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FRIENDS OF THE CULTURAL CENTER INC DBA SOUTHAMPTON CULTURAL CENTER
SOUTHAMPTON, NY · EIN 113442709 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A20 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$356K
expenses
$258K
net assets
$450K
employees
0
volunteers
15
program ratio
94%
mission · from form 990

CONSISTANT WITH THE VISION OF THE VILLAGE OF SOUTHAMPTON WHERE CULTURAL ARTS AND HUMANITIES ARE A DEFINING CHARACTERISTIC OF THE COMMUNITY, SOUTHAMPTON CULTURAL CENTER'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE VENUES FOR QUALITY EDUCATION, EXHIBITION AND PERFORMANCE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Arts and culture organization based in Southampton, NY, dedicated to enriching the community through education, performance, and exhibition. Offers theater and music programs for all ages, supports local artists, and contributes to the development of the village's art district. Provides classes, recitals, and public events to foster cultural engagement.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $28K
    THE CENTER PROVIDES A VENUE FOR SEASONED ACTORS AND EMERGING STARS. CLASSES IN ADVANCED SCENE STUDY AND MONOLOGUE ACTING CLASSES FOR ALL AGES ARE OFFERED.WE ARE REJUVENATING THE LOCAL THEATRICAL LANDSCAPE AND HELPING TO ADVANCE THE SOUTHAMPTON VILLAGE'S NEW ART DISTRICT.
  2. #2 $25K
    THE CENTER FACILITATES MUSIC INSTRUCTION BY PROVIDING CLASS SPACE FOR ALL LEVELS AND ALL AGES. PIANO, VIOLIN, VIOLA AND CELLO MUSIC LESSONS ARE AVAILABLE.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Advanced Scene Study and Monologue Acting Classes
Offers theater classes for all ages, focusing on advanced scene study and monologue performance, supporting both seasoned and emerging actors.
Concerts in the Park
Public concert series held in outdoor park settings to bring music to the broader community.
Music Instruction Program
Provides classroom space and instruction in piano, violin, viola, and cello for students of all levels and ages.
Rising Stars Piano Recital Series
Hosts seasonal piano recitals in fall, winter, and spring to showcase student talent and promote musical development.
SeptemberFest
Annual community arts festival contributing to local cultural vibrancy and engagement.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Free Outdoor Music Concerts 1 activity
    • Hosting concerts in the park
      Presents public concert events in park settings as part of its cultural programming.
  • Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
    • Hosting seasonal piano recital series
      Organizes and presents the Rising Stars piano recital series each fall, winter, and spring season.
  • Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
    • Offering acting classes for all ages
      Provides acting instruction in advanced scene study and monologue performance for participants of all ages.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Organizing annual SeptemberFest cultural event
      Hosts the SeptemberFest cultural event as a recurring annual program to promote arts and culture in the community.
  • Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
    • Providing music instruction and classroom space
      Facilitates music education in piano, violin, viola, and cello for all skill levels and ages, including provision of classroom space for instruction.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$356K
Contributions & grants$235K66%
Program service revenue$111K31%
Investment income$15K4%
Other revenue$-4K
expenses
Total expenses$258K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$468K
Cash$358K
Investments$0
Liabilities$18K
Net assets$450K
Liquid reserves16.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +37.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 8
  • ANDREW PILARO — Chairman
  • BRANDII SANGSTER — Secretary
  • CHRIS RIZZO — Director
  • CRAIG RUHLING — Treasurer
  • DON SULLIVAN — Director
  • SARAH MOULTON FAUX — DIRECTOR
  • STAN GLINKA — VICE CHAIR
  • THOMAS FARRELL — VICE CHAIR
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Arts-Led Local Development
    methodology: arts-led-community-development
    By revitalizing the theatrical landscape and contributing to the creation of an art district, the organization stimulates community vitality and economic engagement, because arts infrastructure acts as a catalyst for local development and place-based renewal.
  • Cultural Identity as Community Anchor
    methodology: culture-as-community-identity
    By aligning programming with the cultural identity of Southampton Village, the organization strengthens community belonging and engagement, because shared cultural experiences foster local cohesion and sustained participation.