Nonprofit · EIN 31-0833384
GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL INC
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $22,398,605 | $25,151,602 | -$2,752,997 | $15,191,269 | $6,463,948 | $8,727,321 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $28,559,129 | $31,467,823 | -$2,908,694 | $17,454,116 | $6,855,951 | $10,598,165 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $26,015,610 | $24,945,573 | $1,070,037 | $18,391,476 | $5,404,384 | $12,987,092 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $20,795,837
- of which government grants
- $20,387,013
- Program service revenue
- $1,177,123
- Investment income
- $412,776
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $47,209
- Other revenue
- $12,869
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $18,470,607
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $635,280
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,254,275
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,366,146
- Professional fundraising fees
- $25,493
- Legal fees
- $174,686
- Accounting fees
- $43,502
- Occupancy
- $183,279
- Travel
- $41,094
- Depreciation
- $96,308
- Program services (functional)
- $22,316,243
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,809,866
- Fundraising (functional)
- $25,493
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $17,454,116
- Total assets, end of year
- $15,191,269
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,463,948
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,727,321
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $305,331
- Publicly traded securities
- $8,023,547
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,479,308
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,248,013
- Gross receipts
- $23,672,423
- Employees
- 18
- Volunteers
- 370
- Year formed
- 1973
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS KATZENMEYER | FORMER PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $353,491 | $42,787 |
| KAYLA GREEN | CFO Officer | 40 | $155,468 | $40,383 |
| JAMI GOLDSTEIN | CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $152,971 | $34,347 |
| ALISON BARRET | VP OF GRANTS & SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $134,065 | $35,677 |
| JOHN DAUGHERTY | FILM COLUMBUS DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,910 | $29,688 |
| MITCH MENCHACA | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $41,895 | $1,255 |
| JIM NEGRON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTIE ANGEL | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID TEED | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEFAN THOMAS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOURDES BARROSO DE PADILLA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAJ BELLANI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL BROOKS-SULLIVAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE BUKACH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK CAIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
16 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEGAN CAVANAUGH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VALDA CLARK CHRISTIAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALEX FROMMEYER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CURRECIA GAMBLE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LEA GOLDSMITH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| IAN LABITUE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CELESTE MALVAR-STEWART | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EMMANUEL REMY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW SATTERWHITE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRYSTOPHER SCOTT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARSHALL SHORTS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAYME STALEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TARIQ TAREY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| YOHANNAN TERRELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH TOWNES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CINDY WEBSTER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 34 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS KATZENMEYER | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $530,355 | $78,411 |
| KAYLA GREEN | CFO Officer | 40 | $153,509 | $37,782 |
| JAMI GOLDSTEIN | VP OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $145,854 | $30,768 |
| ALISON BARRET | VP OF GRANTS & SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,872 | $28,342 |
| JOHN DAUGHERTY | FILM COLUMBUS DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,405 | $25,599 |
