POLK ARTS ALLIANCE INC

EIN: 300264417 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

LAKELAND, FL

Total Revenue
$279,367
Total Expenses
$288,405
Total Assets
$154,479
Net Assets
$78,919
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2003
Legal Domicile
FL
Principal Officer
DARYL WARD
Phone
8638040494
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

POLK ARTS ALLIANCE INC, founded in 2003, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $279K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE POLK ARTS ALLIANCE, INC. IS TO CULTIVATE AN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH ALL THE ARTS FLOURISH. THIS CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED GENERALLY TO DEVELOP, COORDINATE, AND PROMOTE THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND ENDEAVORS IN POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $122,267

ARTS MAGAZINE- DELIVERS INFORMATION ABOUT CULTURAL EVENTS AVAILABLE FOR ALL OF POLK COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS.

Program 2
Expenses: $62,436 Revenue: $15,482

HALL OF FAME GALA - INDUCTS PEOPLE INTO THE POLK ARTS & CULTURE HALL OF FAME FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN POLK'S ARTS AND CULTURE SECTOR. THE EVENT ALSO HONORS LOCAL ARTS AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS...

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HALL OF FAME GALA - INDUCTS PEOPLE INTO THE POLK ARTS & CULTURE HALL OF FAME FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN POLK'S ARTS AND CULTURE SECTOR. THE EVENT ALSO HONORS LOCAL ARTS AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS AS A PART OF THE ANNUAL AWARDS CELEBRATION (AT THE HALL OF FAME GALA). THE 2023 GALA HAD 280 PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE.

Program 3
Expenses: $42,160 Revenue: $7,667

POLK ARTS GUIDE - THIS IS AN ANNUAL PUBLICATION THAT HIGHLIGHTS WHERE VISITORS AND NEW RESIDENTS CAN HAVE "ART EXPERIENCES." FOR EXAMPLE, IT IS A RESOURCE THAT LISTS WHERE TO GO TO HEAR LIVE MUSIC...

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POLK ARTS GUIDE - THIS IS AN ANNUAL PUBLICATION THAT HIGHLIGHTS WHERE VISITORS AND NEW RESIDENTS CAN HAVE "ART EXPERIENCES." FOR EXAMPLE, IT IS A RESOURCE THAT LISTS WHERE TO GO TO HEAR LIVE MUSIC, WHERE THE MUSEUMS, THEATERS, ART GALLERIES, ETC. ARE LOCATED.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $242,978
Program Service Revenue $33,347
Investment Income $42
Other Revenue $3,000
TOTAL REVENUE $279,367

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $28,000
Salaries & Benefits $72,043
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $226,863
Other Expenses $188,362
TOTAL EXPENSES $288,405

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $279,367 $250,687 +0.1%
Expenses $288,405 $230,892 +0.2%
Net Income $-9,038 $19,795 -1.5%
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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
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
1
Volunteers
14

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
2
$60,000
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ASHLEY BELL BARNET DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEMP BRINSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETSY BOHRER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATE DUNHAM DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELL GITHENS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MERISSA GREEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRED HEID DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIRSTEN HEIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JARET LANDON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC MARSHALL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARA MCCARLEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRYSTAL NORMAN SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTHA SANTIAGO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY SEXSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA TYRONE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DARYL WARD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$60,000 $0 $60,000
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
2025 $279,367 $288,405 $154,479 $-9,038
2024 $250,687 $230,892 $147,433 $19,795
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