Adrienne Arsht Center Trust Inc

Miami, FL · Founded 1991

Leading performing arts center presenting diverse cultural programming and education in Miami

Primary audience
General Public
Work area
Arts Presentation
Topic
Performing Arts
Contact
Johann Zietsman
Website Contact

About Organization

The Adrienne Arsht Center operates as Greater Miami-Dade's primary performing arts venue, presenting nearly 400 events annually across multiple performance spaces. Based in Miami, FL, the organization serves over 80,000 children through arts education programs while programming major series in jazz, flamenco, and theater. The center operates with $51.1 million in annual revenue and employs 589 staff members.

What They Focus On

Performing Arts

Presents diverse professional performances including jazz, flamenco, theater, and opera across multiple signature series

Youth Education

Provides arts education programming reaching over 80,000 children annually throughout South Florida schools and communities

Community Engagement

Serves as Miami's cultural town square offering free programming and gathering spaces for diverse populations

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$51.1M

-3.8% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$50.9M

+4.2% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$58.9M

+0.5% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

589

+5.2% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $51,072,954 $50,897,375 $58,894,042 589
2022 $53,082,272 $48,859,714 $58,592,821 560
2021 $30,971,312 $34,208,352 $39,013,646 353
2020 $35,550,513 $21,481,325 $40,375,100 485
2019 $40,287,921 $36,417,360 $27,506,866 485
2018 $42,178,580 $42,686,061 $25,547,280 522

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Program Selection

    Curate diverse programming that mirrors South Florida's multicultural population and artistic interests

  • 02

    Community Access

    Provide free and accessible programming alongside educational opportunities for children and families

  • 03

    Performance Delivery

    Present professional productions across flexible venues including opera house and theater spaces

  • 04

    Cultural Impact

    Foster community gathering and economic development as downtown Miami's cultural anchor point

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Adrienne Arsht Center Trust Inc

Performance Programming

Presents nearly 400 annual events including jazz series, flamenco festival, and theatrical productions across state-of-the-art venues

Arts Education

Delivers arts education programming serving over 80,000 children annually throughout South Florida communities

Community Programming

Offers free cultural events and performances for the community including Gospel Sundays series

Cultural Development

Serves as catalyst for downtown Miami development and community gathering space as the city's town square

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Adrienne Arsht Center Trust Inc.

JZ

Johann Zietsman

President And CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $396,578
EW

Elizabeth Wallace

Vice President, Programming
Full-time
Compensation: $245,685
MH

Michael Hurt

Vice President, Operations
Full-time
Compensation: $244,788
DE

Dale Edwards

Vice President, Marketing
Full-time
Compensation: $233,277
TB

Thomas Berger

Vice President, Finance & CFO
Full-time
Compensation: $211,831
PB

Patricia Brennan

Vice President, Human Resources
Full-time
Compensation: $205,677
AG

Akiva Gross

Director Until 2/2024
3 hrs/week
FL

Florene Litthcut Nichols

Director Until 1/2024
3 hrs/week
JD

Jeff Davis

Director As Of 10/2023
3 hrs/week
LC

Lissette Calderon

Director As Of 5/2024
3 hrs/week
PL

Per-Olof Loof

Director Until 1/2024
3 hrs/week
TV

Tina Vidal-Duart

Director As Of 2/2024
3 hrs/week
RC

Richard C Milstein

Chairman
3 hrs/week
AF

Alan Fein

Director
AA

Armando A Olmedo

Director
BG

Brian Goldmeier

Director
CA

Carole Ann Taylor

Director
DB

Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall

Director
DJ

Dotie Joseph

Director
EG

Evelyn Greer

Director
FP

Fatima Perez

Director
GR

Garth Reeves III

Director
JR

J Ricky Arriola

Director
JG

Jessica Garrett Modkins

Director
JN

Jumaane N'nnamdi

Director
KF

Karen Fryd

Director
KH

Keon Hardemon

Director
LQ

Larry Quinlan

Director
LP

Lauren Pardo

Director
LF

Laurie Flink

Director
LL

Liliam Lopez

Director
LW

Lynn Wiener

Director
ME

Mario Ernesto Sanchez

Director
MF

Meme Ferre

Director
ME

Mike Eidson

Director
MW

Miles Wilkin

Director
NJ

Norma Jean Abraham

Director
OP

Oscar Puig-Corve

Director
PP

Paola Pierre

Director
RR

Rick Rodriguez Pina

Director
RA

Rodney Adkins

Director
SG

Sean Gazitua

Director
TD

Tania Dominguez

Director
YD

Y David Scharf

Director
YI

Yosbel Ibarra

Director
ZS

Zaba St George Castro

Director

Milestones

1991

Organization Founded

1991

Adrienne Arsht Center Trust Inc established to develop Miami's performing arts infrastructure

