Metropolitan Arts Council

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 12/2022, Metropolitan Arts Council employed 7 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 12/2022, Metropolitan Arts Council generated $2.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.4% per year over the past 5 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 39 individual grants totaling $1,088,800. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

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 2022, IT AWARDED OPERATING SUPPORT GRANTS TO ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND PROJECT GRANTS TO 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.


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.


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)Compensation
Alan M Ethridge
Executive Di
$202,213
Rand Baughman
Board Member
$0
Debbie Bell
Board Member
$0
Ken Betsch
Board Member
$0
Rainer Blickle
Board Member
$0
Whitney Brackett
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $520,032
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,167,737
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $659,256
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,687,769
Total Program Service Revenue$99,482
Investment income -$313,564
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 $2,590,039

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Metropolitan Arts Council has awarded $331,500 in support to 9 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CENTRE STAGE

PURPOSE: OPERATING GRANT

$37,750

ARTISPHERE

PURPOSE: OPERATING GRANT

$37,750

GREENVILLE CHORALE

PURPOSE: OPERATING GRANT

$37,750

GREENVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

PURPOSE: OPERATING GRANT

$37,750

SC CHILDRENS THEATRE

PURPOSE: OPERATING GRANT

$49,750

THE PEACE CENTER

PURPOSE: OPERATING GRANT

$36,250
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Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Chapman Cultural Center Inc
Spartanburg, SC
$2,614,576
Arts Council Incorporated Winston-Salem Arts Council
Winstonsalem, NC
$3,085,185
Arts Council Of Fayetteville
Fayetteville, NC
$3,172,476
Metropolitan Arts Council
Greenville, SC
$2,590,039
Durham Arts Council Inc
Durham, NC
$2,260,692
United Arts Council Of Greater Greensboro Inc
Greensboro, NC
$1,893,017
United Arts Council Of Raleigh And Wake County Inc
Raleigh, NC
$1,453,000
North Carolina Humanities Council
Charlotte, NC
$1,205,530
Surry Arts Council
Mount Airy, NC
$2,764,452
Greater Augusta Arts Council Inc
Augusta, GA
$1,251,279
South Carolina Humanites Council
Columbia, SC
$1,157,661
Yadkin Arts Council Inc
Yadkinville, NC
$882,473
Arts Council Inc
Gainesville, GA
$926,879
United Arts Council Of Catawba County
Hickory, NC
$883,106
Gwinnett Council For The Arts Inc
Duluth, GA
$782,176
Cabarrus Arts Council Inc
Concord, NC
$876,498
Anderson County Arts Council
Anderson, SC
$588,771
Sautee-Nacoochee Community Association Inc
Sautee, GA
$634,201
Alamance County Arts Council Inc
Graham, NC
$691,808
Macon Arts Alliance Inc
Macon, GA
$808,613
Arts Council Of Wilson Inc
Wilson, NC
$697,609
Asheville Area Arts Council
Asheville, NC
$641,426
Art League Of Hilton Head Island Inc
Hilton Head Island, SC
$534,143
Arts Council Of Rock Hill And York County
Rock Hill, SC
$378,189
Toe River Arts Council Inc
Spruce Pine, NC
$460,481

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