STARKVILLE AREA ARTS COUNCIL

EIN: 640883420 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

STARKVILLE, MS

Total Revenue
$87,980
Total Expenses
$129,882
Total Assets
$123,654
Net Assets
$106,835
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
MS
Principal Officer
PHILLIP CARTER
Phone
6627220103
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

STARKVILLE AREA ARTS COUNCIL, founded in 1996, is a micro nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $88K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 46% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $130K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 48% operating deficit.

Mission

TO BUILD A STRONG, CREATIVE, CONNECTED COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ARTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $85,033

ART EDUCATION & OUTREACH. THIS PROGRAM IS AN UMBRELLA FOR SEVERAL INITIATIVES, ALL RELATED TO ARTS AND ARTS EDUCATION OUTREACH. ART PARTNERS PROVIDES A TEACHING ARTIST TO 4 LOCATIONS IN THE...

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ART EDUCATION & OUTREACH. THIS PROGRAM IS AN UMBRELLA FOR SEVERAL INITIATIVES, ALL RELATED TO ARTS AND ARTS EDUCATION OUTREACH. ART PARTNERS PROVIDES A TEACHING ARTIST TO 4 LOCATIONS IN THE STARKVILLE AREA TO PROVIDE EXTRACURRICULAR ART ENRICHMENT TO YOUTH AT NO COST TO THE SITE PARTNER OR ATTENDEES. ART IN THE PARK IS A ONE-DAY FREE, HANDS-ON ART "FESTIVAL" FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES, WHERE YOUTH ARE EXPOSED TO ALL ART DISCIPLINES AND GET TO TAKE HOME ANY PROJECTS THEY CREATE. SAAC ALSO PARTICIPATES IN 2 COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH FREE ART ACTIVITY BOOTHS AS A WAY TO SPARK CREATIVE INTEREST IN THE PUBLIC.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH ART. THIS PROGRAM IS AN UMBRELLA FOR SEVERAL INITIATIVES, ALL WHICH SUPPORT ART AS BUSINESS EFFORTS. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES IS A REDUCED-COMMISSION ART GALLERY EXPERIENCE HOSTED IN DOWNTOWN STARKVILLE AND FACILITATES THE SALE OF ART FOR ARTISTS IN MULTIPLE SHOWS EACH FISCAL YEAR. COTTON DISTRICT ARTS FESTIVAL. THIS EVENT IS PART FUNDRAISER, PART PROGRAM. THIS FESTIVAL IS ONE OF THE LARGEST ART FESTIVALS IN THE STATE, PROVIDING 4 STAGES OF MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR NO ADMISSION TO THE PUBLIC. THE FESTIVAL ALSO AWARDS NUMEROUS MONETARY PRIZES DIRECTLY TO ARTISTS FOR MERITORIOUS EFFORTS.GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED IN THE STARKVILLE AREA. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO TEENAGERS BASED ON MERIT AND NEED FOR SUMMER ARTS PROGRAMS. GRANTS ARE AWARDED TO TEACHERS, LOCAL COMMUNITY ART GROUPS, AND INDIVIDUALS FOR VARIOUS ART EDUCATION AND ART-RELATED PROJECTS, WHETHER GENERAL OR PROJECT GRANTS, HIRING OF MUSICIANS, CREATION OF PUBLIC ART, AND MORE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $37,872
Program Service Revenue $43,475
Investment Income $351
Other Revenue $6,282
TOTAL REVENUE $87,980

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $4,000
Salaries & Benefits $71,531
Fundraising Expenses $23,886
Program Expenses $85,033
Other Expenses $54,351
TOTAL EXPENSES $129,882

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $87,980 $163,434 -0.5%
Expenses $129,882 $181,301 -0.3%
Net Income $-41,902 $-17,867 +1.3%
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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
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
N/A
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
3
$0
Total Directors
5
$38,333
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
VACANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 45.00
Director
$38,333 $0 $38,333
GEORGIA GRAHAM BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SPENCER THOMAS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSIE WADE MEMBER AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH HAVELIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINE ROGERS-KELLY PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
PHILLIP CARTER SECRETARY 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
PHILLIP CARTER TREASURER 2.00
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 $87,980 $129,882 $123,654 $-41,902
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $196,421 $209,569 $182,454 $-13,148
2022 $72,497 $126,359 $196,077 $-53,862
2021 $151,781 $120,828 $252,924 $30,953
2020 $112,673 $109,897 $233,105 $2,776
2019 $72,887 $110,643 $232,630 $-37,756
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