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Arts Sciences & Cultural Council of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Inc

EIN 99-4002299 · Charlotte, NC

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong92 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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.

Income
$14.4 million
Spending
$9.0 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
7.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 51%
Employees
12
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$234,479, board chair

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 37% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $7.3 million spent. 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.
  2. $323,274 spent. 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.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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