ST JOHNS COUNTY CULTURAL COUNCIL

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1999

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MELINDA BERGBOM

Phone

9048087330

Tax Period

2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

ST JOHNS COUNTY CULTURAL COUNCIL, founded in 1999, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $1.5M left a modest 15% surplus.

Mission

TO SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND TO PROMOTE ST. JOHNS COUNTY AS A PREMIER DESTINATION FOR CULTURAL TRAVELERS, ENSURING THAT THE LIVES OF BOTH RESIDENTS AND VISITORS ARE ENRICHED THROUGH ART, CULTURE, HISTORY, AND HERITAGE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $966,583 Revenue: $1,454,780

THE ST. JOHNS CULTURAL COUNCIL ("SJCC") HAS AN ACTIVE AGREEMENT WITH ST. JOHNS COUNTY TO ADMINISTER THE PORTION OF THE COUNTY'S TOURIST DEVELOPMENT TAX REVENUE DESIGNATED FOR SUPPORT OF ARTS...

THE ST. JOHNS CULTURAL COUNCIL ("SJCC") HAS AN ACTIVE AGREEMENT WITH ST. JOHNS COUNTY TO ADMINISTER THE PORTION OF THE COUNTY'S TOURIST DEVELOPMENT TAX REVENUE DESIGNATED FOR SUPPORT OF ARTS, CULTURE, AND HERITAGE PROGRAMMING. ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDED 1) REVISING THE COUNTY'S PRIOR GRANT GUIDELINES TO BETTER COMPLY WITH THE FLORIDA STATUTES AND INCREASE SUPPORT FOR ARTS, CULTURE AND HERITAGE ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMMING, 2) HOSTING GRANTS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WORKSHOPS, AND 3) MAINTAINING A STRATEGIC MARKETING PLAN FOR PROMOTION OF ARTS, CULTURE AND HERITAGE ACTIVITIES FUNDED WITH TOURIST DEVELOPMENT TAX FUNDS. GRANTS WERE REVIEWED AND AWARDED FOR CURRENT FISCAL YEAR. ACTUAL PAYMENTS OF THE GRANTS ARE ADMINISTERED BY ST. JOHNS COUNTY.

Program 2

Expenses: $499,133 Revenue: $22,851

THE SJCC PROVIDES GRANTS AND FUNDING FOR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES TO LOCAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS. FUNDING FOR THESE PROGRAMS COMES FROM THE SALE OF "STATE OF THE ARTS" LICENSE PLATES AND...

THE SJCC PROVIDES GRANTS AND FUNDING FOR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES TO LOCAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS. FUNDING FOR THESE PROGRAMS COMES FROM THE SALE OF "STATE OF THE ARTS" LICENSE PLATES AND INDIVIDUALS. PROGRAM FUNDING PROMOTES ART EDUCATION, DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC ART, AND INCREASED ACCESS TO ARTS, CULTURE AND HERITAGE ACTIVITIES FOR RESIDENTS OF AND VISITORS TO ST. JOHNS COUNTY.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $170,205

Program Service Revenue $1,477,631

Investment Income $25,925

Other Revenue $98,731

TOTAL REVENUE $1,772,492

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $521,125

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $1,465,716

Other Expenses $991,257

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,512,382

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,772,492	$1,920,527	-0.1%
Expenses	$1,512,382	$1,835,307	-0.2%
Net Income	$260,110	$85,220	+2.1%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BRENDA SWANN	DIRECTOR OF	40.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MELINDA BERGBOM	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAWN BELL	VICE PRESIDE	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LES THOMAS	SECRETARY/TR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ALEXANDRA BARR	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEVIN BRISCOE	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE CUPOLO	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARIETTA KASHMER	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MELISSA SARRIS KAUTTU	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BARBARA MCNEES	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AUBREY MULLIGAN	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICK NOLAND	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHRYN POPE	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JORGE RIVERA	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
FRED SAMPSON	DIRECTOR EME	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
2025	$1,772,492	$1,512,382	$942,658	$260,110
2024	$1,920,527	$1,835,307	$683,051	$85,220
2023	$1,582,896	$1,407,917	$583,091	$174,979
2022	$1,269,055	$1,148,570	$465,027	$120,485
2021	$1,092,504	$969,180	$281,272	$123,324
2020	$829,181	$858,584	$188,326	$-29,403
2019	$1,207,727	$1,164,895	$209,697	$42,832
2018	$1,123,868	$1,010,887	$653,148	$112,981