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Flagler Auditorium Governing Board Inc

EIN 59-3079371 · Palm Coast, FL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO CREATE A FAVORABLE CLIMATE FOR THE ARTS IN THE COMMUNITY; TO EXPAND THE REACH OF ARTS ACTIVITY INTO THE TOTAL COMMUNITY AND ENCOURAGE GREATER COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF ARTS ACTIVITY; TO PROVIDE A SOURCE FOR SERVICES AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ARTS INSTITUTIONS; TO ESTABLISH LINES OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN ARTS INSTITUTIONS AND PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AGENCIES; TO RAISE THE LEVEL OF PRIORITY FOR ARTS EDUCATION; TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE CULTURAL AND ARTISTIC ACTIVITIES IN FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA; TO DEVELOP THE ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCES WITHIN SUCH AREA; TO ENCOURAGE, SUSTAIN AND SUPPORT EXISTING AND FUTURE ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS; AND TO ENCOURAGE THE PUBLIC TO GIVE SUPPORT, FINANCIAL AND OTHERWISE, TO ALL OF SUCH ACTIVITIES; TO PROMOTE LEADERSHIP AND DIRECTION IN PLANNING, SCHEDULING AND PROMOTING THE PERFORMING ARTS AND COMMUNITY USE OF THE FLAGLER AUDITORIUM.

Income
$699,839
Spending
$615,458
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
20 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 85%
Employees
0
Volunteers
120
Highest pay
$5,600, director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 20.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $578,975 spent. PROVIDING FLAGLER COUNTY WITH PROFESSIONAL ENTERTAINMENT AT AFFORDABLE PRICES THROUGH THE COMMUNITY USE OF THE FLAGLER AUDITORIUM IN FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA, THROUGH PERFORMANCE TICKET SALES, CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS, SHOWBILL, DIRECT GRANTS FOR PERFORMANCES, AND LOCAL OPERATING GRANTS.
  2. $17,000 spent. SUPPORTING ARTS IN EDUCATION (INCLUDING GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS PURSUING CAREERS IN PERFORMING ARTS OR TECHNICAL THEATER, EDUCATIONAL ARTS ACTIVITIES IN THE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY) FROM PATRON CONTRIBUTIONS AND SPECIFIC FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES.
  3. NURTURING ARTS AND CULTURE THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY FROM ARTS PLATES AND OTHER FUNDS, AND CAPITAL GRANTS TO ENHANCE THE AUDITORIUM FOR THE USE OF THE COMMUNITY

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1993.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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