Waterfowl Festival Inc is located in Easton, MD. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (D34) the organization is classified as: Wildlife Sanctuaries, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Waterfowl Festival Inc 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 06/2021, Waterfowl Festival Inc generated $81.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (33.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $187.2k during the year ending 06/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WATERFOWL FESTIVAL INC. IS DEDICATED TO WILDLIFE CONSERVATION, THE PROMOTION OF WILDLIFE ART, AND THE CELEBRATION OF LIFE ON MARYLANDS EASTERN SHORE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CONTINUING THE TRADITION OF THE LONGEST-RUNNING EVENT OF ITS KIND, THE 2019 WATERFOWL FESTIVAL OFFERED ADULTS AND CHILDREN AN EXPLORATION INTO WILDLIFE, FOLK AND TRADITIONAL ARTWORKS THAT EXEMPLIFY THE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY REGION. THE EVENT HAS ATTRACTED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS UP TO 19,000 ATTENDEES AND PRODUCED AN ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT OF MORE THAN 6 MILLION ON TALBOT COUNTY. DURING THE FESTIVAL, HISTORIC AND CONTEMPORARY BUILDINGS SERVE AS VENUES FOR ART AND CULTURAL EXHIBITS SHOWCASING THE WORKS OF OVER 300 EXHIBITORS. FOOD, MUSIC, RETRIEVER AND OTHER DEMONSTRATIONS, AS WELL AS ART AND NATURE ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN ARE ALSO FEATURED. RENOWNED FOR THE QUALITY OF ITS ART AND THE BREADTH OF ITS ACTIVITIES, THE WATERFOWL FESTIVAL EVENT DRAWS ARTISTS AND VISITORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. THE FINANCIAL PROCEEDS OF THE ANNUAL WATERFOWL FESTIVAL, COMBINED WITH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM ALL SOURCES, IS DEDICATED PRIMARILY TO WATERFOWL CONSERVATION EFFORTS CARRIED OUT BY ITS AFFILIATE ORGANIZATION, WATERFOWL CHESAPEAKE INC. THE 2020 FESTIVAL WAS POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19.
CONTINUING THE TRADITION OF THE LONGEST-RUNNING EVENT OF ITS KIND, THE 2019 WATERFOWL FESTIVAL OFFERED ADULTS AND CHILDREN AN EXPLORATION INTO WILDLIFE, FOLK AND TRADITIONAL ARTWORKS THAT EXEMPLIFY THE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY REGION. THE EVENT HAS ATTRACTED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS UP TO 19,000 ATTENDEES AND PRODUCED AN ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT OF MORE THAN 6 MILLION ON TALBOT COUNTY. DURING THE FESTIVAL, HISTORIC AND CONTEMPORARY BUILDINGS SERVE AS VENUES FOR ART AND CULTURAL EXHIBITS SHOWCASING THE WORKS OF OVER 300 EXHIBITORS. FOOD, MUSIC, RETRIEVER AND OTHER DEMONSTRATIONS, AS WELL AS ART AND NATURE ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN ARE ALSO FEATURED. RENOWNED FOR THE QUALITY OF ITS ART AND THE BREADTH OF ITS ACTIVITIES, THE WATERFOWL FESTIVAL EVENT DRAWS ARTISTS AND VISITORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. IN EARLY 2021, THE BOARD VOTED TO MERGE THE FESTIVALS OPERATIONS INTO ITS AFFILIATE ORGANIZATION, WATERFOWL CHESPEAKE INC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kevin Greaney President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Teddy Hoover Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kenneth Miller Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cathy Fawell Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Charles Wrightson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dave Readmond Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $60,242 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $9,750 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,750 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $66,239 |
Investment income | $5 |
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 | $81,251 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $142,171 |
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 | $11,075 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $59 |
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 | $2,130 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $187,248 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $43,087 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $15,047 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $6,024 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $19,359 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,015 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $367 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $2 |
Other assets | $27,001 |
Total assets | $0 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,905 |
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 | $105,997 |
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 | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Waterfowl Festival Inc has recieved totaling $400.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Richard J And Ellen G Bodorffcharitable Foundation Inc Easton, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $400 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Wildlife Center Of Virginia Waynesboro, VA | $5,036,754 | $3,024,900 |
The Humane Society Wildlife Land Tr Washington, DC | $19,311,785 | $1,733,943 |
Runnymede Sanctuary Ua Of Diana S Wister 08052013 Tr Coatesville, PA | $90,583,122 | $8,061,776 |
Wildlife Foundation Of Virginia Inc Norge, VA | $4,752,339 | $971,131 |
Life Unlimited Of Virginia Inc Orange, VA | $2,935,948 | $840,749 |
Dorflinger Suydam Wild Life Sanctuary Inc Honesdale, PA | $2,063,167 | $598,655 |
The Aark Wildlife Rehabilitation And Education Center Inc Chalfont, PA | $1,695,221 | $358,281 |
Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary Inc Charlottesville, VA | $693,577 | $228,730 |
Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Stroudsburg, PA | $520,177 | $196,750 |
Waterfowl Festival Inc Easton, MD | $0 | $81,251 |
Tamarack Wildlife Center Saegertown, PA | $452,515 | $279,987 |
Wildlife Works Inc Youngwood, PA | $180,829 | $181,341 |