Sioux Falls Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, registered in 1986, with $114,036 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Revenue (FY2024)
$114K
▼ 45.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$154K
Net assets
$227K
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Sioux Falls Arts Council— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Sioux Falls Arts Council: 18 mo reserves · -35% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Sioux Falls Arts Council— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Sioux Falls Arts Council: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $100K (FY2011) to $114K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-35.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$227K
Total liabilities
$428
Net assets
$227K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $114,036▼45.3% | $153,944▼6.1% | $226,794▼14.0% | $227,222▼14.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $208,557▼19.6% | $163,916▼5.6% | $263,737▲9.4% | $264,087▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $259,403▲103% | $173,610▲75.0% | $241,106▲43.6% | $241,426▲43.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $127,736▼19.1% | $99,229▼10.1% | $167,854▲50.7% | $168,522▲50.1% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $157,950▲64.5% | $110,398▲4.8% | $111,353▲94.5% | $112,282▲92.6% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $95,997▲26.3% | $105,299▲18.1% | $57,238▼14.0% | $58,287▼12.4% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $76,025▼21.9% | $89,165▼22.1% | $66,540▼16.5% | $66,540▼19.0% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $97,301▼29.8% | $114,392▲38.1% | $79,680▼17.7% | $82,178▼19.3% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $138,641▲43.1% | $82,814▼8.6% | $96,771▲136% | $101,867▲77.9% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $96,896▼19.9% | $90,654▼15.2% | $40,944▲18.0% | $57,264▲62.7% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $121,017▼31.6% | $106,925▼37.2% | $34,702▲68.4% | $35,195▲67.5% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $176,841▲79.7% | $170,137▲45.1% | $20,610▲48.2% | $21,010▲26.3% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $98,411▼1.6% | $117,250▲25.0% | $13,906▼57.5% | $16,634▼50.6% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $99,994 | $93,806 | $32,745 | $33,655 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
12 grants to Sioux Falls Arts Council totaling $245K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $13,500 |
| Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc | Program support, general support | 2023 | $40,750 |
| Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc | General support, headlights theater project | 2022 | $43,000 |
| Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc | General support, program support | 2021 | $29,000 |
| Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc | Sioux falls stage, communications and marketing internship, and general support | 2020 | $17,500 |
| Sanford | Yearly donation in support of the local arts and sculpture walk in sf | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc | High plains woodwinds, support for "our growth project.", martin luther king jr. statue, general support | 2019 | $32,900 |
| Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc | The watering can - business basics for artists | 2018 | $18,100 |
| Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc | For general support | 2017 | $12,950 |
| Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc | Annual support | 2016 | $9,000 |
| Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc | General support; various programs | 2015 | $6,750 |
| Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc | Various programs, general support | 2014 | $11,624 |
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Data for Sioux Falls Arts Council (EIN 46-0354287) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.