Philadelphia Folksong Society

Organization Overview

Philadelphia Folksong Society is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 1962. 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 12/2022, Philadelphia Folksong Society employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Philadelphia Folksong Society 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 12/2022, Philadelphia Folksong Society generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE PHILADELPHIA FOLKSONG SOCIETY (PFS) IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING THE PAST, PROMOTING THE PRESENT, AND SECURING THE FUTURE OF FOLK MUSIC AND RELATED FORMS OF EXPRESSION THROUGH EDUCATION, PRESENTATION AND PARTICIPATION

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE PHILADELPHIA FOLK FESTIVAL IS THE MOST VISIBLE OF THE PROGRAMS THAT PFS EXECUTES. PFF IS THE OLDEST CONTINUOUSLY RUN OUTDOOR MUSIC FESTIVAL IN ALL OF NORTH AMERICA, HELD IN AUGUST EACH YEAR. THE FESTIVAL SHOWCASES OVER 100 ARTISTS. THE FESTIVAL PRESENTS MUSIC GENRES OF ALTERNATIVE FOLK AMERICANA, BLUEGRASS, BLUES, CAJUN, CELTIC, COUNTRY FOLK, INDIE FOLK, JAZZ NATIVE, SINGER/SONGWRITER, WORLD, AND MORE. THE FESITIVAL ALSO PRESENTS A WIDE ARRAY OF EDUCTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN THE AREA OF PLAYING, SONGWRITING, PARTICIPATION, HISTORY AND TRADITIONS THROUGH WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONS OF ARTISTS WHO SHARE BOTH HISTORY AND ORAL STORYTELLING.


THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE SOCIETY CONTINUES THEIR CORE MISSION THROUGH SEVERAL PROGRAMS. THE ODYSSEY OF AMERICAN MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAM BRINGS MUSIC LESSONS, INSTRUMENT LESSONS, AND CONCERTS TO CLASSROOMS. PROGRAMS ARE STRONGLY SITUATED IN THE HISTORY AND PLACE OF MUSIC HISTORY. THROUGH ITS SEASONAL HERITAGE RETREATS, PROGRAMS SUCH AS SPRING THING AND FALL FLING HAVE TRADITIONALLY PROVIDED MUSIC EDUCATION AND PARTICIPATION GIVING THE PUBLIC AN OPPORTUNITY FOR FOLK EXPRESSION. DUE TO COVID THESE PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN SUBSTANTIALLY SCALED BACK IF NOT PUT ON HOLD UNTIL IT IS SAFE TO GATHER AGAIN.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Matt Diamondstone
President
$0
Miles Thompson
Vice President
$0
Brenda Hillegas
Secretary
$0
Tim Snyder
Treasurer
$0
George Ehrgott
Board Member
$0
Constance Magnuson
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $304,154
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$38,072
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$342,226
Total Program Service Revenue$1,159,027
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 $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,501,253

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