Mountain State Forest Festival Association is located in Elkins, WV. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (N52) the organization is classified as: Fairs, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Mountain State Forest Festival Association employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mountain State Forest Festival Association 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, Mountain State Forest Festival Association generated $435.3k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $387.6k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.7%) per year over the past 9 years. 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 PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND TO PRESERVE THE BEAUTY AND SCENIC CHARM OF WEST VIRGINIAS MOUNTAINS AND STREAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ORGANIZE AND HOLD AN ANNUAL FESTIVAL DESIGNED TO FOCUS ON THE PRICELESS HERITAGE THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF FOLK MUSIC, SONG, PAGEANTRY, PARADES, EXIBITS & DISPLAYS OF FOREST & OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES. APPROXIMATELY 3,000 PROGRAMS ARE PRINTED AND APPROXIMATELY 150,000 PEOPLE ATTEND THE EVENTS HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Heidi Bray Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $30,395 |
Lydia Jones President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Chad Shoemaker Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Robin Miller Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
William G Hartman Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Hugh Hitchcock Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $48,187 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $48,187 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $383,332 |
Investment income | $3,150 |
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 | $435,282 |
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. | $30,395 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $30,395 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,167 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,014 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,800 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,160 |
Office expenses | $1,296 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $6,791 |
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 | $1,887 |
Insurance | $50,321 |
All other expenses | $6,703 |
Total functional expenses | $387,581 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $103,546 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $172,071 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $57,337 |
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 | $25,451 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $358,405 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,226 |
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 | $1,516 |
Total liabilities | $4,742 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $353,663 |
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 | $358,405 |