Okefenokee Heritage Center Inc is located in Waycross, GA. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Okefenokee Heritage Center Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Okefenokee Heritage Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2024, Okefenokee Heritage Center Inc generated $88.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $82.8k during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 2.5% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ENCOURAGE AND FACILITATE INTEREST IN THE ARTS AND LOCAL HISTORY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BROADENED THE COMMUNITYS KNOWLEDGE OF THE ARTS AND LOCAL HISTORY BY REACHING 30,000+ PEOPLE WITH 1,000+ ACTUAL PARTICIPANTS IN CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, EXHIBITS, PRODUCTIONS AS WELL AS OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Donna Cox Recording Secretary  | Officer | 0 | $0 | 
Dale Wiley First Vice Chair  | Officer | 0 | $0 | 
Alan Jones Immediate Past Chair  | Officer | 2 | $0 | 
Stephen Winge Chairperson  | Officer | 2 | $0 | 
Laferrell Barnes Treasurer  | Officer | 2 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $44,696 | 
| Membership dues | $13,850 | 
| Fundraising events | $14,791 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,437 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $80,774 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Investment income | $4,944 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $2,450 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $88,168 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $40,340 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $3,174 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,290 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $1,295 | 
| Office expenses | $2,037 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $7,588 | 
| Travel | $0 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,157 | 
| Insurance | $11,346 | 
| All other expenses | $1,994 | 
| Total functional expenses | $82,838 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $15,948 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $359,622 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $229,839 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $605,409 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $915 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $0 | 
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 | 
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $1,671 | 
| Total liabilities | $2,586 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 | 
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 | 
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 | 
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $602,823 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $605,409 |