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Iredell Arts Council Inc

To initiate, support and advance the arts and cultural activities in iredell county, north carolina.

Arts & Culture Statesville, NC EIN: 237450323 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Iredell Arts Council Inc

Grants awarded to local organizations to promote local art events. Sponsor local musical concert series. Film bloom film festival events. See organization mission statement.

Founded
Headquarters
Statesville, NC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A26Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1976

Mission

To initiate, support and advance the arts and cultural activities in iredell county, north carolina.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 91%
Peer average: 76%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 7.41%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.91
Program$0.91
91% to programs beats the peer average (76%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Iredell Arts Council Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 97% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 90% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • Established in 1972, it predates 80% of the arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Iredell Arts Council Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Statesville, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1972 and has been operating for 54 years. Its EIN is 237450323. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $336K in annual revenue. 15 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Iredell Arts Council Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237450323. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Iredell Arts Council Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

Iredell Arts Council Inc is located in Statesville, NC, United States. The organization was established in 1972 and has been active for 54 years.

Based on official tax filings, Iredell Arts Council Inc has $336K in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Iredell Arts Council Inc is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $336K in annual revenue. The organization has 15 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Iredell Arts Council Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Iredell Arts Council Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 91% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Grants awarded to local organizations to promote local art events. Sponsor local musical concert series. Film bloom film festival events. See organization mission statement. Iredell Arts Council Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1972.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $336K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Iredell Arts Council Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Iredell Arts Council Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237450323, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
91% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

SY
Sydney K••••••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Photo Gallery: Art in the Park - Iredell Free News
Jun 2026
www.iredellfreenews.com
Iredell Arts Council to host reception for multimedia artist on June 3 - Iredell Free News
Jun 2026
www.iredellfreenews.com
FBFF Film Series to present ‘Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid’ on May 12 - Iredell Free News
May 2026
www.iredellfreenews.com
Leonard “Jack” Kinney Sr. - Iredell Free News
May 2026
www.iredellfreenews.com
Iredell Arts Council to host opening for new exhibit on May 6 - Iredell Free News
May 2026
www.iredellfreenews.com
Bing Futch to perform at Music Speaks event on May 14 - Iredell Free News
May 2026
www.iredellfreenews.com
Iredell Arts Council: An interview with Larry Keel ahead of Statesville performance - Iredell Free News
Apr 2026
www.iredellfreenews.com
Acclaimed songwriter to perform at Iredell Arts Council on February 19 - Iredell Free News
Feb 2026
www.iredellfreenews.com
Indigenous singer-songwriter Charly Lowry to perform at Iredell Arts Council on January 22 - Iredell Free News
Jan 2026
www.iredellfreenews.com
Iredell Arts Council to feature artwork of Mary Fiorillo in new exhibition - Iredell Free News
Jan 2026
www.iredellfreenews.com
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture this charity 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 15 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 15 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1972
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Iredell Arts Council Inc

What is Iredell Arts Council Inc?
Iredell Arts Council Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Statesville, United States. Grants awarded to local organizations to promote local art events. Sponsor local musical concert series. Film bloom film festival events. See organization mission statement.
When was Iredell Arts Council Inc founded?
Iredell Arts Council Inc was founded in 1972.
Who leads Iredell Arts Council Inc?
Sydney Koppelmeyer serves as Executive Director.
Where is Iredell Arts Council Inc located?
Headquartered in Statesville, NC, United States.
What is Iredell Arts Council Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
Is Iredell Arts Council Inc trustworthy?
Iredell Arts Council Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Iredell Arts Council Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 237450323.
What is Iredell Arts Council Inc's website?
http://www.iredellartscouncil.org