SUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION INC
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2025 · Form 990 · revenue $392K · expenses $377K · assets $65K
- EIN
- 77-0004190
- Address
- PO BOX 21141, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93121-1141
- Website
- WWW.SOLSTICEPARADE.COM
- NTEE code
- A200
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- January 1984 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
BRINGING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER THROUGH THE ARTS
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
3 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penny Little | Executive Dir. | 2022-2025 | $60,000 | $184,246 | 1 |
| Robin Elander (former) | Executive Dir. | 2017-2021 | $16,750 | $155,750 | 1 |
| Claudia Bratton (former) | Executive Director | 2011-2014 | $0 | $132,227 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
33 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Hefferman | MEMBER | 2011-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jonathan Alburger | MEMBER | 2011-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| David Machacek | Treasurer | 2024-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ron Burd | Secretary | 2022-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Laura Knight | MEMBER | 2011-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Lesley Bronson | MEMBER | 2022-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Justin Gunn | President | 2022-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Sharon Rich | MEMBER | 2023-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ron Glover | MEMBER | 2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kari Lane | MEMBER | 2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Patrick Davis | MEMBER | 2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Tracy Mongold | MEMBER | 2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Davic Machaceck (former) | Treasurer | 2022-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Amisha Zuber (former) | MEMBER | 2022-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Barbara Logan (former) | MEMBER | 2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Lisa Thomas (former) | MEMBER | 2023 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dennis Johns (former) | Treasurer | 2018-2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Barbara Loga (former) | MEMBER | 2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Warner Anderson (former) | MEMBER | 2020-2021 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Stacie Bouffard (former) | President | 2011-2021 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Eric Lassen (former) | Secretary | 2011-2019 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Mark Sargent (former) | Vice President | 2017-2019 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Mary Price (former) | President | 2018-2019 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ted Kuipers (former) | Treasurer | 2011-2016 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Stephen Meade (former) | Vice President | 2011-2013 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Robby Robbins (former) | Treasurer | 2011 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Justine Sutton (former) | Board Member | 2011 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Scott De Larvin (former) | Board Member | 2011 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Georgette Friedman (former) | Board Member | 2011 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Charlie Kelly (former) | Board Member | 2011 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Randy Tico (former) | Board Member | 2011 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Gail Rappaport (former) | Board Member | 2011 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Mark Sherman (former) | Board Member | 2011 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2025 · 13 people listed · 1 paid, $60K · 1 employee
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PENNY LITTLE | Executive Dir. | 5 | $60,000 | $0 | $0 | $60,000 | 1 |
| DAVID HEFFERMAN | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JONATHAN ALBURGER | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID MACHACEK | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RON BURD | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RON GLOVER | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LAURA KNIGHT | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KARI LANE | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LESLEY BRONSON | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUSTIN GUNN | President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PATRICK DAVIS | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TRACY MONGOLD | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SHARON RICH | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2024 · 9 people listed · 1 paid, $60K · 1 employee
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PENNY LITTLE | Executive Dir. | 5 | $60,000 | $0 | $0 | $60,000 | 1 |
| DAVID HEFFERMAN | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JONATHAN ALBURGER | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID MACHACEK | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RON BURD | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LAURA KNIGHT | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LESLEY BRONSON | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUSTIN GUNN | President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SHARON RICH | MEMBER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 12 people listed · 1 paid, $49K · 1 employee
