LEE COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC

EIN: 570879685 501(c)(3)

Bishopville, SC

Total Revenue
$1,004,255
Total Expenses
$181,356
Total Assets
$1,380,177
Net Assets
$1,380,177
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1988
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
ZACK MEDLIN
Phone
8034845090
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

LEE COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC, founded in 1988, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 1258% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $823K, a strong 82% operating margin.

Mission

THE PURPOSE OF THE ARTS COUNCIL IS TO SPONSOR, FACILITATE, AND ENCOURAGE ARTISTIC, EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES IN LEE COUNTY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $48,000 Revenue: $105

1. ART EXHIBITION AND PROGRAMS. THE ARTS COUNCIL/BISHOPVILLE OPERAHOUSE HOSTS A PERMANENT EXHIBIT OF REGIONAL ARTISTS. ALSO HOST "ARTIST OF THE MONTH" EXHIBITS IN THE MAIN DOWNSTAIRS GALLERIES WITH...

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1. ART EXHIBITION AND PROGRAMS. THE ARTS COUNCIL/BISHOPVILLE OPERAHOUSE HOSTS A PERMANENT EXHIBIT OF REGIONAL ARTISTS. ALSO HOST "ARTIST OF THE MONTH" EXHIBITS IN THE MAIN DOWNSTAIRS GALLERIES WITH EMPHASIS ON NEW ARTISTS WHO HAVE NOT BEEN PREVIOUSLY ON DISPLAY AT THE OPERAHOUSE. THESE PAINTINGS AS WELL AS OUR "WALL OF FAME" WHICH RECOGNIZES LOCAL ARTISTS/MUSICIANS ARE ON CONTINUOUS DISPLAY TO BE VIEWED BY ALL VISITORS. THE BUILDING ITSELF IS AN HISTORIC BUILDING. THE WALLS ON THE UPSTAIRS BALLROOM ARE DECORATED WITH RESTORED POSTERS WHICH ADVERTISED ACTS APPEARING HERE IN THE 1890s. DOWNSTAIRS IS A WORKROOM FOR INSTRUCTION IN PAINTING AND OTHER MEDIA.

Program 2
Expenses: $26,000 Revenue: $8,105

2. CONCERT SERIES THE LEE COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL BRINGS VARIOUS ARTISTS TO BISHOPVILLE EVERY YEAR. THIS YEAR WE PRESENTED A HARPIST, USC OPERA, USC JAZZ ENSEMBLE, A BEACH MUSIC BAND, PLANTATION SINGERS...

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2. CONCERT SERIES THE LEE COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL BRINGS VARIOUS ARTISTS TO BISHOPVILLE EVERY YEAR. THIS YEAR WE PRESENTED A HARPIST, USC OPERA, USC JAZZ ENSEMBLE, A BEACH MUSIC BAND, PLANTATION SINGERS (GOSPEL A CAPELLA,) AND COUNTRY MUSIC SINGER TO GIVE GREAT VARIETY AND APPEAL TO THE COMMUNITY. COSTS ARE KEPT VERY LOW TO MAKE PROGRAMS ACCESSIBLE TO THE WHOLE COMMUNITY

Program 3
Expenses: $13,000 Revenue: $3,224

3. COMMUNITY FESTIVALS/EVENTS WE HOST ANNUAL "TASTE OF LEE" WHICH IS A COMMUNITY EVENT. ORGANIZATIONS DECORATE AND FURNISH FOOD AND COMPETE FOR PRIZES. ALSO HOLD HOLIDAY EVENTS SUCH AS HALLOWEEN AND...

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3. COMMUNITY FESTIVALS/EVENTS WE HOST ANNUAL "TASTE OF LEE" WHICH IS A COMMUNITY EVENT. ORGANIZATIONS DECORATE AND FURNISH FOOD AND COMPETE FOR PRIZES. ALSO HOLD HOLIDAY EVENTS SUCH AS HALLOWEEN AND CHRISTMAS DANCES.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $948,997
Program Service Revenue $12,904
Investment Income $26,380
Other Revenue $15,974
TOTAL REVENUE $1,004,255

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $18,051
Fundraising Expenses $1,389
Program Expenses $95,775
Other Expenses $163,305
TOTAL EXPENSES $181,356

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,004,255 $73,967 +12.6%
Expenses $181,356 $70,958 +1.6%
Net Income $822,899 $3,009 +272.5%
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Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
3
Volunteers
12

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
5
$0
Total Directors
16
$5,277
Key Employees
1
$5,277
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Eva Bramlett receptionist/secretary 20
Director Key Emp
$5,277 $0 $5,277
Catrice Herriot board member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Zack Medlin Arts Council Chair 15
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Gigi Houser Secretary 5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Melissa Brundage Treasurer 15
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Betty Beasly board member 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Connie Brown board member 5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Davis board member 4
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christina Ewing board member 3
Director
$0 $0 $0
Courtney Gamble board member 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lanette Hayes board member 8.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Davis Kirkpatrick board member, foundation treasurer 10
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Emma Seegars board member 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dona Smith board member 3
Director
$0 $0 $0
Corrie Tindal board member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carolyn Cumalander board member 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cindy Welsh Vice Chair 1
Officer
$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 $1,004,255 $181,356 $1,380,177 $822,899
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