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NON-PROFIT CULTURAL GRANT AGREEMENT
NON-PROFIT CULTURAL GRANT AGREEMENT This Non -Profit Cultural Grant or Partnership Agreement ("Agreement") is made as January ► 0 , 2024 ("the Effective Date"), by and between THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, a municipal corporation ("City"), and Opera for Earth Corporation ("Applicant") (collectively, "Parties"). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, President Joseph Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ("ARPA"), Pub. L. 117-2, a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill passed by the 117th United States Congress to aid the country with the economic and health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, ARPA included a $350 billion Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds ("SLFRF") program designed to assist state, local, and tribunal governments in their response to the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, the City received a total of $22,483,893.00 under the SLFRF program in two equal tranches on May 19, 2021 and June 6, 2022; and WHEREAS, on August 4, 2022, at a duly -noticed City Council meeting, the Clearwater City Council approved funding allocations from the SLFRF program for twelve proposed project and program types; and WHEREAS, one such funding allocation was in the amount of $1,000,000.00 and made for non-profit cultural grants or partnerships ("the Program") which was intended to be used to provide grant funding to nonprofits and government entities for programs focused on arts and cultural opportunities in the community whose programming, services and/or attendance was negatively impacted because of the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, on July 20, 2023, the City made available a second round of applications for the Program; and WHEREAS, on August 2, 2023, the City received an application ("the Application") from the Applicant, a true and correct copy of which is attached to this Agreement as Exhibit "A", requesting financial assistance under the program to facilitate the concert series 'Music @ Moccasin Lake' to present free opera concerts to the public. Applicant also wishes to expand programming to include a free kids musical intensive in the spring, which includes music and dance instruction for children to learn musical theater songs that will end in a performance at Moccasin Lake Nature Park and to facilitate free two-week musical theater intensives in summer where kids work in script writing, learning musical numbers and dances and put it all together for a performance at the end of their session, which are free and open to the public.("the Project"); and WHEREAS, the Application was evaluated and scored by a review committee who recommended approval of the Applicant's financial assistance for the Project request to the Clearwater City Council; and WHEREAS, on December 7, 2023, at a City Council meeting, the Clearwater City Council approved the review committee's recommendation and authorized the City's staff to negotiate a definitive grant agreement with the Applicant; and WHEREAS, the City finds that providing financial assistance for the Project is a permissible expenditure under the Program; and WHEREAS, the City finds that the Project promotes the general public welfare of the citizens of Clearwater; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the parties hereby agree as follows: I. GENERAL 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated in and form a part of this Agreement. 2. Intent; Purpose of Agreement. The purpose of this Agreement is to further the implementation of the Program by providing for financial assistance to the non-profit for programs that focus on arts and culture including programming, targeting organizations that have been negatively impacted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. II. APPLICANT RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Implementation of the Project. The Applicant shall implement the Project in substantial conformity with the Application. 2. Bi -annual Reporting. The Applicant shall submit bi-annual reports accounting for all Program grant funds disbursed to the Applicant and subsequently used by the Applicant for purposes of the Project. Any Program grant funds disbursed by the City but not used by the Applicant by the Termination Date found in Section 9 shall be returned to the City 14 days after the Termination Date. III. CITY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Grant Funding. The City shall provide grant funding in the amount of $45,000.00 (Forty -Five Thousand dollars) within 14 days after the Effective Date of this Agreement. 2. City Manager Word Final. The City Manager retains sole discretion to determine whether the Applicant has successfully submitted bi-annual reports as required by Section 11(2) If the City Manager or designee finds the Applicant has not successfully submitted one bi-annual report in compliance with Section 11(2), then the Parties agree that the City Manager's decision is final, this Agreement shall be null and void, the City shall not owe any additional grant money to the Applicant under the Program, the Applicant shall return the initial $45,000.00 originally disbursed to it plus default interest at rate of 10%, and the Applicant shall have no recourse against the City. IV. APPLICANT DEFAULT 1. Failure to Implement the Program. If the Applicant fails to implement the Project in substantial compliance with the Application as required by Section 11(1), then the Parties agree that the Applicant shall be in default under this Agreement. 2. Failure to Submit Bi -Annual Reporting. If the Applicant fails to submit bi-annual reports as required by Section 11(2), then the Parties agree that the Applicant shall be in default under this Agreement. 3. Application Misrepresentations. If the City determines, at any time and in the City's sole discretion, that any portion of the Application constituted a material misrepresentation, then the Parties agree that the Applicant shall be in default under this Agreement. 4. Other Events of Default. In addition to the foregoing, the occurrence of any one or more of the following after the Effective Date shall also constitute an event of default by the Applicant: A. The Applicant shall make a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors, or shall admit in writing its inability to pay its debts as they become due or shall file a petition in bankruptcy, or shall be adjudicated a bankrupt or insolvent, or shall file a petition seeking any reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution or similar relief under any present or future statute, law or regulation or shall file an answer admitting, or shall fail reasonably to contest, the material allegations of a petition filed against it in any such proceeding, or shall seek or consent to or acquiesce in the appointment of any trustee, receiver or liquidator of the Applicant or any material part of such entity's properties; or B. Within 60 days after the commencement of any proceeding by or against the Applicant seeking any reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution or similar relief under any present or future statute, law or regulation, such proceeding shall not have been dismissed or otherwise terminated, or if, within 60 days after the appointment without the consent or acquiescence of the Applicant of any trustee, receiver or liquidator of any of such entities or of any material part of any of such entity's properties, such appointment shall not have been vacated. 