Nonprofit · EIN 23-7360169
BLUE RIDGE ARTS COUNCIL
Tax-exempt · SENECA, SC 29678
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $68,253 | $52,096 | $16,157 | $222,059 | $311 | $221,748 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $72,453 | $55,454 | $16,999 | $205,591 | $0 | $205,591 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $20,660
- Membership dues
- $8,415
- Program service revenue
- $31,004
- Investment income
- $8
- Net income from fundraising events
- $2,789
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $5,377
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $30,394
- Occupancy
- $12,458
- Other expenses
- $9,244
- Program services (functional)
- $45,396
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $205,591
- Total assets, end of year
- $222,059
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $311
- Net assets, end of year
- $221,748
- Cash, savings and investments
- $87,825
- Land and buildings
- $134,234
- Gross receipts
- $78,416
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Havran | President | 10 | $0 |
| Stephanie DeRyke | Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
| Kim Warne | Secretary | 10 | $0 |
| Larry Bennett | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Chris Cartledge | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Julie Lamp | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Lynn Crain | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Amy Royal | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Carla Poirier | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Den Latham | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Debbie Rote | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Clem Watson | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Donna O'hara | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Kathleen Santilli | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Steve Warne | Director | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debbie Rote | President | 10 | $0 |
| Kris Saracelli | Vice-President | 10 | $0 |
| Julie Lamp | Secretary | 10 | $0 |
| Alex Vassey | Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
| Martha Driscoll | Member | 10 | $0 |
| Larry Bennett | Member | 10 | $0 |
| Glenn Abbott | Member | 10 | $0 |
| Chris Cartledge | Member | 10 | $0 |
| Nanine Hartzenbusch Fox | Member | 10 | $0 |
| Den Latham | Member | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 111 E SOUTH 2ND ST, SENECA, SC 29678-3403
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Laura Havran, President
- Phone
- (508) 963-4959
- Website
- www.blueridgeartscenter.com
Mission
To bring art to the people and people to the arts
Program accomplishments
- The Blue Ridge Arts Council (BRAC) offered in excess of 30 unique art classes this year, many of which were offered at multiple times over the course of the year. These ranged from beginner to advanced classes in the areas of clay, drawing, painting, photography and mixed media. Some classes were single session workshops, while others spanned multiple days or weeks. Total enrollment in these classes exceeded 500 participants for the year. Eight artist groups met on a weekly or monthly basis throughout the year to explore specific areas of interest with fellow artists in an informal, collaborative atmosphere. At total of 134 sessions were held during the year with an average of 6 participants per session. BRAC also presented 23 art shows during six show cycles this year. These shows offer local artists of all skill levels the opportunity to display their artwork in a public forum. Artwork from an average of 80 artists is shown each show cycle. The community is invited to engage in the arts through public receptions, events and gallery hours, attracting an average of 135 visitors per month.Expenses $45,396
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7360169
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1974
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $222,059
- Income (IRS master file)
- $78,416
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $68,253 | $52,096 | $222,059 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $72,453 | $55,454 | $205,591 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7360169).
Questions about BLUE RIDGE ARTS COUNCIL
- What is the EIN of BLUE RIDGE ARTS COUNCIL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLUE RIDGE ARTS COUNCIL is 23-7360169.
- Is BLUE RIDGE ARTS COUNCIL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1974.
- Are donations to BLUE RIDGE ARTS COUNCIL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLUE RIDGE ARTS COUNCIL file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BLUE RIDGE ARTS COUNCIL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BLUE RIDGE ARTS COUNCIL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLUE RIDGE ARTS COUNCIL?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BLUE RIDGE ARTS COUNCIL have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $68,253, expenses of $52,096 and total assets of $222,059 at year end.
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