EIN 56-0693436

Arts and Science Council (ASC)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
15
Year formed
1958
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Arts & Science Council (ASC) is organization that serves and supports Charlotte-Mecklenburg's cultural community through grant-making, planning, programs and services to ensure a vibrant community enriched with arts, science and history.
Also known as...
Arts and Science Council Charlotte / Mecklenburg
Total revenues
$9,721,899
2023
Total expenses
$9,343,051
2023
Total assets
$40,136,271
2023
Num. employees
15
2023

Program areas at ASC

The Arts & Science Council makes a variety of grants and funds an array of services that contribute to the vitality and sustainability of the regional cultural sector. These grants and services directly align with asc's mission of investing in people, programs and ideas that move us toward a more equitable, sustainable, and innovative creative ecosystem. Asc's culture blocks program connects communities with responsive Arts and culture experiences close to where residents live. The program engages with creative individuals and organizations to present programs in 10 geographic areas in mecklenburg county. This service directly aligns with how residents want the cultural sector to serve them by building community and increasing cultural program relevance.
The Arts & Science Council provides management services for the city of charlotte, mecklenburg county, and other private partners to ensure excellence and relevance of public art programming and installation
Asc's artist support grants fund professional and artistic development for emerging and established artists to enhance their skills and abilities to create new work or improve their business operations and capacity to bring their work to new audiences

Grants made by ASC

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Bechtler Museum of Modern ArtOperating Support Grant Active Grant$329,868
Charlotte is CreativeKnight Tech Infusion Fund Active$75,000
Cineodyssey Film FestivalKnight Tech Infusion Fund Active$65,000
...and 105 more grants made totalling $2,127,934

Who funds Arts and Science Council (ASC)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Greater Charlotte Cultural TrustArts & Culture$144,000
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$125,902
The Blackbaud Giving FundGeneral Support$71,204
...and 23 more grants received totalling $454,415

Personnel at ASC

NameTitleCompensation
Robert TouchstoneVice President , Philanthropy
Todd StewartVice President , Public Art
Adam Santalla PierceDirector of Community and Artist Support
Beth KingabyGovernment Relations Manager
Nalan Karakaya MulderBoard Member$0
...and 15 more key personnel

Financials for ASC

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$9,343,333
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$4,152
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$374,414
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$9,721,899

Form 990s for ASC

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-10990View PDF
2022-062023-05-10990View PDF
2021-062023-05-10990View PDF
2021-062022-05-12990View PDF
2020-062022-05-12990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $144,000 from Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust
July 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
July 15, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $2,976,650 from Foundation for the Carolinas
October 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $668,401 from Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Operates donor advised fundsProvides grantsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 30246
Charlotte, NC 28230
Metro area
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
County
Mecklenburg County, NC
Website URL
artsandscience.org/ 
Phone
(704) 333-2272
Facebook page
asccharlotte 
Twitter profile
@asccharlotte 
IRS details
EIN
56-0693436
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1958
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A26: Arts Council/Agency
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Central organization
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