Arts Council Of Greater Baton Rouge Inc is located in Baton Rouge, LA. 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 06/2023, Arts Council Of Greater Baton Rouge Inc employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arts Council Of Greater Baton Rouge Inc 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, Arts Council Of Greater Baton Rouge Inc generated $2.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.6% 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, Arts Council Of Greater Baton Rouge Inc has awarded 122 individual grants totaling $1,478,623. 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:
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THE ARTS COUNCIL OF GREATER BATON ROUGE FOSTERS THE CREATIVE CAPACITY AND VIBRANCY OF THE CAPITAL REGION THROUGH ADVOCACY, RESOURCES, AND EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ARTS COUNCIL OF GREATER BATON ROUGE PROVIDES CULTURAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, ARTS GRANTS AND RESOURCES, FESTIVALS AND EVENTS, COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS AND CREATIVE PROJECTS, AND ARTS EDUCATION ACTIVITIES IN THE GREATER BATON ROUGE AREA. WE PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN SUSTAINING THE ARTS IN THE BATON ROUGE REGION THROUGH FREE ARTS PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS AND ORGANIZATIONS. WE ALSO PROVIDE ARTS EDUCATION THROUGH THE EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM AND SCHOOL SYSTEMS WITHIN OUR 11 PARISH SERVICE REGION, AS WELL AS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR ARTISTS, ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, AND EDUCATORS. OUR GRANTS PROGRAM ADMINISTERS GRANT OPPORTUNITIES FROM THE LOUISIANA DECENTRALIZED ARTS FUNDING PROGRAM, LOCAL PROJECT ASSISTANCE GRANTS, LOCAL MULTI-CULTURAL GRANTS, AS WELL AS OTHERS, IN AN 11 PARISH AREA. THE ARTS COUNCIL PROVIDES GREATER ACCESS TO THE ARTS THROUGH QUALITY PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES WHILE CULTIVATING A STRONG COMMUNITY OF ARTISTS AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ralph Bender Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Todd Sterling Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Scott D Chenevert Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mikki Mathews Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Monique Scott Spaulding Immediate Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Dianne Eysink Board Member | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $20,183 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $107,500 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,778,569 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,906,252 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $474,433 |
Investment income | $5,107 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $64,670 |
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 | $2,864 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,453,326 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $222,547 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $40,394 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $259,854 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $121,420 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $729,767 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,902 |
Other employee benefits | $77,030 |
Payroll taxes | $147,139 |
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 | $429,117 |
Advertising and promotion | $97,415 |
Office expenses | $174,415 |
Information technology | $29,513 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $57,782 |
Travel | $55,948 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,705 |
Interest | $5,898 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $252,992 |
Insurance | $16,144 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,652,096 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $769,853 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $225,323 |
Accounts receivable, net | $3,700,998 |
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 | $64,825 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,777,937 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $508,319 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $14,603 |
Total assets | $8,061,858 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $109,995 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $419,126 |
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 | $1,087,181 |
Total liabilities | $1,616,302 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,153,831 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,291,725 |
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 | $8,061,858 |
Over the last fiscal year, Arts Council Of Greater Baton Rouge Inc has awarded $185,833 in support to 15 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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BATON ROUGE BLUES FOUNDATION PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE PARTICIPATING ARTS ORGANIZATION | $62,050 |
ARTS COUNCIL OF POINTE COUPEE PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE PARTICIPATING ARTS ORGANIZATION | $9,862 |
DOUGLAS MANSHIP SR THEATER COMPLEX HOLDING INC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE PARTICIPATING ARTS ORGANIZATION | $10,050 |
KIDS ORCHESTRA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE PARTICIPATING ARTS ORGANIZATION | $11,738 |
OF MOVING COLORS PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE PARTICIPATING ARTS ORGANIZATION | $5,375 |
OPERA LOUISIANE PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE PARTICIPATING ARTS ORGANIZATION | $11,765 |