Nonprofit · EIN 81-0787988
LAKE CITY CREATIVE ALLIANCE
Tax-exempt · LAKE CITY, SC 29560
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,790,722 | $2,660,114 | $130,608 | $2,174,228 | $0 | $2,174,228 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,966,757 | $2,808,883 | $1,157,874 | $2,043,620 | $0 | $2,043,620 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $1,006,288 | $2,066,727 | -$1,060,439 | $885,746 | $0 | $885,746 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,400,000
- Program service revenue
- $377,753
- Investment income
- $481
- Other revenue
- $12,488
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $760,382
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $903,598
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $9,036
- Accounting fees
- $31,801
- Occupancy
- $1,560
- Travel
- $238
- Depreciation
- $95,628
- Program services (functional)
- $2,294,189
- Management and general (functional)
- $309,179
- Fundraising (functional)
- $56,746
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,043,620
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,174,228
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,174,228
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $131,537
- Gross unrelated business income
- $203,670
- Gross receipts
- $2,790,722
- Employees
- 35
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 2015
- 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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROGER KIRBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER MISHOE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LATASHA ROBINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LEE NETTLES | CHAIRMAN Officer | 2 | $0 |
| GLADNEY LANE | SECRETARY/TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| HARRY LESESNE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD BETHEA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR-PART YE Officer | 5 | $100,000 |
| ROGER KIRBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER MISHOE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LATASHA ROBINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LEE NETTLES | CHAIRMAN Officer | 2 | $0 |
| GLADNEY LANE | SECRETARY/TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| HARRY LESESNE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR-PART YE Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD BETHEA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR-PART YEAR Officer | 5 | $33,333 |
| ROGER KIRBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER MISHOE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LATASHA ROBINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LEE NETTLES | CHAIRMAN Officer | 2 | $0 |
| GLADNEY LANE | SECRETARY/TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| HARRY LESESNE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR-PART YEAR Officer | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 133B E MAIN ST, LAKE CITY, SC 29560-2626
- In care of
- % ASHLEY JACOBS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- HARRY LESESNE, 133-B E MAIN ST, LAKE CITY, SC 29560
- Signed the 990
- HARRY LESESNE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (843) 374-0180
- Return prepared by
- WEBSTERROGERS LLP
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO FOSTER A CULTURALLY-RICH ENVIRONMENT IN THE REGION AND TO SERVE AS A LEADER IN THE CULTIVATION AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE REGION'S CREATIVE ECONOMY BY CREATING, SPONSORING, OR PROMOTING PROGRAMS THAT CONNECT THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ARTS, MUSIC, HISTORY AND CULTURE OF THE REGION; ADVANCE THE CONSERVATION, PRESERVATION, AND PROMOTION OF THE REGION'S ARTISTIC, MUSICAL, CULTURAL AND HISTORIC RESOURCES; OFFER COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY; HOST COMMUNITY EVENTS AND FESTIVALS; INTEGRATE THE ARTS, MUSIC, HISTORY AND CULTURE OF THE REGION INTO THE COMMUNITY'S SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION SYSTEM; INCREASE TOURISM AND PROVIDE TOURISM BASED INITIATIVES; AND POSITIVELY IMPACT THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL CITIZENS IN THE GREATER LAKE CITY AREA THROUGH THE ARTS AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS.
