Destination Cleveland County

EIN: 208085344 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Shelby, NC

Total Revenue
$1,623,246
Total Expenses
$1,387,396
Total Assets
$5,893,704
Net Assets
$5,883,945
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
Michelle Garey
Phone
7044822001
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Destination Cleveland County, founded in 2006, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 31% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.4M left a modest 15% surplus.

Mission

To promote the cultural and economic development of Cleveland County, NC by uniting our counties history, heritage, culture, and arts to create a vibrant economy while embracing the future and preserving the past.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,225,241
Program Service Revenue $229,305
Investment Income $33,137
Other Revenue $135,563
TOTAL REVENUE $1,623,246

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $446,081
Fundraising Expenses $133,841
Program Expenses $1,000,262
Other Expenses $941,315
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,387,396

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,623,246 $1,237,636 +0.3%
Expenses $1,387,396 $1,222,493 +0.1%
Net Income $235,850 $15,143 +14.6%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
20
Volunteers
40

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$89,714
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Mary Beth Martin Executive Dir. 45.00
Officer
$82,625 $7,089 $89,714
Melanie Graham Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tom McNichol Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Larry Dooley Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary Pat Monteith Sec./Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sherry Grenier Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michelle Garey Chair 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Laura Lampley Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Millie Wood Past Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Randy Wieck Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Scott Stinchcomb Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Roger Holland Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Woody Fish Ex-Officio 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Roger Harris Ex-Officio 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jack Buchanan Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,623,246 $1,387,396 $5,893,704 $235,850
2024 $1,237,636 $1,222,493 $5,646,398 $15,143
2023 $-13,473 $971,859 $4,925,715 $-985,332
2022 $848,896 $978,269 $7,052,846 $-129,373
2021 $703,606 $842,974 $7,212,747 $-139,368
2020 $1,082,158 $942,528 $7,565,013 $139,630
2019 $811,845 $1,104,986 $7,409,935 $-293,141
2018 $812,209 $1,039,682 $7,660,835 $-227,473
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