MOONLIGHT CULTURAL FOUNDATION

EIN: 237359530 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

VISTA, CA

Total Revenue
$2,122,135
Total Expenses
$2,082,751
Total Assets
$2,921,743
Net Assets
$2,889,408
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1974
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
CARRIE FOSTER
Phone
7606307650
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

MOONLIGHT CULTURAL FOUNDATION, founded in 1974, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $2.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 11% compared to the prior year.

Mission

TO BUILD AND ENGAGE COMMUNITY THROUGH TRANSFORMATIVE ARTS EXPERIENCE BY PROVIDING PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT FOR MOONLIGHT STAGE PRODUCTIONS AND MOONLIGHT YOUTH THEATRE'S ART EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $776,788
Program Service Revenue $1,283,311
Investment Income $484
Other Revenue $61,552
TOTAL REVENUE $2,122,135

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $296,277
Fundraising Expenses $510,890
Program Expenses $1,480,318
Other Expenses $1,786,474
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,082,751

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,122,135 $2,374,691 -0.1%
Expenses $2,082,751 $2,005,555 +0.0%
Net Income $39,384 $369,136 -0.9%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
68
Volunteers
350

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$133,750
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JENNIFER BRADFORD Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$133,750 $0 $133,750
CARRIE FOSTER President 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF PASHBY Vice President 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGO COBIAN Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LEE COVELL Treasurer 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL BIRNIE BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
OWEN PATOZKA BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA MCDONALD BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVE COWLES BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN PAUL NAVA BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN OSUNA BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SYD HARRIS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RITA GELDERT BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELINA MONROY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAWN PEDDYCORD BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $2,122,135 $2,082,751 $2,921,743 $39,384
2023 $2,374,691 $2,005,555 $2,901,393 $369,136
2022 $2,729,835 $1,162,873 $2,485,333 $1,566,962
2021 $1,533,544 $1,424,855 $792,064 $108,689
2020 $916,511 $918,891 $738,180 $-2,380
2019 $911,831 $944,137 $687,132 $-32,306
2018 $929,266 $726,227 $718,167 $203,039
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