Lowcountry Arts Movement for African Consciousness
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The organizations primary exempt purpose is to educate and support artists and cultural workers to create and share art and programming that fosters cultural pride community awareness and unity within the Lowcountry and across the African diaspora. This includes community-based initiatives such as food drives cultural events and educational workshops.
- Income
- $171,168
- Spending
- $86,621
- Reserves
- 12.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 59%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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 (3)
- $15,000 spent. Artist Grants - Provided direct grants to 5 artists and cultural workers to support the development of community-based art projects including murals educational workshops and storytelling performances. These projects aligned with our mission to uplift cultural pride and foster unity within the Lowcountry.
- $12,322 spent. Distributed Freedom Bags filled with groceries and household essentials to community members across the Lowcountry with a focus on supporting families experiencing food insecurity. The food drive promotes community care wellness and cultural unity. A total of 1000 bags were distributed during the tax year.
- $8,455 spent. Supported 6100 program attendees 36 educational programs and initiatives supported by 100 unique volunteers 34 folks trained in historic interpretation and 2 student interns.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 2023.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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