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.
Form
990
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Lora Bottinelli Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $102,660 |
George Holt Chairman Of The Board | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
David Morrison Board President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Diana Parker Board Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Nathan Pearson Jr Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Kathy Sawyer Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $322,836 |
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. | $115,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,145 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $475,575 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,788 |
Other employee benefits | $21,944 |
Payroll taxes | $47,199 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $21,908 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $508,692 |
Advertising and promotion | $39,886 |
Office expenses | $54,962 |
Information technology | $34,583 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $92,847 |
Travel | $93,256 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,240 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,789 |
Insurance | $6,336 |
All other expenses | $1,734 |
Total functional expenses | $2,338,181 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $366,980 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $213,088 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $488,624 |
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 | $7,105 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $26,559 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $9,038 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $5,417 |
Total assets | $1,116,811 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $57,741 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $111,800 |
Other liabilities | $7,146 |
Total liabilities | $176,687 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $925,874 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $14,250 |
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 | $1,116,811 |
Over the last fiscal year, National Council For The Traditional Arts has awarded $322,836 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Charlottesville, VA PURPOSE: TRANSFER OF CCV PROJECT | $302,836 |
Winstonsalem, NC PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT | $20,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that National Council For The Traditional Arts has recieved totaling $156,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Sage Foundation Arlington, WA PURPOSE: REFER TO STATEMENT 12 | $150,000 |
Organization Name not Listed PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | | $5,000 |
Staritch Foundation Inc Saranac Lake, NY PURPOSE: PRESENTATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF FOLK AND TRADITIONAL ARTS IN THE US | $1,000 |
Beg. Balance | $3,500 |
Net Contributions | $10,750 |
Ending Balance | $14,250 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Artsquest Bethlehem, PA | $46,615,180 | $27,430,533 |
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center Midland, PA | $37,610,958 | $11,880,429 |
Clay Center For The Arts & Sciences Of West Virginia Inc Charleston, WV | $104,991,627 | $9,740,232 |
Coalition To Salute Americas Heroes Foundation Leesburg, VA | $3,573,595 | $8,478,376 |
African American Cultural Center Pittsburgh, PA | $15,275,830 | $8,128,417 |
Baltimore Office Of Promotion And The Arts Baltimore, MD | $2,768,148 | $4,464,806 |
Boris Lurie Art Foundation Wilmington, DE | $0 | $786,286 |
One Common Unity Inc Washington, DC | $667,542 | $2,484,423 |
Sitar Arts Center Washington, DC | $12,189,332 | $3,951,154 |
Multicultural Community Family Services Inc Upper Darby, PA | $617,484 | $2,120,656 |
Rivers Of Steel Heritage Corporation Homestead, PA | $6,978,664 | $2,016,584 |
National Council For The Traditional Arts Silver Spring, MD | $1,116,811 | $2,051,101 |