2017-10-30T14:22:45-07:00 2017-06-30 990 2016-07-01 463987880 North Carolina Arts Council Foundation NORT 9198022189 PO Box 26263 Raleigh NC 27611 Ardath Weaver Treasurer 9198022189 2017-10-30 149.168.27.243 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z John Willingham 350 W Maple Street Yadkinville NC 27055 480074 0 X http://www.artsfoundationnc.info/ X 2013 NC Support, foster and promote the growth, progress and general welfare of the North Carolina Arts Council and its programs. 12 12 0 11 0 0 285056 474890 7175 1676 1117 3508 0 0 293348 480074 53000 20725 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 150559 90748 203559 111473 89789 368601 311676 680277 0 0 311676 680277 X Support, foster, and promote the growth, progress and general welfare of the North Carolina Arts Council and its programs. 1 0 51346 0 405250 North Carolina Arts Council A+ Schools Program: Administered contract services to support the national A+ Schools network. Conducted teacher training. Began development of identity materials to promote school recruitment. 15000 15000 30000 SmART Initiative: Administered awards to communities to develop and implement artscape vision plans for downtown improvement and economic development. 11558 11071 50th Anniversary Observance for the North Carolina Arts Council: Support gathering of arts leaders and authorizers from throughout the state to kickoff a year-long commemoration of the founding of the agency in 1967. 9393 14150 African American Heritage Commission: Administer development of the African American Music Trails of eastern North Carolina programming, meetings of the Commission and the Freedom Roads project. 5000 5000 977 South Arts Southern Prize: Support award to North Carolina recipient of regional competition. 14393 5000 15127 92297 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 12 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 X Wayne Martin 9198076525 PO Box 26263 Raleigh NC 27611 X John Willingham President 1 X X 0 0 0 Stephanie Mitchell Secretary 0.25 X X 0 0 0 Wayne Martin Ex-officio 2 X 0 0 0 Stephen Hill Ex-officio 1 X 0 0 0 Lisa Anderson Director 0.25 X 0 0 0 Marla Adams Director 0.25 X 0 0 0 Tamara Holmes Brothers Director 0.25 X 0 0 0 Lisa Church Director 0.25 X 0 0 0 Jan Davidson Director 0.25 X 0 0 0 Pete Hartman Director 0.25 X 0 0 0 Ray McKinney Director 0.25 X 0 0 0 Ben Owen Director 0.25 X 0 0 0 Ardath Weaver Treasurer 5 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 550 474340 0 474890 50th Anniversary Kickoff 711310 1321 1321 0 0 Cultural Tourism Programs 711320 355 355 0 0 0 0 0 0 1676 2231 2231 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1277 0 0 0 1277 0 1277 1277 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 480074 5184 0 0 X 20000 20000 725 725 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11125 0 11125 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 8 0 47770 43620 4150 0 6895 6895 0 0 200 0 200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6942 6758 184 0 0 0 0 0 15875 13889 1986 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bank Costs 308 0 308 0 Business Expenses 624 410 214 0 Arts Council Board Activity 606 0 606 0 Postage 154 0 154 0 241 241 111473 92297 19176 0 X 15236 19609 296440 660668 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 311676 680277 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 19217 64170 292459 616107 0 0 311676 680277 311676 680277 X 368601 0 0 0 0 0 X X 1 X 0 1 0 X 0 0 8574 267004 285056 474890 1035524 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1000 1000 0 8574 267004 285056 475890 1036524 900000 136524 0 0 19 80 2231 2330 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5535 7175 0 12710 1051564 1676 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 5(f) Grants received from private foundations. Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 In previous years, other income was from registration fees from participants in the A+ Schools Twentieth Anniversary Conference in August, 2015. Schedule A, Part IV, Section D, Line 2 The officers and directors of the Foundation maintain a close continuous working relationship with the North Carolina Arts Council staff and board members. Two of the Foundation directors are ex officio voting members due to their positions as Executive Director and Chair of the North Carolina Arts Council. Foundation officers and directors meet regularly with North Carolina Arts Council staff and board. The North Carolina Arts Council staff and board recommend to the Foundation the grant recipients and support activities conducted by the Foundation. Schedule A, Part IV, Section D, Line 3 The North Carolina Arts Council board recommends program allocations to the Foundation. The North Carolina Arts Council staff requests the assistance of the Foundation in carrying out programs and initiatives to enhance their work. The Foundation sponsors public programs to raise awareness of the North Carolina Arts Council and its work. The North Carolina Arts Council Executive Director reviews the Foundation investment activities and the Foundation Treasurer is an employee of the North Carolina Arts Council. Schedule A, Part