1995

Tax-Exempt Status

1995

Received IRS tax-exempt recognition as nonprofit performing arts organization

2022

Revenue Peak

2022

Reached highest annual revenue of $53.1 million following pandemic recovery

2023

Workforce Expansion

2023

Grew to 589 employees serving expanded programming and education initiatives

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

VR
Valerie Riles - Vp Board And Government Relations 40.00 hrs/week · $203,630
AU
Aileen Ugalde Immediate Past Chair 3.00 hrs/week
AF
Alan Fein Director 3.00 hrs/week
AA
Armando A Olmedo Director 3.00 hrs/week
BG
Brian Goldmeier Director 3.00 hrs/week
CA
Carole Ann Taylor Director 3.00 hrs/week
DB
Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall Director 3.00 hrs/week
DJ
Dotie Joseph Director 3.00 hrs/week
EG
Evelyn Greer Director 3.00 hrs/week
FP
Fatima Perez Director 3.00 hrs/week
GR
Garth Reeves III Director 3.00 hrs/week
GG
Gerald Grant Jr Secretary Until 1/2024, Treasurer 3.00 hrs/week
HM
Hillit Meidar-Alfi Chair-Elect 3.00 hrs/week
JR
J Ricky Arriola Director 3.00 hrs/week
JG
Jessica Garrett Modkins Director 3.00 hrs/week
JA
Jorge A Plasencia Assistant Secretary 3.00 hrs/week
JN
Jumaane N'nnamdi Director 3.00 hrs/week
KF
Karen Fryd Director 3.00 hrs/week
KH
Keon Hardemon Director 3.00 hrs/week
LQ
Larry Quinlan Director 3.00 hrs/week
LP
Lauren Pardo Director 3.00 hrs/week
LF
Laurie Flink Director 3.00 hrs/week
LL
Liliam Lopez Director 3.00 hrs/week
LZ
Lucille Zanghi Assistant Treasurer 3.00 hrs/week
LW
Lynn Wiener Director 3.00 hrs/week
ME
Mario Ernesto Sanchez Director 3.00 hrs/week
MF
Meme Ferre Director 3.00 hrs/week
ME
Mike Eidson Director 3.00 hrs/week
MW
Miles Wilkin Director 3.00 hrs/week
NJ
Norma Jean Abraham Director 3.00 hrs/week
OP
Oscar Puig-Corve Director 3.00 hrs/week
PP
Paola Pierre Director 3.00 hrs/week
PR
Pierre R Apollon Treasurer Until 1/2024, Secretary 3.00 hrs/week
RR
Rick Rodriguez Pina Director 3.00 hrs/week
RA
Rodney Adkins Director 3.00 hrs/week
SG
Sean Gazitua Director 3.00 hrs/week
TD
Tania Dominguez Director 3.00 hrs/week
YD
Y David Scharf Director 3.00 hrs/week
YI
Yosbel Ibarra Director 3.00 hrs/week
ZS
Zaba St George Castro Director 3.00 hrs/week
RC
Richard C Milstein Chairman

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$1.9M

Highest Paid

$426K

Johann Zietsman

Compensated Officers

7

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Johann Zietsman President And CEO $396,578 $29,457 $426,035 35
Elizabeth Wallace Vice President, Programming $245,685 $18,920 $264,605 40
Michael Hurt Vice President, Operations $244,788 $18,722 $263,510 40
Dale Edwards Vice President, Marketing $233,277 $18,683 $251,960 40
Thomas Berger Vice President, Finance & CFO $211,831 $19,703 $231,534 40
Patricia Brennan Vice President, Human Resources $205,677 $25,022 $230,699 40
Valerie Riles - VP Board And Government Relations $203,630 $20,202 $223,832 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$2.2M

Total Forgiven

$2.2M

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

250

Loan Details 1 loan

$2,182,022
Forgiven
Forgiven: $2,207,250 100%
Approved May 1, 2020
Lender Bank of America, National Association
Jobs Reported 250
Forgiven On Jul 2, 2021

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$596K Grants Received
4 Organizations

Top Funders

4 total
MC
Mightycause Charitable Foundation
$346K
TM
The Miami Foundation Inc.
$225K
OR
Ocean Reef Community Foundation Inc.
$15K
BH
Baptist Health South Florida Inc
$10K
Mightycause Charitable Foundation The Miami Foundation Inc. Ocean Reef Community Foundation Inc. Baptist Health South Florida Inc
Mightycause Charitable Foundation The Miami Foundation Inc. Ocean Reef Community Foundation Inc. Baptist Health South Florida Inc

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Related Organizations

1 affiliated entity reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

1

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

1
Adrienne Arsht Center Foundation Inc
Miami, FL
Raise Funds
501(c) 501(C)(3)

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

Contact

Get in touch with Adrienne Arsht Center Trust Inc

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(786) 468-2000

Social

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1300 Biscayne Blvd Miami, FL 33132