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PENNY LITTLE | Executive Dir. | 5 | $48,750 | $0 | $0 | $48,750 | 1 |
| DAVID HEFFERMAN | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JONATHAN ALBURGER | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVIC MACHACECK | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RON BURD | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LAURA KNIGHT | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| AMISHA ZUBER | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LESLEY BRONSON | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUSTIN GUNN | President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BARBARA LOGAN | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LISA THOMAS | MEMBER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SHARON RICH | MEMBER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 11 people listed · 1 paid, $15K · 2 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PENNY LITTLE | Executive Dir. | 5 | $15,496 | $0 | $0 | $15,496 | 1 |
| DAVID HEFFERMAN | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JONATHAN ALBURGER | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVIC MACHACECK | INTERIM PRES. | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RON BURD | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DENNIS JOHNS | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LAURA KNIGHT | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| AMISHA ZUBER | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LESLEY BRONSON | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUSTIN GUNN | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BARBARA LOGA | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 7 people listed · 1 paid, $17K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBIN ELANDER | Executive Dir. | 20 | $16,750 | - | - | $16,750 | 1 |
| DAVID HEFFERMAN | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JONATHAN ALBURGER | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| WARNER ANDERSON | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| STACIE BOUFFARD | President | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| DENNIS JOHNS | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| LAURA KNIGHT | MEMBER | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 7 people listed · 1 paid, $47K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBIN ELANDER | Executive Dir. | 20 | $46,750 | - | - | $46,750 | 1 |
| DAVID HEFFERMAN | MEMBER | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JONATHAN ALBURGER | MEMBER | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| WARNER ANDERSON | MEMBER | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| STACIE BOUFFARD | President | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| DENNIS JOHNS | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| LAURA KNIGHT | MEMBER | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 5 people listed · 1 paid, $52K · 1 employee
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBIN ELANDER | Executive Dir. | 20 | $52,250 | $0 | $0 | $52,250 | 1 |
| ERIC LASSEN | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARK SARGENT | Vice President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY PRICE | President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DENNIS JOHNS | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 5 people listed · none paid · 1 employee
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC LASSEN | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARK SARGENT | Vice President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBIN ELANDER | Executive Dir. | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY PRICE | President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DENNIS JOHNS | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 4 people listed · 1 paid, $40K · 1 employee
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBIN ELANDER | Executive Dir. | 20 | $40,000 | $0 | $0 | $40,000 | 1 |
| STACIE BOUFFARD | President & CEO | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ERIC LASSEN | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARK SARGENT | CFO | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 3 people listed · none paid · 2 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stacie Bouffard | President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ted Kuipers | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Eric Lassen | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2014 · 4 people listed · none paid · 2 employees · 100 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stacie Bouffard | President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ted Kuipers | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Eric Lassen | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Claudia Bratton | Executive Director | 40 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2013 · 5 people listed · 1 paid, $73K · 2 employees · 200 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claudia Bratton | Executive Director | 40 | $72,750 | $0 | $0 | $72,750 | 1 |
