Baltimore Science Fiction Society Incorporated
- Assets
- $239.8k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Bel Air, MD
- Founding
- 03/1978
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 52-1098281
Organization Overview
Baltimore Science Fiction Society Incorporated, operating under the name Balticon World Fantasy Convention 2018, is located in Bel Air, MD. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (A03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, 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. Balticon World Fantasy Convention 2018 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 09/2023, Balticon World Fantasy Convention 2018 generated $106.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $86.3k during the year ending 09/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.0%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EDUCATE AND PROMOTE INTEREST IN SCIENCE FICTION/FANTASY READING, WRITING, ART AND MEDIA THROUGH ACTIVITIES WHICH LEAD TO EXPOSURE AND INVOLVEMENT WITH SCIENCE FICTION/FANTASY, ESPECIALLY IN THE "' AREA OF READING AND WRITING OF THE SAME
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
THE ANNUAL BALTICON CONVENTION PROVIDES MEMBERS WITH PANELS, SPEAKERS AND SPECIAL EXHIBITS AS WELL AS MOVIES, VIDEOS, BOOK SELLERS, ASSOCIATED GAMING, ASSOCIATED ART AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS. BSFS RESUMED HOLDING A LIVE CONVENTION AFTER TWO CONSECUTIVE YEARS AS A VIRTUAL CONVENTION. FOR THE FIRST TIME, ATTENDANCE BOTH IN PERSON AND ELECTRONICALLY WERE AVAILABLE.
SUPPORT AND PROMOTE BASIC LITERACY IN GENERAL AND SCIENCE FICTION/FANTASY IN PARTICULAR THROUGH THE ANNUAL COMPTON CROOK AWARD THE BEST FIRST NOVEL IN SCIENCE FICTION DURING THE PRECEDING YEAR, THE ANNUAL YOUNG WRITERS CONTEST, THE ANNUAL POETRY CONTEST AND SUPPORT OF LOCAL LIBRARIES THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL BOOK AND ART FESTIVALS. THE $1000 COMPTON CROOK REWARD WAS PAID AFTER THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR BECAUSE OF A DELAY IN RECEIVING NECESSARY PAPERWORK; BSFS REPORTS ON A CASH BASIS, ACCORDINGLY THIS IS EXPENSE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE CURRENT RETURN
HOSTED A SEMI-MONTHLY WORKSHOP FOR WRITERS ON THE SECOND AND FOURTH THURSDAYS OF EACH MONTH IN WHICH WRITERS REVIEWED WORKS IN PROGRESS. THE GROUP HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL ON HAVING WORKS BY PARTICIPANTS PUBLISHED. AFTER MARCH 2020, THESE SESSIONS WERE HELD ONLINE USING A CONFERENCING PLATFORM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Samuel Lubell Balticon 58 Chair | 10 | $0 | |
Dale Arnold President | 20 | $0 | |
Patricia Kinlock Corresponding Secretary And Bsfs Board Chair | 10 | $0 | |
John Robison Parliamentarian | 5 | $0 | |
Maria Markham Thompson Treasurer | 12 | $0 | |
Steven Joel Zeve Assistant Treasurer/balticon Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $31,968 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $68,953 |
| Membership dues | $2,047 |
| Investment income | $75 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $1,856 |
| Other Revenue | $289 |
| Total Revenue | $106,877 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $3,120 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $6,942 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $3,346 |
| Other expenses | $70,817 |
| Total expenses | $86,272 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $147,494 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $239,757 |
| Total liabilities | $3,041 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $236,716 |