Sonny Boy Blues Society Inc
- Assets
- $985.7k
- Revenue
- $747.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Helena, AR
- Founding
- 12/1989
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 71-0673454
Organization Overview
Sonny Boy Blues Society Inc, operating under the name King Biscuit Blues Society, is located in Helena, AR. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (A68) the organization is classified as: Music, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, King Biscuit Blues Society employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. King Biscuit Blues Society 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 12/2021, King Biscuit Blues Society generated $747.8k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $525.3k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.4%) per year over the past 7 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE THE MEMORY, SPIRIT, AND MUSIC OF SONNY BOY WILLIAMSON AND OTHER BLUES ARTISTS BY FOSTERING AN APPRECIATION OF BLUES MUSIC, KNOWLEDGE OF THE BLUES HISTORY, AND PROMOTING MEETINGS, LECTURES, CONCERTS AND MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PLANNING FOR THE ANNUAL KING BISCUIT BLUES FESTIVAL IN DOWNTOWN HELENA, AR, PROVIDING THREE DAYS OF IMPRESSIVE BLUES ARTISTS PERFORMING THEIR MUSIC HAD TO BE HALTED DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS SURROUNDING THE COVID19 CRISIS IN THE UNITED STATES AND THE WORLD FROM NOVEMBER 2019 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2021. THE CITY OF HELENA-WEST HELENA WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO HANDLE SUCH A POSSIBLE EXPLOSION OF INFECTIONS BECAUSE OF LIMITED MEDICAL AND FIRST RESPONDER CAPAILITIES. THEREFORE, THE EVENT WAS CANCELLED FOR 2020, AND FOR THE DURATION OF THIS HEALTH CRISIS.WE DID START TICKET SALES AND SPONSORSHIPS DURING 2021 BEFORE THE FESTIVAL WAS ULTIMATELY POSTPONED. THE TICKET HOLDERS AND SPONSORS HAD THE OPTION TO ROLL THE TICKETS/PACKAGES TO 2022 OR RECEIVE A REFUND. WE REFUNDED THE ONES WHO CHOSE THAT OPTION. FESTIVAL DEPOSITS AND SOME ITEMS WERE ORDERED IN PREPARATION FOR THE EVENT BEFORE IT WAS CANCELLED. MERCHANDISE WAS SOLD OVER THE PHONE, SOCIAL MEDIA AND SHIPPED TO THE BUYERS.
PARTICIPATED WITH THE ARKANSAS ARTS COUNCIL TO PROMOTE EDUCATION ABOUT BLUES MUSIC, BLUES ARTISTS, AND BLUES HISTORY IN THE DELTA. THIS WAS CONTINUED IN 2021 WITH ALSO TAKING GREAT CARE TO PROTECT AGAINST COVID19 SPREADING TO PARTICIPANTS.
ORGANIZED AND PRESENTED THE DELTA ROOTS FESTIVAL TO ALLOW PARTICIPANTS TO EXPERIENCE THE SOUNDS AND TASTES OF THE ARKANSAS DELTA, INCLUDING ALL TYPES OF BLUES MUSIC. THE DELTA ROOTS FESTIVAL WAS PRESENTED WITH EXTREMELY CAREFUL PROTOCOLS IN PLACE TO PROTECT MUSICIANS AND PARTICIPANTS FROM COVID19.
WE PRODUCED FOUR MINI BISCUIT BASHES WITH GRANT FUNDS FOR SMALL PANDEMIC EVENTS. EACH EVENT WAS FREE OF CHARGE AND LIMITED TO 50-75 PEOPLE DEPENDING ON THE SIZE OF THE VENUE WITH COVID RESTRICTIONS. FOOD WAS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE B THE VENUE WHERE THE EVENT WAS HELD ALLOWING THE VENUE TO HAVE A BOOST TO THEIR INCOME DURING THE PANDEMIC.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Leslie Galloway Board Member | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Chalk Mitchell President | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Kelly Johnston Secretary | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Otto Preus Treasurer | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Munny Jordan Executive Director | Officer | 30 | $0 |
Gregg Cook Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $466,096 |
| 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 | $466,096 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $256,442 |
| Investment income | $5,523 |
| 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 | $747,761 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $107,145 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,241 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,894 |
| Fees for services: Management | $13,290 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,877 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $10,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $23,192 |
| Office expenses | $10,670 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $9,843 |
| 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 | $1,829 |
| Insurance | $9,248 |
| All other expenses | $66,755 |
| Total functional expenses | $525,283 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $933,200 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $12,540 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $40,000 |
| Total assets | $985,740 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,035 |
| 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 | $1,035 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $984,705 |
| 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 | $985,740 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Sonny Boy Blues Society Inc has recieved totaling $417,923.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Walton Family Foundation Inc Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERARING AND PROGRAMMING SUPPORT + CAPACITY BUILDING | $314,000 |
Walton Family Foundation Inc Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: SUPPORT COVID-19 RELIEF | $103,923 |
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