Public Works is located in Summerville, SC. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (J11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Public Works employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Public Works 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 12/2023, Public Works generated $763.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 38.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $520.9k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 38.2% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CREATING AND FOSTERING AN ARTS COMMUNITY FOR ALL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FREE ADMISSION PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM ALLOWS EVERY PERSON IN OUR COMMUNITY TO EXPERIENCE EVER-CHANGING ART EXHIBITIONS, AND AVERAGING AROUND 2000 VISITORS A MONTH WITH THREE GALLERIES THAT FEATURE DIFFERENT ARTISTS EVERY EIGHT WEEKS (500 ARTISTS DISPLAYED IN 2023, INCLUDING GROUP AND COMMUNITY SHOWS), FREE CRAFTS FOR ALL AGES WITH EVERY EXHIBITION, AND PLENTY OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS AND YOUNG PEOPLE TO HAVE THEIR WORK DISPLAYED, THIS PROGRAM ALLOWS THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY TO BE PART OF THE MISSION OF PUBLIC WORKS ART CENTER.
PUBLIC WORKS ART CENTER IS AN INTENTIONALLY INCLUSIVE CULTURAL HUB AND CREATIVE INCUBATOR. HERE, ARTISTS AND VISITORS OF ALL AGES, BACKGROUNDS, AND ABILITIES SHOWCASE AND LEARN A VARIETY OF ARTISTIC DISCIPLINES, CONNECTING WITH THEMSELVES AND ONE ANOTHER. THESE EXPERIENCES ENHANCE THE VIBRANCY OF DOWNTOWN SUMMERVILLE AND BEYOND.
ART CLASSES FOR ALL: IN 2023, PUBLIC WORKS ART CENTER EDUCATED OVER 795 STUDENTS. MEDIUMS INCLUDE OIL PAINTING, STAINED GLASS, NEEDLE FELTING, POTTERY, DRAWING, SWEETGRASS BASKET MAKING, CANDLE MAKING, CHARCOAL DRAWING, AND SO MUCH MORE. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE JOHN AND CAROLYN PETERSON FOUNDATION, ENSURING THAT EVERYONE HAS ACCESS TO HIGH- QUALITY ARTS EDUCATION.
SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM: EACH SUMMER, PUBLIC WORKS IS OPEN EVERY WEEK OF THE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT SUMMER SCHEDULE FOR SUMMER CAMP, AND IN 2023, WE HAD 170 SUMMER CAMPERS COME THROUGH OUR PROGRAM THANKS TO A GRANT FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA ARTS COMMISSION, WE ARE ABLE TO OFFER FULL SCHOLARSHIPS TO ANYONE WHO NEEDS IT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Melanie Delgado Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Diane Frankenberger President | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Amanda Leviner Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Kevin Morrissey Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Colin Martin Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Celeste Middleton Director | Trustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $400,340 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $400,340 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $363,201 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $763,541 |
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 | $115,527 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $8,874 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,979 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $24,493 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,668 |
Office expenses | $7,949 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $36,874 |
Travel | $2,902 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $45,099 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $157,252 |
Insurance | $1,148 |
All other expenses | $4,602 |
Total functional expenses | $520,854 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $461,005 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $11,590 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,174,382 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $5,390 |
Total assets | $1,652,367 |
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 | $1,161,406 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $5,770 |
Total liabilities | $1,167,176 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $485,191 |
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 | $1,652,367 |