First Coast Cultural Center Inc is located in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, First Coast Cultural Center Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. First Coast Cultural 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 12/2022, First Coast Cultural Center Inc generated $473.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $540.6k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.6%) 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO BRING THE ARTS INTO THE LIFE OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH ARTS EDUCATION, EXHIBITIONS, AND OUTREACH, AND BY HONORING A DONOR-DRIVEN PHILOSOPHY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CLASSES AND OTHER PROGRAMS - OUR CLASSES OFFER AN INTIMATE, EXCEPTIONAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE IN AN INSPIRING SETTING WITH LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ARTISTS AND EDUCATORS. WE PROVIDE MULTI-FACETED CURRICULUM FROM NOVICE TO DVANCED LEVELS, AND IT EXTENDS MAXIMUM ACCESSIBILITY IN A BROAD RANGE OF PROGRAMS THAT STRIVE TO DEVELOP THE NDIVIDUAL'S ARTISTIC INTERESTS AND ABILITIES. IN ADDITION TO OUR EXCEPTIONAL ON-SITE PROGRAMMING, WE OFFER A WIDE SCOPE OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE BEACHES AND ST. JOHNS COUNTY. OUR ENTER'S OUTREACH EFFORTS ARE TARGETED AT REACHING UNDERSERVED CHILDREN AND ADULTS BY BRINGING HIGH-QUALITY ARTS DUCATION AND ARTISTIC EXPERIENCES TO COMMUNITY CENTERS, REHABILITATION CENTERS, AND SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOLS. OUR OUTREACH DEPARTMENT FULFILLS OUR MISSION BY HIRING HIGHLY QUALIFIED ART AND MUSIC THERAPISTS AND INSTRUCTORS, URCHASING PROFESSIONAL ARTS' SUPPLIES AND PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC HANDS-ON INSTRUCTION FOR SEVERAL LONGSTANDING PROGRAMS.
EXHIBITIONS AND FACILITIES RENTAL - WE PRESENT EXHIBITIONS ANNUALLY OF PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS' WORK IN OUR GALLERIES WITH OPENING RECEPTIONS FOR EACH. OUR EXHIBITING ARTISTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE DURING THESE EXHIBITION OPENINGS FOR ONE-ON-ONE OPPORTUNITIES FOR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THEIR CREATIVE PROCESS. THE GALLERIES ARE FREE AND OPEN TO OUR COMMUNITY BECAUSE OF OUR INCREDIBLE INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE SUPPORT.
SOUND CONNECTIONS AND MUSIC THERAPY - WE HAVE BEEN THE LEADING NON-PROFIT ARTS ORGANIZATION THAT HAS MADE MUSIC THERAPY FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS A PRIORITY IN THE ST. JOHNS COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM. IN 2006, WE STARTED A SMALL PILOT PROGRAM, MUSIC THERAPY AT CUNNINGHAM CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WHICH IS THE PUBLIC HUB SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. BECAUSE OF THE CONTINUED SUCCESS OF THE CUNNINGHAM CREEK PROGRAM AND THE NATIONAL NOTORIETY, WHICH INCLUDES OUR WINNING THE AMERICAN MUSIC THERAPY ASSOCIATION AWARD FOR BOTH FUNDRAISING AND PROGRAM DESIGN, THIS VITAL RESOURCE FOR CHILDREN WITH VARIED DISABILITIES WAS EXPANDED IN 2015 TO SERVE THREE ADDITIONAL ST. JOHNS COUNTY SCHOOLS. WE HAVE CONTINUED OUR EXPANSION TO INCLUDE TOTAL OF EIGHT SCHOOLS, WHICH INCLUDES THREE TITLE I SCHOOLS: THE WEBSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, OSCEOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AND FIRST COAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE (PRE-K HEADSTART PROGRAM). WE RENAMED SOUND CONNECTIONS/MUSIC THERAPY FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIALNEEDS ("SOUND CONNECTIONS AND MUSIC THERAPY").
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Donna Guzzo President, Executive Direc | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $106,154 |
Joe Bryant Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Carla Rodrigues Chair Elect | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kevin Russell Finance Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ltn Susan Mitchell Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Wynne Governance Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $55,642 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $111,745 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $143,589 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $310,976 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $193,931 |
Investment income | $356 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$10,403 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$20,942 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $473,918 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $106,154 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,909 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $101,404 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $14,379 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $20,222 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $5,524 |
Advertising and promotion | $18,295 |
Office expenses | $18,513 |
Information technology | $22,042 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $41,355 |
Travel | $747 |
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 | $1,157 |
Insurance | $6,895 |
All other expenses | $25,329 |
Total functional expenses | $540,602 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,061,589 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $8,186 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $772 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $64,528 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $68,576 |
Total assets | $1,203,651 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $27,984 |
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 | $2,020 |
Total liabilities | $30,004 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $1,173,647 |
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 | $1,203,651 |