The ARK of SC

EIN: 471350098 501(c)(3) Diseases & Disorders

Summerville, SC

Total Revenue
$739,442
Total Expenses
$617,037
Total Assets
$649,869
Net Assets
$229,130
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
Peggy K Lahmeyer
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

The ARK of SC, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Diseases & Disorders sector that reported $739K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 26% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $122K, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

To provide hope and relief to families living with Alzheimers Disease or a Related Dementia (ADRD) through support services such as respite care, support groups, education, caregiver consultations, resource referrals and community development.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $649,460
Program Service Revenue $89,668
Investment Income $314
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $739,442

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $382,228
Fundraising Expenses $126,081
Program Expenses $466,438
Other Expenses $234,809
TOTAL EXPENSES $617,037

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $739,442 $585,115 +0.3%
Expenses $617,037 $642,788 0.0%
Net Income $122,405 $-57,673 -3.1%
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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
9
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
1
$81,493
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Peggy K Lahmeyer Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$81,493 $0 $81,493
Doug Warren Secretary 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Charles Jenkins Treasurer 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jillian Weatherford Board Chair 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ginger Arntz Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Terry Cunningham Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Pamela Goodwine-Glover Vice President 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Edie Blakeslee Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amanda Leviner Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Vince Martin Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ashley Edwards Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Corey Greene Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brigette Staropoli Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Scotty Kachelmier Director 0.00
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 $739,442 $617,037 $649,869 $122,405
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $512,177 $691,699 $584,762 $-179,522
2022 $636,623 $629,705 $735,066 $6,918
2021 $636,375 $593,040 $724,815 $43,335
2020 $425,359 $458,381 $751,337 $-33,022
2019 $702,289 $530,096 $247,797 $172,193
2018 $461,017 $579,368 $83,292 $-118,351
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