Civic Intelligence

North Carolina Arts Foundation

EIN 46-3987880 • 501(c)3 • Raleigh, NC

Profile

The Foundation's mission is to bring private and public sector partners into collaborations that extend the benefits of the arts to residents across the state. As North Carolina emerges from the pandemic, a top priority is to find resources for arts initiatives that benefit youth.

PO Box 26263Raleigh, NC 27611

www.ncartsfoundation.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

32nd percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 32% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE Z • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

20th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 20% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

86th percentile

41%

Higher net margin than 86% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$120,000

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.1% of source-year revenue.

NTEE Z • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

89th percentile

48%

Faster asset growth than 89% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

58th percentile

12%

Faster revenue growth than 58% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Assets

Up

$3,462,881

Up $1,120,058 (+48%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$188

Down $4,127 (-96%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$3,462,693

Up $1,124,185 (+48%) from 2024

Revenue

Up

$2,359,376

Up $258,297 (+12%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$1,386,496

Up $767,079 (+124%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

$972,880

Down $508,782 (-34%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2014: $6,345Liabilities 2014: $02014Assets 2015: $221,881Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $221,8812015Assets 2016: $311,676Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $311,6762016Assets 2017: $680,277Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $680,2772017Assets 2018: $835,895Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $835,8952018Assets 2019: $1,006,384Liabilities 2019: $3,389Net Assets 2019: $1,002,9952019Assets 2020: $847,746Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $847,7462020Assets 2021: $942,413Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $942,4132021Assets 2022: $1,142,667Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $1,142,6672022Assets 2023: $718,228Liabilities 2023: $11,258Net Assets 2023: $706,9702023Assets 2024: $2,342,823Liabilities 2024: $4,315Net Assets 2024: $2,338,5082024Assets 2025: $3,462,881Liabilities 2025: $188Net Assets 2025: $3,462,6932025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$3,462,881
Liabilities$188
Net Assets$3,462,693

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2014: $8,573Expenses 2014: $2,228Net Income 2014: $6,3452014Revenue 2015: $272,558Expenses 2015: $57,023Net Income 2015: $215,5352015Revenue 2016: $293,348Expenses 2016: $203,559Net Income 2016: $89,7892016Revenue 2017: $480,074Expenses 2017: $111,473Net Income 2017: $368,6012017Revenue 2018: $264,156Expenses 2018: $108,544Net Income 2018: $155,6122018Revenue 2019: $639,196Expenses 2019: $472,096Net Income 2019: $167,1002019Revenue 2020: $622,425Expenses 2020: $777,674Net Income 2020: -$155,2492020Revenue 2021: $567,690Expenses 2021: $473,123Net Income 2021: $94,5672021Revenue 2022: $757,398Expenses 2022: $557,144Net Income 2022: $200,2542022Revenue 2023: $262,471Expenses 2023: $698,168Net Income 2023: -$435,6972023Revenue 2024: $2,101,079Expenses 2024: $619,417Net Income 2024: $1,481,6622024Revenue 2025: $2,359,376Expenses 2025: $1,386,496Net Income 2025: $972,8802025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$2,359,376
Expenses$1,386,496
Net Income$972,880

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Dec 12, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$2,359,376
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Support, foster, and promote the growth, progress and general welfare of the North Carolina Arts Council and its programs.

Collaborate with individuals, arts and cultural organizations, other foundations and businesses, and the North Carolina Arts Council to support arts programs that have proven public value and are statewide or regional in scope.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$500,833$992,573▲ $491,740
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$600,000--
Total Assets$2,342,823$3,462,881▲ $1,120,058
Other Assets Total$1,241,990$2,470,308▲ $1,228,318
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,315$188▼ $4,127
Total Liabilities$4,315$188▼ $4,127
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$2,206,843$3,307,507▲ $1,100,664
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$131,665$155,186▲ $23,521
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,338,508$3,462,693▲ $1,124,185
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,342,823$3,462,881▲ $1,120,058

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$2,470,308--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Wayne MartinExecutive DirectorFT$120,000$120,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
John WillinghamPresident
Beverly Nipper BowlesDirector
Chad CheekDirector
Davy ArchDirector
Henry WalstonDirector
Joe LoganDirector
John MitchellDirector
Marla AdamsDirector
Michael LowderDirector
Patrick SimsDirector
Suzanne FetscherDirector
Stephen HillEx Officio

