2025-02-05T13:45:53-08:00 2023-12-31 202571677 CORLISS & SOLOMON PLLC 242 CHARLOTTE ST SUITE 1 ASHEVILLE NC 28801 990 2023-01-01 562093546 The Bascom Corporation BASC 8285264949 323 Franklin Road Highlands NC 28741 William Love Interim Executive Director 8285264949 2025-01-24 true true Todd Oldenburg P02281691 8282360206 2025-02-05 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z William Love 323 Franklin Road Highlands NC 28741 2113923 false X www.thebascom.org X 1998 NC The Bascom creates visual art experiences that inspire and empower individuals and communities through seeing, thinking and doing. 26 26 16 40 32496 31496 2284672 1416708 183346 207057 -100997 -58618 183768 128915 2550789 1694062 38170 51060 0 632906 743126 81597 75477 318669 1027049 1173416 1779722 2043079 771067 -349017 12126456 11987724 102898 61877 12023558 11925847 The Bascom creates visual art experiences that inspire and empower individuals and communities through seeing, thinking and doing. false false 1325171 51060 207057 Through engaging the artistic imagination, we build human capacity and resilience in the people of our region and infuse the creative economy of Western North Carolina with opportunities for community members, visitors, and artists alike. We serve the public at large by offering 9-12 exhibitions annually, free of charge, and fee-based art classes and studio experiences throughout the year. We support artists by offering professional opportunities for residencies, exhibitions, teaching, curatorships, and retail sales. We serve youth in our community by partnering with other local nonprofits and schools to provide art-infused STEM and literacy education, and we offer on-site classes and arts-based summer camps. We also provide school teachers with in-service professional development opportunities. The Bascoms Public Programs serve 3,000 participants of all ages living in Macon and Jackson counties. Activities include free art exhibitions and adjoining programming, artist residencies, in-class and out-of-school-time STEAM and art activities, professional development opportunities for local educators, workshops, camps, and sales opportunities for local artists. 2023 Achievements **Provided 11 high-quality, free-admission exhibits to 20,000 visitors **Reached 3,700 participants through our 23 free outreach programs **Improved workshop access by providing $17,560 in scholarships **Offered 4 resident artist opportunities **Offered 36 teaching artist opportunities **Supported 325 artists through our exhibition and retail programs **Offered 8 curatorial and juror opportunities 1325171 true true false false false false false true false true true false false true false true true false false false false false false true true false false true true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 126 0 16 true true true false false false false true true false false false false false false X 26 26 false false true false false false false true true false false true true true true true false true true false NC X X Holly Alligood 8287872885 323 Franklin Road Highlands NC 28741 Karin Peterson Retiring Executive Director 40.00 X 125000 0 812 William Love Co-Executive Director 40.00 X 92787 0 2273 Niki Kinkade Incoming Executive Director 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ann Wrobleski Chair 8.00 X X 0 0 0 William Jump Treasurer 8.00 X X 0 0 0 Margaret Denny Vice-Chair 8.00 X X 0 0 0 Jo Hill Secretary 8.00 X X 0 0 0 Susan Tarver Asst Treasurer 8.00 X X 0 0 0 Andrew Adams Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 David Bock Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Crowe Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Kathleen Hohlstein Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Maudie Huff Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Barbara Jamison Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Mark Mahaffey Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Myron Mall Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Carol Misner Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Kirk Moore Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Charlene Palmisano Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Nancy Race Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Rebecca Rieder Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 C Marie Sharpe Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Ansley Tolleson Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Marcia Weber Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Hilary Wilkes Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Nancy Dyleski Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Bob Gross Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Beverly Seinsheimer Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Mary Thompson Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 217787 0 3085 1 false false false Shamrock Contractors LLC P O Box 1630 Pisgah Forest NC 28768 construction 161775 1 335788 1080920 61855 1416708 Education Classes and Workshops 900099 207057 0 0 207057 32877 0 32877 40111 5086 35025 35025 32496 2529 91495 -91495 -91495 0 0 -91495 62655 335788 114197 -51542 0 -51542 8040 8040 8040 344369 209083 135286 135286 Other Income 900099 2106 0 0 2106 2106 1694062 342343 32496 -97485 33500 33500 17560 17560 220872 134732 41966 44174 453033 276349 86076 90608 