Nonprofit · EIN 47-1277727
ARTS ETC
Tax-exempt · JOHNS ISLAND, SC 29455
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $262,565 | $70,495 | $192,070 | $471,290 | $0 | $471,290 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $230,029 | $284,210 | -$54,181 | $413,139 | $134,705 | $278,434 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $257,468 | $165,768 | $91,700 | $437,403 | $108,487 | $328,916 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $114,716
- Membership dues
- $5,630
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $8,268
- Net income from fundraising events
- $139,581
- Other revenue
- $139,581
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $36,500
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $530
- Program services (functional)
- $36,500
- Management and general (functional)
- $33,995
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $413,139
- Total assets, end of year
- $471,290
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $471,290
- Gross receipts
- $273,017
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 195
- Year formed
- 2014
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Curth | President Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Tamara Phelan | Treasurer Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Mary Maloney | Director of Development Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Joanne Hill | Director of Communications Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Jennifer Tesoro | Membership Chair Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Beth Ritz | Secretary Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Amy Creamer | Past President Officer | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Creamer | President Officer | 25 | $0 |
| Tamara Phelan | Treasurer Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Karen Curth | Vice President Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Kerry Pardoll | Director of Development Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Joanne Hill | Director of Communications Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Jennifer Tesoro | Membership Chair Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Tina Krause | Secretary Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Carla Powe | Past President Former | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carla Powe | Past President Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Amy Creamer | President Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Tamara Phelan | Treasurer Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Karen Eckert | Membership Chair Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Barbara McDuffie | Director of Development Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Tina Krause | Secretary Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Joanne Hill | Director of Communications Officer | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 130 GARDNERS CIR PMB 148, JOHNS ISLAND, SC 29455-5467
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- 130 Gardeners Circle PMB 148, Johns Island SC 29455
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Karen Curth, 130 Gardeners Circle, Johns Island, SC 29455
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- Jean Dolson President, 54 River Marsh Lane, Kiawah Island SC 29455
- Signed the 990
- Tamara Phelan, Treasurer
- Phone
- (630) 302-2323
- Website
- https://kiawahartsetc.org
Mission
We are proud to announce that funds raised from the 2025 Kiawah Art & House Tour will support visual, performing, and literary arts programs for the youth of Johns and Wadmalaw Islands. We identify, assess and support professional art programs for the enhancement of the curriculum at partner schools.
Program accomplishments
- In collaboration with the Charleston Symphony and the College of Charleston Orchestra, the CSYO will embark on an extraordinary journey to New York City in February 2025 to perform at the iconic Carnegie Hall. Over the course of five days, students will not only perform in "A Charleston Celebration" but will also explore the city, attend a performance by the New York Philharmonic featuring Hilary Hahn, and engage in musical experiences that will enhance their artistry. This rare opportunity offers students the experience of performing on one of the world's most prestigious stages, while highlighting Charleston's cultural vibrancy and community legacy.Expenses $30,000 · grants $30,000
- An Arts Integration Experience with Engaging Creative Minds at Mt. Zion Elementary School Funding from this grant will provide: 1) Approximately 100 students in 1-3 different grade levels and 2-12 teachers with a minimum 5-day arts integration Engaged Learning Experience (ELE) with one ECM Instructor (teaching artist) in the spring of 2025 2) An interactive half day Professional Development experience with ECM staff and 1-2 ECM Instructors for Mt. Zion Elementary teachers in August 2024 or at a later time determined by the school 3) Liability insurance and SLED background checks for all teaching artists 4) All materials and art supplies required for this experience will remain at the school for future use The school will be assigned an ECM Curriculum Coach who will guide the planning and scheduling process with each grade level team; including but not limited to, selecting the teaching artists, collaboratively designing the arts integration lessons, and aligning the lessons to the SC Department of Education Curriculum Standards for math, science, ELA, and social studies. *ECM Instructors will focus attention to the content area(s) specifically identified as a high need area for their students. The ECM Instructor (teaching artist) will facilitate the 5-day experience with the teachers participating as learners alongside their students to build their repertoire of lesson plans and increase their skill and confidence in arts integration.Expenses $6,500 · grants $6,500
- No more programs between October 1, 2024 and June 30, 20250
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-1277727
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $471,290
- Income (IRS master file)
- $273,017
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $262,565 | $70,495 | $471,290 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $230,029 | $284,210 | $413,139 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $257,468 | $165,768 | $437,403 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $237,072 | $115,892 | $296,249 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: Jean Dolson President | September 30, 2014 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 47-1277727).
Questions about ARTS ETC
- What is the EIN of ARTS ETC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ARTS ETC is 47-1277727.
- Is ARTS ETC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to ARTS ETC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ARTS ETC 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 ARTS ETC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ARTS ETC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ARTS ETC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Karen Curth.
- Who are the officers and directors of ARTS ETC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ARTS ETC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $262,565, expenses of $70,495 and total assets of $471,290 at year end.
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