Nonprofit · EIN 31-1041788
SOUTHERN HILLS ARTS COUNCIL
Tax-exempt · JACKSON, OH 45640
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $121,972 | $124,500 | -$2,528 | $633,050 | $0 | $633,050 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $97,274 | $114,612 | -$17,338 | $635,578 | $0 | $635,578 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $39,756
- of which government grants
- $5,000
- Membership dues
- $9,936
- Program service revenue
- $75,997
- Investment income
- $0
- Net rental income
- $2,397
- Net income from fundraising events
- $2,737
- Other revenue
- $6,219
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $16,100
- Other salaries and wages
- $15,519
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $34,165
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $14,344
- Program services (functional)
- $43,248
- Management and general (functional)
- $78,106
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,146
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $635,578
- Total assets, end of year
- $633,050
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $633,050
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $562,031
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $633,050
- Gross unrelated business income
- $3,822
- Gross receipts
- $126,880
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 1976
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Stewart | Director of Operations Trustee or director | 23 | $15,000 |
| Kelcie Stewart | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $900 |
| Randy Clawson | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Samantha Wechter | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Susan Emmert | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| James Hamilton | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ethan Michael | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dennis Reinhart | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Doug Sharp | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Rachel Tipton | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Tim Jackson | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Cora Willett | Treasurer Officer | 8 | $0 |
| Brittani Potter | President Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Bethany Sayre-Penix | Vice President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Marsha Lewis | Secretary Officer | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Stewart | Director of Operations Key employee | 25 | $15,000 |
| Randy Clawson | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Samantha Wechter | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Emmert | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kelcie Stewart | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| James Hamilton | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ethan Michael | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dennis Reinhart | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Roger Donaldson | Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Paul Brown | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rachel Tipton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Matthew Wilson | President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Brittani Potter | Vice President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Cora Willett | Treasurer Officer | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 149, JACKSON, OH 45640-0149
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Cora Willett, 271 E Main St, Jackson, OH 45640
- Signed the 990
- Cora Willett, Treasurer
- Phone
- (740) 286-6355
- Website
- https://www.markayarts.org/
Mission
Southern Hills Arts Council is working to enhance the quality of life in the region by encouraging and stimulating the practice and appreciation of the arts. We promote an appreciation for the arts, promote the arts, and provide opportunities for artists in southern Ohio.
Program accomplishments
- Foothills Art Festival provides an environment to encourage promotion of and sale of works by professional and amateur artists. Promoting local and regional artists and their works to the local community and the region, including field trips by school arts and non-art groups. The festival encourages participation beyond artists by involving volunteers from set-up through tear-down.Expenses $9,271 · revenue $8,052
- Evening with the Arts is a community event designed to promote the arts - visual, music, drama and more - to the public through a themed evening event. Guests can participate in a variety of levels of fundraising from chance auctions to live auction of donated artwork.0
- Art Classes provide a means of expanding student knowledge of techniques and styles. Various instructors provide instruction at a variety of levels to meet the needs of students and interests.Expenses $877 · revenue $1,200
- Performance Events provide a means for a variety of performers from within and beyond the region to showcase their talents to the Southern Ohio audience. The Southern Hills Arts Council seeks to book artists with a wide range of cultural and cross-genre talents to serve a wide range of audiences.Expenses $30,430 · grants $5,800 · revenue $59,032
- "Movies at the Markay" & "Movies at Manpower" provide community events centered around films. The movies provide a platform to bring community members together for an afternoon or evening of celebration. Movies at the Markay are held in-house and the Movies at Manpower are outdoors at the community park. Coordinating with the local "First Thursday" Sidewalk Market and other events to support the event theme with added value of a movie.Expenses $1,539 · revenue $6,510
- Gallery Events provide a means for visual artists from within and beyond the region to showcase their talents to a Southern Ohio audience with professional displays. Southern Hills Arts Council strives to book visual artists with a wide range of techniques, media, and means of expression to serve a wide range of audiences.Expenses $1,131 · revenue $1,203
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-1041788
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A26Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $633,050
- Income (IRS master file)
- $126,880
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $121,972 | $124,500 | $633,050 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $97,274 | $114,612 | $635,578 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $108,830 | $162,057 | $652,916 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 31-1041788).
Questions about SOUTHERN HILLS ARTS COUNCIL
- What is the EIN of SOUTHERN HILLS ARTS COUNCIL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTHERN HILLS ARTS COUNCIL is 31-1041788.
- Is SOUTHERN HILLS ARTS COUNCIL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to SOUTHERN HILLS ARTS COUNCIL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOUTHERN HILLS 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 SOUTHERN HILLS ARTS COUNCIL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SOUTHERN HILLS ARTS COUNCIL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of SOUTHERN HILLS ARTS COUNCIL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Cora Willett.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOUTHERN HILLS ARTS COUNCIL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $15,000 (Julia Stewart, Director of Operations).
- How much revenue does SOUTHERN HILLS ARTS COUNCIL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $121,972, expenses of $124,500 and total assets of $633,050 at year end.
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