Howard County Arts Council
- Assets
- $1.9m
- Revenue
- $2.3m
- Investments
- $173.2k
- Employees
- 32
- Location
- Ellicott City, MD
- Founding
- 07/1981
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 52-1219079
Organization Overview
Howard County Arts Council is located in Ellicott City, MD. The organization was established in 1981. 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 06/2023, Howard County Arts Council employed 32 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Howard County 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 06/2023, Howard County Arts Council generated $2.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.1% per year over the past 8 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, Howard County Arts Council has awarded 211 individual grants totaling $4,972,833. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SERVE AND ENRICH THE HOWARD COUNTY COMMUNITY BY FOSTERING THE ARTS, ARTISTS, AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS. THE ARTS COUNCIL SUPPORTS LOCAL ARTISTS AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, FURTHERS THE PUBLIC'S APPRECIATION OF THE ARTS, AND ENSURES THAT THE ARTS ARE ACCESSIBLE-REGARDLESS OF AGE, ABILITY OR ECONOMIC STATUS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GRANT AWARDS - TO ADVANCE AND SUPPORT THE ARTS, THE ARTS COUNCIL ADMINISTERS THE FOLLOWING GRANT PROGRAMS: COMMUNITY ARTS DEVELOPMENT, ARTISTS-IN-EDUCATION, BALTIMORE CITY ARTS AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS, CREATIVE HOWARD, ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, OUTREACH HOWARD, AND THE JIM ROUSE THEATRE SUBSIDY PROGRAM. ADDITIONAL GRANT PROGRAMS ARE PILOTED AND ACTIVATED FROM TIME TO TIME AS NEEDED. A VOLUNTEER ARTISTIC REVIEW PANEL IS CHARGED WITH EVALUATING ALL GRANT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED FROM ELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VOTES ON THE PANEL'S RECOMMENDATIONS AND HAS FINAL APPROVAL OF THE GRANT AWARDS.
ART CENTER - TO ENCOURAGE AN ACTIVE AND SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ARTISTS AND THE PUBLIC, THE ARTS COUNCIL MANAGES A 32,000 SQUARE FEET MULTI-PURPOSE ARTS CENTER, WHICH PROVIDES AFFORDABLE STUDIO AND MEETING SPACE TO ARTISTS, A BLACK BOX THEATRE AND DANCE STUDIO FOR PERFORMANCES AND REHEARSALS, CLASSROOMS FOR ARTS EDUCATION, AND TWO EXHIBIT SPACES FOR THE DISPLAY OF VARIOUS FORMS OF VISUAL ART WORK.
COMMUNITY SERVICES - TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE THE ARTS, THE ARTS COUNCIL MAINTAINS A WEBSITE THAT PROMOTES UPCOMING PROGRAMS AND PERFORMANCES, DEVELOPS PARTNERSHIPS TO ADVANCE THE ARTS, PUBLISHES A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER, MAINTAINS AN ACTIVE SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE AND ONLINE CALENDAR OF ART EVENTS IN THE COUNTY, OFFERS AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS, AND PROVIDES VARIOUS RESOURCES, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, ADVICE AND GUIDANCE ON ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT AND ART EDUCATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Adam Stull President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jordana Guzman Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Muriel G Mitchell Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Greg Lowe Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sharonlee Vogel Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tracey Pullo Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $62,915 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,742,782 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $130,867 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $67,078 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,936,564 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $341,433 |
| Investment income | $8,170 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$7,955 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,281,622 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $637,826 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $72,150 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $172,308 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,615 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $390,669 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,291 |
| Other employee benefits | $30,033 |
| Payroll taxes | $44,505 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $33,146 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $59,145 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,688 |
| Office expenses | $76,587 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| 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 | $14,249 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,386 |
| Insurance | $6,894 |
| All other expenses | $38 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,718,541 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $478,256 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $527,042 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $7,500 |
| 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 | $10,311 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $44,340 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $689,092 |
| Investments—other securities | $173,171 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,929,712 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $29,416 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $111,312 |
| 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 | $5,424 |
| Total liabilities | $146,152 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,550,651 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $232,909 |
| 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 | $1,929,712 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Howard County Arts Council has awarded $591,549 in support to 32 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AMERICAN VISIONARY ART MUSEUM PURPOSE: OUTREACH HOWARD AND BALTIMORE CITY ARTS AND CULTURAL GRANT. | $7,157 |
BALTIMORE MUSEUM OF ART PURPOSE: BALTIMORE CITY ARTS AND CULTURAL GRANT. | $23,853 |
BALTIMORE MUSEUM OF INDUSTRY PURPOSE: OUTREACH HOWARD AND BALTIMORE CITY ARTS AND CULTURAL GRANT. | $15,598 |
BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PURPOSE: OUTREACH HOWARD AND BALTIMORE CITY ARTS AND CULTURAL GRANT. | $32,154 |
CANDLELIGHT CONCERT SOCIETY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY ARTS DEVELOPMENT. | $43,800 |
CENTER STAGE ASSOCIATES PURPOSE: BALTIMORE CITY ARTS AND CULTURAL GRANT. | $21,159 |