Decatur Book Festival Inc is located in Decatur, GA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Decatur Book Festival Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Decatur Book Festival Inc 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 12/2021, Decatur Book Festival Inc generated $176.9k 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 (19.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $122.0k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (23.3%) 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 MISSION IS TO ENCOURAGE A LOVE OF READING, INQUIRY, AND CONVERSATION IN PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, AND BUILD AN ENTHUSIASTIC AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY OF READERS AND WRITERS THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH, SPARKING SOCIAL, CREATIVE, AND INTELLECTUAL ENGAGEMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ANNUAL DECATUR BOOK FESTIVAL IS A COMMUNITY EVENT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND SUPPORTED BY CASH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE CORPORATE COMMUNITY AND OTHERS AS WELL AS IN-KIND DONATIONS. IT IS ONE OF THE LARGEST BOOK FESTIVALS IN THE UNITED STATES AND BRINGS AUTHORS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mathwon R Howard President | OfficerTrustee | 7 | $0 |
Adam Rosenkoetter Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Henry Parkman Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Leslie Wingate Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Shelbia L Jackson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeff Steely Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $36,938 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $121,280 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $158,218 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $18,712 |
Investment income | $2 |
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 | $176,932 |
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. | $37,550 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,632 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $3,520 |
Fees for services: Management | $15,171 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,677 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $32,615 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,624 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $504 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $404 |
Insurance | $988 |
All other expenses | $9,349 |
Total functional expenses | $122,015 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $291,597 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,148 |
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 | $122 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,702 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $299,569 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $926 |
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 | $149,123 |
Total liabilities | $150,049 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $149,520 |
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 | $299,569 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Decatur Book Festival Inc has recieved totaling $500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Honey Perkins Family Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $500 |
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