Western Folklife Center
- Assets
- $3.8m
- Revenue
- $1.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 17
- Location
- Elko, NV
- Founding
- 12/1981
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 87-0447025
Organization Overview
Western Folklife Center is located in Elko, NV. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Western Folklife Center employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western Folklife Center 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 06/2023, Western Folklife Center generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.5% per year over the past 8 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
THE WESTERN FOLKLIFE CENTER IS DEDICATED TO EXPLORE AND GIVE VOICE TO TRADITIONAL AND DYNAMIC CULTURES OF THE AMERICAN WEST. OUR MISSION IS TO USE STORY AND CULTURAL EXPRESSION TO CONNECT THE AMERICAN WEST TO THE WORLD. THE WESTERN FOLKLIFE CENTER PROVIDES A PLATFORM FOR RURAL AND URBAN COMMUNITIES TO COMMUNICATE AND EXCHANGE NEW IDEAS AND AVENUES OF EXPRESSION. WE PRODUCED THE FIRST COWBOY POETRY GATHERING IN 1985. OUR NATIONAL COWBOY POETRY GATHERING CONTINUES TO CELEBRATE AND PROMOTE THE ARTISTRY AND INGENUITY OF LIFE IN THE AMERICAN WEST. IT REMAINS OUR SIGNATURE EVENT, WITH PROGRAMMING CHANGING TO REFLECT CONTEMPORARY REALITIES AND ISSUES OF THE AMERICAN WEST. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, OUR FIELDWORK, RESEARCH, EXHIBITS, WEBSITE, AND ARCHIVES PRESERVE, DOCUMENT, AND SHARE THE HERITAGE OF THE WEST. OUR MEDIA AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ENTERTAIN AND ENGAGE, DEEPENING THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE VITALITY AND CHALLENGES OF WESTERN COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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"THE NATIONAL COWBOY POETRY GATHERING" IS A GRAND CELEBRATION OF WESTERN PEOPLE, THEIR LIFESTYLES AND TRADITIONS. AS JANUARY TURNS TO FEBRUARY, COWBOYS, RANCHERS, RURAL AND URBAN PEOPLE TRAVEL EN MASSE TO THE SMALL COMMUNITY OF ELKO, NEVADA, TO JOIN WITH FRIENDS, FAMILY AND ALL THOSE WHO SHARE THEIR LOVE OF RURAL LIFE IN THE WEST. TOGETHER, THEY LISTEN TO POETRY AND MUSIC, LEARN ABOUT COWBOY CULTURE IN THE U.S. AND AROUND THE WORLD, EXPERIENCE GREAT ART, WATCH WESTERN FILMS, LEARN A CRAFT, AND GATHER TOGETHER TO EAT, DRINK AND SWAP STORIES. FOR THE LAST 30 YEARS, THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE - BOTH RURAL AND URBAN - HAVE MADE THIS PILGRIMAGE TIME AND TIME AGAIN.
MEDIA SERVICES INCLUDE RADIO AND TELEVISION SHOWS PROMOTING WESTERN AMERICAN MUSIC AND POETRY, ALONG WITH CD'S AND DVD'S BASED ON ORIGINAL FIELDWORK.
MERCHANDISE SALES - THE CENTER MAINTAINS A YEAR-ROUND CULTURAL CENTER IN THE HISTORIC PIONEER HOTEL BUILDING LOCATED IN ELKO, NEVADA, FROM WHICH IT PROVIDES CULTURAL EVENTS AND MERCHANDISE SALES TO BOTH MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO FACILITATE A YEAR-ROUND EXPERIENCE, UNDERSTANDING, AND APPRECIATION OF THE DIVERSE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE AMERICAN WEST.
CULTURAL PROGRAMS AND OTHER EVENTS ARE ACTIVITIES, WHICH INCLUDES A MUSEUM, EXHIBITS, AND REVOLVING COLLECTIONS TO ENHANCE AND PROMOTE THE COWBOY CULTURAL HERITAGE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kristin Windbigler Executive Di | Trustee | 40 | $149,161 |
Chrissy Menicucci Benna Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rob Dondero Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jon Griggs Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Scott Hansen Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Annie Hatch Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $134,650 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $264,426 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $446,113 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $74,383 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $845,189 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $845,662 |
| Investment income | $16,754 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $484 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $56,290 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,764,379 |
| 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. | $149,160 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,832 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $474,516 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $108,686 |
| Payroll taxes | $50,158 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,195 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $101,671 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $94,526 |
| Advertising and promotion | $30,429 |
| Office expenses | $22,331 |
| Information technology | $16,055 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $103,760 |
| 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 | $127,919 |
| Insurance | $32,548 |
| All other expenses | $235,002 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,157,534 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $272,974 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $37,493 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $22,902 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $51,636 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $7,788 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,451,950 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $928,744 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,773,487 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $45,450 |
| 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 | $45,450 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,348,403 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $379,634 |
| 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 | $3,773,487 |