Winterfest Inc is located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (N52) the organization is classified as: Fairs, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 01/2022, Winterfest Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Winterfest Inc 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 01/2022, Winterfest Inc generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 01/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE QUALITY, WHOLESOME FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT WHILE CREATING NATIONAL ATTENTION FOR THE GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE DESTINATION. MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITY IS THE SEMINOLE HARD ROCK WINTERFEST
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WINTERFEST'S MAIN PROGRAM EVENT IS THE FORT LAUDERDALE BOAT PARADE. THE PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE THE GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE AREA. THE BOAT PARADE PROVIDES A MAJOR HOLIDAY EVENT WITH AN ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE OF 1 MILLION AND LOCAL AND NATIONAL MEDIA COVERAGE.
VARIOUS SMALLER EVENTS SURROUNDING THE FORT LAUDERDALE BOAT PARADE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE FORT LAUDERDALE AREA AND BRINGING PEOPLE INTO FORT LAUDERDALE PRIOR TO AND DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lisa B Scott-Founds President/ceo | Officer | 40 | $163,031 |
Lisa Duke Secretary/director | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Ken Ortner Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Julio Ramirez Asst Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Mark Swenson Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Bill Walker Chair Elect | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,421,072 |
Investment income | $53 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $338,107 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,759,232 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $720 |
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. | $163,386 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,339 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $159,557 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,551 |
Other employee benefits | $47,582 |
Payroll taxes | $24,447 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $525 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $15,574 |
Advertising and promotion | $92,051 |
Office expenses | $79,009 |
Information technology | $19,678 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $22,740 |
Travel | $10,299 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $48,905 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,716 |
Insurance | $5,973 |
All other expenses | $47,475 |
Total functional expenses | $1,431,664 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $971,146 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $232,075 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $240,492 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $428 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $39,923 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,637 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,486,701 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $48,887 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $230,000 |
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 | $278,887 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,207,814 |
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 | $1,486,701 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Winterfest Inc has recieved totaling $20,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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University Of Miami Coral Gables, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
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Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition Inc Miami, FL | $15,666,768 | $1,720,352 |
Southwest Florida And Lee County Fair Assoc Inc North Fort Myers, FL | $1,940,005 | $4,555,563 |
Central Florida Fair Inc Orlando, FL | $10,116,384 | $5,172,204 |
Ye Mystic Krewe Of Gasparilla Tampa, FL | $6,049,396 | $2,796,531 |
Clay County Fair Association Inc Green Cove Springs, FL | $6,279,588 | $2,806,382 |
Pensacola Interstate Fair Inc Pensacola, FL | $4,285,068 | $3,576,986 |
Volusia County Fair Association Inc Deland, FL | $2,465,184 | $2,866,756 |
Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition Inc Moultrie, GA | $986,541 | $2,489,467 |
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Alabama National Fair Montgomery, AL | $1,396,624 | $1,744,335 |