Milwaukee World Festival Inc
- Assets
- $116.3m
- Revenue
- $58.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1,790
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI
- Founding
- 08/1967
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 39-1049688
Organization Overview
Milwaukee World Festival Inc, operating under the name Summerfest, is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 1967. According to its NTEE Classification (A68) the organization is classified as: Music, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Summerfest employed 1,790 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Summerfest 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, Summerfest generated $58.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $68.1m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.1% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF MILWAUKEE WORLD FESTIVAL, INC. IS TO PROMOTE AN UNDERSTANDING OF DIFFERENT ETHNIC CULTURES, THE HISTORIES AND TRADITIONS OF VARIOUS NATIONALITIES, HARMONY IN THE COMMUNITY, CIVIC PRIDE AND PROVIDE A SHOWCASE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, ACTIVITIES AND RECREATION FOR THE PUBLIC AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITES FOR THE YOUTH OF THE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
SUMMERFEST IS AN ANNUAL FESTIVAL IN THE MILWAUKEE METROPOLITAN AREA. IT IS THE WORLD'S LARGEST MUSIC FESTIVAL. TOTAL ATTENANCE WAS 445,611 IN 2022.
THIS CATEGORY REPRESENTS SEASONAL OPERATING REVENUES AND EXPENSES THAT ARE NOT DIRECTLY ATTRIBUTED TO A SPECIFIC EVENT. ADDITIONALLY, IT REPRESENTS OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSE.
THIS CATEGORY REPRESENTS ETHNIC AND CULTURAL EVENTS, MUSIC CONCERTS AND OTHER EVENTS INCLUDING WALKS/RUNS FOR CHARITY. TOTAL ATTENDANCE WAS 552,608 IN 2022.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Howard Sosoff Chairman Of The Board | OfficerTrustee | 0.4 | $0 |
Ted Kellner First Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.4 | $0 |
Mary Ellen Stanek Second Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.4 | $0 |
Joanne Bischmann At-Large Board Member | Trustee | 0.4 | $0 |
David Casper Designated By Bmo Harris Bank, Na | Trustee | 0.4 | $0 |
Michael D'amato Citizen Designee By Mayor | Trustee | 0.4 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Stagehands Inc Union Labor | 12/30/22 | $1,518,677 |
Zizzo Group Inc Marketing Services | 12/30/22 | $1,076,994 |
Otra Productions Llc Artist Performances | 12/30/22 | $1,000,000 |
Dixie Cup Productions Inc Artist Performances | 12/30/22 | $963,100 |
Ghost Town Entertainment Inc Artist Performances | 12/30/22 | $942,500 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $100,000 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $134,400 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $12,490,164 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $50,077 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,724,564 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $44,066,945 |
| Investment income | $108,605 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $251,325 |
| Net Rental Income | $1,705,717 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $300 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$71,952 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $58,785,504 |
| 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. | $5,059,869 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,242,252 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,495,154 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $489,482 |
| Payroll taxes | $929,758 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $25,607 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $33,520 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,989,806 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,739,021 |
| Office expenses | $1,773,942 |
| Information technology | $138,020 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,668,418 |
| Travel | $10,542 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $21,090 |
| Interest | $1,374,481 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,156,226 |
| Insurance | $632,199 |
| All other expenses | $677,024 |
| Total functional expenses | $68,081,233 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $446,757 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,552,007 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,320,243 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,343,573 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $255,924 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $316,505 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $84,483,268 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $7,500,000 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $15,128,999 |
| Total assets | $116,347,276 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,797,644 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $34,192,996 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $15,668,788 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $20,772,053 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $16,946,072 |
| Total liabilities | $89,377,553 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $26,969,723 |
| 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 | $116,347,276 |