GASTON ARTS COUNCIL Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

GASTON ARTS COUNCIL

EIN 56-1257449 · Arts & Humanities Councils & Agencies (A26)

What they do

GASTON ARTS SERVES AS A CENTRAL AGENCY to SOLICIT and DISTRIBUTE FUNDS for VARIOUS ARTS RELATED AGENCIES IN GASTON COUNTY. SEVERAL PROJECTS ARE INDEPENDENT.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $43.50 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Money report from 2022The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.

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They name their leaders9 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

43.5%of expenses went to mission work45.20% of revenue

$103.81spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

56.5%of expenses went to management and office costs58.70% of revenue

$0.09in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

100.0%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2022

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100spent

Where each $100 of expenses went

The first percentage is the spending mix. The second compares that amount with the charity’s revenue.

Mission workProgram services43.5% of expenses45.20% of revenue

ManagementOffice and general costs56.5% of expenses58.70% of revenue

FundraisingAsking for donations0.0% of expenses

Total expenses103.80% of revenue

Has the pattern changed?

Each bar shows the share of annual spending reported for mission work, management, and fundraising.

202243.5% mission

202179.2% mission

202087.1% mission

201932.3% mission

201837.4% mission

201745.4% mission

201652.5% mission

Money in and money out

Revenue$215,064

Expenses$223,258

Annual shortfall $8,194 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$97,112 · 43.5% of expenses

Management and office costs$126,146 · 56.5% of expenses

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Revenue$215,064

Expenses$223,258

Assets$19,961

Income$215,064

Contributions$215,024

Mission work (program services)$97,112

Grants given$209,740

Average grant$19,067

Management and general$126,146

Executive compensation (total)$42,000

Accounting fees$8,334

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2022

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (9)

BRENDA ARNOLDCHAIR

CHERYL KNIGHTMEMBER AT LA

DANDRE NIXONTREASURER

GUS FLEMMINGMEMBER AT LA

JANE HUNTERSECRETARY

KEITH FOSTERCOCHAIR

ROGER MCCALLMEMBER AT LA

SANDRA SIMPSONMEMBER AT LA

THOMAS CLARKMEMBER AT LA

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1981
Location: PO BOX 242, GASTONIA, NC 28053-0242
County: Gaston
In care of: DANDRE NIXON
Primary officer: DANDRE NIXON, TREASURER

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(704) 853-2787 Officer phone(980) 888-3763

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2022
Tax period began: July 1, 2022
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: WARREN & ASSOCIATES
NTEE classification: Arts & Humanities Councils & Agencies (A26)
IRS tax category: Arts & Humanities Councils & Agencies
Grant-giving organization: Yes