5. Notice of Default and Opportunity to Cure. The City shall provide written notice of any default under this Agreement and provide the Applicant 30 days from the date the notice is sent to cure the default. This notice will be deemed sent when sent by first class mail to the Applicant's notice address or when delivered to the Applicant if sent by a different means. 6. City Remedies. If, after notice and an opportunity to cure, the Applicant fails to cure any of the events of default listed in Section IV of this Agreement, then the Parties agree that: a) this Agreement shall be null and void; b) that the City will have no further responsibility to the Applicant, including the responsibility to tender any remaining Program grant funds to the Applicant; c) that any Program grant funds actually tendered by the City to the Applicant shall be returned to City along with default interest at a rate of 10% starting from the date of default; and d) the Applicant shall have no recourse against the City. V. MISCELLANEOUS 1. Notices. All notices, demands, requests for approvals or other communications given by either party to another shall be in writing, and shall be sent to the office for each party indicated below and addressed as follows: To the Applicant: Opera for Earth 509 5th Ave NE Largo, FL 33770 Attention: President To the City: City of Clearwater P.O. Box 4748 Clearwater, Florida 33758 Attention: City Clerk with copies to: City of Clearwater P.O. Box 4748 Clearwater, Florida 33758 Attention: City Attorney 2. Unavoidable Delay. Any delay in performance of or inability to perform any obligation under this Agreement (other than an obligation to pay money) due to any event or condition described in this Section as an event of "Unavoidable Delay" shall be excused in the manner provided in this Section. "Unavoidable Delay" means any of the following events or conditions or any combination thereof: acts of God, acts of the public enemy, riot, insurrection, war, pestilence, archaeological excavations required by law, unavailability of materials after timely ordering of same, building moratoria, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, freight embargoes, fire, lightning, hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, extremely abnormal and excessively inclement weather (as indicated by the records of the local weather bureau for a five year period preceding the Effective Date), strikes or labor disturbances, delays due to proceedings under Chapters 73 and 74, Florida Statutes, restoration in connection with any of the foregoing or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of the party performing the obligation in question, including, without limitation, such causes as may arise from the act of the other party to this Agreement, or acts of any governmental authority (except that acts of the City shall not constitute an Unavoidable Delay with respect to performance by the City). An application by any party hereto for an extension of time pursuant to this Section must be in writing, must set forth in detail the reasons and causes of delay, and must be filed with the other party to this Agreement within 30 days following the occurrence of the event or condition causing the Unavoidable Delay or 30 days following the party becoming aware (or with the exercise of reasonable diligence should have become aware) of such occurrence. The party shall be entitled to an extension of time for an Unavoidable Delay only for the number of days of delay due solely to the occurrence of the event or condition causing such Unavoidable Delay and only to the extent that any such occurrence actually delays that party from proceeding with its rights, duties and obligations under this Agreement affected by such occurrence. 3. Indemnification. The Applicant agrees to assume all risks of inherent in this Agreement and all liability therefore, and shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City and the City's officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all claims of loss, liability and damages of whatever nature, to persons and property, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, death of any person and loss of the use of any property. This includes, but is not limited to, matters arising out of or claimed to have been caused by or in any manner related to the Applicant's activities or those of any approved or unapproved invitee, contractor, subcontractor, or other person approved, authorized, or permitted by the Applicant whether or not based on negligence. Nothing herein shall be construed as consent by the City to be sued by third parties, or as a waiver or modification of the provisions or limits of Section 768.28, Florida Statutes or the Doctrine of Sovereign Immunity. 4. Assignability; Complete Agreement. This Agreement is non -assignable by either party and constitutes the entire Agreement between the Applicant and the City and all prior or contemporaneous oral and written agreements or representations of any nature with reference to the subject of the agreement are canceled and superseded by the provisions of this agreement. 5. Applicable Law and Construction. The laws of the State of Florida shall govern the validity, performance, and enforcement of this Agreement. This Agreement has been negotiated by the City and the Applicant, and the Agreement, including, without limitation, the Exhibits, shall not be deemed to have been prepared by the City or the Applicant, but by all equally. 6. Severability. Should any section or part of any section of this Agreement be rendered void, invalid, or unenforceable by any court of law, for any reason, such a determination shall not render void, invalid, or unenforceable any other section or any part of any section in this Agreement. 7. Amendments. This Agreement cannot be changed or revised except by written amendment signed by all parties hereto. 8. Jurisdiction and Venue. For purposes of any suit, action or other proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the parties hereto do acknowledge, consent and agree that venue thereof is Pinellas County, Florida. Each party to this Agreement hereby submits to the jurisdiction of the State of Florida, Pinellas County and the courts thereof and to the jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, for the purposes of any suit, action or other proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement and hereby agrees not to assert by way of a motion as a defense or otherwise that such action is brought in an inconvenient forum or that the venue of such action is improper or that the subject matter thereof may not be enforced in or by such courts. If, at any time during the term of this Agreement, the Applicant is not a resident of the State of Florida or has no office, employee, City, registered agent or general partner thereof available for service of process as a resident of the State of Florida, or if any permitted assignee thereof shall be a foreign corporation, partnership or other entity or shall have no officer, employee, agent, or general partner available for service of process in the State of Florida, the Applicant hereby designates the Secretary of State, State of Florida, its agent for the service of process in any court action between it and the City arising out of or relating to this Agreement and such service shall be made as provided by the laws of the State of Florida for service upon a nonresident; provided, however, that at the time of service on the Florida Secretary of State, a copy of such service shall be delivered to the Applicant at the address for notices as provided in Section V(1). 