Regional Cultural & Performing Arts Development Commission

Organization Overview

Regional Cultural & Performing Arts Development Commission is located in St Louis, MO. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (A26) the organization is classified as: Arts & Humanities Councils & Agencies, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Regional Cultural & Performing Arts Development Commission employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Regional Cultural & Performing Arts Development Commission 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, Regional Cultural & Performing Arts Development Commission generated $4.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.1m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.8%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2017, Regional Cultural & Performing Arts Development Commission has awarded 533 individual grants totaling $16,722,842. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PROMOTE, ENCOURAGE, AND FOSTER THE ARTS & CULTURE WITHIN THE ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI AREA

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE COMMISSION RECEIVES, AS CONTRIBUTIONS, 4/15 OF THE TOTAL REVENUE DERIVED FROM THE ST. LOUIS CITY AND COUNTY HOTEL/MOTEL SALES TAX. THE COMMISSION DISTRIBUTES THIS REVENUE BY FUNDING OR MAKING GRANTS TO NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS FOR ACTIVITIES IN ST. LOUIS CITY AND COUNTY. THE COMMISSION MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR OTHER INSTITUTIONS TO CONTINUE TO PERFORM AND FOSTER ART ACTIVITIES. SEE SCHEDULE I FOR GRANT PAYMENTS. THE COMMISSION MAKES GRANTS BASED ON COMPLETED APPLICATIONS WHICH INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 1)ARTISTIC MERIT 4)AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT 2)COMMUNITY/NATIONAL IMPACT 5)CULTURAL DIVERSITY 3)EFFECTIVE/ACCOUNTABLE MANAGEMENT SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUED PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS.IN ADDITION, THE GRANTEES MAKE PRESENTATIONS TO THE COMMISSION AND PROMOTE THEIR ACTIVITIES. THE COMMISSION REVIEWS ALL ASPECTS OF THE ORGANIZATION BEFORE APPROVING GRANTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Vanessa Cooksey
President/ceo
$179,603
Sherry Sissac
Deputy Director (resign 3/2021)
$69,192
Mont Levy
Chairman
$0
Andrea Purnell
Secretary
$0
Cheryl Ds Walker
Vice Chairman
$0
John H Russell
Treasurer
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Springboard To Learning
Consulting
$191,604
O'malley Hansen Communications
Advertising
$140,696
Arts Manager Llc
Consulting
$150,000
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $4,458,423
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$33,438
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,491,861
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $33
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 $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,539,915

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Regional Cultural & Performing Arts Development Commission has awarded $1,524,908 in support to 53 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN ST LOUIS

Org PageRecipient Profile

Saint Louis, MO

PURPOSE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

$150,000

St Louis, MO

PURPOSE: ARTS AND CULTURE PROGRAMS

$150,000

SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL ST LOUIS

Org PageRecipient Profile

St Louis, MO

PURPOSE: ARTS AND CULTURE PROGRAMS

$120,152

Saint Louis, MO

PURPOSE: ARTS AND CULTURE PROGRAMS

$100,000

St Louis, MO

PURPOSE: ARTS AND CULTURE PROGRAMS

$79,139

MID-AMERICA ARTS ALLIANCE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Kansas City, MO

PURPOSE: ARTS AND CULTURE PROGRAMS

$75,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Regional Cultural & Performing Arts Development Commission has recieved totaling $5,100.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES

$5,000
Motorola Solutions Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$100
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