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FLORIDA CULTURAL GROUP INC

EIN 59-1196043 BRADENTON, FL

Revenue 2023
$4,599,530
Expenses 2023
$2,505,694

Program services were 85.3% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

As filed

Subsection
03
NTEE code
A650
Classification
1000
Street
502 3RD AVE W

These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

FLORIDA CULTURAL GROUP, INC. AND ITS VENUE, MANATEE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, ARE THE CULTURAL ANCHOR AND ECONOMIC DRIVERS IN THE FLORIDA GULF COAST REGION. WE PROVIDE FOR ALL AGES AFFORDABLE, HIGH-QUALITY AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING ENTERTAINMENT, AS WELL AS PERFORMANCE AND TECHNICAL-BASED EDUCATION. IN ADDITION, WE EQUIP THE COMMUNITY WITH AMPLE MEETING, EVENT, AND PRODUCTION SPACE. WE ARE COMMITTED TO BEING THE COMMUNITY'S PREMIER THEATER AND THE REGION'S CENTER FOR CULTURAL, EDUCATION, AND ARTISTIC EXPRESSION. OUR TEAM WORKS TIRELESSLY TO ENSURE THAT WE DELIVER ENGAGING EXCELLENCE FOR ALL AGES, THROUGH THE TALENT WE PRESENT, THE SERVICES WE OFFER AND THE EXPERIENCE WE CREATE. OUR GOAL IS NOT JUST TO ENTERTAIN YOU, WE WANT TO INSPIRE YOU.

Activities or mission (Part I)

THE MISSION OF THE FLORIDA CULTURAL GROUP, INC. IS TO CREATE, ENTERTAIN AND STRENGTHEN AN ARTISTIC, CREATIVE, CURIOUS AND THRIVING COMMUNITY BY BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER.

  • NOT ONLY DID OUR PRODUCTION PROGRAM PRODUCE 99 IN-HOUSE PERFORMANCES FOR HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEER ACTORS TO DISCOVER THEIR PASSIONS IN ACTING, THEATRE LIGHTING, AND TECHNICAL DESIGN WE ALSO HOSTED 54 PROFESSIONALLY PRODUCED PERFORMANCES WHICH INCLUDED CONCERTS, MUSICALS, LOCAL DANCE COMPANIES, AND BAND TRIBUTES. TOTALLY 153 OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY TO COME TO THE CENTER TO ENJOY LIVE ENTERTAINMENT. THE CENTER IS PROUD TO PROVIDE FREE AND AFFORDABLE HIGH QUALITY LIVE ENTERTAINMENT TO THE AREAS OF AT-RISK YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH OUR FOR KIDS BY KIDS PROGRAM. OUR ACTION THROUGH ACTING INITIATIVE ALLOWS THE CENTER TO PRESENT ON 6 SOCIALLY MISUNDERSTOOD ISSUES, ON STAGE, THROUGH LIVE THEATRE. THROUGH THE PROGRAM WE PROUDLY PARTNER WITH NON-PROFITS WHOSE MISSIONS ARE TO SUPPORT AND PROVIDE AID, BASED ON SOCIALLY MISUNDERSTOOD ISSUES.

    Expenses $1,347,077 · Revenue $579,602

  • THE CENTER'S BALLROOM, GALLERY, AND TWO THEATERS ARE UTILIZED THROUGH OUR RENTAL PROGRAM FOR REHEARSAL SPACE, NONPROFIT FUNDRAISERS, COMMUNITY MEETINGS/FORUMS, LEADERSHIP AND TEAM BUILDING TRAININGS, WEDDINGS, AND MORE. IN ADDITION, COSTUME AND SET PIECES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR RENT. WE ARE THE PROUD HOME TO THE BRADENTON KIWANIS CLUB, WHO MEET AT THE CENTER FOR THEIR WEEKLY MEETINGS.