9. Termination. If not earlier terminated as provided in this Agreement, the term of this Agreement shall expire and this Agreement shall no longer be of any force and effect on December 1, 2026. [Remainder of Page Left Blank Intentionally] IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be signed in its corporate/legal name by its authorized representative or persons authorized to execute this Agreement on the date and year first above written. Opera for Earth B ary Jyzrem Presid - nt STATE OF FLORIDA ] COUNTY OF PINELLAS ] The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _ day of , 2024 by , who is personally known to me or who has produced a driver's license as identification. My Commission expires: Notary Public THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, a municipal corporation Lead Assistant City Attorney By: J Attest: City Manager Rosemarie Call City Clerk FLORIDA INDIVIDUAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT F.S. 117.05(13) - V ag *0' State of Flo' County of 44 ° *'' DYAJA JAMES (ft. Notary Public - State of Florida :4 ��) Commission x HH 368717 ~°i "' My Comm. Expires Mar 2, 2027 Place Notary Seal Stamp Above The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means of agysical Presence, —OR— ❑ Online Notarization, this day of _.__.. Date 0 Month Name of Person Acknowledging Year by f Notary Public - State of Florida Ta-RA.6 N e of Notary Typecl, Printed or Stamped [ 1 Personally known Croduced Identification Type of Identification Produced:._L.._. 1 (ecc)_ _5_°10 - .. -o _ .... (136 OPTIONAL Completing this information can deter alteration of the document or fraudulent reattachment of this form to an unintended document. Description of Attached Document 0 , �� ���,�� Title or Type of Document:. t%,1....-_....(._'.__._.__.11�l.... 6U1"^'W..-........�Q �ti'" "f. Document Date: Signer(s) Other Than Named Above: 02020 National Notary Association Af fit M1304-11 (11/20) Number of Pages: _... B. General Information Completed by operaforearth@a gmaiLcom on 7/31/2023 12:57 PM Case Id: 15931 Name: Opera for Earth - 2023 Address: *No Address Assigned B. General Information Please provide the following information. B.1. Legal Name of Organization (as shown in Line 1 of REPRESENTATIVE CONTACT INFORMATION W-9) Opera for Earth Corporation B.10. First Name Jodi B.2. DBA (if applicable — as shown in Line 2 of W-9) B.11. Last Name Karem B.3. Type of Agency Non profit Performing arts and education B.12. Title of Position President B.4. Physical Address of Organization 509 5th Ave NE Largo, FL 33770 B.13. Primary Email operaforearth@gmaiLcom B.5. Taxpayer ID (TIN) (if sole proprietorship, enter social security number of sole proprietor) (As shown in Part 1 of W-9) 85-0944018 B.6. Organization Legal Entity Type (as shown in Line 3 of W-9) Non Profit B.7. Mailing Address for Grant Check (As shown in Line 5 & 6 of W-9) 509 5th Ave NE Largo, FL 33770 B.8. Mission Statement of Organization Opera for Earth Corporation is a 501(c)3 corporation that uses performing arts to raise awareness to the value of preserving and caring for our natural resources. Opera for Earth Corporation has begun an education initiative to educate our audiences about the music and stories they are hearing so they fully understand B.9. Applicant Discipline (select all that apply) B.14. Phone Number (502) 408-5406 Printed By: Amber Brice on 1/10/2024 1 of 2 NNeighborly Software CQ Culture IJ Education O History ❑ Literary Arts O Museum ElPerforming Arts ❑ Visual Arts ❑ Other Printed By: Amber Brice on 1/10/2024 2 of 2 H Neighborly Software C. Project Information Completed by operaforearth@gmaiLcom on 7/31/2023 1:54 PM Case Id: 15931 Name: Opera for Earth - 2023 Address: *No Address Assigned C. Project Information Please provide the following information. C.1. Project Description In 2022, Opera for Earth, in partnership with Moccasin Lake Nature Park, began a concert series called 'Music @ Moccasin Lake'. This concert series brought hundreds of visitors to the park that had never been there before, and many had never heard of the park. Through this small concert series, hundreds were introduced to Clearwater's most special park. We had food trucks, guest dancers and guest speakers. We partnered with groups and organizations such as the Highland Dancers (Dunedin) and the St. Andrews Society of Tampa Bay. Opera for Earth presented 1 opera, Verdi's Macbeth, a concert, 2 Divas & a Tenor, and our Holiday Community Concert, which featured both professional opera singers, as well as students learning the craft of singing. In 2023, Opera for Earth wanted to present three more concerts on the stage of Moccasin Lake, but did not have the funding. However, we are presenting a Community Holiday Concert to be a part of Moccasin Lake Nature Park's holiday event. This event will draw more people to the park, as we will feature popular groups such as the Florida Boy Choirs, which has an enormous following, as well as professional opera singers and students of music. We will have Mrs. Clause to pass out candy to the kids and will invite members of the audience to sing special songs with us. Opera for Earth wants to expand 'Music @ Moccasin Lake' to include larger operatic works and education programming for children. We plan to make all of this programming free to the public so that all who want to learn about music can do so. In March, 2025 (spring break week), we plan to offer a Kids Musical Intensive, which includes music and dance instruction for children to learn musical theater songs that will end in a performance on the wonderful outdoor stage at Moccasin Lake Nature Park. This intensive will be open for 20 children, ages 7 —11 (limit 20 participants) at a 10 to 1 ratio for instruction. In this intensive, children will learn breathing and the best vocal technique to sing, as well as dance technique to dance these songs. Musical numbers considered will be from a historical, musical theater repertoire that ranges from 1920 — present day. In June, we want to offer two 2 — week full musical theater intensives (full month of June), where kids work in the writing of their script, learn 5 — 6 musical numbers and dances and put it all together for a performance at the end of their 2 — week sessions. In total, we will serve 40 children in the month of June having two 2 — week sessions. Performances will be on the outdoor stage of Moccasin Lake Nature Park. In the fall, Opera for Earth will expand their concert series to include larger operatic works, keeping this musical enrichment free and open to the public. We plan to continue these programs through 2026, and build back and improve the programming that Moccasin Lake Nature Park once had. This will also introduce children to the park to keep patronage moving into the new generations. C.2. Project Goals (minimum 3 required) The first project goals are to introduce children to Moccasin Lake Nature Park and teach them about musical theater repertoire in this environment. Since music is inspired by nature, the marrying of these two things will teach children the importance of taking care of the things around us in order for arts