Festival At Sandpoint Inc is located in Sandpoint, ID. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (A61) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts Centers, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Festival At Sandpoint Inc employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Festival At Sandpoint 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, Festival At Sandpoint Inc generated $2.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.7% per year over the past 6 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:
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THE FESTIVAL AT SANDPOINT STRIVES TO PROVIDE A RICH MUSIC EXPERIENCE PRESENTING A WIDE RANGE OF CONCERTS IN AN INTIMATE OUTDOOR SETTING ACCESSIBLE TO LOCAL AND REGIONAL AUDIENCES, CULTIVATE CULTURE AND ETHNIC DIVERSITY, FOSTER A LOVE OF MUSIC THROUGH ONGOING YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND STIMULATE ECONOMIC GROWTH FOR OUR COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE FESTIVAL AT SANDPOINT PRESENTS AN ANNUAL CONCERT SERIES DURING THE LAST WEEKEND OF JULY AND FIRST WEEKEND OF AUGUST ON THE SHORES OF LAKE PEND OREILLE IN SANDPOINT, IDAHO, MAKING EXCEPTIONAL ARTISTS AND GREAT PERFORMANCES ACCESSIBLE TO THE COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING REGION. THE FESTIVAL STRIVES TO CULTIVATE CULTURAL AND ETHNIC DIVERSITY AND TO PURSUE ALL OPPORTUNITIES TO INSPIRE, ENLIGHTEN, AND EDUCATE OUR COMMUNITY WITH THE GREATEST POSSIBLE MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS OF THE WORLD, FORMS NEW AND OLD, AND ARTISTS KNOWN AND UNKNOWN. WE CURATE AN ECLECTIC LINE-UP INCLUDING CLASSICAL SYMPHONIC, FOLK, JAZZ, BLUES, WORLD, ROCK, COUNTRY, AND POPULAR MUSIC AT PRICES THAT ARE AFFORDABLE TO OUR LOCAL AUDIENCES, MAKING SANDPOINT A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE. WE PRESENT OUR CONCERTS IN AN INTIMATE SETTING THAT CELEBRATES THE NATURAL BEAUTY AND CHARM OF OUR SMALL CITY, MAKING SANDPOINT AN ATTRACTIVE PLACE TO VISIT.
IN ADDITION TO PRESENTING OUR SUMMER PERFORMANCE SERIES, THE FESTIVAL IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING CORRESPONDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: YOUTH MUSIC OUTREACH: WE PROVIDE SCHOOL PERFORMANCES AND/OR HANDS-ON MUSIC LESSONS FOR PRE-K THROUGH 5TH GRADE THROUGHOUT SCHOOLS IN BONNER COUNTY. THIS PROGRAM INTRODUCES AND EXPOSES KIDS TO MUSIC IN DIFFERENT FORMS, WITH THE HOPE OF FOSTERING A LIFETIME LOVE OF MUSIC. TICKET DONATION PROGRAM: WE WORK STRATEGICALLY WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND SCHOOLS TO DONATE TICKETS TO UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO ATTEND OUR FAMILY MATINEE CONCERT OR OUR SYMPHONIC GRAND FINALE WHO OTHERWISE WOULD NOT HAVE THE MEANS TO ATTEND. WE FOCUS THESE EFFORTS ON THE YOUTH, SPECIAL NEEDS, AND SENIOR COMMUNITIES. INSTRUMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: WE OFFER A FREE INSTRUMENT LIBRARY, OFFERING STUDENTS AND ADULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY ACCESS TO INSTRUMENTS WITHOUT THE TYPICAL FINANCIAL BARRIER. STRINGS PROGRAMS: BEGINNING, INTERMEDIATE, AND ADVANCED ORCHESTRA INSTRUCTION FREE OF COST WITH COMMUNITY CONCERTS TWICE A YEAR. THIS IS OPEN TO YOUTH AND ADULTS. FAMILY MATINEE CONCERT: AN AFFORDABLE OPPORTUNITY FOR KIDS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO SHARE MUSIC WITH PERFORMANCES BY WORLD-CLASS MUSICIANS AND A FULL ORCHESTRA. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE-BOUND STUDENTS: INSTRUMENTAL, SONGWRITING, MUSIC INDUSTRY, GRAPHIC DESIGN, AND VOCAL PERFORMANCE. INTERNSHIPS: AN EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ANYONE LOOKING TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MUSIC INDUSTRY, HOW MUSIC FESTIVALS OPERATE, AND WHO IS LOOKING TO BUILD THEIR RESUME. JOB DUTIES ARE FOCUSED ON DAY-TO-DAY OFFICE OPERATIONS, CUSTOMER SERVICE/RELATIONS, MARKETING, NONPROFIT AND FUNDRAISING OPERATIONS, HOSPITALITY, MERCHANDISE, AND MORE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kara Berlin Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Amy Bistline President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Blanford Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jason Hicks Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Ben Higgs Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Cari House Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $25,546 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $650,623 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $171,122 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $676,169 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,833,084 |
Investment income | $35,855 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,490 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,543,618 |
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. | $19,370 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $315,159 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,409 |
Other employee benefits | $23,749 |
Payroll taxes | $24,442 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $47,130 |
Advertising and promotion | $46,492 |
Office expenses | $13,754 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $52,276 |
Travel | $850 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $844 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,974 |
Insurance | $21,103 |
All other expenses | $64,811 |
Total functional expenses | $2,258,842 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $23,734 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,637,773 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $16,811 |
Accounts receivable, net | $58 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $815 |
Inventories for sale or use | $23,201 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $26,877 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,500 |
Total assets | $1,730,769 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,635 |
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 | $35,219 |
Total liabilities | $38,854 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,691,915 |
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 | $1,730,769 |