2024-03-07T15:23:18-07:00 2023-03-31 990 2023-01-01 591004609 FORT MYERS BEACH ART ASSOCIATION INC FORT 2394633909 PO Box 2359 Fort Myers Beach FL 33932 STEPHEN EATON TREASURER 8603317142 2024-02-12 STEPHEN EATON 999009999 1 1 11 1 AAL2 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Joan Zoeli 14868 Crescent Cove Dr Fort Myers FL 33908 889343 0 X fortmyersbeachart.com X 1960 FL To further and provide education in the cultural aspects of life in Fort Myers Beach and its environs; to promote the study, practice and appreciation of art; to hold art exhibitions and programs, which shall be open to the public; to encourage art instruction of children and junior artists. 11 11 0 50 0 0 50042 8753 44988 6605 12285 318637 0 0 107315 333995 4524 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 73938 62604 78462 62604 28853 271391 1140880 1209908 20124 376 1120756 1209532 X To further and provide education in cultural aspects of life in Fort Myers Beach and its environs; to promote the study, practice and appreciation of art; to hold art exhibitions and programs which shall be open to the public; to encourage art instruction of children and junior artists. 0 1 3219 0 0 Unfortunately in 2022 the gallery building was completely destroyed by Hurricane Ian. FMBAA has continued to operate through the use of rented space and the use of other art galleries. FMBAA is working to rebuild the gallery. FMBAA's gallery was a major program of the organization. The gallery was open to the public 6 days per week during the winter season and 2 days a week from mid-April - mid-October. The gallery received approximately 874 visitors during 2022. In addition, the gallery served as a venue to display the art of local artists to the public. It was used as the location of 3 major juried art shows and 4 member shows. Each show averaged about 40 artists in multiple media. The gallery also served as a working art studio. It was open for artists' use 6 days per week. Finally the gallery was used to provide art workshops that are open to the public. The organization continues as many of these program activities as possible with out the gallery building. 4305 0 5450 Artist Workshops. Three artist workshops were held during the period. The workshops were open to the public and to members of the organization. One workshop was a beginning watercolor workshop which consisted of four weekly sessions. A second workshop was an advanced watercolor workshop which consisted of four weekly sessions and a third workshop was entitled, "PAINTING THE LANDSCAPE", and lasted two and one half days. A total of 40 artists took part in these workshops. 1400 0 950 Spring Juried Art Show. A spring juried art show was held in March 2023 at Big Arts Gallery. Thirty-two artists displayed their art at the show which was open to the public. The Art was judged and awards were presented. The art was on display and open for viewing by the public for approximately five weeks. 220 0 0 Open House. The organization held an open house to display artwork and to provide information about its activities. 1321 0 0 Social Media. The organization used social media platforms to educate the public about activities on Fort Myers Beach and about ongoing activities sponsored by the organization and by other groups. The organization's website kept members and the public aware of activities of the organization. 1657 205 Art Sales. Original art was displayed and sold to the public at affordable prices. The sale of artist's work benefits local artists and encourages their continued efforts. 3198 0 205 12122 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 11 11 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 FL X Fort Myers Beach Art Association Inc 2394633909 PO Box 2359 Fort Myers Beach FL 33932 Joan Zeoli President 20 0 X X 0 0 0 Julie Nusbaum Recording Secretary 20 0 X X 0 0 0 Helen Kinkin Director 20 0 X 0 0 0 Sue Pink Director 20 0 X 0 0 0 Kathy Summer Director 20 0 X 0 0 0 Kathy Schlitzer Director 20 0 X 0 0 0 Laura Black Director 20 0 X 0 0 0 Pam Flaherty Director 20 0 X 0 0 0 Terry Rehnborg Director 20 0 X 0 0 0 Marie Crist Director 20 0 X 0 0 0 Dana Enders Director 20 0 X 0 0 0 Stephen Eaton Treasurer 20 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2400 2320 0 0 4033 0 8753 Workshops 711510 5440 5440 0 0 Member Badges Sold 711510 10 10 0 0 Sale of Art 711510 136 136 0 0 Art Sale Commissions 711510 13 13 0 0 Art Shows and Exhibits 711510 950 950 0 0 56 56 0 0 6605 3516 3516 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 870469 0 555348 0 315121 0 315121 315121 0 0 0 2320 0 0 0 0 0 333995 325242 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 62 0 62 0 964 964 0 0 161 0 161 0 262 262 0 0 2847 2847 0 0 Loss on destruction of gallery building 50233 0 50233 0 Open House 220 220 0 0 Dues 75 75 0 0 Bank Fees 26 0 26 0 7754 7754 0 0 62604 12122 50482 0 92007 4885 0 248472 20000 19292 0 13940 0 0 0 0 0 40000 0 232380 40000 796493 883319 0 0 0 0 1140880 1209908 0 376 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20124 20124 376 X 1063836 1155319 56920 54213 1120756 1209532 1140880 1209908 X 271391 -182615 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 27381 13613 24832 61522 4033 131381 27381 13613 24832 61522 4033 131381 131381 12147 11923 12654 11164 3516 51404 182785 0.71877 0.71375 X 27381 13613 24832 61522 8753 136101 42580 47001 44402 50042 6605 190630 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 69961 60614 69234 111564 15358 326731 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 326731 12147 11933 12654 11164 3516 51414 0 0 0 0 0 12147 11933 12654 11164 3516 51414 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 82108 72547 81888 122728 18874 378145 0.86404 0.86231 0.13596 0.13769 X 0 40000 40000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40000 Form 990, Header, Line B Organization has changed its fiscal year end from December 31 to March 31. Form 1128 submitted. This is the short period return from January 1 through March 31, 2023. Form 990, Part III, Line 3 The Gallery, which was the location of many of the organization's programs, was completely destroyed by Hurricane Ian in September 2022. Program activities have continued since that date, but the lack of a functioning gallery limits the ability to provide some programs. Every effort has been made to find alternative means of providing programs. The organization expects to rebuild the gallery and is in the process of planning that rebuilding. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 The organization has 99 members, all of whom have voting powers. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a Members elect the board of directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A complete copy of IRS Form 990 is provided to each board member for review. The board votes to accept the 990 as filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The conflict-of-interest policy is reviewed, and compliance is examined by the board's audit committee. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 IRS Form 990 is made available to all requests made to the organization's email address, mailing address and/or telephone number. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e $1,400 Show Expenses $4,305 Workshop Expenses $ 117 Supplies $ 392 Member Expenses $ 22 Paypal and Square Expenses $1,518 Sale of Art $7,754 TOTAL Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 $182,615 Unrealized loss on marketable securities. This return is a change in fiscal year from December 31 to March 31. It covers the period from Jan 1 2023 - March 31, 2023. The return could not be filed until the 2023 IRS Form 990 was available and the e-filing software was available. The software became available February 12,2024.