Milford Oyster Festival Inc is located in Milford, CT. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (N52) the organization is classified as: Fairs, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Milford Oyster Festival Inc is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Milford Oyster Festival Inc generated $229.9k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $231.2k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.7%) 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS THE MILFORD COMMUNITY WITH A FESTIVAL FOR ALL TO ATTEND, AND TO PROVIDE A VENUE FOR VARIOUS LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ANNUAL MILFORD OYSTER FESTIVAL IS A COMMUNITY ENRICHING EVENT THAT BRINGS 40,000 TO 50,000 PEOPLE INTO MILFORD ON A GIVEN WEEKEND, IN AUGUST OF EACH YEAR.IT IS ALSO A FORUM FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO RAISE FUNDS & AWARENESS FOR THEIR NON-PROFIT PURPOSES, AND TO SUPPLY A VANUE FOR ART & CRAFTS VENDORS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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John H O'connell Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Jay Pinto Vice President | Officer | 7.5 | $0 |
Ila Tokarz President | Officer | 7.5 | $0 |
Doretta Sackville Vice President | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Cathy Curley Secretary | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $229,622 |
Investment income | $293 |
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 | $229,915 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $7,145 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $725 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,169 |
Office expenses | $5,345 |
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 | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $12,002 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $231,218 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $68,134 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $126,453 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $194,587 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $6,300 |
Total liabilities | $6,300 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $1,500 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $186,787 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $194,587 |
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