Southern Highland Handicraft Guild Inc is located in Asheville, NC. The organization was established in 1967. According to its NTEE Classification (A40) the organization is classified as: Visual Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Southern Highland Handicraft Guild Inc employed 57 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Southern Highland Handicraft Guild 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 12/2023, Southern Highland Handicraft Guild Inc generated $2.1m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.8%) per year over the past 8 years. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CONSERVE AND PERPETUATE THE LIVING ARTS AND PRACTICES OF INDIVIDUAL HAND CRAFTSMANSHIP NATIVE TO THE SOUTHERN MOUNTAINS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPERATED CRAFT SHOPS TO SELL HANDMADE CRAFTS AND RELATED MATERIALS REPRESENTATIVE OF ITS PERMANENT COLLECTION.
PROMOTED THE APPALACHIAN REGION'S HANDMADE CRAFTS THROUGH VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AT THE GUILD-SPONSORED CRAFT FAIRS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Zan Barnes Vice Preside  | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Katherine Caldwell Secretary  | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Lee Entrekin Board Member  | Trustee | $0 | |
Ray Jones Board Member  | Trustee | $0 | |
Mary Nichols Board Member  | Trustee | $0 | |
Jude Stuecker President  | OfficerTrustee | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $55,795 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $34,140 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $89,935 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $286,243 | 
| Investment income | $70,979 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| 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 | $1,665,892 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $2,113,049 | 
| 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 | $847,468 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $64,692 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,850 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $78,004 | 
| Office expenses | $22,434 | 
| Information technology | $33,181 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $184,006 | 
| Travel | $557 | 
| 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 | $86,666 | 
| Insurance | $29,918 | 
| All other expenses | $102,535 | 
| Total functional expenses | $1,861,046 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,250 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,824,961 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,242 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $665,798 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,636,500 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,899,204 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $646,202 | 
| Total assets | $7,680,157 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $119,458 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $27,870 | 
| 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 | $0 | 
| Total liabilities | $147,328 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,532,829 | 
| 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 | $0 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $7,680,157 |