Hampton Friends of the Arts Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Based in Hampton County, South Carolina, our team is working tirelessly to provide enriching experiences in the arts and humanities with a two-fold mission.1. To leverage arts and culture to spur economic development, promote enduring positive social change, and improve the physical environment in Hampton County and surrounding areas.2. To improve the quality of life for the communities of the rural Lowcountry through art and education.
- Income
- $136,733
- Spending
- $145,956
- Reserves
- 5.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 82%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 13% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $105,649 spent. Our award-winning intern program offered in partnership with the Hampton County School District grew to serve more than 20 students, providing them with the skills to be College and career ready through intensive experiences in the Arts. Interns participated in a variety of travel experiences including participating in Arts Advocacy Day at the State House in Columbia,ArtsBridge at Winthrop University, and participating in UNESCOs International Day of Jazz, celebration of women in Jazz in New York City.In addition to presenting a number of fine art exhibitions concerts and plays for adult audiences, Hampton Friends of the Arts, Inc. offered its most robust educational programming ever with the addition of after school music lessons, the inaugural year of the Hampton County Community Youth Choir, And 8 weeks of full day summer programming in visual arts, music, theater, film, and creative writing. The highlight of our summer education program was the production of Lion King Jr. With a cast of more than 30 local students, this musical was presented to sell out crowds in our small community.Our film program grew as well. In addition to presenting first run Hollywood films as an economic draw for our downtown, we expanded our offerings with the addition of a short film festival and the presentation of several award-winning locally made Independent films. We also partnered with our local drug and alcohol treatment center to offer a chemical free family night out beginning in October which offered a free family movie night for the whole community.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2018 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on August 15, 2018.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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