Sisters Folk Festival Inc
- Assets
- $3.2m
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Sisters, OR
- Founding
- 11/1996
- Data as of
- 10/2022
- EIN
- 93-1208756
Organization Overview
Sisters Folk Festival Inc is located in Sisters, OR. The organization was established in 1996. 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 10/2022, Sisters Folk Festival Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sisters Folk Festival 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 10/2022, Sisters Folk Festival Inc generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 10/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.6% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SISTERS FOLK FESTIVAL IS AN INNOVATIVE, YEAR-ROUND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY AND TRANSFORMS LIVES THROUGH MUSIC AND ART.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FESTIVALSISTERS FOLK FESTIVAL IS A 3-DAY CELEBRATION OF AMERICANA AND ROOTS MUSIC. THE FESTIVAL IS A PUBLIC EVENT HELD ANNUALLY EACH FALL IN DOWNTOWN SISTERS, OREGON OVER MULTIPLE VENUES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE LIVE PERFORMANCES FROM MORE THAN 30 REGIONAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS AND FREE OFFERINGS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMINGTHE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING ARM OF SISTERS FOLK FESTIVAL INC. INCLUDES COLLABORATION ON THE AMERICANA PROJECT AND LUTHIER PROGRAMS AT SISTERS HIGH SCHOOL, THE AMERICANA SONG ACADEMY, SUMMER CREATIVITY CAMPS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AGE STUDENTS, THE SISTERS BLUEGRASS JAM CAMP AND VARIOUS CLASSES OFFERED AT SISTERS ART WORKS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. ADDITIONALLY, SFF INC. PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE STRINGS CLUB AND AFTER SCHOOL CREATIVITY CLUB AT SISTERS MIDDLE SCHOOL AND BRINGS GUEST PERFORMING ARTISTS AND ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE TO ALL THREE SISTERS PUBLIC SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR.
CONCERTS AND EVENTSTHE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION ALSO PRODUCES CONCERTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR UNDER THE NAME SFF PRESENTS. THERE ARE GENERALLY 4-5 SUMMER CONCERTS HELD AT THE SISTERS ART WORKS VENUE, AND INDOOR SHOWS HELD AT PRIVATE VENUES OVER THE WINTER MONTHS. FOR THE PAST TWO SUMMERS, SFF PRESENTS HAS ALSO COLLABORATED WITH THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT COMPANY ARTA RIVER TRIPS TO PRODUCE MUSICAL EXPERIENCES FOR PATRONS ON RAFT EXCURSIONS WITH PERFORMING ARTISTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Phoenix Ries Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Leanne Summers Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Terry Buchholz Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Marlene Schneider Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Paul Evers Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Jim Cornelius Chair Emeritus | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $239,189 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $259,538 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $498,727 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $873,043 |
| Investment income | $2,206 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$56,972 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $43,267 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $9,248 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,369,782 |
| 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 | $340,318 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $33,909 |
| Payroll taxes | $33,157 |
| 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 | $50,204 |
| Advertising and promotion | $38,510 |
| Office expenses | $41,253 |
| Information technology | $12,485 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $11,020 |
| Travel | $3,127 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $290 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,305 |
| Insurance | $7,876 |
| All other expenses | $72,535 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,120,579 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,495,728 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $20,200 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,545 |
| 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 | $36,011 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,486,104 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $250 |
| Other assets | $112,643 |
| Total assets | $3,152,481 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $29,792 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $85,465 |
| 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 | $222,378 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $78,030 |
| Total liabilities | $415,665 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,219,981 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $516,835 |
| 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 | $3,152,481 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Sisters Folk Festival Inc has awarded $21,750 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Bend, OR PURPOSE: Apaos Scholarship Grants | $14,200 |
SISTERS SCHOOL DISTRICT #6 PURPOSE: Arts and Culture | $7,550 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Sisters Folk Festival Inc has recieved totaling $153,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Boeschen Family Foundation St Helena, CA PURPOSE: MUSIC & ART EDUCATION | $153,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $63,344 |
| Earnings | -$6,488 |
| Admin Expense | $496 |
| Other Expense | $2,075 |
| Ending Balance | $54,285 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
The Society For The Promotion Of Japanese Animation Santa Ana, CA | $0 | $15,922,386 |
Haven Gallery Pomona, CA | $12,441,851 | $10,866,207 |
Yerba Buena Center For The Arts San Francisco, CA | $31,419,770 | $23,544,531 |
Festival Of Arts Of Laguna Beach Laguna Beach, CA | $11,626,110 | $10,814,120 |
Wallis Annenberg Center For The Performing Arts Beverly Hills, CA | $86,738,826 | $10,256,946 |
Immigration Institute Of The Bay Area San Francisco, CA | $7,526,224 | $6,922,510 |
Montalvo Association Saratoga, CA | $34,273,816 | $7,481,073 |
First Step Housing Sacramento, CA | $1,058,195 | $4,450,714 |
The Center For Cultural Innovation Los Angeles, CA | $15,572,704 | $5,971,325 |
Alliance For California Traditional Arts Fresno, CA | $2,645,027 | $4,730,784 |
Gray Area Foundation For The Arts San Francisco, CA | $1,951,369 | $4,455,887 |
The Society For The Promotion Of Japanese Animation Corona, CA | $13,619,220 | $9,492,860 |