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Wayne MartinAdministrative Management1623 Park Drive, Raleigh, NC 27605$120,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,215,134
Program Service Revenue
$5,000
Investment Income
$138,364
Other Revenue
$878
All Other Contributions
$2,215,134
Change in Net Assets
$972,880
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$902,500
Other Expenses$363,996
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$120,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$902,500--$902,500
Fees for Services Management$245,944$25,496-$271,440
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$120,000-$120,000
Fees for Services Other$20,342$2,596-$22,938
Fees for Services Accounting-$20,207-$20,207
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees$7,864--$7,864
Other Expenses$7,884$3,001-$3,001
Total Functional Expenses$1,203,546$182,950$0$1,386,496
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
North Carolina Arts CouncilRaleigh, NCGovNC Arts Disaster Relief Grant - Hurricane Helene Relief$620,000
Asheville Area Arts CouncilAsheville, NC501(c)(3)Hurricane Helene Relief$200,000
Blue Ridge National Heritage Area IncAsheville, NC501(c)(3)Hurricane Helene Relief$82,500
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

The foundation executive committee reviews and approval form 990 prior to filing. All board members of the foundation can receive a copy of the form 990 upon request.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

The governing board members agree to the written conflict of interest policy when they assume the position of director and update their agreement annually. The policy states that a director shall inform the board of any direct or indirect conflict of interest for each transaction contemplated by the board. This includes, but not limited to, financial interest and serving on other boards. Each director and officer signs an annual statement affirming this compliance. The foundation conducts periodic reviews to monitor compliance including the reasonableness of expenditures and the following procedures specified in the by-laws. Every program supported by the foundation provides a report on the use of funds administered through the foundation.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

The form 990 is provided, upon request, to prospective contributors and grantors. The form 990 is also available on the guidestar website. The foundation's list of officers is published on its website and the foundation's articles of incorporation describing its purpose,the conflict of interest policy and the tax exemption letter from the irs are also provided, upon request, to prospective contributors.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
North Carolina Arts Foundation
EIN
46-3987880
Phone
9194120751
Address
PO Box 26263, Raleigh, NC 27611

Signing Officer

Name
Michael Lowder
Title
Interim Executive Director
Phone
9198194453
Signed
2025-12-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Michael Lowder
Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
Nc
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Crouch Joslyn Group PLLC
Address
4505 Country Club Rd Ste 100, WinstonSalem, NC 27104
Preparer
Eugene J Joslyn
Phone
3367688000
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVAL FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING. ALL BOARD MEMBERS OF THE FOUNDATION CAN RECEIVE A COPY OF THE FORM 990 UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS AGREE TO THE WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WHEN THEY ASSUME THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR AND UPDATE THEIR AGREEMENT ANNUALLY. THE POLICY STATES THAT A DIRECTOR SHALL INFORM THE BOARD OF ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR EACH TRANSACTION CONTEMPLATED BY THE BOARD. THIS INCLUDES, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, FINANCIAL INTEREST AND SERVING ON OTHER BOARDS. EACH DIRECTOR AND OFFICER SIGNS AN ANNUAL STATEMENT AFFIRMING THIS COMPLIANCE. THE FOUNDATION CONDUCTS PERIODIC REVIEWS TO MONITOR COMPLIANCE INCLUDING THE REASONABLENESS OF EXPENDITURES AND THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES SPECIFIED IN THE BY-LAWS. EVERY PROGRAM SUPPORTED BY THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES A REPORT ON THE USE OF FUNDS ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE FOUNDATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED, UPON REQUEST, TO PROSPECTIVE CONTRIBUTORS AND GRANTORS. THE FORM 990 IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE GUIDESTAR WEBSITE. THE FOUNDATION'S LIST OF OFFICERS IS PUBLISHED ON ITS WEBSITE AND THE FOUNDATION'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION DESCRIBING ITS PURPOSE,THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND THE TAX EXEMPTION LETTER FROM THE IRS ARE ALSO PROVIDED, UPON REQUEST, TO PROSPECTIVE CONTRIBUTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3rounding 1.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part XI, line 9:
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