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EIN 35-1303466

Columbus Area Arts Council

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
City
Columbus
State
Indiana
Year formed
1972
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A26: Arts Council/Agency
Description
Columbus Area Arts Council strengthens the community through arts and culture, enhances the quality of life by stimulating community interest in art, fosters creation and inquiry throughout Columbus, and leads a vibrant arts culture tied to our unique history. CAAC services, supports and encourages cultural, artistic, humanitarian and educational activities in Bartholomew County and surrounding areas. It conducts an annual fund drive, seeks grants and conducts revenue raising programming.
Total revenues
$382,806
2023
Total expenses
$339,107
2023
Total assets
$1,058,848
2023
Num. employees
4
2023

Program areas at Columbus Area Arts Council

Caac services, supports and encourages cultural, artistic, humanitarian and educational activities in bartholomew co and surrounding areas. It conducts an annual fund drive, seeks grants and conducts revenue raising programming.

Grants made by Columbus Area Arts Council

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Columbus Indiana PhilharmonicIac Regranting$4,219
Batesville Area Arts CouncilIac Regranting$1,839
Tree County PlayersIac Regranting$1,839
...and 9 more grants made

Who funds Columbus Area Arts Council

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Heritage Fund The Community Foundation of Bartholomew CountyTo Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization$33,620
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$20,100
Visitors CenterTo Further the Tax Exempt Purpose of the Organization$8,000
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at Columbus Area Arts Council

NameTitleCompensation
Brooke HawkinsExecutive Director$48,366
Kim WadholmOperations Manager
Kathryn ArmstrongPast Executive Director$36,923

Financials for Columbus Area Arts Council

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$221,990
Program services$23,649
Investment income and dividends$14,328
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$114,826
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$8,013
Total revenues$382,806

Form 990s for Columbus Area Arts Council

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2022-122023-08-22990View PDF
2021-122022-11-08990View PDF
2020-122021-11-10990View PDF
2019-122021-01-21990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 25, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $33,620 from Heritage Fund The Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $3,000 from The Namaste Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $8,000 from Visitors Center
March 29, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
431 6th St
Columbus, IN 47201
Metro area
Columbus, IN
County
Bartholomew County, IN
Website URL
artsincolumbus.org/ 
Phone
(812) 376-2539
IRS details
EIN
35-1303466
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1972
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
Independent
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