Casa Romantica Cultural Center And Gardens is located in San Clemente, CA. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Casa Romantica Cultural Center And Gardens employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Casa Romantica Cultural Center And Gardens 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 06/2022, Casa Romantica Cultural Center And Gardens generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.9% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CASA ROMANTICA CULTURAL CENTER AND GARDENS IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA THAT PROVIDES CULTURAL PROGRAMS FOR OVER 40,000 PEOPLE OF ALL AGES ANNUALLY. ENHANCED BY ITS LOCATION IN A 1927 SPANISH COLONIAL REVIVAL REGISTERED HISTORIC LANDMARK THAT WAS ONCE HOME TO THE FOUNDER OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CASA ROMANTICA HAS DEVELOPED A REPUTATION FOR WIDE-RANGING CULTURAL PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING MUSIC, ART, DANCE, THEATER, HORTICULTURE, AND A LECTURE SERIES THAT BRING INTERNATIONAL TALENT TO SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY.CASA ROMANTICA ALSO HOSTS A VARIETY OF FREE ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN YEAR-ROUND. THE INSTITUTIONS ANNUAL CASA ROMANTICA MUSIC FESTIVAL AND ACADEMY HAS RECEIVED CRITICAL PRAISE FOR ITS COMPREHENSIVE TWO-WEEK MUSIC STUDIES PROGRAM. CASA ROMANTICA ALSO OFFERS A TWO-WEEK SUMMER DANCE ACADEMY, A SPRING BREAK ARTS WEEK, A WEEKLY AFTER-SCHOOL CLUB, SCHOLARSHIP CONTESTS, A CONCERT SERIES, DISCOUNTED TICKETS TO TOP-TIER MUSIC AND LECTURE PROGRAMS, AND OTHER ARTS EDUCATION ACTIVITIES TO GRADES K-12, AND WELCOMES OVER 6,000 CHILDREN FROM THE CAPISTRANO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND OTHER LOCAL SCHOOLS EACH YEAR FOR STEAM-BASED FIELD TRIPS THAT EXAMINE THE HISTORY OF SAN CLEMENTE AND THE COASTAL ENVIRONMENT.CASA ROMANTICA CULTURAL CENTER AND GARDENS WAS NAMED "OUTSTANDING ARTS ORGANIZATION" IN 2017 BY ARTS OC, ORANGE COUNTY'S OFFICIAL ARTS AGENCY, AND WAS NAMED "BEST CULTURAL CENTER" IN 2018 BY OC WEEKLY. IN 2020, CASA ROMANTICA WAS ONE OF THE FIRST INSTITUTIONS TO LAUNCH COMPREHENSIVE VIRTUAL PROGRAMS FOR THE PUBLIC AND FOR EDUCATORS WHEN THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC WAS DECLARED A NATIONAL EMERGENCY IN MARCH. THE NONPROFIT HAS PRODUCED A ROBUST SCHEDULE OF VIRTUAL AND SOCIALLY-DISTANCED (IN THE GARDENS) VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND ENRICHMENT EVENTS TO BENEFIT ITS COMMUNITY THROUGHOUT 2020 AND INTO 2021.CASA ROMANTICA RETURNED TO FULLY ONSITE PROGRAMS AND EVENTS IN APRIL 2021.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Amy Behrens Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $79,310 |
Ruth Denault President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
David Westendorf Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Gordon H Olson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Bonnie Koch Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
John Wohlfiel Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $118,499 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $25,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $703,396 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $94,603 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $846,895 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $223,045 |
Investment income | $830 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $582,230 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$29,113 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $28,263 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,657,499 |
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. | $111,456 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $396,994 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,991 |
Other employee benefits | $21,923 |
Payroll taxes | $42,288 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $86,515 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,519 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $44,476 |
Office expenses | $6,108 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $133,115 |
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 | $74,775 |
Insurance | $23,676 |
All other expenses | $70,282 |
Total functional expenses | $1,245,590 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $696,980 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,714 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $29,195 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,510 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $20,883 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $7,973 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,839,284 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $820,423 |
Total assets | $3,421,962 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $26,187 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $390,393 |
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 | $290,250 |
Other liabilities | $74,848 |
Total liabilities | $781,678 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,040,543 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $599,741 |
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 | $3,421,962 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Casa Romantica Cultural Center And Gardens has recieved totaling $24,005.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $13,500 |
Herbert Family Foundation Corona Del Mar, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
Wilford Foundation San Clemente, CA PURPOSE: DONATION | $2,500 |
Colburn Foundation Beverly Hills, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS | $1,000 |
Marion W & Walter J Minton Foundation Inc Ponte Vedra Beach, FL PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
Avonlea Charitable Foundation San Juan Capistrano, CA PURPOSE: HISTORICAL SOCIETY | $1,000 |
Beg. Balance | $206,399 |
Earnings | -$8,788 |
Admin Expense | $2,519 |
Net Contributions | $102,067 |
Ending Balance | $297,159 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Uss Missouri Memorial Association Inc Aiea, HI | $41,047,033 | $13,975,147 |
Marines Memorial Association San Francisco, CA | $13,712,707 | $12,603,653 |
Oregon Historical Society Portland, OR | $38,558,644 | $10,926,580 |
Ntc Foundation San Diego, CA | $54,489,877 | $9,435,197 |
Pacific Historic Parks Aiea, HI | $16,680,796 | $4,440,631 |
Hobart Preservation Foundation San Francisco, CA | $24,942,337 | $3,593,927 |
Friends Of Iolani Palace Honolulu, HI | $1,651,460 | $3,141,450 |
Los Angeles Conservancy Los Angeles, CA | $8,280,807 | $3,801,748 |
Fox Tucson Theatre Foundation Tucson, AZ | $11,879,318 | $4,013,342 |
St Paul Rodeo Association St Paul, OR | $6,514,474 | $3,236,482 |
Shapell Manuscript Foundation Los Angeles, CA | $1,711,574 | $1,663,093 |
Prescott Frontier Days Inc Prescott, AZ | $1,824,378 | $1,478,402 |