to thrive. The second project goal is to give children a musical, dance and acting experience that also gives them the opportunity to perform for an audience. The skills of speaking and performing in front of a crowd will give these children presentation and social skills that they can take with them forever in their future jobs, no matter if it's Printed By: Amber Brice on 1/10/2024 1 of 7 HNeighborly Software performing or working as an attorney or for a company. This will also bring new patrons to Moccasin Lake Nature Park and give the park the opportunity for more donation possibilities. The third goal is to give adults the opportunity to learn about opera and musical theater repertoire in a space that promotes community, family and education. Since it is a big financial investment to go see an opera, many adults won't go. Local opera companies have ticket prices that begin a $90 (Opera Tampa) and go up from there. We want to make this experience and education available to anyone, not just the financially elite. Everyone deserves music. Everyone deserves nature. Opera for Earth and Moccasin Lake Nature Park want to give both to our community, gain a fan base for both and donors for both in order to sustain these activities in the far future for Clearwater and its community. C.3. Project Activities Project activities will be different for each offering. For the spring musical theater intensives, vocal and dance instruction will be offered, as well as musical theater instruction. Kids will learn stage direction and stage etiquette, as well as performance practice. They will also have the opportunity to perform what they learned on the outdoor stage at Moccasin Lake Nature Park, which will bring new park patrons to this treasure of a park in Clearwater. In the summer programs, kids will work closely with drama instructors to learn to use improvisation to create their script. Hey will also learn dance and vocal technique to be able to sing songs correctly and dance with their best technique. They will also learn about performance practices, props, costumes and some backstage tools. At the end of their session, they will perform on the outdoor stage at Moccasin Lake Nature park for an audience. As all of our performances are, it will be free and open to the public, bringing new patrons to Moccasin Lake Nature Park. In the fall concerts, adults and children will be educated about opera and musical theater with 3 performances. All of our performances are explained in English with character explanations, plot explanations and even a Q&A with the performers after the show. We give a wide variety of offerings so that we can appeal to a wide variety of audience members. In the Holiday concert, we also give students an opportunity to perform with professionals so they can get a better idea of performance practice. These concerts will be free and open to the public in order to bring more patrons and potential donors to Moccasin Lake Nature Park. C.4. Project Impact — Describe how the project/program benefits the Clearwater community. This project benefits the community in several ways. First, it introduces the community to Moccasin Lake Nature Park and brings more people to the park. This could raise revenue for the park and expand its facilities and offerings to the park's patrons. It can also help he city of Clearwater, as it is another offering for tourists. The only opera Clearwater has is at Moccasin Lake Nature Park with Opera for Earth. This can bring more revenue to Clearwater through tourism. It also benefits the community by offering a free music enrichment activity to the community. It benefits the children of Clearwater by offering a music education intensive to help children have a creative outlet. It is a tool to produce more productive, creative and involved citizens in the community of Clearwater. C.S. Project Alignment with Cultural Arts Strategic Plan (select one or more of the following) ❑ Strengthen the identity of neighborhoods through an investment in public art at the neighborhood level. ElInvest in iconic public art in strategic locations to bolster the public art experience. Printed By: Amber Brice on 1/10/2024 NNeighborly Software 2 of 7 ❑ Implement programs that build the capacities of the arts and culture sector to be more unified in their vision toward the same goal. ECDefine spaces in Clearwater that an investment in the arts can be concentrated for maximum impact. 121 Support neighborhoods through broadening and diversifying arts experiences. C.6. Project Alignment with Greenprint 2.0 — Describe how the project/program supports the goals and objectives of Clearwater Greenprint 2.0 as it pertains to the following: • Education and Awareness • Green Energy and Buildings • Transportation • Livability • Water Conservation • Waste Reduction • Local Food • Green Economy Education & Awareness: Opera for Earth educates our audiences on the relationship between music and the environment around us. Music is inspired by the earth. When the environment thrives, the arts thrive. Opera for Earth's mission contains sustainability in that we strive to repurpose 80% of the materials we use for the stage. We also use small cards as the program for our performances that contain a QR code that takes the audience to our website, where the audience can read all of the information about the performance and performers, rather than wasting paper. Green Energy & Buildings: Opera for Earth performs on the outdoor sage of Moccasin Lake Nature Park during the afternoon. This avoids us needing to use powerful lights to illuminate the stage, therefore saving energy. Since this performance is outdoors, we are saving huge amounts of energy for the City of Clearwater, as the use of electricity to run a show indoors is not there. Transportation: Livability: Bringing music enrichment and education programs to Moccasin Lake Nature Park brings up the quality of life in the community, by bringing the community together for a positive experience. When members of a community get to experience cultural arts, it pulls the people together in a positive way. It also makes the citizens of Clearwater BETER citizens. They become more involved in their community and the living experiences in Clearwater become more positive for everyone. The music education that Opera for Earth will provide at Moccasin Lake Nature Park will give children the enrichment experience that they are lacking in their schools, will make them more confident and productive adults and will give exposure to Moccasin Lake Nature Park, which can get more community support for this park. Strong parks that can provide education resources strengthen communities, bring more revenue to the cities and make a community better. Water Conservation & Waste Reduction: Although I've touched on these points already, I will stress again how using the outdoor stage at Moccasin Lake Nature Park greatly reduces the carbon footprint in general on the City of Clearwater. Minimal use of water and greatly reduced waste is realized in these types of performances. This is actually a conservationist's dream. We are depending on nature to provide the resources we need to have a performance, rather than holding them in a building that uses large amounts of energy and produces large amounts of waste for the city. Alongside a minimal carbon footprint, is the ability to bring potential revenue o the City of Clearwater, get more support for Moccasin Lake Nature Park and