Program accomplishments
- DURING 2024, LCCA CONTINUED TO DEVELOP ANNUAL EVENTS. ARTFIELDS FESTIVAL AND COMPETITION WAS HELD IN 2024, THE ART EXPLORER CLASSES WERE HELD IN PERSON, AND HOMETOWN HOLIDAYS WAS HELD IN DECEMBER. THE STUDIOS ON ACLINE WERE COMPLETED AND STUDIOS WERE RENTED BY VARIOUS ARTISTS AND ARTIST EXHIBITIONS WERE ON EXHIBIT THERE.Expenses $1,452,375 · revenue $171,733
- OUTREACHTHE COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM FOCUSED ON FOOD AND CLOTHING DISTRIBUTION. LCCA HELD DIAPER DAY(S) MONTHLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, COLLEGE CARE BASKETS WERE PROVIDED FOR STUDENTS GOING OFF TO COLLEGE WHO QUALIFIED FOR THE ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE CENTER. A BACKPACK EVENT WAS HELD IN LATE SUMMER PROVIDING BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO CHILDREN.SANTA'S WORKSHOP TOYS WERE COLLECTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND GIVEN OUT IN DECEMBER TO FAMILIES AT THE RESOURCE CENTER. REPACK THE BACKPACK- THE RESOURCE CENTER PARTNERED WITH OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR CHILDREN. SOLES FOR SOULS-PURCHASED A NEW PAIR OF SHOES FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN PARTNERED WITH SHOE SHOW IN LAKE CITY.COMMUNITY BABY SHOWER- VARIOUS BABY ITEMS WERE PROVIDED FOR THOSE IN NEED AT THE COMMUNITY BABYSHOWER.THANKSGIVING BASKETS WERE PROVIDED FILLED WITH FIXINGS FOR THANKSGIVING DINNER WERE GIVEN OUT IN NOVEMBER.RESOURCE CENTERHOSTED A DRIVE THRU EVENT AND DISTRIBUTED ALUMINUM BAKEWARE.THE COMMUNITY GARDEN CONTINUED TO GROW IN 2024. PRODUCE PLANTED WAS GIVEN OUT TO THE COMMUNITY. THE RESOURCE HOSTED A NUMBER OF CLASSES TO THE PUBLIC INVOLVING GARDENING TIPS, FOOD PREPARATION AND STORING. THE RESOURCE HOSTED DRIVE THROUGH EVENTS FEATURING GIFT BAGS FOR BOTH MOTHER'S DAY AND FATHER'S DAY.Expenses $100,299 · revenue $12,488
- LYNCHES LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY- MUSEUM DEDICATED TO THE HISTORY OF THE PEE DEE REGION AND REVOLUTIONARY WAR. HELD PEE DEE BACK COUNTRY DAY IN THE SPRING AND IN THE FALL OF THE YEAR. LLHS WAS ABLE TO HOST ITS MONTHLY HISTORY FIELDS LECTURE IN PERSON IN 2024. LCHS PUBLISHED AND MAILED OUT THE GAZETTE (NEWSLETTER) QUARTERLY IN 2024.Expenses $74,536 · revenue $2,350
- JONES-CARTER GALLERY IS A STATE-OF-THE-ART EXHIBITION GALLERY OWNED AND OPERATED BY LAKE CITY CREATIVE ALLIANCE IN LAKE CITY, SOUTH CAROLINA. THE GALLERY HOSTS SEVERAL EXHIBITIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FEATURING EXHIBITS FROM LOCAL TO INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS. THE GALLERY OFFERS GROUP TOURS, LECTURES, VISITING ART PRESENTATIONS, WORKSHOPS, ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS BASED ON CURRENT EXHIBITS. THE EXHIBITIONS ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC. TRAX VAC:JONES-CARTER IS A STATE-OF-THE-ART EXHIBITION GALLERY OWNED AND OPERATED BY LAKE CITY CREATIVE ALLIANCE IN LAKE CITY, SOUTH CAROLINA. THE GALLERY HOSTS SEVERAL EXHIBITIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FEATURING EXHIBITS FROM LOCAL TO INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS. THE GALLERY OFFERS GROUP TOURS, LECTURES, VISITING ART PRESENTATIONS, WORKSHIPS, ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS BASED ON CURRENT EXHIBITS. THE EXHIBITIONS ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC.TRAX VAC- THIS IS A VISUAL ART CENTER THAT INCLDES TWO LARGE GALLERY SPACES AND A SCULPTURE GARDEN.IN 2024, JONES-CARTER AND TRAX EACH HELD A FEW EXHIBITS DURING THE YEAR.LCC OPERATES THE MAIN STREET MERCHANTILE. THE MERCHANTILE MOVED TO A NEW LOCATION IN 2024.Expenses $666,979
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
- 81-0787988
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,174,228
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,790,722
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,790,722 | $2,660,114 | $2,174,228 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,966,757 | $2,808,883 | $2,043,620 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,006,288 | $2,066,727 | $885,746 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 81-0787988).
Questions about LAKE CITY CREATIVE ALLIANCE
- What is the EIN of LAKE CITY CREATIVE ALLIANCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LAKE CITY CREATIVE ALLIANCE is 81-0787988.
- Is LAKE CITY CREATIVE ALLIANCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to LAKE CITY CREATIVE ALLIANCE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LAKE CITY CREATIVE ALLIANCE 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 LAKE CITY CREATIVE ALLIANCE 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 LAKE CITY CREATIVE ALLIANCE 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 LAKE CITY CREATIVE ALLIANCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names HARRY LESESNE.
- Who are the officers and directors of LAKE CITY CREATIVE ALLIANCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LAKE CITY CREATIVE ALLIANCE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,790,722, expenses of $2,660,114 and total assets of $2,174,228 at year end.
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