Lake City Creative Alliance
- Assets
- $2.2m
- Revenue
- $313.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 24
- Location
- Lake City, SC
- Founding
- 08/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 81-0787988
Organization Overview
Lake City Creative Alliance is located in Lake City, SC. The organization was established in 2016. 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 12/2021, Lake City Creative Alliance employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lake City Creative Alliance 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 12/2020, Lake City Creative Alliance generated $313.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (23.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2020. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO FOSTER A CULTURALLY-RICH ENVIRONMENT IN THE REGION AND TOSERVE 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.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DURING 2021, LCCA CONTINUED TO DEVELOP ANNUAL EVENTS. WITH THE RESTRICTIONS OF COVID LIFTED, ARTFIELDS WAS HELD IN 2021, THE ART EXPLORER CLASSES WERE HELD IN PERSON, AND HOMETOWN HOLIDAYS WAS HELD IN DECEMBER. ARTFIELDS COLLECTIVE AND LCCA STARTED AN ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM IN LAKE CITY THAT WILL CONTINUE TO BE DEVELOPED.
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. SENIOR CARE BASKETS WERE MADE AND GIVEN OUT TO SOME SENIORS IN THE AREA THAT WERE IDENTIFIED THROUGH THE SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER IN LAKE CITY. THE CENTER ALSO PROVIDED FREE COVID SEVERAL MONTHS IN 2021.SANTA'S WORKSHOP TOYS WERE COLLECTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND GIVEN OUT IN DECEMBER. 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.TURKEYS FOR THANKSGIVING AND FALL KIT GIVEAWAY IN NOVEMBER. LCCA ALSO HOSTED A DRIVE THRU PET GIVE AWAY- GIVING OUT TREATS TO PETS IN THE AREA.
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 2021. LCHS PUBLISHED AND MAILED OUT THE GAZETTE (NEWSLETTER) QUARTERLY IN 2021.
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- THIS IS A VISUAL ART CENTER THAT INCLUDES TWO LARGE GALLERY SPACES AND A SCULPTURE GARDEN.IN 2021, JONES CARTER AND TRAX EACH HELD A FEW EXHIBITS DURING THE YEAR. LCCA OPERATES MAIN STREET MERCHANTILE
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lee Nettles Chairman | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Gladney Lane Secretary/treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Harry Lesesne Executive Director | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Roger Kirby Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Christopher Mishoe Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Latasha Robinson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $38,972 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $38,972 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $262,533 |
| Investment income | $11,775 |
| 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 | $313,280 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $608,283 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $12,709 |
| Other employee benefits | $43,406 |
| Payroll taxes | $43,979 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $8,207 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $30,394 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,704 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,263 |
| 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 | $108,404 |
| Insurance | $13,320 |
| All other expenses | $120,898 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,622,885 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $303,233 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,593,769 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $116,278 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,640 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $203,698 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,218,618 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $215,880 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $215,880 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $2,002,738 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,218,618 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Lake City Creative Alliance has recieved totaling $316,393.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Darla Moore And Richard Rainwater Foundation Lake City, SC PURPOSE: SUPPORT TO FOSTER A CULTURALLY-RICH ENVIRONMENT IN THE SC REGION | $281,393 |
Coastal Community Foundation Of South Carolina Inc N Charleston, SC PURPOSE: ARTS GRANT | $35,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Spoleto Festival U S A Charleston, SC | $23,626,585 | $7,325,323 |
John C Campbell Folk School Brasstown, NC | $20,488,128 | $4,524,565 |
Arts Center Of Coastal Carolina Hilton Head Island, SC | $10,441,766 | $4,547,581 |
Cafe 1040 Inc Alpharetta, GA | $1,445,364 | $4,184,740 |
Safe States Alliance Atlanta, GA | $855,123 | $2,462,301 |
Artsnow Inc Atlanta, GA | $4,742,407 | $2,526,341 |
Lake City Creative Alliance Lake City, SC | $2,218,618 | $313,280 |
Spruill Center For The Arts Inc Atlanta, GA | $6,437,897 | $2,168,968 |
Atlanta Dogwood Festival Inc Atlanta, GA | $455,416 | $1,726,662 |
Leaf Community Arts Asheville, NC | $3,845,862 | $2,454,886 |
Greenville Arts Festival Greenville, SC | $414,917 | $1,429,371 |
Thomasville Cultural Center Inc Thomasville, GA | $2,261,384 | $1,406,934 |