ATHENS AREA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS

EIN: 621097707 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

ATHENS, TN

Total Revenue
$1,134,774
Total Expenses
$495,605
Total Assets
$2,493,161
Net Assets
$2,365,185
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1979
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
LAUREN SHEPHERD
Phone
4237458781
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

ATHENS AREA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS, founded in 1979, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 14% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $639K, a strong 56% operating margin.

Mission

TO ENRICH THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR THE MCMINN COUNTY COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE EXPRESSION AND APPRECIATION OF THE ARTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $67,486 Revenue: $152,553

TO ENRICH THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE EXPRESSION AND APPRECIATION OF THE ARTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $231,779 Revenue: $30,483

OFFERS DAILY CLASSES IN ART, MUSIC, DRAMA, AND DANCE.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $909,294
Program Service Revenue $180,747
Investment Income $36
Other Revenue $44,697
TOTAL REVENUE $1,134,774

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $146,576
Fundraising Expenses $9,259
Program Expenses $299,265
Other Expenses $349,029
TOTAL EXPENSES $495,605

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,134,774 $1,325,530 -0.1%
Expenses $495,605 $549,550 -0.1%
Net Income $639,169 $775,980 -0.2%
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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
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
7
Volunteers
125

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
9
$46,729
Total Directors
1
$46,729
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
N/A BOARD MEMBER 1.00
$0 $0 $0
N/A BOARD MEMBER 1.00
$0 $0 $0
N/A BOARD MEMBER 1.00
$0 $0 $0
N/A BOARD MEMBER 1.00
$0 $0 $0
N/A BOARD MEMBER 1.00
$0 $0 $0
N/A BOARD MEMBER 1.00
$0 $0 $0
N/A BOARD MEMBER 1.00
$0 $0 $0
PATTI GREEK PERSONNEL CHAIRPERSON 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
KATIE SUMNER AT LARGE MEMBER 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
LAURA LENOIR AT LARGE MEMBER 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
RUSTY PATTERSON SECRETARY/TREASURER 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
LAUREL WOOD VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JIM BAGLEY VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
SCOTTIE MAYFIELD PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
LAUREN SHEPHERD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$46,729 $0 $46,729
ART KIMBALL PAST PRESIDENT 1.00
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 $1,134,774 $495,605 $2,493,161 $639,169
2023 $1,325,530 $549,550 $1,732,650 $775,980
2022 $342,607 $324,231 $1,558,461 $18,376
2021 $290,398 $175,336 $1,296,262 $115,062
2020 $435,700 $290,582 $897,788 $145,118
2019 $313,125 $322,396 $683,397 $-9,271
2018 $277,572 $264,288 $724,221 $13,284
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