Nonprofit · EIN 57-0879685
LEE COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC
Tax-exempt · BISHOPVILLE, SC 29010
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $165,646 | $79,919 | $85,727 | $1,477,376 | $0 | $1,477,376 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,004,255 | $181,356 | $822,899 | $1,380,177 | $0 | $1,380,177 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $83,383
- of which government grants
- $2,024
- Membership dues
- $4,925
- Program service revenue
- $15,820
- Investment income
- $48,593
- Net rental income
- $17,850
- Other revenue
- $17,850
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $16,315
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $18,819
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $21,208
- Program services (functional)
- $44,223
- Management and general (functional)
- $35,696
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,380,177
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,477,376
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,477,376
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $170,322
- Publicly traded securities
- $833,336
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,470,406
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $6,970
- Gross unrelated business income
- $48,593
- Gross receipts
- $165,646
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 1988
- State of legal domicile
- SC
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eva Bramlett | receptionist/secretary Key employee | 16 | $9,537 |
| Zack Medlin | Arts Council Chair Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Melissa Brundage | Treasurer Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Betty Beasly | board member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Connie Brown | board member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Michael Davis | board member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Christina Ewing | board member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Courtney Gamble | board member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Emma Seegars | board member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dona Smith | board member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Corrie Tindal | board member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Carolyn Cumalander | board member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Cindy Welsh | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Keyes Wheeler | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sytricia Price | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn Funderburk | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Farver | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eva Bramlett | receptionist/secretary Trustee or director, Key employee | 20 | $5,277 |
| Catrice Herriot | board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Zack Medlin | Arts Council Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Gigi Houser | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Melissa Brundage | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Betty Beasly | board member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Connie Brown | board member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Michael Davis | board member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Christina Ewing | board member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Courtney Gamble | board member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Lanette Hayes | board member Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Davis Kirkpatrick | board member, foundation treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Emma Seegars | board member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dona Smith | board member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Corrie Tindal | board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Carolyn Cumalander | board member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Cindy Welsh | Vice Chair Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 714, BISHOPVILLE, SC 29010-0714
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Zack Medlin, 341 Cedar Creek Rd, Bishopville, SC 29010
- Signed the 990
- Melissa Brundage, Treasurer
- Phone
- (803) 484-5090
Mission
THE PURPOSE OF THE ARTS COUNCIL IS TO SPONSOR, FACILITATE, AND ENCOURAGE ARTISTIC, EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES IN LEE COUNTY.
Program accomplishments
- 1. ART EXHIBITION AND PROGRAMS. THE ARTS COUNCIL/BISHOPVILLE OPERAHOUSE HOSTS A PERMANENT EXHIBIT OF REGIONAL ARTISTS. ALSO HOST "ARTIST OF THE MONTH" EXHIBITS IN THE MAIN DOWNSTAIRS GALLERIES WITH EMPHASIS ON NEW ARTISTS WHO HAVE NOT BEEN PREVIOUSLY ON DISPLAY AT THE OPERAHOUSE. THESE PAINTINGS AS WELL AS OUR "WALL OF FAME" WHICH RECOGNIZES LOCAL ARTISTS/MUSICIANS ARE ON CONTINUOUS DISPLAY TO BE VIEWED BY ALL VISITORS. THE BUILDING ITSELF IS AN HISTORIC BUILDING. THE WALLS ON THE UPSTAIRS BALLROOM ARE DECORATED WITH RESTORED POSTERS WHICH ADVERTISED ACTS APPEARING HERE IN THE 1890s. DOWNSTAIRS IS A WORKROOM FOR INSTRUCTION IN PAINTING AND OTHER MEDIA. Exhibits are viewed by approximately 4000+ guests annually.Expenses $11,803 · revenue $105
- 2. CONCERT SERIES THE LEE COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL BRINGS VARIOUS ARTISTS TO BISHOPVILLE EVERY YEAR. THIS YEAR WE PRESENTED A UKRANIAN PIANIST, TWO LOCAL BANDS (FOLK/COUNTRY) AN INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED CELLIST, USC MUSICAL THEATER AND JAZZ ENSEMBLE TO GIVE GREAT VARIETY AND APPEAL TO THE COMMUNITY. COSTS ARE KEPT VERY LOW TO MAKE PROGRAMS ACCESSIBLE TO THE WHOLE COMMUNITY Over 100 season tickets are sold; tickets are also available at the door of individual concerts. Total attendance is about 500.Expenses $21,420 · revenue $7,290
- 3. COMMUNITY FESTIVALS/EVENTS WE HOST ANNUAL "TASTE OF LEE" WHICH IS A COMMUNITY EVENT. ORGANIZATIONS DECORATE AND FURNISH FOOD AND COMPETE FOR PRIZES. ALSO HOLD HOLIDAY EVENTS SUCH AS HALLOWEEN AND CHRISTMAS DANCES.Expenses $5,000 · revenue $4,405
- Line Dance Lessons WEEKLY AT VERY NOMINAL COST OPEN TO COMMUNITY; SOME DANCERS DRIVE FROM NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIESExpenses $6,000 · revenue $1,101
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 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 57-0879685
- 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
- 1990
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,477,376
- Income (IRS master file)
- $165,646
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $165,646 | $79,919 | $1,477,376 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,004,255 | $181,356 | $1,380,177 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | 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 57-0879685).
Questions about LEE COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC
- What is the EIN of LEE COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LEE COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC is 57-0879685.
- Is LEE COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
- Are donations to LEE COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LEE COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC 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 LEE COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC 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 LEE COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LEE COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Zack Medlin.
- Who are the officers and directors of LEE COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $9,537 (Eva Bramlett, receptionist/secretary).
- How much revenue does LEE COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $165,646, expenses of $79,919 and total assets of $1,477,376 at year end.
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