to educate the community on the arts, as well as provide music enrichment. Local Food: Last year, we used local food vendors for all three evens that we held at Moccasin Lake Nature Park. This simulates the local economy and helps business owners to thrive. We will continue using local food vendors, as we recognize the importance of lifting up our local businesses. Printed By: Amber Brice on 1/10/2024 3 of 7 NNeighborly Software Green Economy: By the very definition of 'green economy', Opera for Earth has met this challenge 100% by providing education and enrichment free of cost to the community, so as not to exclude anyone in receiving the benefits of these programs with very little strain on the environment. Opera for Earth is providing improved well-being for our community and equity, while having no environmental risk whatsoever to the City of Clearwater. Instead, we are using the very nature in Moccasin Lake Nature Park to provide our offerings to the community. C.7. Project Evaluation • Describe how you will determine goals of the project are achieved. • Who will conduct the evaluation? • Who or what will the evaluation target? • What methods will be used to collect participant feedback? (surveys, evaluation forms, interviews, etc.) • When will you collect this information? • How will you use this information for future programs? How will you determine if the goals were achieved? Opera for Earth will determine success through several ways. First, we will use an audience evaluation form after each performance that will be available online through a QR code that will be provided at each performance. This evaluation will ask the audience to give suggestions on repertoire, quality of singers, quality of music, operatic selection, lecture and venue. We also will measure growth through making sure we have a count of the audience to see if attendance is growing. We also provide an email to our audience and ask them to contact us with questions or comments. All of these factors will be put together to weigh in on future programming that meets the needs of the community. For the education programs for children, we will give a survey (card with QR code) to parents to complete with their children. This will also be an online questionnaire to save paper and will allow both parents and children to comment on the program and ways to improve it. Who will conduct he evaluation? Opera for Earth will conduct the evaluation in cooperation with the audience and participants. Who or what will the evaluation target? The evaluation will target the effectiveness of our programming and enrichment concerts to see how they improved the lives of the participants and audience members, what they learned and how the programming can be improved in the future. Who or what will the evaluation target? The evaluations will target both the performance and education programs. We have the unique opportunity to get evaluations from both our audience members and our education participants. This will assist us in gathering ideas, feedback and suggestions in order to make the programming better and better with each year. It will also assist us in meeting the needs of the community in a unique way, creating a true community arts program. When will you collect this information? Information will be collected throughout the entire year of the programming (October - June). We will leave the information up on our website for the entire program year so that our audience members, participants and families have ample opportunity to do this evaluation and let their voices be heard. They will also have the opportunity to email us even after that time in case an idea comes to them that is not within that 9 month period of programming. What methods will be used to collect feedback? Opera for Earth will use 2 methods to collect feedback. We will have a QR code available at our performances for the audience to fill out an online evaluation, either on their phone right there or at any time after the performance at their convenience. We also provide our email address to the audience to give them the opportunity to email us any Printed By: Amber Brice on 1/10/2024 4 of 7 MNeighborly Software comments or questions about the shows or what they would like to hear and see. For our children's programming, we would provide a card with a QR code on it to have both parents and children participants fill out the evaluation together after the completion of their intensives. This will be our guide on ways we can improve our offerings to the community. How will you use this information for future programs? Opera for Earth will look at the comments on our evaluations and consider what the community is telling us that would make a stronger program or concert offering. From this information, we can decide how to best use our funding to make this programming even stronger for the community, and how to gain the most benefit while still fulfilling our goal of sustainability. C.8. Identify the timeline for implementation of the proposed project/program. The timeline is as follows: Music @ Moccasin Lake 2024: March 11 — 15: Kids musical intensive: 9:00 am — 3:00 pm Limit 20 kids $450 Each Ends in a performance on outdoor stage Free to kids Total cost: $7,000 Kids Music Workshops: Musical theater, dance and drama Workshop June 2 —13 June 16-27 Limit 20 kids each $450 each Ends in a performance on outdoor stage Free to kids Total cost: $18,000 October, November, December Concert Series $25,000 Free to public Music @ Moccasin Lake 2025 Spring break 2025: Kids musical intensive: 9:00 am — 3:00 pm Limit 20 kids $350 Each Ends in a performance on outdoor stage Free to kids Total cost: $7,000 Kids Music Workshops: Musical theater, dance and drama Workshop June 2 —13 June 16-27 Limit 20 kids each $475 each Ends in a performance on outdoor stage Free to kids Total cost: $19,000 Printed By: Amber Brice on 1/10/2024 HNeighborly Software 5 of 7 October, November, December Concert Series $30,000 Free to public Music @ Moccasin Lake 2026 Spring break 2026: Kids musical intensive: 9:00 am — 3:00 pm Limit 20 kids $350 Each Ends in a performance on outdoor stage Free to kids Total cost: $7000 Kids Music Workshops: Musical theater, dance and drama Workshop June 2 —13 June 16-27 Limit 20 kids each $500 each Ends in a performance on outdoor stage Free to kids Total cost: $20,000 October, November, December Concert Series $35,000 Free to public Total for programming between 2024 — 2026: $168,000 C.9. Sustainability — Describe plans to sustain the project/program after grant funds are expended. Since these funds will help Music @ Moccasin Lake to grow, we will be able to build our fundraising abilities to sustain these concerts and education programs. As these offerings become more widely known to the community, City and local businesses, sponsorships will be sought after and fundraising events will be more possible. Also, since these concerts and programs will bring more patrons to Moccasin Lake Nature Park, we plan to form a group similar to the 'Friends of Moccasin Lake' group that serves the park to be 'Friends of Music @ Moccasin Lake'. This group will serve the purpose of the growth of these community offerings and focus on obtaining donations and grant funding to sustain these programs. C.10. Routine Maintenance and Utility Costs — If funding is requested for a capital or infrastructure project, provide the anticipated routine maintenance, including utility costs. N/A