Mission
TO CHAMPION ARTS AND CULTURE.
Public Charity
ARTS COUNCIL OF INDIANAPOLIS INC
ARTS COUNCIL OF INDIANAPOLIS INC is a Public Charity headquartered in INDIANAPOLIS, IN. Financial data from the 2025 filing: $5.7M revenue, $5.4M expenses, $9.2M total assets. 22 publicly reported grants to this organization, totaling roughly $1.6M, appear in IRS filings.
EIN: 311225893
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Arts & Humanities Councils & Agencies
NTEE: A26
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$5.7M
Total Expenses$5.4M
Total Assets$9.2M
Grant Records22
Funding Total$1.6M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Arts Council of Indianapolis Inc
How Arts Council of Indianapolis Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 6 years.
$92
Programs
the work itself
$6
Management
running the organization
$2
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $92 for programs
$78
Contribute to and advocate for the long-term viability of the arts; empower artists and build the capacity of arts organizations through a high-quality platform of services; be the…
$14
Through wholly-owned subsidiary, artsgarden LLC, hosts free performances and exhibits
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
SUPPORT YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS
$250,000
Local Community
$30,000
2024 Start with Art Match Challenge Support
$15,000
General Operating
$105,000
General Operating Support to Advance Equity Priorities
$60,000
Showing up to 5 of 22 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
ADVISOR
Adam Chavers
DIRECTOR
Adrienne Sims
DIRECTOR
Aleesia Johnson
ADVISOR
Barbara Branic
CHAIR
Brenda Horn
ADVISOR
Bryce Bennett
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5.7M | $5.4M | $9.2M |
| 2024 | $4.9M | $6.3M | $8.9M |
| 2023 | $7.1M | $4.6M | $10.3M |
| 2022 | $4.5M | $6.2M | $7.3M |
| 2021 | $5.3M | $10.5M | $8.6M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $5.3M to $5.7M (+9%), with total assets most recently reported at $9.2M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.