DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL INC
AI Summary
DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker with website WWW.DURHAMARTS.ORG that reported $382.2K in total grants paid across 83 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
SUPPORTING THE ARTS IN DURHAM AND THE TRIANGLE REGION IN NORTH CAROLINA
Cause Areas
1
Arts councils
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Carolina Theatre of Durham Inc
Durham, NC
$846.1K
29%
AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE
Durham, NC
$98.7K
3%
KIDZNOTES INC
DURHAM, NC
$90.4K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
96
Median 1st year grant
$5.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 83 grantees
- 56 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL INC?
No. DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL INC give?
DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL INC primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, New York, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL INC fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $5,856. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL INC make each year?
In 2025, DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL INC awarded about 100 grants, totaling nearly $382 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL INC fund recently?
In 2025, DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL INC awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include Carolina Theatre of Durham Inc, AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE, and KIDZNOTES INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL INC?
DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.