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EIN 56-0526856

Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
55
City
Winston Salem
State
North Carolina
Year formed
1949
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
NTEE code, primary
A26: Arts Council/Agency
Description
Through vision, leadership, education, advocacy, and substantial financial support of the arts, The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County will nurture, support, cultivate, and promote, artists and artistic organizations.
Also known as...
Arts Council
Total revenues
$3,345,650
2023
Total expenses
$4,795,140
2023
Total assets
$12,738,849
2023
Num. employees
55
2023

Program areas at Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County

The Arts Council owns and manages various Arts complexes and theatres. These facilities are located on approximately seven acres in The center of downtown winston-salem. The properties include community event spaces, offices for nonprofit charitable organizations, activity rooms for children and adult programming and related spaces.

Grants made by Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Twin City StageOperating Assistance$107,599
Winston Salem Symphony (WSS)Operating Assistance$83,004
North Carolina Black Repertory Company (NCBRC)Operating Assistance$82,004
...and 31 more grants made totalling $1,066,111

Who funds Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Winston-Salem Foundation82 Grant(s) for Varying Purposes$258,065
Ta John W and Anna H Hanes FoundationFund Media Campaign$50,000
Charles E Hayworth JR FoundationSupport of High Point Ballet$50,000
...and 8 more grants received

Financials for Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,858,043
Program services$433,448
Investment income and dividends$106,017
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-139,761
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$87,903
Total revenues$3,345,650

Organizations like Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Arizona Humanities CouncilPhoenix, AZ$1,138,682
Michigan HumanitiesOkemos, MI$1,962,819
Arts and Science Council (ASC)Charlotte, NC$8,038,717
The Arts Commission of Greater Toledo IToledo, OH$5,602,302
The Durham Arts CouncilDurham, NC$2,643,344
Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant CountyFort Worth, TX$1,923,982
Arts United of Greater Fort WayneFort Wayne, IN$9,835,230
Arts Council of Brazos Valley (ACBV)College Station, TX$842,079
Arts Council of PrincetonPrinceton, NJ$1,973,184
Wilson Arts / Arts Council of Wilson IncWilson, NC$1,071,042
Data update history
June 2, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 18, 2025
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $258,065 from The Winston-Salem Foundation
September 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Ta John W and Anna H Hanes Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Richard Wood Averill Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
HealthArts, cultural, and humanitiesDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
251 N Spruce St
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Metro area
Winston-Salem, NC
County
Forsyth County, NC
Website URL
intothearts.org/ 
Phone
(336) 722-2585
Facebook page
artscouncilwsfc 
Twitter profile
@artscouncilws 
IRS details
EIN
56-0526856
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1949
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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