C.11. Fiscal Condition — Describe the fiscal condition of your organization as it relates to the successful completion of the project/program proposed. Currently, the park's small funding allows for one concert (Holiday Community Concert) at the park, which actually brings in hundreds of new park visitors. Unfortunately, without funds to grow, this series will remain modest, and we will not be able to give the children the programming that they deserve and strongly desire. Moccasin Lake Nature Park used to have a variety of summer programs for children, unfortunately, because of the lack of funds and staff, they aren't able to offer this. Plus, they don't have the expertise in implementing a music intensive. Opera for Earth will provide that expertise to give the forward momentum to Moccasin Lake Nature Park and grow its programming, Printed By: Amber Brice on 1/10/2024 6 of 7 N Neighborly Software bringing hundreds more children (the future donors) to the park. All we need to make this happen is a step up. Opera for Earth, in its 3rd season, has grown music education festivals and opera concert series in New York, NY, Austin, TX, Marks, MS, Clearwater, FL and Dunedin, FL. We have attained sponsors and grants for several of these festivals, and are continually raising money through fundraising efforts, such as grants and donations to make these events successful in multiple states. Since the administrators are volunteer, Opera for Earth has the capability to use 100% of its funding for our programming (aside from State fees, 990 filings and other business expenses, such as website design). C.12. Organization's Fiscal Year 2022 C.13. Organizational Operating Budget Summa Expenses Total Cash Expenses In -Kind Contributions Total Operating Expenses 16099.00 $16,099.00 $900.00 $16,099.00 Income Total Cash Income In -Kind Contributions Total Operating Income 20517.00 $20,517.00 $900.00 $29,517.00 Printed By: Amber Brice on 1/10/2024 7 of 7 NNeighborly Software D. Funding Request Completed by operaforearth@gmaiLcom on 7/31/2023 2:43 PM Case Id: 15931 Name: Opera for Earth - 2023 Address: *No Address Assigned D. Funding Request Please provide the following information. D.1. Funding Request Table If you selected "Other" please provide expenses in detail D.2. City of Clearwater Cultural Affairs Nonprofit grant funds requested? Note: Allocation of the grant funds will be paid on a case-by-case basis after consulting with awardees their need for the funds. $168,000.00 D.3. Does this project/program anticipate the use of funds or assistance from other organizations? As this project grows, it will rely 100% on outside funding from community members, sponsor organizations and fundraising events. We are asking the City to initially fund this program 100% to give us the 'leg up' we need to grow these programs. Last year, at these concerts in Moccasin Lake Nature Park, the main question asked was, "Why don't more people know about this? They MUST know about this.". My answer was, "money". D.4. Describe your plans to use other funds on this project. In this section, only describe funds that are secured. Provide the source of funds, amounts, and how these funds will be used. Printed By: Amber Brice on 1/10/2024 NNeighborly Software 1 of 2 Project Estimate Funding Request Amount From Other Funding Sources Source of Other Funding Personnel: Administrative $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Personnel: Programmatic $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Outside Fees and Services: Administrative $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Outside Fees and Services: Programmatic $93,000.00 $93,000.00 $0.00 Outside Fees and Services: Other $65,000.00 $65,000.00 $0.00 Space Rental $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Marketing $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $0.00 Other $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 For Projects: Utility Costs $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $168,000.00 $168,000.00 $0.00 If you selected "Other" please provide expenses in detail D.2. City of Clearwater Cultural Affairs Nonprofit grant funds requested? Note: Allocation of the grant funds will be paid on a case-by-case basis after consulting with awardees their need for the funds. $168,000.00 D.3. Does this project/program anticipate the use of funds or assistance from other organizations? As this project grows, it will rely 100% on outside funding from community members, sponsor organizations and fundraising events. We are asking the City to initially fund this program 100% to give us the 'leg up' we need to grow these programs. Last year, at these concerts in Moccasin Lake Nature Park, the main question asked was, "Why don't more people know about this? They MUST know about this.". My answer was, "money". D.4. Describe your plans to use other funds on this project. In this section, only describe funds that are secured. Provide the source of funds, amounts, and how these funds will be used. Printed By: Amber Brice on 1/10/2024 NNeighborly Software 1 of 2 We don't yet have secured funds. We will need to build this ability by starting the 'Friends of Music @ Moccasin Lake', which will be in charge of fundraising events and growing sponsorships for these events. D.S. Describe your plans to seek new funding to supplement ARPA funding. Describe the sources to which you will apply, the amounts sought, and the proposed use of those funds. We are starting a nonprofit called 'Friends of Music @ Moccasin Lake', which will be a group dedicated to fundraising specifically for these events. They will reach out to Clearwater businesses, and community members and leaders to get financial and other support to assist us in our fundraising efforts. This group will also hold fundraising events both in the classroom at Moccasin Lake Nature Park and in other locations to raise money to sustain these performances and education events throughout the years. We plan to request from Mayor Brian Aungst and City Council Members, Mark Bunker, Kathleen Beckman, David Allbritton, and Lina Teixeira to sponsor a fundraiser for the audiences and participants of our events. We would like the fundraiser to be held at Coachman Park or another great venue that will really get the City of Clearwater to get involved and step up for the residents of Clearwater that they represent. For this event, we would like to raise $50,000, which should cover the concert series for 2 seasons (2 years). We would also like to hold a fundraising event at Moccasin Lake Nature Park and one of Clearwater's libraries that can get children involved to make it an enrichment event for kids that can raise at least $25,000 to fund all of the children's events at Moccasin Lake Nature Park for 1 year. For this event, we will involve Clearwater's business owners, professionals and retailers. D.6. What will happen if this project is not funded? If the project is not funded, it will remain what it is this year, 1 concert in December called Holiday Community Concert. Last year, we had some funding, and we presented 3 amazing concerts. This year, the park could not come up with anymore funds than $600, so we are presenting what $600 will buy. D.7. What will happen if this project is partially funded? If this project is partially funded, then we will first do the concert series and with any remaining monies, offer education for children. Since our first mission is to use performing arts to educate