HOLY CITY ARTS & LYRIC OPERA

EIN: 843147568 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

MT PLEASANT, SC

Total Revenue
$292,927
Total Expenses
$287,832
Total Assets
$35,480
Net Assets
$35,187
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
LEAH EDWARDS
Phone
8433883243
Tax Period
2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

HOLY CITY ARTS & LYRIC OPERA, founded in 2019, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $293K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 18% compared to the prior year.

Mission

TO ENGAGE WITH THE ENTIRE LOWCOUNTRY COMMUNITY BY PRESENTING QUALITY ART AND ARTISTS IN PERFORMANCES RANGING FROM LARGESCALE PRODUCTIONS TO INTIMATE CONVERSATIONS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Revenue: $56,858

WALKING TOUR OF CHARLESTON'S OPERA HISTORY: THIS 90-MINUTE WALKING TOUR THROUGH THE HEART OF HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MAKES STOPS AT ICONIC LOCATIONS INCLUDING THE HOME OF THE PLAYWRIGHTS DOROTHY AND DUBOSE...

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WALKING TOUR OF CHARLESTON'S OPERA HISTORY: THIS 90-MINUTE WALKING TOUR THROUGH THE HEART OF HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MAKES STOPS AT ICONIC LOCATIONS INCLUDING THE HOME OF THE PLAYWRIGHTS DOROTHY AND DUBOSE HEYWARD, AND THE SPOT WHERE OPERA WAS FIRST PERFORMED IN AMERICA. OFFERED ON BI-MONTHLY SATURDAYS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THIS CURATED ADVENTURE IS LED BY A LICENSED CITY OF CHARLESTON TOUR GUIDE AND GIVES PATRONS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE THE HOLY CITY FROM A NEW PERSPECTIVE.

Program 2

SOCIAL DISTANCE-SING - HALO'S MOBILE CONCERT SERIES BRINGS LIVE PERFORMANCE TO YOU KNOWN FONDLY AS 'A PAIR OF SINGERS, A PIANO, AND A PICKUP TRUCK', THESE CONCERTS PROVIDE AN UP-CLOSE EXPERIENCE OF...

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SOCIAL DISTANCE-SING - HALO'S MOBILE CONCERT SERIES BRINGS LIVE PERFORMANCE TO YOU KNOWN FONDLY AS 'A PAIR OF SINGERS, A PIANO, AND A PICKUP TRUCK', THESE CONCERTS PROVIDE AN UP-CLOSE EXPERIENCE OF OPERA AND CLASSIC MUSICAL THEATRE SELECETIONS FEATURING UN-AMPLIFIED VOICES IN AN OPEN AIR SETTING.

Program 3
Expenses: $251,600

PRODUCTIONS & CONCERTS: RANGING FROM LARGE-SCALE TO INTIMATE, THESE PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCES OF OEPRAS, MUSICALS, AND ART SONG THRILL AND DELIGHT CHARLESTON AUDIENCES. STAGED IN BOTH THEATERS AND...

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PRODUCTIONS & CONCERTS: RANGING FROM LARGE-SCALE TO INTIMATE, THESE PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCES OF OEPRAS, MUSICALS, AND ART SONG THRILL AND DELIGHT CHARLESTON AUDIENCES. STAGED IN BOTH THEATERS AND UNCONVENTIONAL SPACES, HALO STRIVES TO CREATE QUALITY ARTISTIC EXPERIENCES THAT ARE ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $231,815
Program Service Revenue $56,858
Investment Income $615
Other Revenue $3,639
TOTAL REVENUE $292,927

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $45,886
Fundraising Expenses $5,744
Program Expenses $251,600
Other Expenses $241,946
TOTAL EXPENSES $287,832

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $292,927 $357,749 -0.2%
Expenses $287,832 $426,080 -0.3%
Net Income $5,095 $-68,331 -1.1%
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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
1
Volunteers
60

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
7
$0
Total Directors
2
$34,437
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LEAH EDWARDS GENERAL DIRE 40.00
Director
$34,437 $0 $34,437
DIMITRI PITTAS ARTISTIC DIR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG ADAMS GENERAL COUN 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
CYNTHIA LAWTON PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ELLEN LOCKHART BOARD TREASU 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JAN LUTH MEMBER 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
PHYLLIS MARTIN MEMBER 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JAY MILLARD BOARD SECRET 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA ZUERCHER MEMBER 5.00
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 $292,927 $287,832 $35,480 $5,095
2024 $357,749 $426,080 $30,092 $-68,331
2023 $314,672 $253,867 $98,423 $60,805
2022 $548,018 $617,691 $37,618 $-69,673
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