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 with more than a 40-year history of achievements: -presented over 6,000 performances since inception (with 98 performances during the current fiscal year). -presented to more than 8 million people since inception (including over 1.5 million young people) with approximately 136,000 patrons during the current fiscal year. In 2022, ruth eckerd hall was: - named by the best concert venue by readers of tampa bay magazine - named top performing arts venue by readers of tampa bay newspapers - named best live music venue by visit st. Pete clearwater (chamber) - nominated for theatre of the year by industry leader ieba (international entertainment buyers association) in addition, industry trade publication pollstar nominated ruth eckerd hall for best catering and bobby rossi, executive vice-president for small venue (under 10k) talent buyer of the year. During 2021, industry trade publication "pollstar" ranked ruth eckerd hall: -#1 in tampa bay area of venues with 2,500 seats or less during 2022, industry trade publication "pollstar" ranked ruth eckerd hall*: -#1 in tampa bay area of venues with 2,500 seats or less -#2 in florida of venues with 2,500 seats or less -#7 in the united states with 2,500 seats or less -#8 in the world of venues with 2,500 seats or less -#45 venue overall in the world * these rankings are based on gross ticket sales during the period of 11/18/21 - 11/16/22. -the marcia p. Hoffman school of the arts, opened, 2003 -named "non-profit of the year" by the clearwater chamber of commerce in 2014 and by the tampa bay business journal, 2013. In 2017 ruth eckerd hall received the clearwater regional chamber judges choice award. -sustained community program partnerships: academy prep of st. Petersburg, aging well center, arts for a complete education (ace), city of clearwater, clearwater arts alliance (caa), clearwater jazz holiday foundation, creative pinellas, eckerd college (olli), exceptional student education centers, homeless empowerment program, johns hopkins all children's hospital, juvenile welfare board, lealman and asian neighborhood family center, pinellas county schools, pinellas opera league, pinellas youth symphony, regency oaks clearwater, saint paul's independent school, st. Petersburg college, the arc tampa bay, the florida orchestra, the grammy museum, the salvation army of clearwater & upper pinellas county, north greenwood recreation & aquatic complex, the john f. Kennedy center for the performing arts, university of south florida, university of tampa -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, dr. Sharon reid-kane, vp & chief education and community engagement officer, received the prestigious arts education professional award from the florida alliance for arts education. In 2020 and again in 2022, dr. Reid-kane was nominated for the tony awards excellence in theatre education award. In 2022, dr. Reid-kane was also nominated for the pinellas county dillinger-mccabe "putting children first" leadership award and named as a subject matter expert by the americans for the arts. In addition, the school's multi-generational chorus was honored to perform the "star spangled banner" pre-game for a nationally-televised nfl football game. -robert rossi, executive vice president/entertainment, was awarded the 2010 individual contributio”

“The school is comprised of 3 classrooms (one specifically devoted to virtual learning platforms), 4 private lesson rooms, 2 rehearsal studios, a recording studio, a visual arts/multi-purpose studio, and a 150-seat black box theater, as well as office space for school administration and faculty. The year-round programming on site offers classes, private lessons, and summer camps in all performing arts disciplines. The school also provides arts education experiences off-site in the community. Also, on-site and at the capitol theatre is the schooltime series which provides high quality arts performances for during-the-school-day audiences. Altogether, programming through the school reached 46,244 youths and adults during the 2022 fiscal year. The school also houses the grammy museum's(r) acclaimed music revolution project(r), an educational initiative developed in 2012. The project offers youth and local talent the chance to engage in musical workshops, songwriting courses, mentoring sessions, the opportunity to record the material written, and ultimately the opportunity to perform before live audiences on the ruth eckerd hall stages.”

“Equipment/production: program service expenses 362,920. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 20,393. Total expenses 383,313. Consultant fees: program service expenses 10,112. Management and general expenses 16,742. Fundraising expenses 7,323. Total expenses 34,177. Artist fees & teachers: program service expenses 7,917,781. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 208,400. Total expenses 8,126,181. Payroll/cobra processing: program service expenses 16,260. Management and general expenses 19,880. Fundraising expenses 65. Total expenses 36,205. Security/police: program service expenses 293,363. Management and general expenses 13. Fundraising expenses 32,047. Total expenses 325,423. Stagehands: program service expenses 734,633. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 14,129. Total expenses 748,762. Co-promoter expense: program service expenses 631,624. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 631,624. Enhancement related expenses: program service expenses 2,425. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,425. Auction expense: program service expenses 22,590. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 22,590. Temporary labor: program service expenses 73,047. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 73,047.”

“Change in value of split interest agreements -80,043. Change in fair value of interest rate swap agreement 15,682. Write off of uncollectable pledges -7,695.”

“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.”