on the environment, we put forth first our first mission. Printed By: Amber Brice on 1/10/2024 2 of 2 NNeighborly Software Form W-9 (Rev. October 2018) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification ► Go to www.irs.gov/FormW9 for instructions and the latest information. Give Form to the requester. Do not send to the IRS. a) rn 0 a c 0 N o• 2 ., co c C O. 0 r= 0 rn 1 Name (as shown on your income tax retum). Name is required on this line; do not leave this line blank. Opera for Earth Corporation 2 Business name/disregarded entity name, if different from above 3 Check appropriate box for federal tax classification of the person whose name is entered on line 1. Check only one of the following seven boxes. O Individual/sole proprietor or ❑ C Corporation 0 S Corporation 0 Partnership 0 Trust/estate single -member LLC ❑ Limited liability company. Enter the tax classification (C=C corporation, S=S corporation, P=Partnership) ► Note: Check the appropriate box in the line above for the tax classification of the single -member owner. Do not check LLC if the LLC is classified as a single -member LLC that is disregarded from the owner unless the owner of the LLC is another LLC that is not disregarded from the owner for U.S. federal tax purposes. Otherwise, a single -member LLC that is disregarded from the owner should check the appropriate box for the tax classification of its owner. © Other (see instructions) P. 501(c)3 nonprofit 4 Exemptions (codes apply only to certain entities, not individuals; see instructions on page 3): Exempt payee code (if any) Exemption from FATCA reporting code (if any) (Applies to accounts maintained outside the U.S.) 5 Address (number, street, and apt. or suite no.) See instructions. 509 5th Ave NE 6 City, state, and ZIP code Largo, FL 33770 Requester's name and address (optional) 7 List account number(s) here (optional) Part 1 Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Enter your TIN in the appropriate box. The TIN provided must match the name given on line 1 to avoid backup withholding. For individuals, this is generally your social security number (SSN). However, for a resident alien, sole proprietor, or disregarded entity, see the instructions for Part I, later. 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No. 10231X Form W-9 (Rev. 10-2018) AR �® CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DA2/21/2DD/YYYY) TE 12/21/2023 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). PRODUCER Next First Insurance Agency, Inc. PO Box 60787 Palo Alto, CA 94306 CONTACT NAME: PHONE(855) 222-5919 FAX (A/C. No. Ext): (ANC, No): ADDREEMAILSS: support@nextinsurance.com INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC # INSURERA: Next Insurance US Company 16285 INSURED Opera for Earth Corporation 509 5th Ave NE Largo, FL 33770 INSURER B : NXT933J4T7-00-GL INSURER C 01/01/2025 INSURER D : $1,000,000.00 INSURER E : INSURER F : X COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 708428265 REVISION NUMBER: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. INSR TYPE OF INSURANCE ADDL Asn SUBR WVD POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFF IMM/DD/YYYY) POLICY EXP (MMIDD/YYYY) LIMITS A X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY NXT933J4T7-00-GL 01/01/2024 01/01/2025 EACH OCCURRENCE $1,000,000.00 CLAIMS -MADE X OCCUR DAMAGE TO RENTED PREMISES (Ea occurrence) $100,000.00 MED EXP (Any one person) $15,000.00 PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $1,000,000.00 GEN'L X AGGREGATE POLICY OTHER: LIMIT APPLIES PRO- JECT PER: LOC GENERAL AGGREGATE $2,000,000.00 PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $2,000,000.00 AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY ANY AUTO OWNED AUTOS ONLY HIRED AUTOS ONLY SCHEDULED AUTOS NON -OWNED AUTOS ONLY COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT (Ea accident) $ BODILY INJURY (Per person) $ BODILY INJURY (Per accident) $ PROPERTY DAMAGE (Per accident) $ $ UMBRELLA LIAB EXCESS LIAB OCCUR CLAIMS -MADE EACH OCCURRENCE $ AGGREGATE $ DED RETENTION $ $ WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY ANYPROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE OFFICER/MEMBEREXCLUDED? (Mandatory in NH) If yes, describe under DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below Y / N N/A PER STATUTE OTH- ER E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $ E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $ E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $ DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space Is required) Proof of Insurance. CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION Opera for Earth Corporation 509 5th Ave NE Largo, FL 33770 Click or scan to view SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ACORD 25 (2016/03) © 1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD Form 990-N Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Copy of filing information. Electronic Notice (e -Postcard) for Tax -Exempt Organizations not Required to File Form 990 or 990 -EZ A For the 2022 Calendar year, or tax year beginning January 01, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022 OMB No.1545-2085 2022 Open to Public Inspection B Check if applicable. C Name of Organization: OPERA FOR EARTH CORPORATION D Employer Identification Number Terminated for Business 85-0944018 p Gross receipts are normally $50,000 or Tess 6802 RIDGE BLVD APT 2C BROOKLYN, NY 112205817 US E Website: F Name of Principal Officer: Mary Karem www.operaforearth corporation.org 6802 Ridge Blvd 2C Brooklyn, NY 11220 US Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice: We ask for the information on this form to carry out the Intemal Revenue laws of the United States. You are required to give us the information. We need it to ensure that you are complying with these laws. The organization is not required to provide information requested on a form that is subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act unless the form displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a form or its instructions must be retained as long as their contents may become material in the administration of any Internal Revenue law. The rules goveming the confidentiality of the Form 990-N is covered in code section 6104. The time needed to complete and file this form and related schedules will vary depending on the individual circumstances. The estimated average times is 15 minutes. This document is provided for your records only. Your Form 990-N (e -Postcard) has been submitted electronically. No further action is needed. ,4(tteL,A11),?2,SItl,1).A.SW.e,•).• c‘.1 ;?...it•jo.,,k•pr.,u\v;" \,•ktt.— • • )". el • 1,N el • 'vs" I 01% el • I've( 1% "1 • I% 4 01%44 4 I oc,(0 \N -4,1% -at m ai've..-,41%-oi(C%-oft)SW.‘ 4;4 Cs. NIP' Oro! Irl'ratter-4 ?rat • eN-4_, era 7. A). 61. • ilepartintnt nf gltatr - , . . I certify the at*6hedis'-d true and correct-copotthe-Qe ficate of Domestication and Articles :Of Incorporation for OPERA, FOR EART:IzIOCIF3F'ORATION, filed on May 17,023 effective April 21 .2020. acs,shOim:py,therbords of office. Ac etven.06de y/hand and the GreatSei of the State of Florida af,'Talli(haSsee, the Capital, this the sSeq?nd day of June, 2023 p • • p.,,k • F.e• • • '#* 41, 'J ).‘ Cd‘k %,‘ Ve '41 • be • /"Nk• 1/ r/ kk.), s.1 y/ e ki s..k %.‘ • yi s.4 •-k• (44.- e • 1% et II1N 4 ee. ecYari* eTai IN 4 OIN, • Th,"011 e• 1111'. 01 e• e. 017. 