2025-11-17T11:00:36-08:00 2024-12-31 061209905 Maletta & Company 43 Enterprise Drive Bristol CT 06010 990 2024-01-01 237111486 Greater Hartford Arts Council Inc GREA 8605258629 100 Pearl Street Hartford CT 06103 Amanda Roy CEO 2025-11-17 true true MICHAEL A MALETTA CPA P00435529 8605826715 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Amanda Roy 100 Pearl Street Hartford CT 06103 1199194 false X www.letsgoarts.org X 1971 CT We exist to be a catalyst for the arts and promote an equitable arts ecosystem in Greater Hartford. 16 16 9 5 0 2751332 1107713 468267 69000 35413 11398 -54212 -21454 3200800 1166657 1460878 172406 0 687348 637042 0 229052 595146 628812 2743372 1438260 457428 -271603 3883918 2148028 2679673 1485386 1204245 662642 We exist to be a catalyst for the arts and promote an equitable arts ecosystem in Greater Hartford. false false 558470 172406 69000 Grant Making: The Greater Hartford Arts Council invests in the vitality of the regions arts and cultural ecosystem through a range of competitive and strategic grant programs. In 2024, the Council provided financial support to nonprofit organizations to advance community engagement and equitable access to the arts primarily in the City of Hartford. Grants supported festivals and events that drive local economic activity; programs promoting local and regional artistic talent, and public art projects that enhance community spaces. The Councils grant making prioritizes collaboration, community pride, and the creative economy, ensuring that arts and culture continue to thrive as essential contributors to the region's quality of life. 147564 Community Programs: The Greater Hartford Arts Council produces and supports community-based programs that connect residents and visitors to the arts while strengthening the regions creative ecosystem. In 2024, the Council presented concerts, performances, and cultural events that showcased local talent and fostered civic pride. The Arts Council also offered professional development and capacity-building workshops to help artists and arts organizations build sustainable careers and strengthen their operations. In addition, the Council advanced public art initiatives that enlivened shared spaces, encouraged collaboration among artists and property owners, and celebrated the diversity the Capitol region. communities. Together, these programs enhance community connection, economic vitality, and access to the arts for all. 706034 true true false false false false false false true false true false false false true false true false false false false false false false true false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 33 0 true 9 true false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false X 16 16 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CT X X Amanda Roy 8605258629 100 Pearl Street hartford CT 06103 Shelley Best CEO-Former 40.00 0.00 X 107308 0 0 Amanda Roy Interim CEO 40.00 0.00 X 79808 0 0 Stanley Harasimowitz Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Michael A Pignatella Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Chip McCabe Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 T'Challa Williams Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Stephen Jackson Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Brian Refici Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ashanti Osborne Martin Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rev Miguelina Howell Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 June Archer Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rose Curiel Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Maria Perez Brown Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Patrick McGloin Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Richard Hill CPA Audit Cmte Chai 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Mary Kay Curtiss CPA Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Haneef Nelson Vice President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Robert Braswell President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Eric Goldstein Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 187116 1 false false false 0 23124 834616 249973 1107713 Administration of Grants 69000 69000 69000 11398 11398 0 0 0 0 11083 23124 32537 -21454 0 0 0 1166657 69000 11398 X 172406 172406 0 0 0 187116 80077 48154 58885 0 294813 120405 111551 62857 0 111147 39360 38388 33399 43966 18419 13970 11577 0 57223 57223 79175 79175 0 0 0 246041 194528 50583 930 37963 10761 8081 19121 38653 5851 27497 5305 39818 6795 14329 18694 0 47050 19373 15913 11764 7034 7034 0 7362 7362 0 0 5954 2477 1973 1504 19857 8261 6580 5016 PROGRAM SUPPLIES 24209 24209 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 9530 9530 MISCELLANEOUS 8943 3112 5831 0 1438260 706034 503174 229052 457735 137712 2558314 1903676 758639 44699 0 0 0 0 0 24227 24734 110003 100819 12204 9184 0 0 0 0 72799 28023 3883918 2148028 639147 75749 1088769 640036 879961 737587 6000 71796 26014 2679673 1485386 X 541059 363204 663186 299438 1204245 662642 3883918 2148028 X -271603 -270000 X false true X true false X 2523628 1505638 1829888 2751332 1107713 9718199 0 0 2523628 1505638 1829888 2751332 1107713 9718199 1694318 8023881 9239 12364 3658 33974 11398 70633 0 8810 12360 8321 10641 10588 50720 9839552 1016090 0.81550 0.73410 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false true X 90928 85974 4954 19075 14845 4230 9184 Lease Liability Operating Lease 26014 26014 1199194 32537 32537 1166657 1166657 1468616 -2181 32537 30356 1438260 1438260 Part IV, Line 2b: Explanation of escrow account liability The Arts Council serves as a fiscal agent for a specific resource provider. The Arts Council has no variance power over these funds and disburses them upon approval from the resource provider. The Arts Council receives an administrative fee for its services. Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 Special event direct expenses $32537 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S Special event direct expenses $32537 false Artini 34207 23124 11083 11083 2800 18654 34207 23124 11083 11083 2800 18654 32537 -21454 true Central CT Celtic Cultural Co PO Box 1273 Glastonbury CT 06033 223229592 501(c)(3) 15000 0 St. Patrick's Day Parade CLARO Inc 56 Arbor st hartford CT 06106 412219393 501(c)(3) 20000 0 Hartford PrideFest Connecticut Blues Society PO Box 578 enfield CT 06083 061434658 501(c)(3) 15000 0 Black Eyed and Blues Festival CT Institute For Community De 80 cedar st hartford CT 06106 223320221 501(c)(3) 8000 0 Puerto Rican Parade CT Museum of Culture and Hist One Elizabeth St Hartford CT 06105 066026012 501(c)(3) 8000 0 Dia de los Muertos Program Cuatro Puntos Inc 75 Griswold St glastonbury CT 06033 474862489 501(c)(3) 7200 0 Afghan Orchestra Performance Friends of Feeney Inc 15 Bramley Road west hartford CT 06110 834404706 501(c)(3) 8000 0 Live Music at Parkville Market Greater Htfd Chamber of Comme 185 Asylum St hartford CT 06103 237366606 501(c)(3) 48000 0 Hartford for the Holidays and fisca Hartbeat Ensemble 360 farmington ave hartford CT 06105 061633100 501(c)(3) 12000 0 Citizen James Hartford Business Improvement 90 State House Square 10th F hartford CT 06103 412229120 501(c)(3) 9000 0 Audio Feed Concert Series Hartford Jazz Society 116 Cottage Grove Rd Bloomfield CT 06002 066102327 501(c)(3) 25000 0 Paul Brown Monday Night Jazz Hartford Public Library 500 Main Street hartford CT 06103 066026029 501(c)(3) 39000 0 All Season Events Hartfords Got Talent Inc 349 Main St east hartford CT 06118 823700390 501(c)(3) 10000 0 Hartford's Got Talent Show Horace Bushnell Memorial Hall 166 Capitol Ave hartford CT 06106 060662112 501(c)(3) 8000 0 Theater Week iQuilt Partnership 31 Pratt St hartford CT 06103 451744906 501(c)(3) 51400 0 Winterfest Out Film CT PO Box 21191 hartford CT 06123 222990670 501(c)(3) 8000 0 LGBTQ Film Festival Playhouse Theatre Group Inc 244 Park Rd west hartford CT 06119 364840125 501(c)(3) 12000 0 Theater week San Juan Center-Siempre Palan 1277 Main Street hartford CT 06103 060890788 501(c)(3) 10000 0 Celebration of Puerto Rican culture Taste of the Caribbean Inc PO Box 1604 hartford CT 06144 943470828 501(c)(3) 20000 0 Taste of the Caribbean Festival The Conference of Churches I 224 Farmington Ave Hartford CT 06105 060693695 501(c)(3) 20000 0 Gallery Activation/Dance Program The Hartford Dance Collective 30 arbor st hartford CT 06106 833415925 501(c)(3) 26800 0 Hartford Dance Festival Trinity College 300 Summit St hartford CT 06103 060646927 501(c)(3) 14800 0 Samba Fest and International Hip Ho Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of 600 Main St hartford CT 06103 060653111 501(c)(3) 12000 0 Free family programming and MLK Day West Indian Independence Cele PO Box 2632 hartford CT 06146 200089390 501(c)(3) 10000 0 WIIC Parade and Festival 24 0 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used All Grantees undergo a rigorous review process which includes completing a detailed application about their organization, proposed use of funds, financial information, etc. Grant applications are reviewed by both professional staff and volunteer panels of community members representing a broad spectrum of the general public. After grants are awarded, final reports are required, detailing use of funds, objectives achieved, project budgets, etc. For most of our grant programs, final grant payments (generally 20% of the grant amount), are contingent upon the submission of acceptable final reports. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Organization's Process to Review Form 990 The Form 990 is reviewed and approved by, the Chief Executive Officer and the Audit Committee, as the body identified as those charged with governance, prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c All Board members, employees and grant-review panels are provided a written Conflict of Interest Policy each year and are required to sign a form disclosing any potential conflicts of interest. Those with conflicts are required to recuse themselves from voting on or becoming involved with organizations or issues with which they have a conflict. The Audit Committee has access to the completed forms each year to ensure compliance. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a Compensation Process for Top Official The Chief Executive Officer's compensation is reviewed by the Board President. Comparable compensation levels for similiar positions in the region are considered. The recommended salary is presented to the Board of Directors for discussion and approval through a formal vote. The deliberation and decision regarding the CEO's compensation is documented ina letter of hire. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b All compensation for employees other than the Chief Executive Officer is approved by the Chief Executive Officer and is documented as part of the annual review process. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Governing Documents Disclosure Explanation All governing documents are available to the public at anytime upon request and may also be found on the Organization's website. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 loss on return of prior year grant funds = -$270000