Lowell Festival Foundation is located in Lowell, MA. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 04/2022, Lowell Festival Foundation employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lowell Festival Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 04/2022, Lowell Festival Foundation generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $843.6k during the year ending 04/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.4%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATIONS PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO ENCOURAGE CHARITABLE, CIVIC AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES BY BUSINESS AND INDIVIDUALS IN THE CITY OF LOWELL, MASSACHUSETTS THROUGH ENTERTAINMENT AND FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES AN ANNUAL FOLK FESTIVAL, WITH MUSIC, DANCING AND ENTERTAINMENT IN ORDER TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE ARTS WITHIN THE CITY OF LOWELL, MASSACHUSETTS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HAS A SUMMER MUSIC SERIES OF CONCERTS, HEADLINED BY NATIONAL AND GLOBAL ARTISTS WITHIN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY, AT AN OUTDOOR LOCAL REFURBISHED PARK, IN ORDER TO PROMOTE THE ARTS WITHIN THE CITY OF LOWELL, MASSACHUSETTS AND THE LOCAL SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.
THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES OTHER ACTIVITIES TO ENCOURAGE CHARITABLE, CIVIC AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITES IN THE CITY OF LOWELL, MASSACHUSETTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Helene Loiselle Trustee, Tre | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Arthur Sutcliffe Trustee, Cha | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Pauline Golec Trustee | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Steven Joncas Trustee | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
John Scannell Trustee | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Janis Maliszewski Trustee, Eth | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $705,567 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $42,500 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $42,500 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $748,067 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $520,891 |
Investment income | $345 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,338,861 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $48,920 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,892 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $125,473 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $3,884 |
Payroll taxes | $17,626 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,350 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $38,654 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $13,262 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,286 |
Interest | $558 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $8,063 |
All other expenses | $2,452 |
Total functional expenses | $843,592 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $979,119 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $73,300 |
Accounts receivable, net | $16,570 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $699 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,069,688 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,322 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $413,730 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $429,052 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $640,636 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,069,688 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Lowell Festival Foundation has recieved totaling $20,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Richard K And Nancy L Donahue Charitable Foundation Lowell, MA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $20,000 |
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