Friends Of The Festival Inc is located in Chattanooga, TN. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (N52) the organization is classified as: Fairs, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Friends Of The Festival Inc employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The 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 09/2023, Friends Of The Festival Inc generated $2.2m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.7m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 39.2% per year over the past 4 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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 PRODUCE, MANAGE, AND OPERATE PREMIER EVENTS WITH THE RIVERBEND FESTIVAL AS ITS FLAGSHIP EVENT
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HOLD ANNUAL RIVERBEND FESTIVAL AND OTHER EVENTS TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & HARMONY IN THE CHATTANOOGA, TN AREA
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Andrew Zito Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Rebecca F Browder President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kim Swafford Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kc Dyer Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
John Sorrow Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Thomas Lee Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Stage Employees Local 140 Theatrical Stage Employees | 9/29/23 | $107,052 |
Cte Productions Llc Music Groups And Artists | 9/29/23 | $150,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $21,500 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $25,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $716,020 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $762,520 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $970,640 |
Investment income | $20,167 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $8,365 |
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 | $398,003 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,162,708 |
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. | $100,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $100,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $177,262 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $14,473 |
Payroll taxes | $21,516 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $20 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,985 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,078,293 |
Advertising and promotion | $35,632 |
Office expenses | $80,738 |
Information technology | $20,753 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $795,303 |
Travel | $10,844 |
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 | $16,157 |
Insurance | $88,805 |
All other expenses | $43,052 |
Total functional expenses | $3,653,358 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $11,345 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,161,460 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $31,950 |
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 | $70,049 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,274,804 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $32,840 |
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 | $32,840 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,241,964 |
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 | $1,274,804 |