| Stacie Bouffard | President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ted Kuipers | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Eric Lassen | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Stephen Meade | Vice President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2011 · 16 people listed · 1 paid, $59K · 2 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claudia Bratton | Executive Director | 30 | $59,477 | $0 | $0 | $59,477 | 1 |
| Stacie Bouffard | President | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Eric Lassen | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Stephen Meade | Vice President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Robby Robbins | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Alburger | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Justine Sutton | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Scott De Larvin | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Georgette Friedman | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| David Hefferman | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Charlie Kelly | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Laura Knight | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ted Kuipers | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Randy Tico | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Gail Rappaport | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Mark Sherman | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $391,503 | $376,939 | $64,911 | $64,280 | $116,907 | $274,216 | $60,000 | 1 | - |
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $358,935 | $361,273 | $51,270 | $49,716 | $162,753 | $194,714 | $60,000 | 1 | - |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $341,402 | $324,609 | $52,019 | $52,053 | $133,780 | $201,730 | $48,750 | 1 | - |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $278,185 | $255,039 | $40,662 | $36,511 | $168,248 | $108,153 | $15,496 | 2 | - |
| 2021 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $73,074 | $86,026 | $18,468 | $13,365 | $73,285 | $1,027 | - | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $65,883 | $89,963 | $30,730 | $26,317 | $64,774 | $1,069 | - | - | - |
| 2019 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $266,687 | $267,353 | $54,954 | $50,277 | $115,957 | $156,341 | $52,250 | 1 | - |
| 2018 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $288,696 | $241,132 | $64,832 | $61,349 | $127,168 | $162,011 | $44,000 | 1 | - |
| 2017 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $281,405 | $256,958 | $18,229 | $14,636 | $106,386 | $174,260 | $40,000 | 1 | - |
| 2016 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $301,647 | $282,146 | $2,088 | -$14,891 | $144,733 | $160,130 | $50,500 | 2 | - |
| 2014 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $352,073 | $340,078 | $16,852 | -$19,321 | $190,409 | $160,818 | $80,491 | 2 | 100 |
| 2013 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $332,938 | $327,181 | $2,654 | -$34,221 | $156,537 | $173,707 | $72,750 | 2 | 200 |
| 2011 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $273,048 | $278,719 | $1,117 | -$39,463 | $103,497 | $159,429 | $59,477 | 2 | - |
Funders of this organization
4 grantors reported grants to this organization, $32,593 in all, tax years 2011 to 2024. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2015, 2023-2024 | 3 | $19,000 | 2024 | $6,500 | show |
| PAYPAL CHARITABLE GIVING FUND | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2018 | 1 | $6,593 | 2018 | $6,593 | show |
| RAYMOND JAMES CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT FUND | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2024 | 1 | $5,000 | 2024 | $5,000 | show |
| CHEERYBLE FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “SUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION INC” | 2011 | 1 | $2,000 | 2011 | $2,000 | show |
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2025 · Form 990 · $376,939 spent · pay $82,122 · grants $0 · events $142,877
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) Event | FESTIVAL EXPENSES | $142,877 | $142,877 | - | - | 37.9% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $60,000 | $30,000 | $30,000 | - | 15.9% | |
| Fees: other services | $59,599 | $59,599 | - | - | 15.8% | |
| Other (as described) | WORKSHOP/PARADE EXPENSES | $42,331 | $42,331 | - | - | 11.2% |
| Other (as described) | FUNDRAISING | $17,464 | - | - | $17,464 | 4.6% |
| Other salaries and wages | $17,272 | $11,400 | $5,872 | - | 4.6% | |
| Occupancy | $15,424 | - | $15,424 | - | 4.1% | |
| Insurance | $10,403 | $3,350 | $7,053 | - | 2.8% | |
| Payroll taxes | $4,850 | $2,425 | $2,425 | - | 1.3% | |
| Office expenses | $4,039 | - | $4,039 | - | 1.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,300 | - | $1,300 | - | 0.3% | |
| All other expenses | $730 | - | $730 | - | 0.2% | |
| Other (as described) | PAYROLL PROCESSING | $638 | - | $638 | - | 0.2% |
| Travel | $12 | - | $12 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $376,939 | 100% |
2024 · Form 990 · $361,273 spent · pay $80,980 · grants $0 · events $98,694
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) Event | FESTIVAL EXPENSES | $98,694 | $98,694 | - | - | 27.3% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $60,000 | - | $60,000 | - | 16.6% | |
| Fees: other services | $59,422 | $59,422 | - | - | 16.4% | |
