EIN 58-6074146

Greater Augusta Arts Council

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
State
Year formed
1968
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
To promote Arts in the csra through community events, weekly radio show, and marketing campaign. Coordinate diverse community events, manage art grants for the city of Augusta. Public art agency for the city of Augusta, manages the public art master p...
Total revenues
$813,161
2022
Total expenses
$828,964
2022
Total assets
$394,286
2022
Num. employees
7
2022

Program areas at Greater Augusta Arts Council

Arts in the heart of Augusta festival has been in existence for over 25 years. A 2-1/2 day celebration for the area to promote Arts, cultural resources and crafts. Approximate attendance of 60,000. Planned by board and community volunteers. Over 600 volunteers work during the 2-1/2 day event. The city of Augusta and sponsors contribute to the event. The event features booths from over 15 local ethnic organizations, 70 artist booths, and 4 stages including performances by local singers, dancers, actors, writers and art schools. A free hands on children's area is provided along with numerous ethnic performances that brand our event.
Regrant city funds to individual art groups through grant program. The Greater Augusta Arts Council acts as the cultural arm of the city of Augusta. Each year, we regrant funds designated by the city to non-profit Arts organization programs in richmond county.
Various activities that support the organization's goals to develop programs. Goals include strengthening the area's cultural institutions and improving the quality of education in the areas of art and music. They also serve as an advocate for development of new cultural facilities and programs throughout the csra.

Grants made by Greater Augusta Arts Council

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Augusta PlayersTo Enhance Local Art$6,650
Jessye Norman School of the ArtsTo Enhance Local Art$6,300
Augusta Westobou FestivalTo Enhance Local Art$6,300
...and 2 more grants made

Who funds Greater Augusta Arts Council

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Augusta Metropolitan Convention and Visitors BureauTourism$68,173
The Community Foundation.Arts$22,000
Creel-Harison FoundationThe Purchase of A Communal Marley Dance Floor$9,100
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Greater Augusta Arts Council

NameTitleCompensation
Marsha LodaVice President of Program$0
Jay MarkwalterVice President of Public$0
Brenda DurantExecutive Dir. / Executive Director$69,982
Corey RogersExecutive Director, Georgia Association of Convention and Visitors
Dennis SkelleyExecutive Director$0
...and 12 more key personnel

Financials for Greater Augusta Arts Council

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$394,500
Program services$418,278
Investment income and dividends$383
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$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$813,161

Form 990s for Greater Augusta Arts Council

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-062021-11-02990View PDF
2020-062020-10-23990View PDF
2019-062020-01-28990View PDF
2018-062019-03-15990View PDF
2017-062017-12-29990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

Organizations like Greater Augusta Arts Council

OrganizationLocationRevenue
United Arts Council of Catawba CountyHickory, NC$748,175
The Mattie Kelly Arts FoundationDestin, FL$758,073
Darke County Center for the ArtsGreenville, OH$215,017
Chapman Cultural CenterSpartanburg, SC$2,123,080
Texas Cultural Trust CouncilAustin, TX$1,761,025
Rome Art and Community CenterRome, NY$309,750
Michigan HumanitiesOkemos, MI$1,471,188
Rehoboth Art League (RAL)Rehoboth Beach, DE$1,371,342
Carnegie Arts Center Foundation TurlockTurlock, CA$737,922
Humanities North DakotaBismarck, ND$1,234,062
Data update history
May 9, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $9,100 from Creel-Harison Foundation
August 15, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 2, 2022
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $90,562 from The Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area
February 9, 2022
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
September 24, 2021
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $50,265 from Augusta Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box 1776
Augusta, GA 30903
Metro area
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
County
Columbia County, GA
Website URL
augustaarts.com/ 
Phone
(706) 826-4702
IRS details
EIN
58-6074146
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1968
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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