Elevents Llc, operating under the name Friends Of Downtown, is located in Hendersonville, NC. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (B12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Downtown 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, Friends Of Downtown generated $278.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 27.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $217.9k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 19.9% per year over the past 4 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ELEVENTS, INC. D/B/A FRIENDS OF DOWNTOWN EXISTS TO IDENTIFY, PRESERVE, AND ENHANCE THE KEY FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE AUTHENTIC SMALL TOWN URBAN CHARACTER OF HISTORIC DOWNTOWN HENDERSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA. ORGANIZATIONAL PROJECTS ARE IDENTIFIED, ASSESSED, AND PRIORITIZED BASED ON THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO AND POTENTIAL TO ENHANCE AND SUPPORT A VIBRANT ENTREPRENEURIAL ENVIRONMENT AND THE LIVABILITY OF DOWNTOWN. THE ORGANIZATION ACTIVELY PURSUES PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION, WHETHER BY INFRASTRUCTURE IMPPROVEMENTS, SPECIAL EVENTS, ECONOMIC INCENTIVES, OR PLANNING INITIATIVES, UTILIZING THE MAIN STREET FOUR-POINT APPROACH, IN CONCERT WITH THE CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE, DOWNTOWN STAKEHOLDERS, AND THE LARGER COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ELEVENTS, INC. D/B/A FRIENDS OF DOWNTOWN EXISTS TO IDENTIFY, PRESERVE, AND ENHANCE THE KEY FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE AUTHENTIC SMALL TOWN URBAN CHARACTER OF HISTORIC DOWNTOWN HENDERSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA. PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE THE RHYTHM AND BREWS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, THE HENDERSONVILLE FARMERS MARKET, AND GARDEN JUBILEE ALL DESIGNED TO ATTRACT RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO HISTORIC DOWNTOWN HENDERSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Caroline Gunther Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Matthew Hickman Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Connet Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Buchanan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michele Sparks Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $19,827 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $118,516 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $65,948 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $204,291 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $98,924 |
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 | -$24,817 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $278,398 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
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 | $70,003 |
Advertising and promotion | $24,185 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
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 | $7,913 |
All other expenses | $27,653 |
Total functional expenses | $217,938 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $123,713 |
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 | $123,713 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $73,713 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $50,000 |
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 | $123,713 |