EMBASSY CULTURAL CENTER FOUNDATION INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

EMBASSY CULTURAL CENTER FOUNDATION INC

EIN 56-2201877 · Libraries (B70)

What they do

Embassy Cultural Center Foundation, Inc. D/b/a McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center Enriches The Quality of Life In Vance County and The Surrounding Region By Providing Access to Performing Arts, Cultural, Educational, and Community Programming. During The Reporting Period, The Organization Operated A Performing Arts Theater, Reception Hall, and Gallery That Hosted Concerts, Theatrical Performances, Educational Programs, Community Events, Meetings, Receptions, and Private Rentals. The Organization Generated Revenue Through Ticket Sales, Concessions, Facility Rentals, and Rental of Office and Warehouse Properties It Owns In Downtown Henderson, North Carolina. These Activities Support The Organizations Charitable Mission of Promoting Arts, Culture, Education, and Community Engagement While Preserving and Enhancing A Vibrant Cultural Center for The Public.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $52.10 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Money report from 2023The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders16 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

98.02%of revenue went to mission work52.1% of expenses · Program services

$188.03spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

90.02%of revenue went to management and office costs47.9% of expenses

$18.92in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

44.7%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $228,275 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2023

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.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$259,306

Mission workProgram services$254,16298.02% of revenue52.1% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$233,41990.02% of revenue47.9% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Total expenses$487,581188.03% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2023CurrentExpense mix: 52.1% mission · 47.9% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 188.03% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 23.8% mission · 76.2% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 166.21% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 11.6% mission · 88.4% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 104.43% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 12.3% mission · 87.7% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 145.78% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 29.6% mission · 70.4% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 132.62% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 25.5% mission · 74.5% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 144.29% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 27.0% mission · 73.0% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 155.37% of revenue

2016Expense mix: 22.4% mission · 77.6% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 184.53% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$259,306

Expenses$487,581

Annual shortfall $228,275 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)$254,162 · 52.1% of expenses

Management and office costs$233,419 · 47.9% of expenses

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Revenue$259,306

Expenses$487,581

Assets$9,227,012

Income$259,306

Contributions$115,823

Mission work (program services)$254,162

Management and general$233,419

Stocks and bonds$18,488

Accounting fees$15,824

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2023

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

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

MARK HOPPEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $29,792

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (16)

MARK HOPPEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

ALICE C SALLINSVICE CHAIR

AMY OGEARYCHAIR

ARCHIE B TAYLOR JRBOARD MEMBER

ASHLEY BEANBOARD MEMBER

GINA EAVESBOARD MEMBER

JAMES K JOHNSONTREASURER

JAMES O GOODWINBOARD MEMBER

JANE R FRAZIERBOARD MEMBER

JIM NUTTBOARD MEMBER

JOHN P WESTERSECRETARY

JORDAN MCMILLENCOUNTY MANAGER

LEE FAULKNERBOARD MEMBER

PAMELA HESTERBOARD MEMBER

PHILIP M YOUNGBOARD MEMBER

TERRELL BLACKMONCITY MANAGER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2000
Location: PO BOX 1333, HENDERSON, NC 27536-1333
County: Vance
In care of: % MARK HOPPER
Primary officer: Mark Hopper, Executive Director

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailinfo@mcgregorhall.org Phone(252) 598-0662

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2023
Tax period began: January 1, 2023
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: CHARNIA NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT
NTEE classification: Libraries (B70)
IRS tax category: Libraries