ARTS CENTER OF KERSHAW COUNTY INC

EIN: 570522276 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

CAMDEN, SC

Total Revenue
$986,141
Total Expenses
$852,795
Total Assets
$3,064,611
Net Assets
$2,749,088
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1974
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
DAWN PATTON
Phone
8034257676
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

ARTS CENTER OF KERSHAW COUNTY INC, founded in 1974, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $986K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 68% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $853K left a modest 14% surplus.

Mission

ARTS CENTER OF KERSHAW COUNTY WAS FOUNDED IN 1974 THROUGH THE MERGER OF THREE GROUPS WHICH HAD INDEPENDENTLY PROMOTED THE VISUAL ARTS, MUSIC, AND PERFORMANCE ARTS RESPECTIVELY. FROM THAT BEGINNING THE CENTER HAS GROWN PHYSICALLY INTO A FIVE-ACRE FACILITY INCLUDING A THEATRE, GALLERY, STUDIOS, CLASSROOMS, AND MEETING SPACES. AS WAS ENVISIONED AT ITS INCEPTION, IT HAS BECOME THE CULTURAL FOCUS OF THE COUNTY AS IT SERVES AS A CENTER FOR EDUCATION, PRODUCTION, ENTERTAINMENT IN THE ARTS, TO PROMOTE LIFE-LONG LEARNING, AND TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPERIENCE AND PARTICIPATE IN THE ARTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $620,879
Program Service Revenue $264,016
Investment Income $68,574
Other Revenue $32,672
TOTAL REVENUE $986,141

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $210,671
Fundraising Expenses $14,990
Program Expenses $680,315
Other Expenses $642,124
TOTAL EXPENSES $852,795

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $986,141 $585,933 +0.7%
Expenses $852,795 $837,189 +0.0%
Net Income $133,346 $-251,256 -1.5%
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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
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
6
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
6
$71,400
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DAWN PATTON EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$71,400 $0 $71,400
MISSY FERGUSON-PEEBLES PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
MARY ELLEN GREEN EX OFFICIO P 3.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
REGINA MCDONALD VICE PRESIDE 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
LYNN BENNETT SECRETARY 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY BRACY TREASURER 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
BOYKIN BEARD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL DEWITT MEMBER-AT-LA 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLOTTE HODGE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS MATNEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY STITT MEMBER-AT-LA 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE CARRUTH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLAUDE EICHELBERGER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIONNE HOUGH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEE INABINET BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGIE MORGAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY TINSLEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SALLIE HARRELL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE CONDER BOARD MEMBER 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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $986,141 $852,795 $3,064,611 $133,346
2023 $585,933 $837,189 $2,581,234 $-251,256
2022 $761,972 $743,523 $2,718,718 $18,449
2021 $528,617 $491,870 $2,916,633 $36,747
2020 $1,419,315 $678,623 $2,749,123 $740,692
2019 $727,438 $743,621 $2,020,901 $-16,183
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