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Nonprofit · EIN 99-4002299

ARTS SCIENCES & CULTURAL COUNCIL OF CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG INC

Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTE, NC 28202

Financials

$14.4M$9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ARTS SCIENCES & CULTURAL COUNCIL OF CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$14,351,021$8,977,873$5,373,148$5,388,300$15,152$5,373,148
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$13,544,656
of which government grants
$7,345,413
Program service revenue
$618,747
Investment income
$3,557
Net rental income
$184,061
Other revenue
$184,061

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$6,699,324
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$107,699
Other salaries and wages
$730,474
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,003,348
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$12,720
Accounting fees
$9,540
Occupancy
$174,725
Travel
$8,575
Program services (functional)
$7,671,255
Management and general (functional)
$989,393
Fundraising (functional)
$317,225

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$5,388,300
Total liabilities, end of year
$15,152
Net assets, end of year
$5,373,148
Net assets with donor restrictions
$5,373,148
Gross receipts
$14,351,021
Employees
12
Volunteers
14
Year formed
2024
State of legal domicile
NC

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
LAURA YATES CLARKBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$234,479$0
ADAM SANTALLA PIERCEPRESIDENT (AS OF 10/24)
Officer
40$22,780$0$1,727
MARCIE KELSOVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0$0
ALLISON ALLENMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0$0
PATRICK DIAMONDMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0$0
JULIE EISELTMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0$0
JENNI GAISBAUERMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0$0
ANGELIA GRANTMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0$0
LESLIE JOHNSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0$0
JULIA MARTINMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0$0
MELISSA MCVEYMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0$0
NALAN MULDERMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0$0
SAM SPENCERMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0$0
CHARLES THOMASMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0$0
LUIS TOCHIKIMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LILIANA WENDORFFMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
220 N TRYON ST, CHARLOTTE, NC 28202-2137
In care of
% ROBIN BAREFOOT
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ADAM SANTALLA PIERCE, 220 N TRYON ST, CHARLOTTE, NC 28202
Signed the 990
ADAM SANTALLA PIERCE, PRESIDENT
Phone
(704) 973-4500
Return prepared by
CHERRY BEKAERT ADVISORY LLC

Mission

FOSTER AN INCLUSIVE, SUSTAINABLE, CULTURALLY RICH AND ENGAGED COMMUNITY WHERE ARTS, SCIENCE, AND HISTORY PLAY A PIVOTAL ROLE IN ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE ARTS SCIENCES & CULTURAL COUNCIL MAKES A VARIETY OF GRANTS AND FUNDS AN ARRAY OF SERVICES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE VITALITY AND SUSTAINABILITY OF THE REGIONAL CULTURAL SECTOR. THESE GRANTS AND SERVICES DIRECTLY ALIGN WITH ASCC'S MISSION OF INVESTING IN PEOPLE, PROGRAMS AND IDEAS THAT MOVE US TOWARD A MORE EQUITABLE, SUSTAINABLE, AND INNOVATIVE CREATIVE ECOSYSTEM. ASCC'S CULTURE BLOCKS PROGRAM CONNECTS COMMUNITIES WITH RESPONSIVE ARTS AND CULTURE EXPERIENCES CLOSE TO WHERE RESIDENTS LIVE. THE PROGRAM ENGAGES WITH CREATIVE INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO PRESENT PROGRAMS IN 10 GEOGRAPHIC AREAS IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY. THIS SERVICE DIRECTLY ALIGNS WITH HOW RESIDENTS WANT THE CULTURAL SECTOR TO SERVE THEM BY BUILDING COMMUNITY AND INCREASING CULTURAL PROGRAM RELEVANCE.
    Expenses $7,347,981 · grants $6,419,937 · revenue $618,747
  • ASCC'S ARTIST SUPPORT GRANTS FUND PROFESSIONAL AND ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT FOR EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED ARTISTS TO ENHANCE THEIR SKILL AND ABILITIES TO CREATE NEW WORK OR IMPROVE THEIR BUSINESS OPERATIONS AND CAPACITY TO BRING THEIR WORK TO NEW AUDIENCES.
    Expenses $323,274 · grants $279,388

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
99-4002299
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2025
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$5,388,300
Income (IRS master file)
$14,351,021

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$14,351,021$8,977,873$5,388,300IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 99-4002299).

Questions about ARTS SCIENCES & CULTURAL COUNCIL OF CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG INC

What is the EIN of ARTS SCIENCES & CULTURAL COUNCIL OF CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ARTS SCIENCES & CULTURAL COUNCIL OF CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG INC is 99-4002299.
Is ARTS SCIENCES & CULTURAL COUNCIL OF CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to ARTS SCIENCES & CULTURAL COUNCIL OF CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ARTS SCIENCES & CULTURAL COUNCIL OF CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of ARTS SCIENCES & CULTURAL COUNCIL OF CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ARTS SCIENCES & CULTURAL COUNCIL OF CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ARTS SCIENCES & CULTURAL COUNCIL OF CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ADAM SANTALLA PIERCE.
Who are the officers and directors of ARTS SCIENCES & CULTURAL COUNCIL OF CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ARTS SCIENCES & CULTURAL COUNCIL OF CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $14,351,021, expenses of $8,977,873 and total assets of $5,388,300 at year end.

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