Wild West Festival Inc is located in Hays, KS. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (N52) the organization is classified as: Fairs, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wild West Festival Inc is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Wild West Festival Inc generated $182.1k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $249.0k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CONDUCT AN ANNUAL COMMUNITY FESTIVAL CELEBRATING WESTERN HERITAGE, CUSTOMS, AND TRADITIONS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL COMMUNITY FESTIVAL CELEBRATING THE WESTERN HERITAGE, CUSTOMS, AND TRADITIONS OF THE CITY OF HAYS AND ELLIS COUNTY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jeff Ridgway Co-President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tim Cossaart Co-President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bob Swift Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeff Jordan Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Nanette Fitzhugh Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Sandi Maier Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $8,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $9,500 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $9,160 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $18,660 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $163,342 |
Investment income | $81 |
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 | $182,083 |
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. | $8,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $1,610 |
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 | $600 |
Advertising and promotion | $958 |
Office expenses | $393 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $628 |
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 | $336 |
Insurance | $6,533 |
All other expenses | $11,800 |
Total functional expenses | $248,968 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $23,828 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $9,200 |
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 | $911 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $33,939 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $545 |
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 | $545 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $33,394 |
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 | $33,939 |