Centro Asturiano De Tampa Inc

What Centro Asturiano De Tampa Inc does

Centro Asturiano de Tampa, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social club and historic event venue founded in 1902 by 546 Asturian immigrants as a branch of Centro Asturiano de La Habana. Originally a mutual aid society providing hospital, cemetery, and health-insurance benefits, the organization today operates from a three-story Renaissance Mediterranean building constructed in 1914 for $110,000 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. The building houses four distinct rentable event spaces — Theatre (737 seats), Grand Ballroom (300), Salón Asturias (100), and Covadonga (75) — plus a 50-foot King Onyx bar, original terrazzo floors, and tin ceilings, and is located near Ybor City in Tampa, Florida.

The organization generates revenue across five streams: (1) annual membership dues across four tiers from $100 (Young Professionals) to $1,000 (Corporate); (2) event venue rentals for weddings, corporate functions, galas, comedy shows, musicals, and recitals; (3) donations and corporate sponsorships ($1,000/year) plus capital campaigns including 'Sponsor a Seat' ($250-$1,000) and 'Sponsor a Brick' ($1,000); (4) branded merchandise sold online ($17-$45 per item); and (5) Centro Asturiano Memorial Park cemetery operations at a second Tampa location, including plot sales and recurring flower-placement subscriptions ($50-$150/year). GTM is event-driven: direct venue sales via website inquiry forms and Triple Seat, WeddingWire listings, Eventbrite ticketing, organic social (Facebook, Instagram), free weekly Tuesday history tours, and a partnership ecosystem with regional brands including Columbia Restaurant, J.C. Newman Cigar Co., and Tampa Bay Rays.

The organization is membership-governed via President Cristal Lastra, VP Daniel Martinez, Treasurer Garry Hasara, and Secretary K.R. Lombardia, supported by approximately 1-10 staff and two auxiliary groups (Los Caballeros and Las Damas, the latter reinstituted in 1986). Operating geographies are limited to Florida, USA. No AI/ML capabilities or proprietary technology platforms are employed; the technology stack is built on commodity SaaS (Wix, Eventbrite, Triple Seat, Cemify). Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Centro Asturiano De Tampa Inc

Legal name

Centro Asturiano de Tampa, Inc.

Website

https://centroasturianotampa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1902

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Centro Asturiano de Tampa is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit historic social club and event venue in Tampa, FL, founded in 1902 by Asturian immigrants. It operates four rentable event spaces (up to 737 seats), membership programs, a cemetery, and merchandise sales, serving weddings, corporate events, and the local heritage community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Historic Event Venue Services

NAICS

Historical Sites (71212), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Historic Venues (Landmarks, Estates) (THAHAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Convention & Exhibition Centers (Public Convention Centers, Civic Centers) (THAHAAAA)

Keywords

• Historic event venue
• Social club membership
• Wedding venue rental
• Cemetery memorial services
• Cultural nonprofit organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees providing access to facilities, discounted venue rentals, reduced drink prices, voting privileges, and cemetery benefits. Four tiers: Individual $180, Young Professionals $100, Family $300, Corporate $1,000.
2. Event Venue Rentals: Rental revenue from hosting events in multiple event spaces: Grand Ballroom (seats 300), Theatre (accommodates 737), Covadonga (75 guests), and Salon Asturias. Hosts weddings, parties, corporate functions, galas, and performances.
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Relies on donations from members and community for building maintenance, programs, and preservation efforts. Includes corporate sponsors ($1,000/year), tribute/memorial gifts, and general donations.
4. Merchandise Sales: Sells branded merchandise including t-shirts ($20-45), hats ($35), ornaments ($23), cards ($17), tiles ($23), and books ($25) through their online shop.
5. Memorial Park Operations: Operates a cemetery offering plot sales, funeral arrangements, and flower placement services. Basic package $50 for silk flowers placed quarterly; Deluxe $150 for real flowers placed quarterly.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Centro Asturiano de Tampa operates a historic 1902 social club and event venue in Tampa, Florida, renting four distinct spaces (Grand Ballroom, Theatre, Covadonga, and Salón Asturias) for weddings, quinceañeras, corporate events, galas, and performances. The organization also sells annual memberships, operates a Memorial Park cemetery, offers free weekly history tours, and runs a branded merchandise store. Revenue is supplemented by corporate sponsorships and tax-deductible donations supporting preservation of the National Register-listed building.