    Expenses $641,465 · Revenue $277,520

  • THE CENTER'S CONSERVATORY FOR THE PERFORMING AND TECHNICAL ARTS PROGRAM CONSISTS OF YEAR-ROUND THEATRICAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR AGES 8-90. DIRECTED BY OUR PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS AND DIRECTORS; PARTICIPANTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD SOCIAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS, IMPROVE SELF-ESTEEM, AND BOOST CONFIDENCE THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN LIVE THEATRE. MUSICAL CAMPS ARE A MINIMUM OF 2 WEEKS AND ARE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THROUGH THE PROGRAM, PARTICIPANTS LEARN HOW TO AUDITION TO PARTICIPATE IN REHEARSALS AND ARE A PART OF A MINIMUM OF 4 FULL-STAGED PERFORMANCES. ONE OF THE PRIMARY GOALS OF THIS PROGRAM IS BUILD A COMMUNITY OF YOUNG PERFORMANCES AND PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN TO DEVELOP TEAMWORK SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE IN FRONT OF A LIVE AUDIENCE. OUR TECH/THEATRE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO OFFER STUDENTS A PRE-PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN TECHNICAL DESIGN OR THEATRE MANAGEMENT. OUR DRAMATURE PROGRAM CONSISTS OF ACTORS AGES 55+ THAT PERFORM IN VARIOUS STYLES OF PRODUCTIONS AND PROVIDE NUMEROUS COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS IN A VARIETY OF VENUES.

    Expenses $149,675 · Grants $21,672 · Revenue $65,200

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Officers and directors · 2023

As listed in Part VII of the 2023 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.

  • VERNON DESEAR

    CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    10

  • JOHN C DIEM

    VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • JOHN TUCKER

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • SUSAN ROMINE

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • SHARON BARHORST

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • NANCY CHRISTIAN

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • JOHN L CONTE

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • JACK HAWKINS

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • JOHN HRONCICH

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • ED HUNZEKER

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • MITCHELL PALMER

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • MELVIN PRICE

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • RANDY RENTFRO

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • ROBERT RITCH

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • PETER RUSCOE

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • CAROL SCIARRABBA

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • JAMES THIELEN

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • JIM WOLFE

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • JANENE M AMICK

    CEO

    Total calculated
    $136,552
    From this org
    $125,000
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $11,552
    Hours/week
    40

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.

Filings

  • 2023
    Revenue
    $4,599,530
    Expenses
    $2,505,694
    Contributions
    $3,620,959
    Grants paid
    $21,672
  • 2022
    Revenue
    $2,558,332
    Expenses
    $2,276,619
    Contributions
    $1,677,410
    Grants paid
    $18,034

The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.

Other returns filed

  • 2021 · 990

    Revenue
    $2,578,905
    Expenses
    $2,144,568
    Assets (EOY)
    $16,645,255

  • 2020 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,563,968
    Expenses
    $1,744,725
    Assets (EOY)
    $16,347,510

  • 2018 · 990

    Revenue
    $2,332,557
    Expenses
    $2,696,635
    Assets (EOY)
    $17,175,019

  • 2017 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,878,071
    Expenses
    $2,252,780
    Assets (EOY)
    $17,786,825

  • 2017 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,878,071
    Expenses
    $2,252,780
    Assets (EOY)
    $17,786,825

  • 2016 · 990

    Revenue
    $2,879,928
    Expenses
    $2,418,900
    Assets (EOY)
    $18,570,182

  • 2015 · 990

    Revenue
    $2,164,834
    Expenses
    $2,280,830
    Assets (EOY)
    $18,828,319

  • 2014 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,648,857
    Expenses
    $2,114,121
    Assets (EOY)
    $16,495,703

  • 2013 · 990

    Revenue
    $3,437,701
    Expenses
    $2,056,859
    Assets (EOY)
    $19,631,423

  • 2012 · 990

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    $1,105,279
    Assets (EOY)
    $20,100,871

Nonprofiteer parses Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF, in a window of recent tax years. These returns are recorded from the IRS e-file index, so their figures were extracted by that index rather than read from the return here — treat them as a different source from the filings above, not as more of the same record. A dash means the index carries no figure; Form 990-T listings carry none at all. Showing the 10 most recent; the API carries the rest.

Grants made

No itemized grants to organizations. Schedule I is filed only by organizations that granted more than $5,000 to a recipient, so most filers have none.

Grants received

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Other IRS files

Auto-Revocation List

Not listed. The IRS publishes this list for organizations whose exemption was automatically revoked for failing to file for three consecutive years.

Publication 78

Listed as of 13 October 2026, under deductibility PC.

These are two separate IRS files on two separate schedules, shown as published and not reconciled with each other. Neither is a statement about whether a contribution is deductible today: 19,245 organizations appear in Publication 78 while the IRS's own revocation file lists them as currently revoked, more than half of those revoked before 2019. Absence from Publication 78 is evidence of nothing, and presence is not evidence either. Verify current status with the IRS before relying on it.

What this page reflects

The registration facts above come from the IRS Business Master File published 13 October 2026 and read 23 October 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2023, the newest we have parsed for this organization.