National Council For The Traditional Arts

Organization Overview

National Council For The Traditional Arts is located in Silver Spring, MD. The organization was established in 1963. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, National Council For The Traditional Arts employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Council For The Traditional Arts 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, National Council For The Traditional Arts generated $2.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.5% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE PRESENTATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF FOLK AND TRADITIONAL ARTS IN THE UNITED STATES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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FOLK AND TRADITIONAL ARTS-FOCUSED PUBLIC PROGRAMS (NATIONAL SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES): FOUNDED IN 1933, THE NCTA IS THE NATION'S OLDEST FOLK ARTS ORGANIZATION. A PRODUCER OF A BROAD RANGE OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS, MOST OF THEM FREE, THE NCTA STRESSES EXCELLENCE AND AUTHENTICITY IN BRINING TRADITIONAL ARTISTS REPRESENTING THE NATION'S DIVERSE CULTURAL COMMUNITIES TO THE PUBLIC. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: THE TRAVELING NATIONAL FOLK FESTIVAL, THE NATION'S OLDEST AND LONGEST-RUNNING MULTICULTURAL CELEBRATION OF TRADITIONAL ARTS, TOURS, CONCERTS, WORKSHOPS, DEMONSTRATIONS, CROSS-CULTURAL EXCHANGES, RADIO AND TELEVISION PROGRAMS, EXHIBITIONS, SCHOOL PROGRAMS, RESIDENCIES, RECORDINGS, AMONG OTHERS. NCTA WORKS TO BUILD SUSTAINABLE EVENTS OF LASTING CULTURAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC VALUE IN COMMUNITIES AROUND THE NATION.


SERVICES TO NEA'S FOLK & TRADITIONAL ARTS PROGRAM: FOR 37 YEARS, THE NCTA HAS WORKED WITH THE NEA'S FOLK AND TRADITIONAL ARTS PROGRAM TO COORDINATE AND MANAGE THE EVENTS/ACTIVITIES OF THE ANNUAL NEA NATIONAL HERITAGE FELLOWSHIPS, THE HIGHEST FEDERAL HONOR FOR FOLK AND TRADITIONAL ARTISTS.


NATIONAL PARK SERVICE WORK: FOR 51 YEARS, THE NCTA HAS HAD A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE TO ASSIST PARKS ACROSS THE COUNTRY WITH THE RESEARCH, PLANNING, PRESENTATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE PROGRAMS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER SPECIAL PROJECTS, AND TO HELP LOCAL NONPROFIT GROUPS ORGANIZE CULTURAL EVENTS IN NATIONAL PARKS. IN 2020, THE NCTA WORKED WITH TEN PARKS IN LOCATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lora Bottinelli
Executive Director
$102,660
George Holt
Chairman Of The Board
$0
David Morrison
Board President
$0
Diana Parker
Board Vice-President
$0
Nathan Pearson Jr
Board Treasurer
$0
Kathy Sawyer
Board Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,549,231
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$497,647
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,046,878
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $938
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 $2,051,101

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, National Council For The Traditional Arts has awarded $322,836 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CENTER FOR CULTURAL VIBRANCY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Charlottesville, VA

PURPOSE: TRANSFER OF CCV PROJECT

$302,836

BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Winstonsalem, NC

PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT

$20,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that National Council For The Traditional Arts has recieved totaling $156,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Sage Foundation

Arlington, WA

PURPOSE: REFER TO STATEMENT 12

$150,000
Organization Name not Listed

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES

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$5,000
Staritch Foundation Inc

Saranac Lake, NY

PURPOSE: PRESENTATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF FOLK AND TRADITIONAL ARTS IN THE US

$1,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$3,500
Net Contributions$10,750
Ending Balance$14,250

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