Arts Council Of Erie, operating under the name Erie Arts & Culture, is located in Erie, PA. The organization was established in 1967. According to its NTEE Classification (A26) the organization is classified as: Arts & Humanities Councils & Agencies, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Erie Arts & Culture employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Erie Arts & Culture is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Erie Arts & Culture generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.7% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Erie Arts & Culture has awarded 94 individual grants totaling $1,521,522. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ERIE ARTS AND CULTURE IS A CATALYST FOR CONNECTING AND SUPPORTING A VIBRANT REGION THROUGH THE ARTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EAC PROVIDED GRANTS TO INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS, ARTS AND CULTURE ORGANIZATIONS, AND CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS; PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS; WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS FOR TEACHING ARTISTS; ARTS EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, BACKGROUNDS, AND ABILITIES; SUPPORT FOR NEW AMERICAN AND REFUGEE-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES; DOCUMENTED DIVERSE CULTURES; AND MARKETING SUPPORT FOR ARTS AND CULTURE INITIATIVES IN THE COMMUNITY.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michelle Butler Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
George Espy Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Paula Gregory Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lauren Holler Board Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Mona Kang Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Keith Kennedy Board Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $771,008 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $312,587 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,083,595 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $302,377 |
| Investment income | $126,040 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$41,400 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,470,612 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $264,975 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $86,710 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $80,373 |
| Other salaries and wages | $179,312 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $10,331 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $42,015 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,448 |
| Office expenses | $245 |
| Information technology | $14,285 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,800 |
| Travel | $6,375 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $446 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $14,947 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,488,032 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $384,009 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $645,861 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,007 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,755,013 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,787,890 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $120,338 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $120,338 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,005,128 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,662,424 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,787,890 |
Over the last fiscal year, Arts Council Of Erie has awarded $144,530 in support to 14 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AREA COMMUNITY THEATRE OF SHARPSVIL | | | $8,000 |
DAFMARK DANCE THEATRE | | | $6,350 |
DOWNTOWN EDINBORO MUSIC AND ART | | | $6,350 |
ERIE ART MUSEUM | | | $21,376 |
ERIE CONTEMPORARY BALLET THEATRE | | | $8,000 |
ERIE ART COMPANY | | | $7,000 |