STECOAH VALLEY ARTS CRAFTS & EDUCATIONAL CENTER INC

EIN: 561935344 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

ROBBINSVILLE, NC

Total Revenue
$369,110
Total Expenses
$310,784
Total Assets
$334,442
Net Assets
$277,998
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
SARA DAVIS
Phone
8284793364
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

STECOAH VALLEY ARTS CRAFTS & EDUCATIONAL CENTER INC, founded in 1996, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $369K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 10% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $58K, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY OF STECOAH AND GRAHAM COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $32,393

COMMUNITY SERVICE: THE CENTER SERVICES THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING SPECIFIC PROGRAMS AND THE USE OF THE FACILITY AS FOLLOWS: AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM - PROVIDED ACADEMIC, SOCIAL/CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL...

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COMMUNITY SERVICE: THE CENTER SERVICES THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING SPECIFIC PROGRAMS AND THE USE OF THE FACILITY AS FOLLOWS: AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM - PROVIDED ACADEMIC, SOCIAL/CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR APPROX 50 GRAHAM COUNTY STUDENTS. JUNIOR APPALACHIAN MUSICIANS (JAM) PROGRAM - PROVIDED APPROX 400 HOURS OF MUSICAL INSTRUCTION TO 20 STUDENTS. SHARED USE KITCHEN FACILITY - PROVIDED CERTIFIED KITCHEN FACILITIES TO APPROX 750 FOOD ENTREPRENEURS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. MEETING ROOMS OUTDOOR FACILITIES USED BY APPROX 500 COMMUNITY MEMBERS. OFFICE SPACE, INTERNET, COPY/FAX SERVICES PROVIDED TO 2 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND APPROXIMATELY 500 COMMUNITY MEMBERS. VISITOR SERVICES - ASSISTED LOCAL TOURISM INDUSTRY BY PROVIDING INFORMATION AND SERVICES TO APPROX 4000 VISITORS. HOLIDAYS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS - PROVIDED OPPORUNITY FOR COMMUNITY SHARING AND BONDING TO APPROX 400 PARTICIPANTS. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO IMPROVE THE OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE FOR LOCAL YOUTH AND ADULTS AND TO INCREASE LOCAL ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES.

Program 2
Expenses: $100,668

MOUNTAIN CULTURAL ARTS : THE CENTER PRESERVES AND PROMOTES APPALACHIAN CULTURAL ARTS THROUGH THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: - "APPALACHIAN EVENING" SUMMER CONCERT AND DINNER SERIES - AUTHENTIC MOUNTAIN...

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MOUNTAIN CULTURAL ARTS : THE CENTER PRESERVES AND PROMOTES APPALACHIAN CULTURAL ARTS THROUGH THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: - "APPALACHIAN EVENING" SUMMER CONCERT AND DINNER SERIES - AUTHENTIC MOUNTAIN MUSIC AND FOOD PROVIDED TO AN AUDIENCE OF APPROX 2300. - ARTISANS GALLERY AND DRIVE ABOUT - PROVIDED ECONOMIC ACTIVITY AND SUPPORT FOR OVER 180 ARTISTS AND 4900 AUDIENCE MEMBERS. - ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL - PROVIDED DEMONSTRATIONS, DISPLAYS, COUNTY FAIR, MUSIC, DANCE, ETC TO APPROX 3000 ATTENDEES. - ARTS CLASSES AND PROGRAMS - PROVIDED ARTS EDUCATIONAL OPPORUNITES TO APPROX 50 PARTICIPANTS THROUGH 10 CLASSES. THE OBJECTIVE OF THESE PROGRAMS IS TO SAVE THE SPECIAL CULTURE OF THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES THAT IS RAPIDLY FADING AWAY. THE CENTER USES MULTI-FACETED APPROACH THAT COMBINES ENTERTAINMENT, DANCE, FESTIVALS, ART, CLASSES AND EVENTS TO ENCOURAGE THE PERPETUATION OF THESE ORIGINAL SKILLS THROUGH ECONOMIC INCENTIVES. SECONDARY OBJECTIVE IS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF PARTICIPANTS, AUDIENCE MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

Program 3
Expenses: $95,545

BUILDING PRESERVATION: THE CENTER WAS FORMED BY A GROUP OF LOCAL CITIZENS TO SAVE THEIR COMMUNITY SCHOOL AFTER IT WAS CLOSED. THEY PLANNED TO RETURN THE SCHOOL TO ITS ORIGINAL ROLE AS THE CENTER OF...

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BUILDING PRESERVATION: THE CENTER WAS FORMED BY A GROUP OF LOCAL CITIZENS TO SAVE THEIR COMMUNITY SCHOOL AFTER IT WAS CLOSED. THEY PLANNED TO RETURN THE SCHOOL TO ITS ORIGINAL ROLE AS THE CENTER OF THE COMMUNITY RATHER THAN HAVE IT LEFT VACANT. THE MAIN SCHOOL BUILDING WAS BUILT IN 1926 USING ROCK CONSTRUCTION METHODS THAT CANNOT BE EASILY REPLICATED TODAY. THE GYMNASIUM WAS BUILT IN 1950. THE PROPERTY IS NOW LISTED ON THE NC STUDY LIST OF HISTORIC PLACES. SUBSTANTIAL RENOVATION IMPROVEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE THROUGHOUT THE YEARS. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE BUILDING RESTORATION PROJECT IS TO PRESERVE AND MAINTAIN THE BUILDING/GROUNDS FOR THE CONTINUED USE OF THE COMMUNITY. IT ALSO PRESERVES A GREAT EXAMPLE OF THE 1920'S ERA ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES. IT IS ESTIMATED THAT OVER 15,000 PEOPLE VISIT THE BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS ANNUALLY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $249,543
Program Service Revenue $119,374
Investment Income $193
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $369,110

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $143,052
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $228,606
Other Expenses $167,732
TOTAL EXPENSES $310,784

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $369,110 $335,433 +0.1%
Expenses $310,784 $390,442 -0.2%
Net Income $58,326 $-55,009 -2.1%
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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
9
Employees
12
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
4
$0
Total Directors
12
$47,020
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JENNIFER WEST EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Director
$47,020 $0 $47,020
MARCIA DAVIES DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK DAVIS BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SARA DAVIS PRESIDENT 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROANNE GORDON DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARCIA HOLLIFIELD DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MITCH HYDE DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KARLA JONES DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN MICKLER VICE PRESIDE 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE NELMS DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTY NORCROSS SECRETARY/TR 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL PRATHER DIRECTOR 0.50
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 $369,110 $310,784 $334,442 $58,326
2024 $335,433 $390,442 $300,914 $-55,009
2023 $368,101 $390,890 $354,351 $-22,789
2022 $362,275 $309,646 $380,262 $52,629
2021 $174,158 $164,731 $264,749 $9,427
2020 $264,539 $336,666 $182,042 $-72,127
2019 $331,317 $387,138 $241,136 $-55,821
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