Projekt Bayern
- Assets
- $2.9m
- Revenue
- $127.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 17
- Location
- Leavenworth, WA
- Founding
- 01/2002
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 91-2003320
Organization Overview
Projekt Bayern is located in Leavenworth, WA. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (N52) the organization is classified as: Fairs, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Projekt Bayern employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Projekt Bayern 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 12/2021, Projekt Bayern generated $127.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (31.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $272.5k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (21.9%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Projekt Bayern has awarded 14 individual grants totaling $144,716. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROJEKT BAYERN ASSOCIATION WAS FORMED IN 1996 ENDEAVORING TO IMPROVE, ENHANCE AND PROMOTE THE AUTHENTICITY OF THE OLD WORLD BAVARIAN THEME IN THE CITY OF LEAVENWORTH, WASHINGTON AND ITS SURROUNDING REGION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SPONSORSHIP OF OKTOBERFEST FESTIVAL MODELED AFTER THE TRADITIONAL ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST OF MUNICH, GERMANY. THIS EVENT ATTRACTS SEVERAL THOUSAND PARTICIPANTS EACH YEAR TO THE EXPERIENCE OF AN AUTHENTIC BAVARIAN TOWN.
AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN PROJECKT BAYERN ASSOCIATION AND THE CITY OF LEAVENWORTH WAS MADE ON OCTOBER9, 2012 TO SECURE THE FRUIT WAREHOUSE AS A PERMANENT LOCATION FOR HOLDING THE ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION FOR $50,000. COINCIDING WITH ITS MISSION TO SUPPORT THE IMPROVEMENTS AND ENHANCEMENTS OF THE OLD WORLD BAVARIAN THEME, THE ASSOCIATION ALSO DONATED MONIES TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY.
SPONSORSHIP OF THE CHRISTKINDLMARKT FESTIVAL MODELED AFTER THE TRADITIONAL ANNUAL CHRISTKINDLMARKT OF NUREMBERG, GERMANY. THIS EVENT SEPARATELY ATTRACTS APPROXIMATELY 2,500 VISITORS TO A WINTERTIME BAVARIAN TOWN EXPERIENCE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Steve J Lord Director | Officer | 5 | $24,000 |
Cary M Sanger President | Trustee | 5 | $2,000 |
Larry B Meyer Director | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Frank Calapristi Director | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Max Kyllonen Treasurer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Chase Lak Secretary | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $1,600 |
| 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 | $1,600 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $115,637 |
| Investment income | $6,999 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,398 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $127,634 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $6,285 |
| 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. | $26,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $15,248 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $3,717 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,310 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,805 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $27,723 |
| Office expenses | $137 |
| Information technology | $3,781 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $74,166 |
| 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 | $29,369 |
| Insurance | $18,382 |
| All other expenses | $728 |
| Total functional expenses | $272,525 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $19,592 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,924,705 |
| 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 | $929,078 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,873,375 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $208 |
| 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 | $208 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,873,167 |
| 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 | $2,873,375 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Projekt Bayern has awarded $23,640 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NORTHWEST ACCORDIAN SOCIETY | | | $10,000 |
Leavenworth, WA | | $7,640 |
New Haven, CT | | $6,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Western Washington Fair Association Puyallup, WA | $76,145,204 | $42,507,935 |
Apa-The Engineered Wood Association Tacoma, WA | $20,196,458 | $14,789,025 |
Northwest Washington Fair Association Lynden, WA | $12,865,424 | $5,217,774 |
Central Washington Fair Association Yakima, WA | $5,361,375 | $6,100,925 |
Seafair Seattle, WA | $1,153,847 | $3,813,389 |
Alaska State Fair Incorporated Palmer, AK | $8,149,626 | $2,404,667 |
Benton-Franklin- Fair Association Pasco, WA | $1,054,097 | $3,211,826 |
Nampa Harvest Festival Association Inc Nampa, ID | $1,363,651 | $1,389,789 |
Oktoberfest Inc Mt Angel, OR | $428,340 | $1,048,381 |
Crooked River Roundup & Fair Prineville, OR | $378,940 | $961,459 |
International Festivals & Events Association Boise, ID | $285,897 | $644,662 |
Greater Anchorage Inc Anchorage, AK | $230,179 | $480,607 |