Dr Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Inc.

“The finance committee chair of the board must review and approve the form 990 in advance of filing.”

“Yes - annual written related party questionnaire and review of conflict of interest. Board members are to communicate any relationships that could be a conflict and recuse themselves when it is deemed appropriate.”

“Salary survey was performed by an outside consulting firm, that included review of geographic and industry comparables. Personnel committee reviewed and approved at committee meeting.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and tax returns that include financial statements of revenue and functional expenses available upon request. The tax return is also made available through the guidestar website. The organization also makes presentations with updates at city and county meetings that are open to the public. are open to the public.”

“The organization's mission is to be an inspirational and creative performing arts center that enhances and enriches the central florida community through its programming and outreach programs.”

“With a vision of arts for every life and a mission to be an inspirational place where people love to be and people love to work the dr. Phillips center for the performing arts provides a cultural hub for our city, our 7 county region, and our many visitors to orlando yearly.”

“In March 2020, the coronavirus pandemic required a shutdown of many facets of daily life, including large gatherings and live events. This severely impacted the Center's programming and is continuing through 2021.”

“We provide a venue for smaller local groups to build their audience and the opportunity for expression.”

“Broadway master classes allow local students and pre-professionals to train with visiting professionals from national broadway tours. Education programs go beyond our doors into the community outreach opportunities as well. Our applause awards program serves schools in the 7 county region by providing professional adjudicators to over 40 high school musical productions. Based on the adjudicator comments and tabulations, productions and individuals receive awards in specific categories at a ceremony held each year at the center. During certain music performances we bring in groups of students to experience the sound check of the artists, a q&a, a lecture series, dinner and tickets to the show. In the summer we provide teachers to partner with a local organization that serves special needs students in camps. At the end of the week the campers perform their production at the arts center. Through grants we provide arts curriculum and teachers to at-risk schools. Artist residencies allow visiting artists to go into the community during their time at the arts center (examples include: artists visited schools and hospitals prior to a performance; created pieces with a group of senior citizens at a residential community, worked with a group of special needs high school students and area high schools' performing arts programs”

“Our production team provides significant production support and expertise to local arts groups and community organizations in their presentations at the arts center. Community and civic organizations have made their announcements here; free community concerts on the outdoor plaza include community artists and national artists; we have provided special services, tickets and events for veterans”

“Net present value discount adjustment 562,389 capital contribution to city of orlando (1,138,740) total to form 990, part xi, line 9: (576,349)”