The Bascom Corporation

EIN: 562093546 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Highlands, NC

Total Revenue
$1,694,062
Total Expenses
$2,043,079
Total Assets
$11,987,724
Net Assets
$11,925,847
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
William Love
Phone
8285264949
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

The Bascom Corporation, founded in 1998, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 34% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $2.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 21% operating deficit.

Mission

The Bascom creates visual art experiences that inspire and empower individuals and communities through seeing, thinking and doing.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,325,171 Revenue: $207,057

Through engaging the artistic imagination, we build human capacity and resilience in the people of our region and infuse the creative economy of Western North Carolina with opportunities for...

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Through engaging the artistic imagination, we build human capacity and resilience in the people of our region and infuse the creative economy of Western North Carolina with opportunities for community members, visitors, and artists alike. We serve the public at large by offering 9-12 exhibitions annually, free of charge, and fee-based art classes and studio experiences throughout the year. We support artists by offering professional opportunities for residencies, exhibitions, teaching, curatorships, and retail sales. We serve youth in our community by partnering with other local nonprofits and schools to provide art-infused STEM and literacy education, and we offer on-site classes and arts-based summer camps. We also provide school teachers with in-service professional development opportunities.

Program 2

The Bascoms Public Programs serve 3,000 participants of all ages living in Macon and Jackson counties. Activities include free art exhibitions and adjoining programming, artist residencies, in-class...

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The Bascoms Public Programs serve 3,000 participants of all ages living in Macon and Jackson counties. Activities include free art exhibitions and adjoining programming, artist residencies, in-class and out-of-school-time STEAM and art activities, professional development opportunities for local educators, workshops, camps, and sales opportunities for local artists.

Program 3

2023 Achievements **Provided 11 high-quality, free-admission exhibits to 20,000 visitors **Reached 3,700 participants through our 23 free outreach programs **Improved workshop access by providing...

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2023 Achievements **Provided 11 high-quality, free-admission exhibits to 20,000 visitors **Reached 3,700 participants through our 23 free outreach programs **Improved workshop access by providing $17,560 in scholarships **Offered 4 resident artist opportunities **Offered 36 teaching artist opportunities **Supported 325 artists through our exhibition and retail programs **Offered 8 curatorial and juror opportunities

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,416,708
Program Service Revenue $207,057
Investment Income $-58,618
Other Revenue $128,915
TOTAL REVENUE $1,694,062

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $51,060
Salaries & Benefits $743,126
Fundraising Expenses $318,669
Program Expenses $1,325,171
Other Expenses $1,173,416
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,043,079

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,694,062 $2,550,789 -0.3%
Expenses $2,043,079 $1,779,722 +0.1%
Net Income $-349,017 $771,067 -1.5%
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Governance

Voting Members
26
Independent Members
26
Employees
16
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
8
$220,872
Total Directors
26
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Karin Peterson Retiring Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$125,000 $812 $125,812
William Love Co-Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$92,787 $2,273 $95,060
Niki Kinkade Incoming Executive Director 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Ann Wrobleski Chair 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
William Jump Treasurer 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Margaret Denny Vice-Chair 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jo Hill Secretary 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Susan Tarver Asst Treasurer 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Andrew Adams Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Bock Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Crowe Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kathleen Hohlstein Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Maudie Huff Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Barbara Jamison Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Mahaffey Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Myron Mall Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carol Misner Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kirk Moore Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Charlene Palmisano Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nancy Race Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rebecca Rieder Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
C Marie Sharpe Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ansley Tolleson Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marcia Weber Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Hilary Wilkes Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nancy Dyleski Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bob Gross Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Beverly Seinsheimer Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary Thompson Board Member 2.00
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,694,062 $2,043,079 $11,987,724 $-349,017
2022 $2,550,789 $1,779,722 $12,126,456 $771,067
2021 $1,588,338 $1,585,271 $11,572,802 $3,067
2020 $1,469,105 $1,626,758 $11,380,323 $-157,653
2019 $2,417,432 $1,885,974 $11,661,712 $531,458
2018 $2,946,063 $1,955,319 $12,443,974 $990,744
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