Sonoma Valley Authors Festival
- Assets
- $397.4k
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Sonoma, CA
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 84-4846165
Organization Overview
Sonoma Valley Authors Festival is located in Sonoma, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (A25) the organization is classified as: Arts Education, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sonoma Valley Authors Festival 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 12/2022, Sonoma Valley Authors Festival generated $1.3m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2022.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE SONOMA VALLEY AUTHORS FESTIVAL(SVAF)HAS FIVE PARTS: THE FESTIVAL, STUDENTS DAY, AUTHORS ON THE PLAZA, THE VIRTUAL FESTIVAL, AND SPECIAL EVENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE FESTIVAL: THE SONOMA VALLEY AUTHORS FESTIVAL IS A 3-DAY WEEKEND LECTURE SERIES FOR ADULTS AND STUDENTS THAT BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO HEAR AUTHORS FROM A VARIETY OF LITERARY GENRES. SPEAKERS ALSO DISCUSS ADVANCES BEING MADE IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND MEDICINE, AS WELL AS CURRENT AFFAIRS IN A""TED-TALK"" STYLE FORMAT. IT IS HELD LIVE AND ATTRACTS PEOPLE WHO ARE COMMITTED TO LIFELONG LEARNING, WHO LOVE TO READ, LISTEN, AND DISCUSS A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS THAT FACILITATE UNDERSTANDING AND TRANSFORMATION THROUGH KNOWLEDGE. BETWEEN 350 AND 550 ATTENDEES HAVE PURCHASED PASSES AND ENJOYED THEFESTIVALS EACH YEAR. AS PART OF THE FESTIVAL, EACH PRESENTATION IS VIDEO RECORDED AND OFFERED ONLINE FOR A MONTH AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE FESTIVAL.
STUDENTS DAY: SVAF AIMS TO INSPIRE MIDDLE- AND HIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE SONOMA VALLEY TO READ AND MAKE DISCOVERIES BY PROVIDING THEM WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET AND INTERACT WITH SOME OF TODAY'S MOST EXTRAORDINARY WRITERS AND THOUGHT LEADERS. COPIES OF THE PRESENTING AUTHORS' BOOKS ARE PURCHASED WITH DONATIONS AND DISTRIBUTED FREE TO ALL 2,700 YOUNG SCHOLARS. EACH BOOK HAS A BOOKPLATE WHERE THE STUDENTS CAN WRITE THEIR OWN NAMES AND WHERE THE AUTHOR CAN SIGN IT. BETWEEN 3,500 AND 5,000 BOOKS HAVE BEEN DISTRIBUTED EACH YEAR THAT STUDENTS DAY HAS BEEN HELD.
AUTHORS ON THE PLAZA: WITH THE INTENTION OF MAKING THE AUTHORS AND SPEAKERS AS ACCESSIBLE TO AS MANY PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY AS POSSIBLE, AUTHORS ON THE PLAZA WAS ADDED IN THE SECOND YEAR OF THE FESTIVAL. ON SATURDAY OF THE FESTIVAL WEEKEND, THREE FESTIVAL AUTHORS ARE FEATURED BY GIVING PRESENTATIONS TO AN AUDIENCE ON THE ON THE LAWN UNDER THE TOWERING TREES OF SONOMA'S BEAUTIFUL TOWN SQUARE. A FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT, OVER 1,000 LOCALS HAVE GATHERED TO ENJOY FICTION, NON-FICTION, AND POETRY WHILE PICNICKING WITH FRIENDS.
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PDF Copies of 990 Filings
Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Reuel David Freeman President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Virginia Freeman Treas/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Jeremy J Sugerman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Steven Barclay Author Agent | 12/30/22 | $110,000 |
Spritz Llc Marketing | 12/30/22 | $106,190 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $7,500 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $859,535 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $867,035 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $408,364 |
| Investment income | $1,129 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,509 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,277,710 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $41,041 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $478,798 |
| Advertising and promotion | $158,527 |
| Office expenses | $97,440 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $25,200 |
| Travel | $14,091 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $365,784 |
| Interest | $20,404 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,064 |
| Insurance | $3,280 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,218,979 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $237,822 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $192 |
| 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 | $48,483 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,341 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $100,587 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $397,425 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10 |
| 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 | $518,198 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $518,208 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$161,419 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $40,636 |
| 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 | $397,425 |