EIN 72-0735814

Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
25
Year formed
1973
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Established in 1973, the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge's mission is to improve the quality of life in their community through the arts. The organization serves as a hub for information and resources organizations and residents across the state.
Total revenues
$2,453,326
2023
Total expenses
$2,652,096
2023
Total assets
$8,061,858
2023
Num. employees
25
2023

Program areas at Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge

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.

Grants made by Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Baton Rouge Blues Festival and FoundationTo Support the Participating Arts Organization$0
Of Moving Colors ProductionsTo Support the Participating Arts Organization$0
Baton Rouge Symphony OrchestraTo Support the Participating Arts Organization$0
...and 9 more grants made

Who funds Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Baton Rouge Area FoundationGeneral Support, the Support of Special Projects/programs$110,472
Stevens Family FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted$65,000
Craft Emergency Relief FundEducation & Training$32,500
...and 11 more grants received

Financials for Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,906,252
Program services$474,433
Investment income and dividends$5,107
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$64,670
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$2,864
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,453,326

Organizations like Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Greater Hartford Arts Council (GHAC)Hartford, CT$3,200,800
The Arts Commission of Greater Toledo IToledo, OH$5,602,302
Rhode Island Council for the HumanitiesProvidence, RI$1,259,896
The Durham Arts CouncilDurham, NC$2,643,344
Beaverton Arts FoundationBeaverton, OR$7,391,875
Arts Council of PrincetonPrinceton, NJ$1,973,184
Surry Arts CouncilMount Airy, NC$2,384,414
Dallas Arts District FoundationDallas, TX$771,088
Michigan HumanitiesOkemos, MI$1,962,819
Chapman Cultural CenterSpartanburg, SC$2,614,576
Data update history
May 28, 2025
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $110,472 from Baton Rouge Area Foundation
November 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $7,500 from B R and R Foundation
November 6, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
July 17, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Union Pacific Foundation
June 2, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
233 St Ferdinand St
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Metro area
Baton Rouge, LA
County
East Baton Rouge Parish, LA
Website URL
artsbr.org/ 
Phone
(225) 344-8558
Facebook page
ArtsCouncilGBR 
Twitter profile
@artscouncilgbr 
IRS details
EIN
72-0735814
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1973
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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