Savannah Music Festival Inc is located in Savannah, GA. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (A60) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Savannah Music Festival Inc employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Savannah Music 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, Savannah Music Festival Inc generated $2.1m 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 (8.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (14.6%) per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE SAVANNAH MUSIC FESTIVAL IS DEDICATED TO PRESENTING WORLD-CLASS CELEBRATIONS OF THE MUSICAL ARTS BY CREATING TIMELESS AND ADVENTUROUS PRODUCTIONS THAT STIMULATE ARTS EDUCATION, FOSTER ECONOMIC GROWTH AND UNITE ARTISTS AND AUDIENCES IN SAVANNAH GA
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ORGANIZATION SPONSORED THE SAVANNAH MUSIC FESTVAL IN MARCH OF 2019,DURING THE EVENT, 21,874 TICKETS WERE SOLD TO EVENTS AND THERE WERE 10,162 PARTICIPANTS IN THE EDUCATION PROGRAMS OFFERED. DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORCED TO CANCEL ITS ANNUAL FESTIVAL HELD IN THE SPRING OF 2020. IN MARCH OF 2021, THE ORGANIZATION SOLD 1,278 TICKETS TO NINE EVENTS AND THERE WERE 13,867 VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS IN THE EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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David Pratt Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $156,706 |
Ryan Mcmacken Artistic Dir | Officer | 40 | $137,481 |
Erin Tatum Interim Exec | Officer | 40 | $78,638 |
Harold Yellin Board Secret | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ron Whitaker Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Vicki Mcelreath Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $150,176 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,625,892 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $300 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,776,068 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $12,868 |
Investment income | $20,550 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $39,000 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $10,197 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,462 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,078,517 |
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. | $372,825 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $151,223 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $92,288 |
Other salaries and wages | $254,998 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $14,145 |
Other employee benefits | $76,126 |
Payroll taxes | $50,183 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $11,192 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $58,099 |
Office expenses | $1,822 |
Information technology | $6,802 |
Royalties | $948 |
Occupancy | $53,874 |
Travel | $260 |
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 | $9,805 |
Insurance | $14,050 |
All other expenses | $188,353 |
Total functional expenses | $1,477,333 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,137,401 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $353,337 |
Accounts receivable, net | $12,911 |
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 | $44,765 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $17,582 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,344,141 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,910,137 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $129,335 |
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 | $118,737 |
Total liabilities | $248,072 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,482,528 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,179,537 |
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 | $2,910,137 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 20 grants that Savannah Music Festival Inc has recieved totaling $417,929.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Beehive Foundation Inc Savannah, GA PURPOSE: TO HELF SAVANNAH MUSIC FESTIVAL | $100,000 |
William Randolph Hearst Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR ONGOING OPERATIONS | $100,000 |
Chestnut Family Foundation Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $50,000 |
The Community Foundation For Greater Atlanta Inc Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: ARTS/CULTURE/HUMANITIES | $50,000 |
Robin And Sandy Stuart Foundation Lake Forest, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Organization Name not Listed PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | | $20,000 |
Beg. Balance | $1,138,575 |
Earnings | $304,175 |
Admin Expense | $14,266 |
Net Contributions | $1,286 |
Other Expense | $85,629 |
Ending Balance | $1,344,141 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
The Tivoli Theatre Foundation Inc Chattanooga, TN | $19,745,641 | $23,020,214 |
Sunfest Of Palm Beach County Inc West Palm Beach, FL | $4,618,785 | $9,247,080 |
Red Mountain Theatre Company Inc Birmingham, AL | $35,964,987 | $9,815,041 |
Cccp Community Trust Charlotte, NC | $3,032,444 | $5,842,596 |
Womans Exchange Inc Of Sarasota Sarasota, FL | $4,624,153 | $4,393,353 |
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Of Florida Inc Sarasota, FL | $12,672,008 | $4,333,554 |
Center For Puppetry Arts Inc Atlanta, GA | $20,916,247 | $3,804,159 |
City Springs Theatre Company Sandy Springs, GA | $2,774,850 | $2,619,384 |
Barrier Island Group For The Arts Sanibel, FL | $11,337,341 | $3,470,715 |
Thalian Hall Center For Performing Arts Inc Wilmington, NC | $1,750,747 | $2,399,584 |
Savannah Music Festival Inc Savannah, GA | $2,910,137 | $2,078,517 |
Milagro Foundation Inc Delray Beach, FL | $1,748,813 | $1,736,017 |