2026-03-06T11:03:28-08:00 2025-06-30 202571677 CORLISS & SOLOMON PLLC 242 CHARLOTTE ST SUITE 1 ASHEVILLE NC 28801 990 2024-07-01 471408835 Macon County Heritage Center MACO 8283694080 PO Box 2285 Franklin NC 28734 Anne Hyder Board Chair 8283694080 2026-03-06 true true Todd Oldenburg P02281691 8282360206 2026-03-06 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Cowee School Arts and Heritage Center Anne Hyder 51 Cowee School Drive Franklin NC 28734 263413 false X N/A X 2015 NC To promote the teaching and preservation of the cultural and artistic heritage of the Southern Appalachians and Cherokee people and to serve as a community resource and gathering place. 11 11 4 75 0 0 182637 196446 49661 54911 0 5572 6365 237870 257722 16075 15575 0 70894 88956 0 19868 96755 99470 183724 204001 54146 53721 176418 172065 101984 43910 74434 128155 X To promote the teaching and preservation of the cultural and artistic heritage of the Southern Appalachians and Cherokee people and to serve as a community resource and gathering place. true false 133678 15575 54911 Promoting Regional Culture: In FY25, CSAHC celebrated southern Appalachian and Cherokee culture and heritage through the following programs: Where We Live: History, Nature and Culture Speaker Series - provided enriching content on local culture, heritage and arts. 2025 highlights: Appalachian author, musician, teacher, and scholar Jeremy Jones, History of Cowee/Wests Mill Historic District (where CSAHC is located) with Stacy Guffey, The History of Cowee School panel discussion. Concert Series - the 2025 season continued to bring traditional mountain music to our stage. Artist Support Grants - In 24/25 we awarded five grants to regional artists in multiple disciplines. Author Events - CSAHC began partnering with City Lights Bookstore to bring and regional authors to present on related topics. Film Screenings - CSAHC hosted two film screenings, one on the history and revival of the American Chestnut, and Meet Me At The Creek, a short film by Cherokee filmmaker Loren Waters. Educational Opportunities: CSAHC hosted local students for Heritage Days to learn about our local culture and craft traditions. Resident artists offered classes in music, dance, pottery, felting, painting, quilting and wellness. Two Free Community Art Days were held in FY25, and featured our resident artists along with Cherokee guest artists. Serve as a community gathering place: CSAHC facilities are used weekly for exercise classes and outdoor recreation. CSAHC Cowee Kitchen Project began in FY25, and provides meals during regular events to support and promote community gathering. 133678 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 30 0 4 true false false false false false false false false false false X 11 11 false false false false false false false true false false false true true true true true false true false false NC X Laura Brooks 8283694080 51 Cowee School Drive Franklin NC 28734 Laura Brooks Executive Director 40.00 X 50400 0 0 Anne Hyder Chair 3.00 X X 0 0 0 Bob McCollum Vice Chair 3.00 X X 0 0 0 David Carpenter Secretary 3.00 X X 0 0 0 Susan McCracken Treasurer 3.00 X X 0 0 0 Susan Ervin Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Barry Clinton Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Kelly Penland Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 George James Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Carla Funk Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Claire Suminski Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Ben Banick Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 50400 0 0 false false false 44892 151554 8500 196446 Program Rental Income 900002 33317 0 0 Event Income 900000 21594 0 0 54911 9419 5691 3728 3728 Other Income 999999 2637 2637 0 0 2637 257722 57548 0 3728 15575 15575 55050 19268 24772 11010 27587 9655 12415 5517 6319 2212 2844 1263 6050 0 6050 0 273 0 273 0 12683 12683 0 0 12429 10675 533 1221 2341 1077 459 805 24320 24320 0 0 1446 0 1446 0 2596 2596 0 0 4994 3569 1425 0 Concert Series 13868 13868 0 0 Community Events 14190 14190 0 0 Program Supplies 3504 3504 0 0 Miscellaneous 724 486 238 0 52 0 0 52 204001 133678 50455 19868 162712 136741 1636 1333 700 39204 5213 11010 33991 360 176418 172065 1036 925 46583 2518 54365 40467 101984 43910 X 40966 100337 33468 27818 74434 128155 176418 172065 53721 X true X false true false X 0 120473 84377 118186 182637 196446 702119 0 0 120473 84377 118186 182637 196446 702119 20350 681769 0 0 450 2637 3087 705206 140531 0.96680 0.96080 X 0 0 0 Pt II Ln 10 Other Income Part II, Line 10 Description: Other Income 2023: 450. 2024: 2637. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 39204 5213 33991 33991 X Pt X, Line 2 Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center 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 2024-25 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. true Artist Support Grant 5 5000 Artist Fees 8 10375 Honorariums 2 200 Other Grantees are awarded based on an application process that includes a panel of jurors. 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 18 The Form 1023 and Form 990 are available upon request. Pt VI, Line 12c Enforced as necessary. Any Board Member with a conflict of interest on any specific issue informs the Board and abstains from voting on the issue. Pt VI, Line 15a Annual review of compensation is completed every year during the budgeting process. Pt VI, Line 19 Governing documents are available upon request. Pt VI, Line 8b Compensation is reviewed annually. Pt III, Line 2 CSAHC Cowee Kitchen Project began in FY25, and provides meals during regular events to support and promote community gathering.