Nonprofit · EIN 45-1779223
CONNECT2CULTURE
Tax-exempt · JOPLIN, MO 64801
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $831,349 | $754,929 | $76,420 | $581,992 | $6,612 | $575,380 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $827,551 | $787,187 | $40,364 | $502,466 | $9,649 | $492,817 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $678,383 | $4,423,773 | -$3,745,390 | $450,609 | $0 | $450,609 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $560,170
- of which government grants
- $64,018
- Program service revenue
- $247,961
- Investment income
- $21,933
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $805
- Other revenue
- $1,285
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $69,077
- Other salaries and wages
- $184,680
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $286,152
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $20,205
- Accounting fees
- $4,750
- Occupancy
- $113,035
- Travel
- $5,212
- Depreciation
- $4,907
- Program services (functional)
- $673,271
- Management and general (functional)
- $81,658
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $502,466
- Total assets, end of year
- $581,992
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,612
- Net assets, end of year
- $575,380
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $29,526
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $494,306
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $81,074
- Gross receipts
- $831,349
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 119
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- MO
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Frankoski | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $58,583 | $10,494 |
| Amanda Mitchell | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Clifford Wert | Board President/CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| Peggy Fuller | Board Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharon Beshore | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON SMITH | BOARD MEMBER END 02/25 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amanda Stanley | Board Member End 05/24 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Parker Greenwood | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Anne Curchin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brad McIntyre | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brook Arnold | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CB Eastman | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cynthia Torres Lopez | Board Member End 08/24 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Fred W Palmer Jr | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeri Lynn Joseph | Board Member End 08/24 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KELLI PRICE | BOARD MEMBER BEG 06/25 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kim Flanagan | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Melodee Colbert-Kean | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Sanders | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nanda Nunnelly-Sparks | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REID BROWN | BOARD MEMBER BEG 06/25 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Adams | Board Members Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Frankoski | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $60,108 | $10,446 |
| Amanda Mitchell | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Clifford Wert | Board President/CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| Peggy Fuller | Board Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharon Beshore | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| Aaron Smith | Board Member Beg 10/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alex Curchin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amanda Stanley | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Anne Curchin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brad McIntyre | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brook Arnold | Board Member Beg 12/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cynthia Torres-Lopez | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Fred W Palmer Jr | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeri Lynn Joseph | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim Flanagan | Board Member Beg 12/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melodee Colbert-Kean | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Sanders | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nanda Nunnelly-Sparks | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Adams | Board Members Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMILY A FRANKOSKI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $16,933 | $0 | $1,242 |
| CLIFFORD WERT | PRESIDENT/CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 |
| SHARON BESHORE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TROY HILL | VICE PRESIDENT END 6/23 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA MITCHELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN ADAMS | BOARD MEMBERS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX CURCHIN | BOARD MEMBERS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE CURCHIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JERI LYNN JOSEPH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD MCINTYRE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLI PRICE | BOARD MEMBER END 5/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NANDA NUNNELLY-SPARKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PEGGY FULLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MELODEE COLBERT-KEAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD EVANS | BOARD MEMBER END 5/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED W PALMER JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SANDERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA STANLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA TORRES LOPEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 212 W 7TH ST, JOPLIN, MO 64801-2581
- In care of
- % CLIFFORD WERT
- Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
- 320 E 4TH, JOPLIN MO 64801
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Emily Frankoski
- Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
- CLIFFORD E WERT, 402 MAIN STREET, JOPLIN MO 64801
- Signed the 990
- Clifford Wert, President/CFO
- Phone
- (417) 501-5550
- Website
- connect2culture.org
- Return prepared by
- Forvis Mazars LLP
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $673,271 · revenue $247,961
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-1779223
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A61)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $581,992
- Income (IRS master file)
- $831,349
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $831,349 | $754,929 | $581,992 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $827,551 | $787,187 | $502,466 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $678,383 | $4,423,773 | $450,609 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $8,724,322 | $9,226,743 | $4,192,804 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2011 Officer: CLIFFORD E WERT | December 31, 2011 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 45-1779223).
Questions about CONNECT2CULTURE
- What is the EIN of CONNECT2CULTURE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CONNECT2CULTURE is 45-1779223.
- Is CONNECT2CULTURE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to CONNECT2CULTURE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CONNECT2CULTURE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CONNECT2CULTURE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CONNECT2CULTURE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CONNECT2CULTURE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Emily Frankoski.
- Who are the officers and directors of CONNECT2CULTURE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 22 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $58,583 (Emily Frankoski, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does CONNECT2CULTURE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $831,349, expenses of $754,929 and total assets of $581,992 at year end.
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