Nonprofit · EIN 56-0526856
ARTS COUNCIL INCORPORATED WINSTON-SALEM ARTS COUNCIL
Tax-exempt · WINSTON SALEM, NC 27101
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,398,838 | $4,609,971 | -$1,211,133 | $10,578,104 | $3,917,489 | $6,660,615 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,498,748 | $6,181,158 | -$682,410 | $12,059,455 | $4,107,672 | $7,951,783 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,345,650 | $4,795,140 | -$1,449,490 | $12,738,849 | $4,154,539 | $8,584,310 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,753,719
- of which government grants
- $1,269,827
- Program service revenue
- $423,625
- Investment income
- $89,934
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $77,365
- Net income from fundraising events
- $6,476
- Other revenue
- $131,560
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,753,724
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $155,982
- Other salaries and wages
- $971,870
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,293,900
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $7,064
- Occupancy
- $379,717
- Depreciation
- $552,717
- Program services (functional)
- $3,757,076
- Management and general (functional)
- $591,031
- Fundraising (functional)
- $261,864
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $12,059,455
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,578,104
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,917,489
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,660,615
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $8,248,943
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,627,341
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,033,274
- Gross receipts
- $3,424,270
- Employees
- 41
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 1949
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOWARD UPCHURCH | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $59,056 |
| SAMANTHA HOWARD END 7425 | CEO Officer | 40 | $36,250 |
| DR LYNN ANTHONY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| COURTNEY BENFIELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CINDY GINDRICH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| IRIS COLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MELINDA MCCONNELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WHITNEY HARNESS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUE HENDERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERICA PALMITER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBIN MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR ROSA OTERA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KENNETH PETTIGREW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TALITHA VICKERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN BERLIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JON PIERCE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN CARAWAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DARRELL FAREWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHERYL LINDSEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BEN SCHWAB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD DAVIS III | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE LANCASTER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SHANNON HENRY BEG 7725 | INTERIM PRES Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 29 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHASE LAW END 21624 | PRESIDENT & Officer | 60 | $186,793 | $7,375 |
| HOWARD UPCHURCH BEG 2124 | INTERIM PRES Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $46,239 | $0 |
| ROBIN MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR ROSA OTERO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH PETTIGREW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY PRESTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IRIS COLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY REYNOLDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAIRE TUTTLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TALITHA VICKERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACINTA WHITE END DECEMBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PEGGY REINGOLD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON HENRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON KAPLAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF LINDSAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAKE WHARTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR LYNN ANTHONY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD BANKHEAD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COURTNEY PAYNE BENFIELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHAN DRAGISIC | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLARE FADER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA GASKINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICH GEIGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DREW GERSTMYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAMILLE KLUTTZ-LEACH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE HENDERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD CHEEK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE LANCASTER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE BERLIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHASE LAW | PRESIDENT & Officer | 60 | $214,696 | $9,334 |
| CHRISTINA SORIANO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLARE FADER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DREW GERSTMYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC SWAIM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IRIS COLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAKE WHARTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR LYNN ANTHONY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA GASKINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL KELLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SUGGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NIGEL ALSTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAULA MCCOY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PEGGY REINGOLD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD GEIGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON HENRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD BANKHEAD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TALITHA VICKERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACINTA WHITE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH PETTIGREW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE HENDERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD CHEEK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE LANCASTER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE BERLIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 251 N SPRUCE ST, WINSTON SALEM, NC 27101-2735
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SHANNON HENRY, 251 NORTH SPRUCE ST, WINSTONSALEM, NC 27101
- Signed the 990
- SHANNON HENRY, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (336) 722-2585
- Website
- WWW.INTOTHEARTS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BUTLER BURKE LLP
Mission
THE ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION IS TO SUPPORT AND ADVANCE THE LEGACY OF INNOVATION IN AND ACCESS TO THE ARTS AS A CORE COMMUNITY VALUE, BY PROVIDING GRANTS AND VENUES FOR ARTISTS AND ART ORGANIZATIONS TO PRACTICE AND EXECUTE THEIR ART FORM IN FACILTIES THAT ARE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY OPERATED, AND TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THE ARTS FLOURISH.
Program accomplishments
- THE ARTS COUNCIL, INC. SERVES THE CITIZENS OF WINSTON-SALEM BY ACTING AS A CATALYST IN THE COMMUNITY TO PRESERVE THE LOCAL CULTURAL HERITAGE AND TO DEVELOP, ADVANCE, ENHANCE AND SUSTAIN THE CULTURAL LIFE OF THE GREATER WINSTON-SALEM AREA. THE COUNCIL'S ACTIVITIES INCLUDE AN ANNUAL FUND-RAISING CAMPAIGN, DIRECT PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP, AND THE MAINTENANCE OF FACILITIES FOR USE BY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. THESE FACILITIES ARE LOCATED ON APPROXIMATELY SEVEN ACRES IN THE CENTER OF DOWNTOWN WINSTON-SALEM AND CONSIST OF VARIOUS ART COMPLEXES AND THEATRES. THE FACILITIES ARE USED FOR COMMUNITY EVENT SPACES, OFFICES FOR NONPROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, ACTIVITY ROOMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULT PROGRAMMING, AND RELATED SPACES.Expenses $3,757,076 · grants $1,753,724 · revenue $294,425
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-0526856
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1953
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,578,104
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,424,270
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $3,398,838 | $4,609,971 | $10,578,104 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $5,498,748 | $6,181,158 | $12,059,455 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $3,345,650 | $4,795,140 | $12,738,849 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2022 | $3,229,060 | $3,960,249 | $13,960,396 | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | 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 56-0526856).
Questions about ARTS COUNCIL INCORPORATED WINSTON-SALEM ARTS COUNCIL
- What is the EIN of ARTS COUNCIL INCORPORATED WINSTON-SALEM ARTS COUNCIL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ARTS COUNCIL INCORPORATED WINSTON-SALEM ARTS COUNCIL is 56-0526856.
- Is ARTS COUNCIL INCORPORATED WINSTON-SALEM ARTS COUNCIL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1953.
- Are donations to ARTS COUNCIL INCORPORATED WINSTON-SALEM ARTS COUNCIL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ARTS COUNCIL INCORPORATED WINSTON-SALEM ARTS COUNCIL 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 COUNCIL INCORPORATED WINSTON-SALEM ARTS COUNCIL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ARTS COUNCIL INCORPORATED WINSTON-SALEM ARTS COUNCIL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ARTS COUNCIL INCORPORATED WINSTON-SALEM ARTS COUNCIL?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names SHANNON HENRY.
- Who are the officers and directors of ARTS COUNCIL INCORPORATED WINSTON-SALEM ARTS COUNCIL?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 24 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $59,056 (HOWARD UPCHURCH, CHAIRMAN).
- How much revenue does ARTS COUNCIL INCORPORATED WINSTON-SALEM ARTS COUNCIL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,398,838, expenses of $4,609,971 and total assets of $10,578,104 at year end.
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