CLEVELAND COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

CLEVELAND COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC

EIN 58-1708808 · Arts & Humanities Councils & Agencies (A26)

What they do

The Cleveland County Arts Council Will Ensure That Everyone Has The Opportunity to Participate In Programs and Activities That Will Enrich Cultural Life. This is Accomplished Through Visual Art Exhibits, Classes, Festivals and Other Events.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $66.70 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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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 leaders20 people are listed in the latest report.

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

Money made simple

63.04%of revenue went to mission work66.7% of expenses · Program services

16.96%of revenue went to fundraising18.0% of expenses

$94.45spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

14.45%of revenue went to management and office costs15.3% of expenses

$2.15in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

64.3%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $58,652 for SHEARRA MILLER (PRESIDENT). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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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$283,715

Mission workProgram services$178,84963.04% of revenue66.7% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$40,99814.45% of revenue15.3% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$48,10916.96% of revenue18.0% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$15,7595.55% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$267,95694.45% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

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: 66.7% mission · 15.3% management · 18.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 94.45% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 63.0% mission · 17.4% management · 19.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 80.59% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 64.0% mission · 16.7% management · 19.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 86.30% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 75.4% mission · 11.2% management · 13.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 86.12% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 60.3% mission · 15.9% management · 23.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 131.93% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 68.5% mission · 13.1% management · 18.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 96.43% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 55.8% mission · 25.7% management · 18.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 103.67% of revenue

2016Expense mix: 56.9% mission · 24.9% management · 18.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 102.47% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$283,715

Expenses$267,956

Annual surplus $15,759 Revenue was higher than expenses 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)$178,849 · 66.7% of expenses

Management and office costs$40,998 · 15.3% of expenses

Fundraising$48,109 · 18.0% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$283,715

Expenses$267,956

Assets$575,863

Income$318,625

Contributions$182,348

Mission work (program services)$178,849

Fundraising$48,109

Grants given$240,572

Average grant$20,048

Management and general$40,998

Executive compensation (total)$54,547

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

SHEARRA MILLERPRESIDENT · 40 hrs/week $58,652Base $53,852 · Other $4,800

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 (20)

SHEARRA MILLERPRESIDENT

MAY REEDDIRECTOR

SUSAN JONESDIRECTOR

SARA LYNN LITTLETREASURER

RUTH HUFFSTETLERDIRECTOR

RICHARD HOOKERDIRECTOR

PATRICK MCMURRYVICE-CHAIR

OMAR PORTERDIRECTOR

MISTI MERRITTDIRECTOR

MICHAEL HARDENPAST CHAIR

BILL MCCARTERDIRECTOR

LYNN CARTERCHAIR

LASUNDRA WILLIAMSSECRETARY

KAY YOUNGDIRECTOR

JEFF KNICELYDIRECTOR

HOLLY GREENEDIRECTOR

EMILY YELTONDIRECTOR

DR KENDALYN LUTZ-CRAVERDIRECTOR

DR BRIAN HUNNELLDIRECTOR

DAVID COTTONDIRECTOR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1987
Location: 111 S WASHINGTON ST, SHELBY, NC 28150-4626
County: Cleveland
In care of: Shearra Miller
Primary officer: Shearra Miller, Executive Director

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailinfo@ccartscouncil.org Phone(704) 484-2787

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2023
Tax period began: July 1, 2023
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: FOARD AND COMPANY PA
NTEE classification: Arts & Humanities Councils & Agencies (A26)
IRS tax category: Arts & Humanities Councils & Agencies
Grant-giving organization: Yes