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SINCE 2010 IT HAS WORKED DEVELOP AN ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX IN JOPLIN. THIS EFFORT WAS TEMPORARILY HALTED IN 2011 DUE TO THE EF5 TORNADO THAT STRUCK JOPLIN. 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THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTAIN ALL ASSET BALANCES HELD FOR THE GRANT BENEFIT OF HARRY M. CORNELL ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX, FULL DISCLOSURE ON PROFIT AND LOSS AS TO REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR FISCAL-YEAR TO-DATE PLUS THE MONTH-TO-DATE BY HARRY M. CORNELL ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 ORGANIZATION'S MISSION: THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO IGNITE A PASSION FOR ARTS, CULTURE, AND ENTERTAINMENT IN JOPLIN, MISSOURI. THE GOALS OF THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDE ENHANCING THE STANDARD OF LIVING OF THE IN HABITANTS OF THE CITY OF JOPLIN AND SURROUNDING AREAS BY FOSTERING AND ENCOURAGING GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF A VIBRANT CULTURAL COMMUNITY THROUGH ARTS, EDUCATION, AND ENTERTAINMENT. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO BE A LEADER IN PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING THE HARRY M. CORNELL ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX IN JOPLIN. IN ADDITION, CONNECT2CULTURE OFFERS SUPPORT SERVICES TO LOCAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND RESOURCES TO INCREASE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE ARTS. THROUGH AN ALLIANCE WITH THESE ORGANIZATIONS AND THROUGH ARTS ADVOCACY AND PROMOTION, CONNECT2CULTURE WILL MEET ITS GOAL TO ENHANCE COMMUNITY THROUGH CULTURE. FINALLY, CONNECT2CULTURE SERVES AS A PRESENTER OF NATIONAL TOURING ARTISTS AND PERFORMERS THROUGH ITS MULTIPLE PERFORMANCE SERIES AND OTHER EVENTS TO ELEVATE THE PERFORMANCE OFFERINGS IN JOPLIN. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Since February of 2013, C2C has been recognized as Joplin's Community Arts Agency by offering support services to local arts organizations and resources to increase community involvement and audience development for the arts. To its 2,767 subscribers, C2C posts a full art calendar of events, seminars, classes, performances, etc. every week and a full calendar monthly. To its 6,700 Facebook followers, its 2,057 Instagram followers, and its 946 Twitter followers, it posts three posts per day for 6 days per week of arts and cultural activities in the Joplin area. By promoting these organizations and raising public awareness of arts opportunities, C2C aims to strengthen and grow the Joplin arts community. In 2017, C2C initiated the annual Curtains Up Series to bring national performing touring arts to Joplin. Prior to moving into its new home inside the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex in November 2022, four to six shows were brought to Joplin annually. That number has now increased to more than 20 shows. The Ignite Series focusing on children and family touring shows and the Cornell Series focusing on local and regional talent has been added to the overall Performance Series. Several "one-off" performances also occur through the seasonal performance year. Over 5,500 patrons were entertained in C2C first full year. C2C hosted ten educational shows/outreaches impacting 2,000 plus area students. FORM 990, PART V, LINE 2A AND PART IX, LINE 7 W-2's Filed and Compensation: Up to October 1, 2022, Connect2Culture did not directly compensate employees, but rather employees were compensated through the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, a third party. C2C reimbursed the salaries paid and paid a monthly fee of $150 to the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce. The W-2's related to this salary expense are filed by the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce. Effective October 1, 2022, Connect2Culture became the employer of its employees in providing direct compensation and benefits. Five W-2's were filed for the period ending December 31, 2022. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 FAMILY RELATIONSHIP: ANNE CURCHIN IS THE DAUGHTER-IN-LAW OF ALEX CURCHIN. BOTH ARE EMPLOYED BY CROSSLAND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B PROCESS TO REVIEW 990: THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN ACCOUNTING FIRM BASED ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION PROVIDED BY MANAGEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION. PRIOR TO FILING, THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT/CFO IN CONJUNCTION WITH CPA FIRM AND DELIVERED TO THE FULL C2C BOARD FOR THEIR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY: ANY DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OFFICER, OR MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS, WHO HAS A DIRECT OR INDIRECT FINANCIAL INTEREST, IS AN INTERESTED PERSON COVERED UNDER THIS POLICY. DUTY TO DISCLOSE: IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. DETERMINING WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS: AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. PROCEDURES FOR ADDRESSING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST: - AN INTERESTED PERSON MAY MAKE A PRESENTATION AT THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING, BUT AFTER THE PRESENTATION, HE OR SHE SHALL LEAVE THE MEETING DURING THE DISCUSSION OF, AND THE VOTE ON, THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT INVOLVING THE POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. - THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL, IF APPROPRIATE, APPOINT A DISINTERESTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. - AFTER EXERCISING DUE DILIGENCE, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THE ORGANIZATION CAN OBTAIN WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT FROM A PERSON OR ENTITY THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. - IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY POSSIBLE UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES NOT PRODUCING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN THE ORGANIZATION'S BEST INTEREST, FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT, AND WHETHER IT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE. IN CONFORMITY WITH THE ABOVE DETERMINATION IT SHALL MAKE ITS DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. VIOLATIONS OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY: - IF THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE A MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM THE MEMBER OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD THE MEMBER AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. - IF, AFTER HEARING THE MEMBER'S RESPONSE AND AFTER MAKING FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 DOCUMENT DISCLOSURE POLICY: THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 1 BOARD MEMBER COMPENSATION: NO BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVE COMPENSATION FOR THEIR ROLES AS BOARD MEMBERS. CLIFFORD WERT WAS COMPENSATED FOR BOOKKEEPING SERVICES HE PROVIDED FOR HARRY M CORNELL ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX, A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. HARRY M CORNELL ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT COM 212 W 7TH ST JOPLIN MO 64801 842831061 ART COMPLEX MO 12(A)I 501(C)(3) NA false false true false false false false false false false false true false false true false false false false false