Moonlight Cultural Foundation

Organization Overview

Moonlight Cultural Foundation is located in Vista, CA. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (A65) the organization is classified as: Theater, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Moonlight Cultural Foundation employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Moonlight Cultural Foundation 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 12/2021, Moonlight Cultural Foundation generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.7% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

SUPPORT OF THE ARTS AND RECREATION IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON SUPPORTING THE CITY OF VISTA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS MOONLIGHT STAGE PRODUCTIONS BY PROVIDING FUNDING FOR EQUIPMENT, COSTUMES, SETS AND MARKETING EFFORTS, AS WELL AS ARTS EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH THROUGH MOONLIGHT YOUTH THEATRE.IN 2018, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DESIGNATED $300,000 OF ITS EXCESS RESERVES TO ESTABLISH A 40TH ANNIVERSARY FUND FOR THE FUTURE BENEFIT OF THE MOONLIGHT STAGE PRODUCTIONS. FUTURE GRANTS FROM THIS FUND WILL BE EXPENSED IN THE YEAR PAID. BOARD RESTRICTED FUNDS AT DECEMBER 31, 2021 TOTALLED $335,348.


THE MOONLIGHT ANGELS AUXILIARY, FORMED UNDER THE MOONLIGHT CULTURAL FOUNDATION, PROMOTES AND SUPPORTS THE MOONLIGHT AMPHITHEATRE IN FUNDRAISERS AND VOLUNTEER STAFF. REVENUES RECEIVED THROUGH DUES AND FUNDRAISING ARE FORWARDED TO THE MOONLIGHT CULTURAL FOUNDATION TO FURTHER PROMOTE THE ARTS AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES AT THE MOONLIGHT AMPHITHEATRE.


THE MOONLIGHT YOUTH THEATRE, A DIVISION OF THE MOONLIGHT CULTURAL FOUNDATION, PROMOTES EDUCATION IN THEATRE ARTS FOR YOUTH, PROVIDING A VEHICLE FOR PERFORMANCE INCLUDING READERS' THEATRE, VARIETY SHOWS, MUSICALS AND RECITALS AND UTILIZING COMMUNITY RESOURCES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jennifer Bradford
Exec Director
$106,000
Dave Cowles
Vice President
$0
Carrie Foster
Treasurer
$0
R Kent Leithold
Secretary
$0
Jeff Pashby
President
$0
Mary Lou Montulli
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$9,300
Fundraising events$30,309
Related organizations$0
Government grants $163,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$689,237
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$891,846
Total Program Service Revenue$335,431
Investment income $673
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $226,843
Net Income from Gaming Activities $71,512
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $7,239
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,533,544

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Moonlight Cultural Foundation has recieved totaling $136,660.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Forte For Children

Vista, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT

$80,000
Issa Family Foundation

Vista, CA

PURPOSE: ANNUAL GIVING

$25,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES

$17,500
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc

Indianapolis, IN

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,000
Nordson Corporation Foundation

Westlake, OH

PURPOSE: MENTORING PROGRAM

$2,500
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$1,100
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