9268 5653 1761 1854 59953 36571 11391 11991 9644 0 9644 0 27169 0 27169 0 75477 75477 7585 0 7585 0 239237 96072 111804 31361 37364 28092 659 8613 100903 63505 27262 10136 25640 8747 9527 7366 287253 253926 18366 14961 15385 4179 6634 4572 721 0 721 0 333313 303315 19999 9999 31389 17362 10259 3768 In Kind Gifts Utilized 22255 22255 0 0 Other Expenses 7225 3732 1044 2449 Dues and Subscriptions 6068 256 5207 605 Staff Development 3197 1599 863 735 19068 17766 1302 0 2043079 1325171 399239 318669 390734 368809 174309 126179 768493 661793 9766 8531 7403 9001 16600 11076 13697844 4498171 9287548 9199673 1180200 1316467 291403 286195 12126456 11987724 96199 56587 6699 5290 102898 61877 X 1246065 1026821 10777493 10899026 12023558 11925847 12126456 11987724 -349017 251306 X false true X true false X 0 0 2011013 1128307 1188465 2284672 1416708 8029165 426835 315128 529685 537396 551426 2360470 114950 122950 70695 308595 0 2437848 1443435 1833100 2945018 2038829 10698230 589500 172300 125500 601400 151126 1639826 0 589500 172300 125500 601400 151126 1639826 9058404 30379 27812 24819 45243 72988 201241 30379 27812 24819 45243 72988 201241 20384 15376 2106 37866 10937337 0.82820 0.84010 0.01840 0.01330 X Pt III Ln 12 Other Income Part III, Line 12 Description: Other Income 2021: 20384. 2022: 15376. 2023: 2106. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X false 1180200 190852 47000 7585 1316467 1423404 3073 -238591 7686 1180200 1318242 166461 48229 13070 1423404 1249435 114807 46000 1318242 1087525 207910 46000 1249435 1.00000 false false 0 1419368 1419368 11278057 3727102 7550955 764648 615460 149188 235771 155609 80162 9199673 Collections 286195 Marketable Securities 0 286195 X 2275827 251306 9678 328366 589350 1686477 7585 7585 1694062 2373538 9678 328366 338044 2035494 7585 7585 2043079 Pt XI, Line 2d Fundraising Expenses; Artists Commissions; Rent Expense Pt XII, Line 2d Fundraising Expenses; Artists Commissions; Rent Expense Pt III, Line 4 The Organizations permanent collection is a variety of types of artwork that are used in public exhibitions, furthering their tax exempt purpose. Pt V, Line 4 Bascoms endowment consists of fund established for a variety of purposes. It includes donor-restricted and board-designated funds. Pt X, Line 2 The Bascom is exempt from federal income taxes under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Under the Code, however, income from certain activities not related to the organizations tax-exempt purpose may be subject to taxation as unrelated business income. The organization had no income from unrelated business activities in 2023 and was, therefore, not required to file Federal Form 990-T (Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return). The organization believes that it has appropriate support for all tax positions taken, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements X X X X true ESB Consulting Inc Fundraising false 0 63710 -63710 Pathway Grant Consultants Grant Writing false 0 11767 -11767 0 75477 -75477 NC Gala 220530 183600 36930 14310 33528 5799 5406 Bel Canto 143507 117782 25725 31600 15000 8554 364037 301382 62655 14310 65128 5799 15000 13960 114197 -51542 true Highlands Community Child Development Center P O Box 648 Highlands NC 28741 470891422 12500 Support youth artists The Gordon Center P O Box 1959 Highlands NC 28741 463319461 12500 Support youth artists 2 Scholarships 445 17560 Pt III, col (b) Bascom awards reduced or waived fees to workshops and classes to for qualifying individuals X 5 25290 Stock Market Value X Auction Items 10 14310 Fair Market Value X Donated Goods utilized 9 22255 Fair Market Value false true false Pt VI, Line 11b The 990 is prepared by a CPA firm, reviewed by management, presented to the board for review, proposed revisions and final approval Pt VI, Line 12c The conflict of interest policy is reviewed annually, explained to the board members and officers, and discussed to identify any potential conflicts of interest. Conflict of interest forms are signed annually by all directors, officers and employees. Pt VI, Line 15a The Bascom researches comparable organizations with similar staff size. The estimated salary range for each staff position is determined pursuant to the appropriate research. Pt VI, Line 15b Please refer to explanation Part VI line 15a Pt VI, Line 18 Forms 990 are available on the IRS website and the websites of many charity watch organizations such as Guidestar. Form 1023 is available upon request. Other The work of the consultant contributed to The Bascoms fundraising and grantmaking activities. However, it is not possible to determine the gross receipts that were directly attributable to the work of the consultants. Pt VI, Line 4 Bylaws were amended by the Board in March 2024. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Executive Director Search 26250. 0. 26250. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g AEA Consulting 81675. 0. 81675. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Other Consulting Fees 3879. 0. 3879. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Instructors/Artists 64972. 64972. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Jurors/Curators 24800. 24800. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Musicians 20593. 0. 0. 20593. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Other Contract Labor 17068. 6300. 0. 10768.