHER AND RE-INTRODUCE COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING IN 2021 AMIDST EVOLVING COVID-19 HEALTH METRICS. DCACC HOSTED FOUR, WELL-ATTENDED FREE CONCERTS FEATURING REGIONAL ARTISTS AT COLOR BURST PARK IN DOWNTOWN COLUMBIA IN JULY, AUGUST, AND SEPTEMBER. DCACC ALSO HELPED FACILITATE THE USE OF MPP FOR ANOTHER YEAR OF THE POPULAR "SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS" HOLIDAY LIGHT DISPLAY, WHICH WAS AGAIN WELL-RECEIVED BY THE COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ian Kennedy Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $148,837 |
Darin Atwater Artistic Director | 40 | $140,000 | |
Deborah Ellinghaus Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeffrey Lavis Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Maurice Bellan Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Candace Dodson Reed Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $5,320,320 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,023 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,323,343 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $867,228 |
Investment income | $671 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $340 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $6,192,561 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $148,838 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,768 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $140,000 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $8,666 |
Other employee benefits | $12,783 |
Payroll taxes | $21,722 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,640 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $27,555 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $7,363 |
Advertising and promotion | $56,448 |
Office expenses | $658 |
Information technology | $380 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,018 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,644,645 |
Insurance | $11,949 |
All other expenses | $518 |
Total functional expenses | $2,185,100 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $72,880 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,458 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $4,793 |
Accounts receivable, net | $7,500 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $56,137,213 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $56,227,844 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,785 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $13,761,730 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $13,781,515 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $42,446,329 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $56,227,844 |
Over the last fiscal year, Downtown Columbia Arts And Culture Commission Inc has awarded $40,000 in support to 6 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Columbia, MD PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT "PLEIN AIR COLUMBIA" EVENT. | $10,000 |
Columbia, MD PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT PRODUCTION OF "CLOCKWORK HEART". | $10,000 |
Columbia, MD PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT "LAKEFEST" EVENT. | $5,000 |
Columbia, MD PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT PRODUCTION OF "MAGIC UNDER GLASS". | $5,000 |
HOWARD COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT "THE LONGEST TABLE" EVENT. | $5,000 |
Ellicott City, MD PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT "OUTDOOR POPS" CONCERT. | $5,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Downtown Columbia Arts And Culture Commission Inc has recieved totaling $20,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA PURPOSE: For grant recipient's exempt purposes | $10,000 |
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA PURPOSE: For grant recipient's exempt purposes | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
The Virginia Arts Festival Inc Norfolk, VA | $42,180,047 | $13,814,301 |
National Business Officers Association Inc Washington, DC | $10,181,383 | $5,458,138 |
The Museum Of Language Arts Incorporated Washington, DC | $22,277,823 | $2,812,502 |
American Council Of Trustees And Alumni Washington, DC | $7,091,133 | $4,080,282 |
National Academy Of Education Washington, DC | $13,224,387 | $700,923 |
Mission West Virginia Hurricane, WV | $896,692 | $3,486,347 |
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council Pittsburgh, PA | $2,524,492 | $2,281,290 |
The Memorial Foundation Washington, DC | $1,841,102 | $3,723,853 |
Downtown Columbia Arts And Culture Commission Inc Columbia, MD | $56,227,844 | $6,192,561 |
Chorus America Association Washington, DC | $2,563,365 | $1,205,440 |
International Critical Incident Stress Foundation Inc Ellicott City, MD | $1,604,340 | $2,401,353 |
American Association Of People With Disabilities Washington, DC | $6,573,327 | $4,673,806 |