11 iN 4 o • 114 el% I is. • N.,11 1%. i NOT FOR PROFIT CERTIFICATE OF DOMESTICATION The undersigned, Mary J Karem of Opera for Earth Corporation (Name) President (Corporation Name) in accordance with section 617.1803, Florida Statutes, docs hereby certify: 1, The date on which corporation was first formed was April 21 (Title) a foreign Corporation 2020 I'he jurisdiction where the ,above named corporation was first formed, incorporated, or otherwise ' ane Into being w,as Kings County, New York The name of the corporation immediately prior to the filing of this Certificate of Domestication was Opera for Earth Corporation The name of the corporation, as set forth in its articles of incorporation, to be filed pursuant to cafe i Opera for Earth Corporation s. 617.01201 and 617.0202 with this cert 5. The jurisdiction that constituted the scat, siege social, or principal place of business or central administration of the corporation, or any other equivalent jurisdiction under applicable law, immediately before the filing of the Certificate of Domestication was New York b. Attached are Florida articles of incorporation to complete the domestication requirements pursuant to s. 617.1803. an, President , of Opera for Earth Corporation sand am authorized to sign this Certificate of Domestication on behalf of the corporation and have dour sea This the 17th day of May i' 2023 1'rHS53b (12'12 uthorizcd Signature Filing Feet Certificate of Domestication Articles of Incorporation and Certified Copy Tota► to domesticate end file :78,75 $128.75 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION In compliance with Chapter 617, F.S. (Not for Profit) ARTICLE I NAME 1h; name of the corporation shall be: Opera for Earth Corporation ARTICLE II PRINCIPAL OFFICE Ilar principal place of-business/mailing address shall be: Principal Address Mailing Address 509 5th Ave NE 509 5th Ave NE Largo, FL 33770 Largo, FL 33770 ARTICLE III PURPOSE The purpose for which the corporation is organised: Cpera for Earth uses performing arts to raise awareness for the preservation of the environment and natural resOU I Q3, Opera 'Cr Earth has begun an education initiative to educate our audiences about the music and stories They are Nitwit, We v. -ant our audiences to understand what Is going on In the places we Bing, so we exptoln the stories. language and Oared*, to sCuv`obe therm. Opera for Earth uses performing arts to raise funding for environmental education for children In grades lt • 1:. • • i ♦s I.. _A,�.Ai,.-_ .lit' I'If ft `:;-ft w t ARTICLE IV MANNER OF ELECTION 77)r rnannty in Nvhich the directors are elected or appointed: 0 F!uct,c"n by vote every 2 years. Because of the pandemic, directors automatically continued through 2023. 1,1 but a vote will be held in 2024. ARTICLE V INITIAL DIRECTORS AND/ OR OFFICERS The name(s) and address(es) and specific titic(s): Titlk(Name President / Mary J Karem Vice President $ Treasurer I Monica Camafrelta Secretary / Thomas Geib TiticJNtllnc 7 illc'l�ia( Title/Name Title/Name 11. ARTICLE VI INITIAL REGISTERED AGENT AND STREET ADDRESS Tho name and Florida street address (P.O. I3ox NOT acceptable) of the registered agent is: Mary J Karem 509 5th Ave NE Largo, FL 33770 ARTICLE VII INCORPORATOR The name and address of the incorporator is: Mary J Karem 509 5th Ave NE Largo, FL 33770 *w***************************,r,r***,r************,t*****,t**,t,t**,t*l,r,ht,t,t,r,rrr,rtlR*,tfl,►******** Having been named ase in thiN certificate, 1 a►` ered agent and w accept service of process for (he above stated corporation at the place designated ar nvth and he appointment as registered agent and agree to act in this earn -4u 5/17/2023 Date 5/17/2023 SIgnatureiRegi§te ;'/ % ,al)u (c / I n corpora/or Date INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE P. O. BOX 2508 CINCINNATI, OH 45201 Date: JUN 0 2 2020 OPERA FOR EARTH CORPORATION 6802 RIDGE BLVD 2C BROOKLYN, NY 11220-0000 Dear Applicant: DEPARTMENT OPE THE TREASURY Employer Identification NumbAr: 85-0944018 DLN: 26053534003710 Contact Person: CUSTOMER SERVICE ID# 31954 Contact Telephone Number: (877) 829-5500 Accounting Period Ending: December 31 Public Charity Status: L70(h) (1) (A) (vi) Form 990/990-EZ/990-N Required: Yes Effective Date of Exemption:; April 21, 2020 Contribution Deductibility: Yes Addendum Applies: No We're pleased to tell you we determined you're exempt from federallincome tax under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501(c)(3). Donors can deduct contributions they make to you under IRC Section 170. You're also qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under Section 2055, 2106, or 2522. This, letter could help resolve questions on your exempt status. Please keep it for your records. Organizations exempt under IRC Section 501(c)(3) are further classified as either public charities or private foundations. We determined you're a public charity under the IRC Section listed at the top of this letter. i If we indicated at the cop of this letter that you're regil.red to file Form 990/990-EZ/990-N, our records show you're required to file an annual information return (Form 990 or Form 990 -EZ) or electronic notice (Form 990-N, the e -Postcard). If you don't file a required return or notice for three consecutive years, your exempt status will be automatically revoked. 1 If we indicated at the top of this letter that an addendum applies the enclosed addendum is an integral part of this letter. For important information about your responsibilities as a tax-exeMpt organization, go to www.irs.gov/charities. Enter "4221 -PC" in the search bar to view Publication 4221 -PC, Compliance Guide for 501(c)(3) Public Charities, which describes your recordkeeping, reporting, and disclosure requirements, Letter 947 -2- OPERA POR EARTH CORPORATION Sincerely, ,P4414 4.• mower DirecCOr, ftesipt Organizations Rulings and. Agreements Dotter,t 947 Income FeL J.11 Ajq Sep Oct Nev Dec Jar Contributions, Gifts, Grants Program Service Revenues Monthly totals: Grants Contributions/Gifts Amazon Smiles Monthly totals: Ticket Sales Other Revenue $0 $1,253 $0 $8 $9 $9,400 $49 $5,500 $1,253 $3,900 $49 $8 $9 $0 $0 $0 $458 $121 $11 ,297 $941 35,500 35,500 $452 $121 35,774 31,155 $6 $1,028 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 SO $16 $0 $ 1 ,044 $87 $1e28 $16 $1,028 $1,028 $16 $16 Expenses F Aug Ort Nov Miscellaneous Costs of Service Office/General Administrative Professional Fees and other payments to independent contractors Monthly totals: Bank Charges Dues & Subscriptions Miscellaneous Monthly totals: Costumes/Stage Supplies Stationary & Printing Other General & Admin Expenses Shipping, Freight & Delivery Loan Repay Monthly totals: Professional Fees AN Service Fees Venue/Studio Rental Travel Monthly totals: Airfare Hotels Transportation Purchases Legal Monthly totals: Legal/Taxes COVID Safety Consultant Loan amount for 2022 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 50 $0 50 $0 $0 $0 50 50 50 $0 $o $14 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,046 $508 $0 $0 $0 $2,000 $0 $4,568 $381 $484 $484 $464 $62 $8 571 $35 $0 $0 $14 014 814 51,500 $500 $2,000 $4,000 01,333 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,800 $0 $0 $0 54,461 $419 $819 $9,499 $792 $3,800 53,900 5400 58,100 $2.700 $561 $419 $419 51.399 $466 50 $0 50 50 50 50 $0 $1,977 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $90 $2,067 172.245 $284 5284 $284 5863 5863 $863 5799 5799 $799 $31 531 531 $90 $0 $0 $50 $0 $88 50 $0 $0 50 $0 $0 $0 $137 11.4575 $50 $88 5137 $69