North Carolina Blueberry Festival Association Inc, operating under the name Association Inc, is located in Burgaw, NC. The organization was established in 2008. 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. Association Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVANCE THE GENERAL EDUCATION AND THE PROMOTION OF BLUEBERRIES AND TOURISM. ALL NECESSARY MEANS OF PROMOTION SHALL BE PROVIDED.PARTICULAR ATTENTION AND EMPHASIS SHALL BE GIVEN TO THE TOURISM,ECONOMIC,CIVIC,COMMERCIAL,CULTURAL,INDUSTRIAL AND EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS OF THE AREA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ONE DAY BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL ORGANIZED & RUN. IT INCLUDES EDUCATIONAL AND LOCAL VENDOR BOOTHS FEATURING HANDMADE ARTS & CRAFTS, LOCAL GROWERS AND LOCAL BUSINESSES. THE FESTIVAL INCLUDES A BLUEBERRY RECIPE CONTEST, ENTERTAINMENT, CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES AND A 5K RUN. PROCEEDS ARE USED TO GIVE ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS FROM BLUEBERRY GROWER COUNTIES (5 COUNTY REGION) BY ESSAY CONTEST. CONTESTS ARE JUDGED BY AN INDEPENDENT COMMITTEE. ALSO MONEY IS GIVEN TO LOCAL CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS AND 501(C)(3) CORPORATIONS TO HELP PEOPLE IN OUR COUNTIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sherry Manley Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Zachary Rivenbark Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Shannon Humphry 2nd Vice President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Doug Kernicky President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Peter Cowan 1st Vice President | Officer | 1 | $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 | $200 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $200 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | -$305 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | -$105 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $13,336 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $1,153 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $612 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,753 |
Office expenses | $2,767 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,678 |
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 | $874 |
All other expenses | -$2 |
Total functional expenses | $28,901 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $94,148 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $94,148 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,662 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,662 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $92,486 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $94,148 |
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