Greenville Arts Festival, operating under the name Artisphere, is located in Greenville, SC. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Artisphere employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Artisphere is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, Artisphere generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.6% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CREATE A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FINE ARTS FESTIVAL THAT ENHANCES QUALITY OF LIFE AND ECONOMIC VITALITY IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ARTISPHERE
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kerry Murphy President/ce | Officer | 40 | $133,616 |
Cedric Adderley Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brandi Ariail Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Neil Batavia General Coun | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Beard Immediate Pa | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sarah Beasley Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $119,844 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,312,836 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $290,166 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,432,680 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $270,202 |
Investment income | $4,550 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,707,432 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $133,616 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,672 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $201,102 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $24,213 |
Payroll taxes | $25,734 |
Fees for services: Management | $50,000 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,605 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $14,495 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $32,113 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,915 |
Insurance | $16,985 |
All other expenses | $364,735 |
Total functional expenses | $1,689,744 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $96,573 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $230,519 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $5,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $30,838 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,334 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $109,659 |
Total assets | $481,923 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,275 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $36,913 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $43,188 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $209,231 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $229,504 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $481,923 |