Scottsdale Cultural Council

Organization Overview

Scottsdale Cultural Council, operating under the name Scottsdale Arts, is located in Scottsdale, AZ. The organization was established in 1988. 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 06/2021, Scottsdale Arts employed 165 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Scottsdale Arts 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 06/2021, Scottsdale Arts generated $9.5m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.4m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.0%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Scottsdale Arts has awarded 103 individual grants totaling $1,714,523. 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 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

CREATING, PRODUCING, AND MANAGING CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL AND ARTS (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) ACTIVITIES FOR THE CITY OF SCOTTSDALE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS PRODUCED, PRESENTED, AND HOSTED OVER 400 PERFORMANCES, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, FESTIVALS, AND OTHER EVENTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF OVER 300,000 PEOPLE.


SCOTTSDALE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART (SMOCA) PRESENTS EXHIBITIONS, LECTURES, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES ATTENDED BY APPROXIMATELY 85,000 PEOPLE.


TO ENHANCE THE CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT OF THE CITY OF SCOTTSDALE, SCOTTSDALE PUBLIC ART (SPA) INITIATED, INSTALLED, AND MAINTAINED MAJOR PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY ART INSTALLATIONS AT NUMEROUS PUBLIC LOCATIONS. SPA ALSO PROVIDED FREE EVENTS, EXHIBITIONS, AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED BY OVER 257,000 PEOPLE. SPA'S 160+ PERMANENT PUBLIC ART INSTALLATIONS ARE VIEWED BY AN ESTIMATED 20,000 PEOPLE DAILY YEAR-ROUND.


THE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH INITIATIVES BUILD A STRONG, VIBRANT COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ARTS. THE HIGH QUALITY EXHIBITIONS, PROGRAMS AND EVENTS FOSTER DIALOGUE, PROMOTE TOLERANCE, INVOKE WONDER AND BUILD CONNECTIONS TO EACH OTHER. MATINEE PERFORMANCES, GUIDED MUSEUM TOURS, HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS, ARTISTS RESIDENCIES, AND CREATIVE AGING PROGRAMS SERVE MORE THAN 50,000 STUDENTS AND ADULTS ANNUALLY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Gerd Wuestermann
President & CEO
$304,517
Victoria Agudelo-Martin
Director Of Finance
$97,837
Patrick Strieck
Treasurer
$0
Alison Lewis
Chair
$0
Stephanie Lyon
Secretary
$0
Dennis Robbins
Vice Chair
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Allbritton Lee Llc
Artist Fees
$339,000
Proem Party & Event Rentals
Event Rentals
$136,967
The Arizona Republic
Advertising
$207,843
The Arizona Republic
Advertising
$207,843
Allbritton Lee Llc
Artist Fees
$339,000
Proem Party & Event Rentals
Event Rentals
$136,967
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$196,582
Fundraising events$108,218
Related organizations$0
Government grants $7,455,818
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$978,733
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $36,024
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$8,739,351
Total Program Service Revenue$432,379
Investment income $138,137
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $111,173
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$46,107
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $59,049
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $9,457,681

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Scottsdale Cultural Council has awarded $998,863 in support to 27 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

MUSEUM OF THE WEST

Org PageRecipient Profile

Scottsdale, AZ

PURPOSE: EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCES PROGRAMMING

$500,000

SCOTTSDALE ARTISTS' SCHOOL

Org PageRecipient Profile

Scottsdale, AZ

PURPOSE: EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCES PROGRAMMING

$237,515

ARIZONA MUSICFEST

Org PageRecipient Profile

Scottsdale, AZ

PURPOSE: EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCES PROGRAMMING

$44,453

GREASEPAINT YOUTHEATRE

PURPOSE: EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCES PROGRAMMING

$37,374

DESERT STAGES THEATRE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Scottsdale, AZ

PURPOSE: EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCES PROGRAMMING

$17,200

DON BLUTH THEATRE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Scottsdale, AZ

PURPOSE: EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCES PROGRAMMING

$13,411
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Scottsdale Cultural Council has recieved totaling $500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Horne Family Charitable Foundation

Wheeling, WV

PURPOSE: CARRY OUT EXEMPT PURPOSE

$500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$6,393,415
Earnings$1,520,958
Admin Expense$22,007
Other Expense$10,500
Ending Balance$7,881,866

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