| CHRISTIE ANGEL | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM NEGRON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID TEED | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEFAN THOMAS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOURDES BARROSO DE PADILLA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAJ BELLANI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL BROOKS-SULLIVAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE BUKACH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK CAIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN DAVIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX FROMMEYER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CURRECIA GAMBLE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEA GOLDSMITH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IAN LABITUE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW LIPPA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CELESTE MALVAR-STEWART | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMMANUEL REMY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARLA ROTHAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW SATTERWHITE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRYSTOPHER SCOTT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JON SHERMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARSHALL SHORTS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAYME STALEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE TAGGART | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TARIQ TAREY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| YOHANNAN TERRELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY TILLINGHAST | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH TOWNES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY WEBSTER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 34 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS KATZENMEYER | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $311,618 | $72,252 |
| KAYLA GREEN | CFO Officer | 40 | $150,480 | $29,295 |
| JAMI GOLDSTEIN | VP OF MARKETING & COMMUNIC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,296 | $28,418 |
| ALISON BARRET | VP OF GRANTS & SERVI Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,192 | $27,304 |
| JOHN DAUGHERTY | FILM COMMISSIONER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,075 | $24,842 |
| CHRISTIE ANGEL | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BONGIORNO | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID TEED | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EILEEN PALEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOURDES BARROSO DE PADILLA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAJ BELLANI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL BROOKS-SULLIVAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE BUKACH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK CAIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON CRANE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN DAVIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX FROMMEYER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEA GOLDSMITH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW LIPPA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CELESTE MALVAR-STEWART | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM NEGRON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMMANUEL REMY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARLA ROTHAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW SATTERWHITE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JON SHERMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARHSALL SHORTS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAYME STALEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE TAGGART | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TARIQ TAREY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| YOHANNAN TERRELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEFAN THOMAS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY TILLINGHAST | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH TOWNES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY WEBSTER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 182 E LONG ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43215-1809
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- KAYLA GREEN, 182 EAST LONG ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43215
- Signed the 990
- KAYLA GREEN, CFO
- Phone
- (614) 224-2606
- Website
- WWW.GCAC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- REA & ASSOCIATES INC
Mission
MISSION: TO CHAMPION AND ELEVATE THE ARTS AND CULTURAL EXPRESSION OF GREATER COLUMBUS.VISION: POWER OF ART REALIZED. PEOPLE ENGAGED. CITY ENERGIZED.
Program accomplishments
- GRANTS & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - GCAC SUPPORTS NONPROFIT ART ORGANIZATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS THAT PROVIDE ARTS AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMING IN COLUMBUS, OH INCLUDING: ARTS EXHIBITS, CONCERTS, AND PROGRAMS FOR THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS. FUNDING IS PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF COLUMBUS HOTEL/MOTEL EXCISE TAX AND ADMISSIONS TAX (FROM VENUES OTHER THAN NATIONWIDE ARENA). GRANTS ARE AWARDED TO LOCAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS FOR OPERATING SUPPORT, CAPITAL FUNDING, PROJECTS, THRIVE, AND CULTURAL FESTIVALS. FUNDING ALSO SUPPORTS INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS THROUGH FUNDS FOR ARTIST GRANTS, ARTIST PROJECT GRANTS, FELLOWSHIPS, MURAL ASSISTANCE, ARTIST AWARDS, ARTIST RESIDENCES AND EXCHANGES, ARTIST WORKSHOPS, NAVIGATOR OUTREACH, AND THE STREET PERFORMER PROGRAMS.Expenses $19,219,340 · grants $18,435,607 · revenue $14,750