| Occupancy | $44,173 | $32,534 | $11,189 | $450 | 12.2% | |
| Other (as described) | GRANTS/AWARDS PAID | $21,393 | $21,143 | - | $250 | 5.9% |
| Other salaries and wages | $16,257 | $10,900 | $5,357 | - | 4.5% | |
| Insurance | $14,220 | - | $14,220 | - | 3.9% | |
| Office expenses | $11,443 | $329 | $6,005 | $5,109 | 3.2% | |
| Other (as described) | WORKSHOP/PARADE EXPENSES | $11,398 | $11,398 | - | - | 3.2% |
| All other expenses | $7,089 | - | $4,944 | $2,145 | 2.0% | |
| Other (as described) | FUNTOPIA EXPENSES | $6,497 | $6,497 | - | - | 1.8% |
| Payroll taxes | $4,723 | - | $4,723 | - | 1.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,150 | - | $3,150 | - | 0.9% | |
| Fees: professional fundraisers | $1,500 | - | - | $1,500 | 0.4% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,165 | - | - | $1,165 | 0.3% | |
| Interest | $149 | - | $149 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $361,273 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $324,609 spent · pay $62,274 · grants $0 · events $153,016
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) Event | FESTIVAL EXPENSES | $140,591 | $140,591 | - | - | 43.3% |
| Other (as described) | WORKSHOP EXPENSES | $63,895 | $63,895 | - | - | 19.7% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $48,750 | - | $48,750 | - | 15.0% | |
| Insurance | $12,980 | - | $12,980 | - | 4.0% | |
| Other (as described) Event | CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL | $12,425 | $12,425 | - | - | 3.8% |
| Occupancy | $10,569 | - | $10,569 | - | 3.3% | |
| Other (as described) | FUNDRAISING | $9,744 | - | - | $9,744 | 3.0% |
| Other salaries and wages | $9,599 | - | $9,599 | - | 3.0% | |
| All other expenses | $6,343 | - | $6,343 | - | 2.0% | |
| Office expenses | $5,788 | - | $5,788 | - | 1.8% | |
| Payroll taxes | $3,925 | - | $3,925 | - | 1.2% | |
| Total | $324,609 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $255,039 spent · pay $23,981 · grants $0 · events $105,247
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) Event | FESTIVAL EXPENSES | $105,247 | $105,247 | - | - | 41.3% |
| Fees: other services | $73,526 | $64,318 | $9,208 | - | 28.8% | |
| Occupancy | $17,115 | - | $17,115 | - | 6.7% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $15,496 | - | $15,496 | - | 6.1% | |
| Other (as described) | WORKSHOP EXPENSES | $11,393 | $11,393 | - | - | 4.5% |
| Insurance | $11,155 | $5,654 | $5,501 | - | 4.4% | |
| Office expenses | $5,287 | - | $5,287 | - | 2.1% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,761 | - | $4,761 | - | 1.9% | |
| Payroll taxes | $3,724 | - | $3,724 | - | 1.5% | |
| All other expenses | $3,004 | $1,220 | $1,784 | - | 1.2% | |
| Other (as described) | FUNDRAISING | $2,729 | - | - | $2,729 | 1.1% |
| Other (as described) | MEALS | $1,602 | - | $1,602 | - | 0.6% |
| Total | $255,039 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990EZ · $86,026 spent · pay $28,375 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $28,375 | 33.0% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $23,516 | 27.3% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $16,826 | 19.6% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $16,699 | 19.4% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $610 | 0.7% | |
| Total | $86,026 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990EZ · $89,963 spent · pay $53,004 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $53,004 | 58.9% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $16,361 | 18.2% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $10,867 | 12.1% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $9,731 | 10.8% | |
| Total | $89,963 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990 · $267,353 spent · pay $56,150 · grants $0 · events $91,115
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) Event | FESTIVAL EXPENSES | $91,115 | $91,115 | - | - | 34.1% |
| Fees: other services | $68,062 | $61,692 | $6,370 | - | 25.5% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $52,250 | $24,000 | $28,250 | - | 19.5% | |
| Insurance | $14,892 | $8,675 | $6,217 | - | 5.6% | |
| Other (as described) | WORKSHOP EXPENSES | $12,708 | $12,708 | - | - | 4.8% |
| Occupancy | $12,427 | $12,427 | - | - | 4.6% | |
| Office expenses | $4,836 | - | $4,836 | - | 1.8% | |
| Payroll taxes | $3,900 | $1,794 | $2,106 | - | 1.5% | |
| All other expenses | $2,933 | $260 | $1,778 | $895 | 1.1% | |
| Other (as described) | MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE | $1,742 | - | $1,742 | - | 0.7% |
| Other (as described) | PAYROLL PROCESSING | $1,582 | - | $1,582 | - | 0.6% |
| Fees: accounting | $600 | - | $600 | - | 0.2% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $306 | $306 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $267,353 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990 · $241,132 spent · pay $48,000 · grants $0 · events $80,187
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) Event | FESTIVAL EXPENSES | $80,187 | $80,187 | - | - | 33.3% |
| Fees: other services | $51,608 | $46,742 | $4,866 | - | 21.4% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $44,000 | $24,000 | $20,000 | - | 18.2% | |
| Other (as described) | WORKSHOP EXPENSES | $13,982 | $13,982 | - | - | 5.8% |
| Insurance | $13,847 | $11,018 | $2,829 | - | 5.7% | |
| Occupancy | $13,040 | $13,040 | - | - | 5.4% | |
| All other expenses | $8,262 | $4,168 | $4,094 | - | 3.4% | |