IV, Section E, Line 1c The Foundation satisfies the "but for" alternative because were it not for the activities and involvement of the Foundation, the North Carolina Arts Council would engage in these activities, albeit to a lesser extent. The Foundation receives grants to support the programs of the North Carolina Arts Council. Both the SmART Initiative and the A+ Schools Program are managed by staff of the North Carolina Arts Council. The Foundation conducts activities to supplement what the staff has time and funds to provide. All of the Foundation's activities directly further the purposes of the North Carolina Arts Council, by carrying out programmatic functions, which, but for the involvement of the Foundation, would be engaged in by the North Carolina Arts Council. Schedule A, Part IV, Section E, Line 2a The Foundation received grant awards to further the public work of the North Carolina Arts Council. The Foundation conducted programs at the request of the North Carolina Arts Council. All funds spent by the Foundation were for activities in support of the North Carolina Arts Council. Schedule A, Part IV, Section E, Line 2b But for the Foundation's involvement, the North Carolina Arts Council would have had to raise funds from corporations, individuals and foundations to supplement the State of North Carolina appropriation that funds its activities. The staff of the North Carolina Arts Council would have had to conduct the support programs administering the A+ Schools, SmART Initiative, African American Heritage Commission and 50th Anniversary supplemental activities provided by the Foundation. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 Toe River Arts Council 102 W Main Street Burnsville NC 28714 561141339 501(c)(3) 15000 0 Continue implementation of the SmART Initiative project in the community by contracting with artist Jack Mackie to fabricate glass globes with local glass artists, identifying potential funding opportunities and collaborating with NCDOT on landscape in the Highway 19E corridor. 1 0 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 The North Carolina Arts Council receives and reviews applications from nonprofit or public organizations for grant funding. The grants are awarded by panels based on selection criteria. The Foundation is asked to assist in providing funds for these projects. The Foundation received grants from other foundations and individuals interested in supporting the projects. The Foundation then enters into contracts with approved grantees. The grant contract specifies a scope of services and evaluation criteria. A final report is required from each grantee and reviewed by the project administrator. Form 990, Part III, Line 2 New programs included support of the kickoff for the North Carolina Arts Council 50th Anniversary observance and support for the South Arts Southern Prize North Carolina recipient. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 The Treasurer of the Foundation is an employee of the North Carolina Arts Council. The Executive Director and Chair of the North Carolina Arts Council are ex officio members of the Foundation Board. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Foundation Treasurer prepares the Form 990 from the reconciled accounts of the Foundation. The Form 990 is then reviewed by the independent CPA retained by the Foundation. A PDF of the Form 990 is then provided to the Foundation Executive Committee for review and approval 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 is 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 of procedures specified in the Bylaws. 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 was provided on request to prospective contributor private foundations considering awarding grants to the Foundation to further the programs of the North Carolina Arts Council, a state government agency. The Articles of Incorporation describing the purposes of the Foundation are posted on the Foundation website, along with the list of Officers and Directors, IRS exempt letter and the Conflict of Interest policy. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Independent contractors providing services for A+ Schools Network Training Conference facilitation ($5,920), A+ Schools Marketing development through Kenan grant awarded for this purpose ($36,200), African American Heritage Commission programs ($1,500), capacity campaign consultation ($4,150). Form 990, Part X, Line 18 $15,000 encumbered from A J Fletcher grant to pay SmART Initiative applicant upon progress of project but not listed as a liability because the prospective grantee has not yet been identified. Form 990, Part XI, Line 6 Value of donated office space, staff assistance and supplies provided by the North Carolina Arts Council is not included as income. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c FY16-17 is the first year that the Foundation has retained an independent CPA to review its annual financial statements. The Executive Committee of the Foundation selected the CPA and continues to review financial statements and the Form 990 as in previous years. Schedule B, Part I Grants of $448,600 from private foundations.