Harper Court Arts Council Inc
EIN 363689943Total Given 2016–2023
$909K
86 grants · $114K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $5K–$15K
grant size
56%
supporter · 18/32 multi-year
repeat
$3.1M
Assets (2023)
32
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
Paula Jones President
Phone
(773) 363-8282
Deadlines
See Organization's website for submission deadlines
How to Apply
Written proposals of no more than five pages are required providing a brief description of the organization's history, purpose and activities, statement of the need for support,the Hyde Park/Kenwood Park population it serves, how the project will promote economic development (if applicable), and how the planned project will address the stated need. Required attachments include a grant application cover sheet, a uniform organizational operating and project budget, a list of current and projected funders of the organization and project, a list of board members including affiliations, a copy of the organization's IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter, the most recent audit and 990, and a list of staff with qualifications.
Restrictions
The Organization will not consider requests for the following: 1) attempts to influence legislation or support a candidate for public office; 2) purchase of dinner or raffle tickets or advertising in an event program; 3) grants to individuals.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $170K | $3.3M | $78K | 15 |
| 2017 | $165K | $3.5M | $218K | 15 |
| 2018 | $152K | $3.1M | $176K | 14 |
| 2019 | N/A | $3.4M | $145K | N/A |
| 2020 | $143K | $3.5M | $153K | 11 |
| 2022 | $160K | $3.0M | $239K | 11 |
| 2023 | $119K | $3.1M | $158K | 20 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 86 grants on record
Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$10K
Average
$11K
75th Pctl
$15K
Maximum
$25K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
AB
Addison D Braendel
7+ yrs
President
Leadership
KG
Kenneth Grant
7+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
MA
Mary Anton
7+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
BK
Barbara Koenen
7+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
PJ
Paula Jones
Director
JR
Jacob Rosenbacher
Director
MC
Marlies Carruth
7+ yrs
Director
ND
Nathan Decety
Director
NL
Nika Levando
Director
PJ
Paula R Jones
6 yrs
Acting President
Leadership
KG
Kenneth Grant
7+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
AB
Addison D Braendel
7+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
MA
Mary Anton
7+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
KC
Katherine Collins
6 yrs
Director
MC
Marlies Carruth
7+ yrs
Director
BK
Barbara Koenen
7+ yrs
Director
RW
Rian Walker
6 yrs
Director
GP
Georgene Pavelac
5 yrs
Director
PJ
Paula R Jones
6 yrs
Acting President
Leadership
KG
Kenneth Grant
7+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
AB
Addison D Braendel
7+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
MA
Mary Anton
7+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
GP
Georgene Pavelac
5 yrs
Director
KC
Katherine Collins
6 yrs
Director
CT
Charles Thurow
5 yrs
Director
MC
Marlies Carruth
7+ yrs
Director
BK
Barbara Koenen
7+ yrs
Director
RW
Rian Walker
6 yrs
Director
PJ
Paula R Jones
6 yrs
President
Leadership
KG
Kenneth Grant
7+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
AB
Addison D Braendel
7+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
MA
Mary Anton
7+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
RW
Rian Walker
6 yrs
Director
KC
Katherine Collins
6 yrs
Director
CT
Charles Thurow
5 yrs
Director
MC
Marlies Carruth
7+ yrs
Director
BK
Barbara Koenen
7+ yrs
Director
GP
Georgene Pavelac
5 yrs
Director
PJ
Paula R Jones
6 yrs
President
Leadership
KG
Kenneth Grant
7+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
MA
Mary Anton
7+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
BK
Barbara Koenen
7+ yrs
Director
GP
Georgene Pavelac
5 yrs
Director
KC
Katherine Collins
6 yrs
Director
CT
Charles Thurow
5 yrs
Director
AB
Addison D Braendel
7+ yrs
Director
MC
Marlies Carruth
7+ yrs
Director
RW
Rian Walker
6 yrs
Director
PJ
Paula R Jones
6 yrs
President
Leadership
KG
Kenneth Grant
7+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
MA
Mary Anton
7+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
RW
Rian Walker
6 yrs
Director
KC
Katherine Collins
6 yrs
Director
CT
Charles Thurow
5 yrs
Director
AB
Addison D Braendel
7+ yrs
Director
MC
Marlies Carruth
7+ yrs
Director
BK
Barbara Koenen
7+ yrs
Director
GP
Georgene Pavelac
5 yrs
Director
PJ
Paula R Jones
6 yrs
President
Leadership
KG
Kenneth Grant
7+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
MA
Mary Anton
7+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
KC
Katherine Collins
6 yrs
Director
CT
Charles Thurow
5 yrs
Director
AB
Addison D Braendel
7+ yrs
Director
MC
Marlies Carruth
7+ yrs
Director
BK
Barbara Koenen
7+ yrs
Director
RW
Rian Walker
6 yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (86 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde Park School of Dance | Chicago, IL | $25,000 | Support neighborhood dance program | 2022 |
| Hyde Park Jazz Festival | Chicago, IL | $23,000 | Support neighborhood Jazz Fest | 2022 |
| Hyde Park Neighborhood Club | Chicago, IL | $23,000 | Support neighborhood youth programs | 2022 |
| Hyde Park Neighborhood Club | Chicago, IL | $22,000 | Support neighborhood youth programs | 2020 |
| Hyde Park Jazz Festival | Chicago, IL | $20,000 | Support neighborhood Jazz Fest | 2020 |
| Hyde Park School of Dance | Chicago, IL | $20,000 | Support neighborhood dance program | 2020 |
| South East Chicago Commission | Chicago, IL | $20,000 | Support neighborhood economic and community development | 2016 |
| Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange | Chicago, IL | $20,000 | Support development of museum exhibits | 2018 |
| The Experimental Station | Chicago, IL | $18,000 | Support bridge of diverse and historically divided neighborhoods | 2022 |
| Court Theatre Fund | Chicago, IL | $16,000 | Support high school theatre program | 2022 |
| Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange | Chicago, IL | $16,000 | Provides free and low cost recycled materials to arts education programs | 2022 |
| DuSable Museum | Chicago, IL | $16,000 | Support development of museum exhibits | 2017 |
| Court Theatre Fund | Chicago, IL | $15,000 | Support high school theatre program | 2020 |
| Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange | Chicago, IL | $15,000 | Support development of museum exhibits | 2020 |
| The Experimental Station | Chicago, IL | $15,000 | Support bridge of diverse and historically divided neighborhoods | 2020 |
| Court Theatre Fund | Chicago, IL | $15,000 | Support high school theatre program | 2016 |
| The Experimental Station | Chicago, IL | $15,000 | Support bridge of diverse and historically divided neighborhoods | 2016 |
| Hyde Park Art Center | Chicago, IL | $15,000 | Support Art Center programs | 2016 |
| Hyde Park Jazz Festival | Chicago, IL | $15,000 | Support neighborhood Jazz Fest | 2016 |
| Hyde Park Neighborhood Club | Chicago, IL | $15,000 | Support neighborhood youth programs | 2016 |
| Hyde Park School of Dance | Chicago, IL | $15,000 | Support neighborhood dance program | 2016 |
| Court Theatre Fund | Chicago, IL | $15,000 | Support high school theatre program | 2017 |
| Hyde Park Art Center | Chicago, IL | $15,000 | Support Art Center programs | 2017 |
| Hyde Park Jazz Festival | Chicago, IL | $15,000 | Support neighborhood Jazz Fest | 2017 |
| Hyde Park Neighborhood Club | Chicago, IL | $15,000 | Support neighborhood youth programs | 2017 |