- COLUMBUS ARTS FESTIVAL - GCAC ORGANIZES THE ANNUAL COLUMBUS ARTS FESTIVAL, WHICH IS HELD IN EARLY JUNE. THE FESTIVAL PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY TO VIEW AND PURCHASE WORK OF LOCAL AND NATIONAL ARTISTS, LISTEN TO CONTINUOUS LIVE MUSIC, AND PARTICIPATE IN ART ACTIVITIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE REVENUES OF THE FESTIVAL REPRESENT CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS, CONTRIBUTIONS, AND BOOTH AND TENT RENTALS, AS WELL AS REVENUES FROM CONCESSIONS. FESTIVAL EXPENSES ARE FOR OPERATIONS, PROGRAMMING, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.Expenses $1,257,816 · revenue $1,154,206
- COLUMBUS MAKES ART CAMPAIGN - ART MAKES COLUMBUS/COLUMBUS MAKES ART IS A CITYWIDE MARKETING CAMPAIGN IN CENTRAL OHIO THAT CONNECTS PEOPLE WITH THE ARTS AND ARTS EXPERIENCES. THE CAMPAIGN INCLUDES MARKETING OF ARTISTS AND ARTS EVENTS VIA A SEARCHABLE CALENDAR, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND PAID DIGITAL BROADCAST AND PRINT ADS AND PROMOTING SELF-GUIDED PUBLIC ART TOURS. THE PUBLIC CAN BROWSE THE COLUMBUS MAKES ART WEBSITE TO FIND THOUSANDS OF ARTS EVENTS EACH YEAR, EXPLORE THE ARTISTS THAT CALL CENTRAL OHIO HOME AND FIND PUBLIC ART IN NEIGHBORHOODS ACROSS THE CITY.Expenses $725,273
- FILM COLUMBUSFILM COLUMBUS AIMS TO GROW THE FILM INDUSTRY IN COLUMBUS AND CENTRAL OHIO BY CREATING JOBS AND PROVIDING SIGNIFICANT ECONOMIC IMPACT FOR THE AREA. FILM COLUMBUS STRIVES TO BUILD COLUMBUS AS A TOP CITY FOR FILM EDUCATION, EXHIBITION, AND PRODUCTION. BEGINNING IN 2020, FILM COLUMBUS BECAME A DIVISON OF GCAC.ART IN PUBLIC PLACESIN 2025 GCAC LAUNCHED THE GREATER COLUMBUS PUBLIC ART STRATEGY, THE FIRST EVER COMPREHENSIVE PUBLIC ART PLAN FOR COLUMBUS AND FRANKLIN COUNTY. IT LAID THE GROUNDWORK FOR AN ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM AT GCAC TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO ARTISTS, BUSINESSES, NEIGHBORHOODS AND OTHERS WHO WANT TO: CREATE PUBLIC ART, CONDUCT PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT FOR COMMUNITY INPUT ON PUBLIC ART PROJECTS, DEVELOP NEW PUBLIC ART PLANS FOCUSED ON BOTH ARTISTS AND NEIGHBORHOOD EQUITY, DIRECTLY COMMISSION PUBLIC ART AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND ASSISTANCE FOR PROJECTS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY THAT NEED TO NAVIGATE CITY AND COUNTY SERVICES AND PERMITS.COMMUNITY ARTS PROGRAMS:JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENTTHE PROGRAM IS THE WORLD'S LARGET ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO EDUCATING STUDENTS ABOUT WORKFORCE READINESS, ENTREPRENEURESHIP, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY THROUGH EXPERIENCES, HANDS ON PROGRAMS. JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAMS HELP PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE FOR THE REAL WORLD BY SHOWING THEM HOW TO GENERATE WEALTH AND EFFECTIVELY MANAGE IT, HOW TO CREATE JOBS WHICH MAKE THEIR COMMUNITIES MORE ROBUST, AND HOW TO APPLY ENTREPRENEURIAL THINKING TO THE WORKFORCE. STUDENDS PUT THESE LESSONS INTO ACTION AND LEARN THE VALUE OF CONTRIBUTING TO THEIR COMMUNITIES.BROAD & HIGHGCAC'S PARTNERSHIP WITH WOSU HELPS PRODUCE A TELEVISED PROGRAM TO PROMOTE GREATER APPRECIATION OF THE ARTS AND CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE IN CENTRAL OHIO. THE PROGRAM HAS GONE ON TO WIN NUMEROUS REGIONAL EMMY AWARDS, RECOGNIZING THEIR EFFORTS TO PROMOTE AND CELEBRATE LOCAL ARTS.Expenses $1,113,814 · grants $35,000 · revenue $8,167
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-0833384
- 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
- 1974
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A260)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $15,191,269
- Income (IRS master file)
- $23,672,423
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $22,398,605 | $25,151,602 | $15,191,269 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $28,559,129 | $31,467,823 | $17,454,116 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $26,015,610 | $24,945,573 | $18,391,476 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $20,808,950 | $16,461,783 | $15,007,832 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 31-0833384).
Questions about GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL INC
- What is the EIN of GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL INC is 31-0833384.
- Is GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1974.
- Are donations to GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL 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 GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names KAYLA GREEN.
- Who are the officers and directors of GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 31 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $353,491 (THOMAS KATZENMEYER, FORMER PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $22,398,605, expenses of $25,151,602 and total assets of $15,191,269 at year end.
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