Greater Augusta Arts Council Inc

Organization Overview

Greater Augusta Arts Council Inc is located in Augusta, GA. The organization was established in 1968. 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 06/2022, Greater Augusta Arts Council Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Greater Augusta Arts Council Inc 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 06/2022, Greater Augusta Arts Council Inc generated $813.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $829.0k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.3% 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, Greater Augusta Arts Council Inc has awarded 62 individual grants totaling $417,800. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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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 PLAN.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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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.


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.


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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Brenda Durant
Executive Di
$72,861
Trey Allen
Treasurer
$0
Kigwana Cherry
VP Of Develo
$0
Tonia Gibbons
Secretary
$0
Lee Little
President
$0
Marsha Loda
VP Of Progra
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$25,845
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$368,655
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$394,500
Total Program Service Revenue$418,278
Investment income $383
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $813,161

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Greater Augusta Arts Council Inc has awarded $36,050 in support to 6 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

THE AUGUSTA PLAYERS

Org PageRecipient Profile

Augusta, GA

PURPOSE: TO ENHANCE LOCAL ART

$6,650

JESSYE NORMAN SCHOOL OF ARTS

Org PageRecipient Profile

Augusta, GA

PURPOSE: TO ENHANCE LOCAL ART

$6,300

AUGUSTA WESTOBOU FESTIVAL INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Augusta, GA

PURPOSE: TO ENHANCE LOCAL ART

$6,300

GERTRUDE HERBERT INSTITUTE OF

Org PageRecipient Profile

Augusta, GA

PURPOSE: TO ENHANCE LOCAL ART

$5,600

MORRIS MUSEUM OF ART

Org PageRecipient Profile

Augusta, GA

PURPOSE: TO ENHANCE LOCAL ART

$5,600

RON COLTON BALLET DANCE

PURPOSE: TO ENHANCE LOCAL ART

$5,600
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Greater Augusta Arts Council Inc has recieved totaling $91,198.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
$68,173
The Knox Foundation

Thomson, GA

PURPOSE: ARTS

$22,000
Kirby Family Foundation Inc

Augusta, GA

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SUPPORT

$1,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$25
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