Product overview

Centro Asturiano de Tampa is a historic 1902 social club and event venue offering multiple distinct products and services: event venue rental through four named spaces (Grand Ballroom seating 300, Theatre seating 737, Covadonga seating 75, and Salón Asturias seating 100); complimentary weekly History Tours; Memorial Park cemetery services; branded merchandise store; and membership programs (Family, Individual, Young Professionals, Corporate). The venue hosts weddings, corporate events, galas, comedy shows, musicals, and recitals, supported by donation and sponsorship programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Los Caballeros del Centro Asturiano: An auxiliary organization that works to raise funds with events such as Día de Asturias for the preservation, maintenance, and restoration of the historic building
• Las Damas del Centro Asturiano
• Centro Asturiano Memorial Park

Products and services

• Grand Ballroom venue rental

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hillsborough County Board of County CommissionerscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment partner providing support and recognition to Centro Asturiano as a historic community institution.
• Florida Department of State / Division of Historical ResourcescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerState government partner supporting historical preservation efforts and providing official recognition of Centro Asturiano's historical significance.
• Olivia Tobacco CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business sponsor supporting Centro Asturiano's preservation and operations.
• Newhouse Holdings, LLCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business sponsor supporting Centro Asturiano.
• Mr EmpanadaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal Tampa restaurant brand sponsoring Centro Asturiano events and operations.
• Columbia RestaurantminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHistoric Ybor City restaurant brand sponsoring Centro Asturiano.
• J.C. Newman Cigar Co.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHistoric Tampa cigar company with cultural ties to Ybor City, supporting Centro Asturiano.
• Tampa Bay RaysminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor League Baseball team sponsoring Centro Asturiano as a Tampa community partner.
• Republic National Distributing CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeverage distribution company providing bar supplies and support for Centro Asturiano events.
• Catering by the FamilyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCatering partner for Centro Asturiano events.
• Fancy That Specialty LinensminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLinen supplier for Centro Asturiano events and venue setup.
• Caldeco Air Conditioning & HeatingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHVAC service provider for 110-year-old building maintenance.
• On the Move ProductionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduction company partner for events at Centro Asturiano venue.
• Ybor CitycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHistoric district partner; Centro Asturiano is located on the fringe of Ybor City, a designated heritage district.
• de la Parte & Gilbert, PA Attorneys at LawminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLegal firm sponsor providing support for Centro Asturiano.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Columbia Restaurant: Historic 1905 Ybor City Spanish restaurant and event venue operating as a heritage brand with multiple event spaces. Comparable in heritage positioning and Tampa/Ybor City event market, though primarily a restaurant operator.
• Straz Center for the Performing Arts: Large nonprofit performing arts center in Tampa hosting shows, galas, and corporate events. Comparable as a major Tampa event venue competing for the same corporate and cultural-event bookings.

Direct peers

• Circulo Cubano de Tampa: Adjacent Ybor City mutual aid society founded for Cuban immigrants, also operating a historic social club and event venue. Direct peer in heritage-based membership organizations with event rental revenue in the same geographic market.
• Tampa Theatre: Historic 1926 nonprofit movie palace and event venue in Tampa offering similar mix of ticketed events, venue rentals, and member/donor support. Comparable in heritage venue positioning and ticketed programming.
• Ybor City Museum Society: Local nonprofit heritage organization operating in the same Ybor City historic district with shared mission of preserving Latin heritage and providing cultural programming. Comparable in nonprofit structure and heritage-tourism revenue model.
• Centro Español de Tampa: Historic Spanish-heritage social club in Ybor City that operates as a nonprofit with similar membership tiers and event venue offerings. Closely comparable in mission, structure, and operating model.
• Henry B. Plant Museum: University-affiliated historic museum and event venue on the Tampa Riverwalk. Comparable as a historic building that generates revenue through event rentals, memberships, and admissions in the Tampa market.
• Tampa Bay History Center: Nonprofit history museum and event venue on the Tampa Riverwalk. Comparable in combining heritage interpretation, membership programs, and event rental revenue.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeflickr.com/photos/202716758@N08/albums
• Facebookfacebook.com/centroasturianodetampa
• Instagraminstagram.com/centroasturianodetampa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centro-asturiano-de-tampa-inc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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