Charleston To Charleston Inc, operating under the name Charleston Literary Festival, is located in Charleston, SC. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Charleston Literary Festival 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 08/2022, Charleston Literary Festival generated $636.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $478.4k during the year ending 08/2022. While expenses have increased by 23.8% per year over the past 5 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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CHARLESTON LITERARY FESTIVAL, INC. HOSTS AN ANNUAL CURATED PROGRAM OF EVENTS WITH A DISTINCTIVE INTERNATIONAL FLAVOR CELEBRATING CHARLESTON'S TRADITION OF LITERARY AND ARTISTIC APPRECIATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE FIFTH CHARLESTON LITERARY FESTIVAL TOOK PLACE FROM NOVEMBER 5-14, 2021. IT WAS A HYBRID FESTIVAL, A MIX OF VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON SESSIONS,OWING TO CONTINUED CONCERNS OVER THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF OUR SPEAKERS AND PATRONS DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. ATTENDANCE AT THE IN- PERSON SESSIONS WAS INTENTIONALLY LIMITED TO ALLOW FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING AT EACH OF OUR HISTORIC VENUES, INCLUDING THE DOCK STREET THEATRE AND THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON'S SOTTILE THEATER. CRISIS AND PANDEMIC EXPERTS WERE CONSULTED TO ENSURE PROPER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WERE TAKEN AT EACH SESSION, AND DESPITE THE LIMITED NUMBER OF SEATS AVAILABLE FOR LIVE PERFORMANCES IMPACTING OUR TICKET SALES SUCH THAT REVENUES DID NOT APPROACH PRE-PANDEMIC LEVELS (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE. O)
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Deborah Gage Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Walter Fiederowicz President/di | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Lynn Hanlin Term Ended Treasurer/di | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Eugene Massamillo Term Ended Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Anne Blessing Secretary/di | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Paul Galvani Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $18,750 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $591,170 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $6,534 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $609,920 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $26,358 |
Investment income | $36 |
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 | $636,314 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,463 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $215,945 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,005 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $55,519 |
Advertising and promotion | $51,120 |
Office expenses | $1,602 |
Information technology | $5,145 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $5,332 |
Travel | $46,925 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $85,361 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $568 |
All other expenses | $48 |
Total functional expenses | $478,354 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $359,717 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $100,713 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $7,735 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $468,165 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $468,165 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $468,165 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Charleston To Charleston Inc has recieved totaling $41,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Harvey Mcnairy Foundation Inc Kinston, NC PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $25,000 |
South Carolina Humanites Council Columbia, SC PURPOSE: LITERARY FESTIVAL | $9,000 |
Bessent-Freeman Family Foundation Charleston, SC PURPOSE: GENERAL | $5,000 |
Perper Family Foundation Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT LITERACY IN THE CHARLESTON COMMUNITY. | $2,500 |
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