Regional Cultural & Performing Arts Development Commission
Regional Cultural & Performing Arts Development Commission
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About this organization
Mission
As the leading public catalyst for arts and culture in St. Louis, the Regional Arts Commission leverages the power of creativity to strengthen and enrich our community. We invest in the region's arts and culture through our grants, programs and special initiatives. We believe in diversity, racial equity, accessibility and inclusion. We build partnerships that strengthen our community. We are passionate champions that support and recognize artists. We believe that every child deserves a well-rounded education that includes the Arts.
About
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.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “The commission was founded in 1985 to promote, encourage, and foster the arts and cultural institutions within the st. louis city and county area and to contribute to the economic development of the area through a strong presence of the arts. (see sch o)the mission of the regional arts commission is to create an environment that nurtures artists as well as arts and cultural organizations by: 1. providing funds to promote, encourage and foster the arts and cultural institutions and activities within its boundaries, 2. promoting and preserving cultural diversity, 3. helping artists and arts and cultural organizations improve quality,4. creating equal access to cultural opportunities, 5. insuring consideration of aesthetic issues in local decision making,6. continuing to engage in cultural planning.”.
When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “Promote, encourage, and foster the arts & culture within the st. louis, missouri area”.
- The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is MO.
- The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2019 is 6128 DELMAR BLVD, ST LOUIS, MO, 63112.
- The form submitted by the non-profit for 2019 shows a total of 21 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$110,941.
- The organization has 12 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1985.
- The organization pays $1,076,029 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
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