Florida Litfest Inc, operating under the name Word Of South, is located in Tallahassee, FL. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Word Of South 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 06/2022, Word Of South generated $342.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $359.7k during the year ending 06/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO FURTHER THE COMMON GOOD AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE TALLAHASSEE, FL AREA COMMUNITY BY PROMOTING A PUBLIC LITERARY FESTIVAL FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CITIZENS OF LEON COUNTY, FLORIDA AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND SURROUNDING AREAS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE WORD OF SOUTH FESTIVAL IS OUR SIGNATURE EVENT. THIS ANNUAL EVENT WAS HELD IN APRIL 2022 WITH SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF COVID-19. PERFORMERS INCLUDED OVER 80 MUSICIANS, WRITERS, AND POETS. 2,000 PEOPLE ATTENDED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mark Mustian President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Scott Balog Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lamar Taylor Secretary-Tr | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sara Marchessault Executive Di | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Chrys Goodwyne Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chrissy Graves 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 | $48,500 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $292,656 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $341,156 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $850 |
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 | $342,006 |
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. | $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 | $26,500 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $122,061 |
Advertising and promotion | $49,667 |
Office expenses | $4,809 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $62,528 |
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 | $755 |
All other expenses | $90,337 |
Total functional expenses | $359,657 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $123,111 |
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 | $12,145 |
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 | $135,256 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,903 |
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 | $1,903 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $133,353 |
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 | $135,256 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Florida Litfest Inc has recieved totaling $12,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Inc Tallahassee, FL PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP - WORD OF SOUTH | $12,500 |
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