2026-03-27T12:55:58+00:00 2025-06-30 440160260 Forvis Mazars LLP PO Box 1824 Joplin MO 648021824 990 2024-07-01 451779223 Connect2Culture CONN 4175015550 212 W 7th St Joplin MO 648012581 Clifford Wert President/CFO 4175015550 2026-03-27 true Lindsay Kubicek P01763582 4176241065 2026-03-27 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Emily Frankoski 831349 false X connect2culture.org X 2010 MO Connect2Culture strives to enrich the region by "igniting a passion for the arts, culture, and entertainment" as Joplin's community arts agency and a presenter of exceptional performances. 17 17 7 119 0 560456 560170 245581 247961 21175 21933 339 1285 827551 831349 0 0 0 0 271787 286152 0 0 0 515400 468777 787187 754929 40364 76420 502466 581992 9649 6612 492817 575380 Connect2Culture strives to enrich the region by "igniting a passion for the arts, culture, and entertainment" as Joplin's community arts agency and a presenter of exceptional performances. See Schedule O for more information. false false 673271 0 247961 Connect2Culture was incorporated in 2010 to enhance the community through arts, culture, and entertainment. Since its founding, the organization has worked to grow and strengthen the regional arts ecosystem through advocacy, collaboration, and public programming. In 2013, Connect2Culture became Joplin's designated community arts agency, supporting and promoting local arts and cultural organizations. In 2016, Connect2Culture expanded its role to include presenting performing arts programming for the region. See Schedule O for additional program and mission information. 673271 true true false false false false false false false true true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false true 22 0 true 7 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 17 17 false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true true true true false false false false X Marki Barton 4175015550 212 W 7th St Joplin MO 648012581 Amanda Mitchell Board Secretary 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Clifford Wert Board President/CFO 20.0 5.0 X X 0 0 0 Peggy Fuller Board Vice President 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Sharon Beshore Board Chair 20.0 1.0 X X 0 0 0 AARON SMITH BOARD MEMBER END 02/25 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Amanda Stanley Board Member End 05/24 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Andrew Parker Greenwood Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Anne Curchin Board Member 1.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 Brad McIntyre Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Brook Arnold Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 CB Eastman Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Cynthia Torres Lopez Board Member End 08/24 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Fred W Palmer Jr Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Jeri Lynn Joseph Board Member End 08/24 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 KELLI PRICE BOARD MEMBER BEG 06/25 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Kim Flanagan Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Melodee Colbert-Kean Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Michael Sanders Board Member 1.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 Nanda Nunnelly-Sparks Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 REID BROWN BOARD MEMBER BEG 06/25 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Susan Adams Board Members 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Emily Frankoski Executive Director 40.0 0.0 X 58583 0 10494 58583 0 10494 0 false false false 0 5000 64018 491152 560170 PERFORMANCE SERIES 711300 189697 189697 RENTAL INCOME 531120 58264 58264 0 0 0 0 247961 21128 21128 0 0 805 805 0 805 805 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 900099 1285 1285 0 0 0 0 1285 831349 247961 0 23218 69077 62169 6908 184680 166212 18468 5239 4715 524 8372 7535 837 18784 16906 1878 20205 20205 4750 4750 4625 4625 20313 18282 2031 0 47784 43006 4778 19197 17277 1920 6087 5478 609 113035 101731 11304 5212 4691 521 4907 4416 491 8166 7349 817 PERFORMANCE SERIES 204581 204581 LICENSES, DUES, SUBSCRIPTION 9558 8602 956 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 357 321 36 0 0 0 0 754929 673271 81658 0 50048 43443 341223 427412 0 0 0 0 494 537 41238 11712 29578 29526 72971 81074 0 8152 0 502466 581992 9649 6612 0 0 0 0 9649 6612 X 419846 494306 72971 81074 492817 575380 502466 581992 76420 6678 -535 0 X false false false X 954704 8665112 514621 560456 560170 11255063 0 0 954704 8665112 514621 560456 560170 11255063 7730456 3524607 44847 12123 15301 21252 21128 114651 0 0 0 0 339 1285 1624 11371338 732932 0.30996 0.31209 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 17a 10%-FACTS-AND-CIRCUMSTANCES TESTS THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED A LARGE, ONE-TIME BEQUEST FROM A SINGLE DONOR IN THE TAX YEAR 2021 AS A PASS-THROUGH CONTRIBUTION FOR THE BUILDING CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR HARRY M CORNELL ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX, A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. AS A RESULT, THE ORGANIZATION'S PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE FALLS BELOW THE 33 1/3% TEST SOLELY DUE TO THE CONTINUED IMPACT OF THIS EXTRAORDINARY DONATION. C2C HAS HISTORICALLY RECEIVED SUPPORT FROM A BROAD BASE OF DONORS AND COMMUNITY SOURCES AND CONTINUES TO OPERATE IN A MANNER RESPONSIVE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE BEQUEST IS NOT INDICATIVE OF A CHANGE IN THE ORGANIZATION'S NORMAL PATTERN OF SUPPORT AND IS NOT EXPECTED TO RECUR. BASED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND DIVERSITY OF ONGOING SUPPORT, C2C SATISFIES THE 10%-FACTS-AND-CIRCUMSTANCES TEST AND SHOULD CONTINUE TO BE TREATED AS A PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION. Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other Income DESCRIPTION - OTHER INCOME, COLUMN A - , COLUMN B - , COLUMN C - , COLUMN D - 339.0, COLUMN E - 1285.0, COLUMN F - 1624.0; RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 72971 8982 879 81074 65001 8744 774 72971 60195 5569 763 65001 68186 27 -7240 778 60195 54050 92 14769 725 68186 0.425 0.575 0.0 false false 41238 11712 29526 29526 Closely-held equity interests Financial derivatives INVESTMENTS - OTHER 81074 F 81074 Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Intended uses of endowment funds TO MAINTAIN LONG TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF THE ORGANIZATION. Form 990, Part III, Line 1 Organization's Mission Connect2Culture's mission is to ignite a passion for the arts, culture, and entertainment and to enrich the region through arts leadership, advocacy, and performance presentation. As Joplin's designated community arts agency, recognized by the Missouri Arts Council, Connect2Culture leads, supports, and promotes arts and cultural activity throughout the greater Joplin area and serves as a collective voice for more than 50 arts and cultural organizations. The organization strengthens the regional arts ecosystem through marketing support, collaborative initiatives, and community advocacy that increase public awareness of and access to the arts. Connect2Culture also serves as the area's performing arts presenter, delivering diverse, high-quality performances and educational programs featuring local, regional, national, and international artists for audiences of all ages. Through its leadership role and programming activities, Connect2Culture helps grow and sustain a vibrant arts community, encourages lifelong engagement in the arts, and expands cultural opportunities for residents and visitors across the region, including through its stewardship of performance and event spaces within the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex. Form 990, Part III, Line 4a Program Service Accomplishments In FY2025, Connect2Culture continued to strengthen Joplin's arts and cultural landscape through performance presentation, arts advocacy, and community collaboration. As Joplin's designated community arts agency, recognized by the Missouri Arts Council, Connect2Culture supported, promoted, and advocated for more than 50 local arts and cultural organizations, helping expand access to arts opportunities throughout the region. As a performing arts presenter, Connect2Culture delivered a diverse season of high-quality programming through its annual performance series and special events. During the fiscal year, Connect2Culture presented 26 varied performances and served approximately 6,500 community members and visitors. The organization also advanced its educational mission by hosting 9 educational performances that reached more than 2,650 students. Through these activities, Connect2Culture contributed to regional cultural vitality, community engagement, and ongoing collaboration among area arts partners. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body The form 990 is prepared by an accounting firm using financial statements and information provided by Connect2Culture's Executive Director and accountant. Prior to filing, it is reviewed by the Board President/CFO and Executive Director in collaboration with the CPA firm and presented to the full Connect2Culture Board for review. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy Connect2Culture Conflict of Interest Policy Connect2Culture's conflict of interest policy applies to board members, immediate family members, staff, committee members, and volunteers. A conflict arises when an individual has a material personal interest, such as financial or ownership stakes, in a transaction involving Connect2Culture. Monitoring and Disclosure Board members must disclose conflicts of interest in writing before related discussions or decisions take place. They must abstain from voting, exerting personal influence, or being present during deliberations regarding the matter. All disclosures, abstentions, and decisions are documented in meeting minutes. Procedures A disinterested board member or knowledgeable party presents evidence supporting the transaction's fairness, such as competitive bids. Approval requires a majority vote of disinterested board members, constituting a quorum. Annual Disclosures and Reports Board members must complete an annual potential conflict report and affirm their understanding of the policy. The executive director oversees this process and ensures compliance. This policy ensures Connect2Culture operates transparently and in the best interest of the organization, avoiding potential conflicts before and after transactions occur. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request. Harry M Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex 212 W 7th St Joplin MO 648012581 842831061 Arts & Entertainment Complex MO 501(c)(3) Type I NA false false false true false false false false false false false true false false true false false false false false