Metropolitan Arts Council
- Assets
- $3.4m
- Revenue
- $2.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Greenville, SC
- Founding
- 09/1973
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 57-0560186
Organization Overview
Metropolitan Arts Council is located in Greenville, SC. The organization was established in 1973. 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 12/2021, Metropolitan Arts Council employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Metropolitan 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 12/2021, Metropolitan Arts Council 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 5.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.0% 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 2018, Metropolitan Arts Council has awarded 57 individual grants totaling $1,548,800. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE METROPOLITAN ARTS COUNCIL IS TO STIMULATE AND SUPPORT ARTISTIC EXPRESSION AND ITS APPRECIATION AND ENJOYMENT IN WAYS THAT ENRICH ALL CITIZENS, ARTISTS, CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUNITIES OF GREENVILLE COUNTY. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS BY PROVIDING FUNDING AND OTHER VITAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS, ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT GREATLY IMPACT THE ECONOMIC WELL BEING OF THE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ORGANIZATION AWARDS GRANTS TO LOCAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS AND ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN GREENVILLE COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA. IN 2020, IT AWARDED OPERATING SUPPORT GRANTS TO NINE ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND PROJECT GRANTS TO 27 OTHER ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, INDIVIDUALS, AND SCHOOLS WERE COMPLETED. THESE GRANTS HAVE ALLOWED ARTISTS AND PRESENTING COMPANIES TO EXPAND THEIR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. SUPPORT MADE TO LOCAL SCHOOLS IS VITAL IN ENSURING THE ARTS REMAIN AN IMPORTANT PART OF SECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION. PROJECT SUPPORT GRANTS HAVE ALSO ALLOWED INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS TO TRAVEL TO DIFFERENT PLACES TO ENHANCE THEIR ABILITIES WHILE BEING GREAT AMBASSADORS FOR THE GREENVILLE ARTS SCENE. ALSO IN 2020, MAC AWARDED COVID-19 RELIEF GRANTS TO 31 ARTS ORGANIZATIONS IN GREENVILLE COUNTY.
THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS VARIOUS ARTS EVENTS DURING THE YEAR. THE GALLERY IS HOME FOR THE ANNUAL GREENVILLE OPEN STUDIOS EXHIBIT IN NOVEMBER, THE ONE-STOP OPEN STUDIOS RETROSPECTIVE IN APRIL-MAY, AND THE FLAT OUT UNDER PRESSURE EXHIBIT IN JUNE. BECAUSE OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, SOME EVENTS WERE NOT HELD FOR IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE; THEY WERE HELD VIRTUALLY ON THE MAC WEBSITE, WWW.GREENVILLEARTS.COM. OUR DOWNTOWN ALIVE PROGRAM THAT NORMALLY RUNS ON THURSDAY NIGHTS FROM MARCH THROUGH AUGUST WAS ALSO CANCELLED DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS.
SMARTARTS IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN GREENVILLE COUNTY SCHOOLS AND THE METROPOLITAN ARTS COUNCIL THAT CONNECTS STUDENTS, ARTISTS AND TEACHERS TO DEEPER LEARNING AND SELF-AWARENESS THROUGH INTEGRATING THE ARTS WITH ALL AREAS OF EDUCATION. ARTS INTEGRATION IS THE COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE ARTS AND OTHER CONTENT AREAS RESULTING IN A RICHER, MORE COMPLETE WHOLE THAT FOSTERS DEEP, CONNECTED, PERSONAL LEARNING IN BOTH AREAS SIMULTANEOUSLY. THE ORGANIZATION HAS HAD 81 OUT OF 101 PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS IN GREENVILLE COUNTY SINCE ITS INCEPTION. SINCE FEDERAL FUNDING EXPIRED IN 2007, THE ORGANIZATION HAS RAISED OVER 3.8 MILLION TO CONTINUE AND EXPAND THE PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alan M Ethridge Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $179,901 |
Roger Ables Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rand Baughman Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Debbie Bell Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ken Betsch Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rainer Blickle Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $697,383 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,278,827 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $95,151 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,976,210 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $96,749 |
| 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 | $2,105,516 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $331,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $88,814 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $179,901 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $176,439 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $284,412 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $123,692 |
| Advertising and promotion | $116,561 |
| Office expenses | $138,065 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $51,712 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,506 |
| Insurance | $12,877 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,577,504 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,152,071 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $196,812 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,775 |
| 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 | $21,407 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,015,411 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $19,217 |
| Total assets | $3,409,693 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $217,244 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $217,244 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,631,674 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,560,775 |
| 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 | $3,409,693 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Metropolitan Arts Council has awarded $331,500 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Greenville, SC PURPOSE: OPERATING GRANT | $49,750 |
Greenville, SC | | $38,250 |
Greenville, SC PURPOSE: OPERATING GRANT | $37,750 |
Greenville, SC PURPOSE: OPERATING GRANT | $37,750 |
Greenville, SC PURPOSE: OPERATING GRANT | $37,750 |
Greenville, SC PURPOSE: OPERATING GRANT | $37,750 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Metropolitan Arts Council has recieved totaling $28,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Elbert W Rogers Foundation Greenville, SC PURPOSE: TOWARDS THE ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS | $10,000 |
Jean T And Heyward G Pelham Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: THE SMARTARTS PROGRAM | $8,000 |
Jean T And Heyward G Pelham Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: OPEN STUDIOS 2022 FUND | $8,000 |
Charles Timmons Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $2,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,880,906 |
| Earnings | $240,372 |
| Admin Expense | -$14,190 |
| Net Contributions | $20,937 |
| Other Expense | -$90,000 |
| Ending Balance | $2,038,025 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Arts Council Incorporated Winston-Salem Arts Council Winstonsalem, NC | $15,705,377 | $2,746,354 |
Chapman Cultural Center Inc Spartanburg, SC | $23,950,821 | $2,123,080 |
North Carolina Humanities Council Charlotte, NC | $2,197,159 | $2,458,418 |
Arts Council Of Fayetteville Fayetteville, NC | $3,779,003 | $2,578,724 |
United Arts Council Of Raleigh And Wake County Inc Raleigh, NC | $1,299,106 | $2,647,753 |
Durham Arts Council Inc Durham, NC | $657,218 | $2,110,368 |
Metropolitan Arts Council Greenville, SC | $3,409,693 | $2,105,516 |
United Arts Council Of Greater Greensboro Inc Greensboro, NC | $1,155,592 | $966,419 |
South Carolina Humanites Council Columbia, SC | $1,135,009 | $1,053,218 |
Yadkin Arts Council Inc Yadkinville, NC | $2,901,879 | $903,830 |
Surry Arts Council Mount Airy, NC | $4,722,347 | $1,678,022 |
Greater Augusta Arts Council Inc Augusta, GA | $394,286 | $813,161 |