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Metropolitan Arts Council

Greenville, South Carolina  ·  EIN 570560186  ·  Private foundation

Metropolitan Arts Council is a South Carolina-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.1M in annual giving against $2.7M in assets. This page documents the 47 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Metropolitan Arts Council — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$2.7M
Total assets
47
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Metropolitan Arts Council funds

Metropolitan Arts Council's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, youth development.

Arts & CultureYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, youth pop.

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Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Metropolitan Arts Council, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Artisphere
OPERATING GRANT
Greenville, SC$510K2022
Other Organizations$99K2023
South Carolina Children's TheatreGreenville, SC$58K2023
The Warehouse TheatreGreenville, SC$50K2023
ArtisphereGreenville, SC$50K2023
Greenville TheatreGreenville, SC$48K2023
Greenville ChoraleGreenville, SC$48K2023
Centre StageGreenville, SC$48K2023
Peace CenterGreenville, SC$48K2023
Greenville SymphonyGreenville, SC$48K2023
Greenville Symphony Orchestra
OPERATING GRANT
Greenville, SC$41K2019
Sc Childrens Theatre
OPERATING GRANT
Greenville, SC$40K2019
The Warehouse Theatre
OPERATING GRANT
Greenville, SC$38K2019
The Peace Center
OPERATING GRANT
Greenville, SC$38K2019
Sc Childrens Theatre
OPERATING GRANT
Greenville, SC$32K2020

Metropolitan Arts Council giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$255K
2019$272K
2020$230K
2022$510K
2023$553K

How to apply for funding from Metropolitan Arts Council

Metropolitan Arts Council's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at greenvillearts.com.

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Frequently asked questions about Metropolitan Arts Council

Does Metropolitan Arts Council accept grant applications?
Metropolitan Arts Council's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Metropolitan Arts Council fund?
Metropolitan Arts Council's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Artisphere, Other Organizations, South Carolina Children's Theatre. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Metropolitan Arts Council give in grants?
Metropolitan Arts Council reported $1.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.8M over 47 grants.
Where is Metropolitan Arts Council located?
Metropolitan Arts Council is based in Greenville, South Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 570560186.
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About this profile. This page is built from Metropolitan Arts Council's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Metropolitan Arts Council. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.