Cultural Heritage Center of Southwest Florida Inc

PUNTA GORDA, FL EIN: 82-1261132

The Cultural Heritage Center of Southwest Florida Inc. DBA Blanchard House Institute preserves and promotes the stories places and people that shaped the regions shared history. Through education heritage tourism historic preservation and locally-driven revitalization efforts the Institute helps communities leverage their cultural assets for economic opportunity. As an extension of the Blanchard House Museum the Institute supports projects that reconnect neighborhoods to their historic roots while advancing practical pathways for renewal in underinvested areas.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$252K

Annual Giving

$126K

Grant Count

3

Avg Grant Size

$42K

About Cultural Heritage Center of Southwest Florida Inc

Based on IRS filings

Cultural Heritage Center of Southwest Florida Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in PUNTA GORDA, FL. IRS filing data is available for 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $252K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $126K. Net investment income was $331.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1states

States

Cities

Baton RougeNew Orleans

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$137K$274K$412K$549K2024
Metric2024
Total Assets$252,356
Revenue$498,946
Expenses$396,747
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income$331
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$31K$63K$94K$126K3 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Film Louisiana$95KNew Orleans Film Society$20KThe COOL Cooperative$11K

Grant Size Distribution

3 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Film Louisiana ($95,000), New Orleans Film Society ($20,000), The COOL Cooperative ($10,511).

RecipientPurposeAmount
Film Louisiana Baton Rouge, LAFunding to support Film Louisianas workforce development initiatives.$95,000
The COOL Cooperative New Orleans, LASupporting The COOL Cooperatives educational activities to introduce middle and high school students to careers in the film industry. Sponsored The COOL Cooperatives youth event at the 2024 New Orleans Film Festival.$10,511
New Orleans Film Society New Orleans, LASupport for a youth career development event at the 2024 New Orleans Film Festival.$20,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Jaha CummingsPresident25
Pearl CruzVice President Dir of Cultural Aff5
Martha Bireda PhDTreasurer3
Nemi HinmanSecretary1

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cultural Heritage Center of Southwest Florida Inc?

Cultural Heritage Center of Southwest Florida Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in PUNTA GORDA, FL. It holds $252K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Cultural Heritage Center of Southwest Florida Inc?

As of 2024, Cultural Heritage Center of Southwest Florida Inc holds $252K in total assets with $499K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $126K in 2024.

Where does Cultural Heritage Center of Southwest Florida Inc operate?

Cultural Heritage Center of Southwest Florida Inc has awarded grants in Louisiana.

What size grants does Cultural Heritage Center of Southwest Florida Inc award?

In 2024, Cultural Heritage Center of Southwest Florida Inc awarded 3 grants totaling $126K — an average of about $42K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Cultural Heritage Center of Southwest Florida Inc's EIN?

Cultural Heritage Center of Southwest Florida Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1261132. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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