Cleveland County Arts Council Inc
The Cleveland County Arts Council will ensure that everyone has the opportunity to participate in programs and activities that will enrich cultural life. This is accomplished through visual art exhibits, classes, festivals and other events.
Cleveland County Arts Council Inc at a glance
In short: Cleveland County Arts Council Inc gave $38K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $37,689
- +80.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,563
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $575,863
- +16.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Cleveland County Arts Council Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Various under 5000 ($18K). Together the top 3 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 11 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Cleveland County Arts Council Inc gives
- Giving fell 72% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2022) to $133K (2021). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various under 5000 Shelby, NC | — | $17,919 |
| Kings Mountain Little Theatre Kings Mountain, NC | To perform 4 plays/ARPA | $12,000 |
| Paul & Marion Ramseur Fdn Kingstown, NC | Community Art Events/ARPA | $7,770 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $575,863 | $283,715 | $267,956 | $37,689 | 3 | — |
| 2023 | $492,947 | $312,895 | $252,176 | $20,933 | 2 | — |
| 2022 | $394,514 | $271,822 | $234,587 | $13,500 | 1 | $226 |
| 2021 | $378,642 | $379,733 | $327,029 | $133,429 | 4 | $214 |
| 2020 | $302,860 | $191,983 | $253,279 | $17,003 | 1 | $197 |
About Cleveland County Arts Council Inc
Based on IRS filings
Cleveland County Arts Council Inc is a nonprofit organization, based in Shelby, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $576K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $38K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cleveland County Arts Council Inc is led by Shearra Miller, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 20 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Shearra Miller
President
Executive Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $54K (2024)
Lynn Carter
Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill McCarter
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Hunnell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Yelton
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kay Young
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kendalyn Lutz-Craver
Director
Chairman → Past Chair, 2021
Past Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Omar Porter
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Misti Merritt
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Jones
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Hooker
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Huffstetler
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Cotton
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holly Greene
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Knicely
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
May Reed
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Harden
Past Chair
Vice Chair → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick McMurry
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
LaSundra Williams
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Lynn Little
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Hal Dedmond (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Noel Manning (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Adam Nestlerode (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Chris Gash (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Dustin Bridges (2020–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Emily Crocker-Underwood (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Erin Borders (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Kitty Hoyle (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: David Cline (2020) — Director
- Former: Joe Suttle (2020) — Director
- Former: Lucas Shires (2020) — Director
- Former: Sarah Rochester (2020) — Director
- Former: Violet Arth Dukes (2020) — Marketing Director
- Former: Wanda Ware (2020) — Board Clerk
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $54K, to Shearra Miller (President).
Frequently asked questions about Cleveland County Arts Council Inc
How much does Cleveland County Arts Council Inc give each year?
Cleveland County Arts Council Inc gave $38K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $21K across 2 grants.
What is Cleveland County Arts Council Inc's typical grant size?
Cleveland County Arts Council Inc's median grant in 2024 was $12,000, and its average grant was $12,563, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does Cleveland County Arts Council Inc give grants?
Cleveland County Arts Council Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there.
Does Cleveland County Arts Council Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 2 grants with a stated purpose on Cleveland County Arts Council Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support.
How large is Cleveland County Arts Council Inc?
Cleveland County Arts Council Inc reported $576K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $284K.
What is Cleveland County Arts Council Inc's EIN?
Cleveland County Arts Council Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1708808. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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