GREENVILLE CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS

EIN: 465542692 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

GREENVILLE, SC

Total Revenue
$525,979
Total Expenses
$1,049,581
Total Assets
$2,813,625
Net Assets
$1,988,174
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
SARA GRAMBACH
Phone
8647353948
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

GREENVILLE CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $526K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 50% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 100% operating deficit.

Mission

THE GREENVILLE CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS EXISTS TO ENRICH THE CULTURAL FABRIC OF THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE BY PROVIDING A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR ART-EDUCATION, APPRECIATION AND ENJOYMENT, AND BY ESTABLISHING A LASTING LEGACY IN THE VISUAL ARTS FOR GREENVILLE COUNTY AND BEYOND. LOCATED IN THE VILLAGE OF WEST GREENVILLE IN THE FORMER HISTORIC BRANDON MILL, THE GREENVILLE CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS OPENED ITS DOORS TO THE PUBLIC ON MAY 1, 2015. THE GCCA IS A YEAR-ROUND ART CENTER PROVIDING ART CLASSES, EXHIBITION SPACE, ART STUDIO RENTALS, AND A SUPPORTIVE FACILITY FOR THE LARGER COMMUNITY AND TRI-STATE REGION TO ACCESS AND EXPERIENCE ART IN A DEDICATED CREATIVE SPACE. IN ADDITION TO YEAR-ROUND ART CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS, THE GCCA OFFERS FREE ART ACTIVITIES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO ACCESS ART LECTURES, GALLERY OPENINGS AND KIDS ART ACTIVITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $641,023 Revenue: $166,968

ART EDUCATION. YEAR - ROUND ART SCHOOL PROVIDING GREENVILLE COUNTY RESIDENTS, TOURISTS, AND VISITORS ACCESS TO ART CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS. WE OFFER CLASSES TO CHILDREN TO SENIOR ADULTS WHO DESIRE TO...

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ART EDUCATION. YEAR - ROUND ART SCHOOL PROVIDING GREENVILLE COUNTY RESIDENTS, TOURISTS, AND VISITORS ACCESS TO ART CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS. WE OFFER CLASSES TO CHILDREN TO SENIOR ADULTS WHO DESIRE TO LEARN A VARIETY OF MEDIUMS INCLUDING PAINTING, DRAWING, CLAY, FIBER, AND JEWELRY. WE OFFER AFTER - SCHOOL PROGRAMS, WEEKEND WORKSHOPS, ADULT CLASSES.

Program 2
Revenue: $83,183

GALLERY AND EXHIBIT SPACE. YEAR-ROUND ART GALLERY AND EXHIBITION SPACE DEDICATED TO SHOWCASING LOCAL AND REGIONAL ARTISTS. VOLUNTEER EXHIBITION COMMITTEE SERVES AS CURATORS OF THE GALLERY AND...

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GALLERY AND EXHIBIT SPACE. YEAR-ROUND ART GALLERY AND EXHIBITION SPACE DEDICATED TO SHOWCASING LOCAL AND REGIONAL ARTISTS. VOLUNTEER EXHIBITION COMMITTEE SERVES AS CURATORS OF THE GALLERY AND COORDINATES 6-8 EXHIBITS PER CALENDAR YEAR THAT ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. COORDINATING AND ACCOMPANYING LECTURE IS AVAILABLE MONTHLY AND FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Program 3

ART STUDIOS AND COLLABORATION SPACE. YEAR-ROUND ART STUDIO RENTALS FOR 15 WORKING ARTISTS WHO HAVE ACCESS FROM 7:30 AM TO 10:30 PM SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK TO CREATE, MARKET, SELL AND SHOWCASE THEIR...

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ART STUDIOS AND COLLABORATION SPACE. YEAR-ROUND ART STUDIO RENTALS FOR 15 WORKING ARTISTS WHO HAVE ACCESS FROM 7:30 AM TO 10:30 PM SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK TO CREATE, MARKET, SELL AND SHOWCASE THEIR DIVERSE ART PORTFOLIOS. THE GCCA FACILITY SUPPORTS INCREASED COMMUNICATION, COLLABORATION AND EVENTS TO SUPPORT THE ARTISTS SELLING THEIR WORK. GCCA OFFERS A BRANDON FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM TO THREE YOUNGER ARTISTS WHO ASPIRE TO HAVE A FULL-TIME CAREER IN ART BUT NEED A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT PROVIDES A MENTOR, ACCESS TO CLASSES, STIPENDS FOR SUPPLIES AND PAID-FOR STUDIO FOR 12-MONTHS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $264,146
Program Service Revenue $245,616
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $16,217
TOTAL REVENUE $525,979

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $519,640
Fundraising Expenses $176,728
Program Expenses $670,831
Other Expenses $529,941
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,049,581

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $525,979 $1,048,945 -0.5%
Expenses $1,049,581 $969,978 +0.1%
Net Income $-523,602 $78,967 -7.6%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
15
Volunteers
N/A

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
0
$0
Total Directors
12
$165,280
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JESSICA ABBOTT CEO 40.00
Director
$165,280 $0 $165,280
MARY CHURCH CORNETTE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EARLE FURMAN DIRECTOR/FOU 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN HELWING TREASURER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEN HEPNER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BLAIR KNOBEL SECRETARY 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KACEE LOMINACK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VEE POPAT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATHAN REYNOLDS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIZ RUNDORFF-SMITH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL STEPHENSON VICE CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRADLEY WINGATE CHAIR 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
2024 $525,979 $1,049,581 $2,813,625 $-523,602
2023 $1,048,945 $969,978 $3,322,199 $78,967
2022 $498,439 $761,608 $3,306,925 $-263,169
2021 $964,186 $674,081 $3,673,648 $290,105
2020 $1,613,054 $747,015 $2,716,292 $866,039
2019 $779,297 $727,406 $2,081,499 $51,891
2018 $837,653 $493,531 $2,025,948 $344,122
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