Ruth Eckerd Hall Inc.

“Form 990 is emailed to the full board for review and comment prior to filing. Any questions are directed to the cfo.”

“Written statements under the conflict of interest policy are required annually of each officer and director. Potential conflicts are reviewed by the governance committee. The persons having a conflict of interest are prohibited from participating in deliberations/decisions in the transaction.”

“Compensation for the president/ceo and chief programming officer/executive vp of entertainment is recommended by the compensation and benefits committee and then formally approved by the board of directors. A written employment contract is prepared.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available by calling (727) 791-7060, or by emailing the request to [email protected]. Please reference the finance department in any request.”

“Ruth eckerd hall was organized to support the establishment and operation of a performing arts center and theater facility on property donated to the city of clearwater, florida for this purpose. The facility serves a wide five-county area, comfortably seating 2,180 patrons. The performing arts center and the theater, named ruth eckerd hall at the richard b. Baumgardner center for the performing arts, opened its doors in october 1983. The center, through year-round programming, serves the local and regional community of the tampa bay, florida area by offering a variety of activities that are both educational and entertaining. The theater features broadway shows, orchestral performances, opera, dance, jazz, and popular music. The center provides educational opportunities to the community through its marcia p. Hoffman school of the arts performances and participatory classes in music, dance, and theater. Community groups may rent the facility at reduced rates.”

“In a recent economic and fiscal impact analysis, ruth eckerd hall's activities were found to deliver an estimated economic impact of $86.8m in fy15, which created 753 fte jobs and about $3.4m in local and state government revenue. $25.6m of this impact comes from out-of-state visitors, which is new revenue for florida. On average, each visitor spends $180 above the cost for a ticket. Audiences and artists use over 43,000 hotel rooms per year. Ruth eckerd hall has demonstrated excellence in artistry and leadership in the community through a 40 year history of achievements: -presented over 6,000 performances since inception (with 161 performances during the current fiscal year). -presented to more than 8 million people since inception (including over 1.5 million young people) with approximately 138,000 patrons during the current fiscal year. -the marcia p. Hoffman performing arts institute, opened, 2003 -named "non-profit of the year" by the clearwater chamber of commerce in 2014 and by the tampa bay business journal, 2013. -began programming the historic capitol theatre in downtown clearwater, fl in 2009 (see below for additional details regarding the capitol theatre). During 2020, industry trade publication "pollstar" ranked ruth eckerd hall*: -#1 in tampa bay area of venues with 2,500 seats or less -#4 in florida of venues with 2,500 seats or less -#5 in the united states with 2,500 seats or less -#5 in the world of venues with 2,500 seats or less -#26 venue overall in the world. * these rankings are based on gross ticket sales during the period of 11/22/19 - 11/20/20. Was nominated for theatre of the year by academy of country music (acm) was named the #1 favorite performing arts center by readers at tampa bay newspapers was named the best concert venue by tampa bay magazine was named best live concert venue by visit st. Pete / clearwater -ruth eckerd hall was ranked a top 10 venue nationally during the 15 years of top performing venues by industry trade magazine venues today. -ruth eckerd hall received the 2017 clearwater regional chamber judges choice award. -sustained community program partnerships: pinellas youth symphony, pinellas county schools and school board, st. Petersburg college, usf - st. Petersburg, clearwater jazz holiday foundation, the aging well center/the arc, john hopkins all children's hospital, homeless emergency project (hep), pinellas opera league, clearwater arts alliance, arts for a complete education (ace), and creative pinellas. -susan crockett, ruth eckerd hall president & ceo, was nominated for the annual clearwater chamber of commerce achievehers award and pollstar magazine's annual women of live award. -in june 2018, sharon reid-kane, chief officer of education & outreach / vice president of education & outreach, received the prestigious arts education professional award from the florida alliance for arts education. In 2020, sharon and the marcia p. Hoffman school of the arts at ruth eckerd hall, was nominated for the 2020 tony award excellence in theatre education award. -robert rossi, executive vice president/entertainment, was awarded the 2010 individual contribution momentum award from the clearwater downtown partnership. In 2015, he was nominated for executive of the year for (ieba) international entertainment buyers association awards. In 2018, he was a nominee for clearwater's chamber of commerce "mr. Clearwater" award. -ali turley, ruth eckerd hall director of marketing, was nominated by industry publication venues now for their annual generation next award.”

“The school is comprised of 3 classrooms, 4 private lesson rooms, 2 rehearsal studios, a recording studio, a visual arts/multi-purpose studio, and a 150-seat theater, as well as office space for school administration and faculty. The year-round programming on site offers exploratory and preparatory classes in all performing arts disciplines. The school also provides arts education experiences off-site in the community. A summer camp series includes a visual arts component in each of its classes. Also on site and at the capitol theatre is the school time series which provides high quality arts performances for schools. Altogether, programming through the school reached 27,306 youths and adults during the 2020 fiscal year. The grammy museum's(r) acclaimed music revolution project(r), an educational initiative developed in 2012, is in its seventh year at the school. The project offers youth and local talented youth in the area the chance to engage in musical workshops, songwriting courses, mentoring sessions, the opportunity to record the material written, and the opportunity to perform before a live audience on the new holt family stage in the kate tiedemann and ellen cotton cabaret theatre.”

“In cooperation with global mitigation measures to covid-19, our doors closed on march 14, 2020. Ruth eckerd hall is committed to a safe, smart, step-by-step approach to re-opening our facilities to guests, artists, volunteers and staff. During the eight months of closure, we looked to leaders in public health, explored emerging technologies and implemented new protocols to move forward in a responsible, measured manner, always mindful we have been entrusted with a tremendous asset, built for and supported by this community for almost 40 years. Strategies implemented: -sanitized effectively - invested in a commercial-grade ultraviolet air purification system -screen those coming on-site - acquired walk-through thermal monitoring system -reduce contact with: touchless technology - invested in a concession ordering app modified food and beverage mitigated points of congestion -train team to: adopt protocols respond to illness and manage isolation and containment risk -communicate guidelines and monitor adherence -use a phased approach beginning at 50% with modified social distancing and face coverings -continued to assess public health recommendations, local norms and community demand as a guide to increasing capacity thereafter.”

“Equipment/production: program service expenses 251,403. Management and general expenses 3. Fundraising expenses 17,323. Total expenses 268,729. Consultant fees: program service expenses 7,876. Management and general expenses 4,348. Fundraising expenses 50,096. Total expenses 62,320. Artist fees & teachers: program service expenses 4,637,483. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 303,900. Total expenses 4,941,383. Payroll/cobra processing: program service expenses 17,367. Management and general expenses 21,227. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 38,594. Security/police: program service expenses 196,657. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 21,282. Total expenses 217,939. Stagehands: program service expenses 369,816. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 12,313. Total expenses 382,129. Co-promotor expense: program service expenses 439,464. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 439,464. Enhancement related expenses: program service expenses 4,055. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,055. Auction expense: program service expenses 8,422. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 8,422. Temporary labor: program service expenses 20,749. Management and general expenses 397. Fundraising expenses 397. Total expenses 21,543.”

“Change in value of split-interest agreements 22,519. Change in fair value of interest rate swap agreement 25,360. Write off of uncollectable pledges -976.”

“The audit committee meets at least twice each year to review the process before the audit commences and again to review/approve the audited financial statement upon completion. The committee recommends approval of the audited financial statements to the full board after review. The board reviews and ratifies the audit report. The committee also provides consultation on related matters as needed. This process, along with the selection of the independent accountant, has not changed from prior years.”