| Other (as described) | DUES & LICENSES | $7,795 | $7,020 | $775 | - | 3.2% |
| Other (as described) | MISSCELLANEOUS PROGRAM EXPENSE | $4,300 | $4,300 | - | - | 1.8% |
| Payroll taxes | $4,000 | $2,200 | $1,800 | - | 1.7% | |
| Office expenses | $97 | - | $97 | - | 0.0% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $14 | $14 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $241,132 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990 · $256,958 spent · pay $44,000 · grants $0 · events $88,576
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) Event | FESTIVAL EXPENSES | $88,576 | $88,576 | - | - | 34.5% |
| Fees: other services | $71,508 | $57,295 | $14,213 | - | 27.8% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $40,000 | $22,500 | $17,500 | - | 15.6% | |
| Occupancy | $17,187 | $17,187 | - | - | 6.7% | |
| Other (as described) | WORKSHOP EXPENSES | $10,914 | $10,914 | - | - | 4.2% |
| Insurance | $8,996 | - | $8,996 | - | 3.5% | |
| Other (as described) | MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE | $6,291 | $6,291 | - | - | 2.4% |
| All other expenses | $4,465 | $1,359 | $2,403 | $703 | 1.7% | |
| Payroll taxes | $4,000 | $2,250 | $1,750 | - | 1.6% | |
| Other (as described) | TELEPHONE & INTERNET | $2,283 | - | $2,283 | - | 0.9% |
| Office expenses | $1,967 | - | $1,967 | - | 0.8% | |
| Travel | $553 | - | $553 | - | 0.2% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $160 | $160 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Interest | $58 | - | $58 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $256,958 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990 · $282,146 spent · pay $56,660 · grants $0 · events $110,537
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) Event | FESTIVAL EXPENSES | $107,462 | $107,462 | - | - | 38.1% |
| Fees: other services | $67,046 | $67,046 | - | - | 23.8% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $50,500 | $45,450 | $5,050 | - | 17.9% | |
| Occupancy | $16,570 | - | $16,570 | - | 5.9% | |
| Other (as described) | WORKSHOP EXPENSES | $12,933 | $12,933 | - | - | 4.6% |
| Insurance | $12,823 | $12,823 | - | - | 4.5% | |
| Payroll taxes | $4,829 | $4,347 | $482 | - | 1.7% | |
| All other expenses | $3,117 | - | $3,117 | - | 1.1% | |
| Other (as described) Event | SPECIAL EVENTS | $3,075 | $3,075 | - | - | 1.1% |
| Office expenses | $1,625 | - | $1,625 | - | 0.6% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,331 | $1,331 | - | - | 0.5% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $500 | $500 | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Interest | $335 | - | $335 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $282,146 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990 · $340,078 spent · pay $87,806 · grants $0 · events $85,903
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) Event | Festival Expenses | $85,903 | $85,903 | - | - | 25.3% |
| Fees: other services | $83,726 | $83,726 | - | - | 24.6% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $80,491 | $72,442 | $8,049 | - | 23.7% | |
| Occupancy | $14,379 | $5,761 | $8,618 | - | 4.2% | |
| Office expenses | $13,342 | - | $13,342 | - | 3.9% | |
| Other (as described) | Workshop Expenses | $13,206 | $13,206 | - | - | 3.9% |
| All other expenses | $12,370 | $12,370 | - | - | 3.6% | |
| Insurance | $10,200 | $10,200 | - | - | 3.0% | |
| Fees: management | $9,124 | $8,212 | $912 | - | 2.7% | |
| Payroll taxes | $7,315 | $6,584 | $731 | - | 2.2% | |
| Other (as described) | Parade Expenses | $5,807 | $5,807 | - | - | 1.7% |
| Fees: accounting | $1,920 | $960 | $960 | - | 0.6% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,426 | $1,426 | - | - | 0.4% | |
| Interest | $869 | $869 | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Total | $340,078 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990 · $327,181 spent · pay $92,205 · grants $0 · events $86,157
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) Event | Festival Expenses | $86,157 | $86,157 | - | - | 26.3% |
| Fees: other services | $79,536 | $79,536 | - | - | 24.3% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $72,750 | $54,563 | $10,912 | $7,275 | 22.2% | |
| All other expenses | $16,061 | $1,281 | $8,370 | $6,410 | 4.9% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $13,051 | $13,051 | - | - | 4.0% | |
| Occupancy | $12,797 | $12,797 | - | - | 3.9% | |
| Other (as described) | Workshop Expenses | $12,706 | $12,706 | - | - | 3.9% |
| Insurance | $9,621 | $9,621 | - | - | 2.9% | |
| Payroll taxes | $6,404 | $4,803 | $961 | $640 | 2.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Publicity Posters | $5,705 | $5,705 | - | - | 1.7% |
| Office expenses | $5,473 | - | $5,473 | - | 1.7% | |
| Other (as described) | Parade Expenses | $4,730 | $4,730 | - | - | 1.4% |
| Interest | $1,407 | $1,407 | - | - | 0.4% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $683 | - | $683 | - | 0.2% | |
| Fees: accounting | $100 | - | $100 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $327,181 | 100% |
2011 · Form 990 · $278,719 spent · pay $77,109 · grants $0 · events $73,879
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $72,745 | $72,745 | - | - | 26.1% | |
| Other (as described) Event | Festival Expenses | $67,682 | $67,682 | - | - | 24.3% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $59,477 | $44,608 | $8,921 | $5,948 | 21.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Workshop Expenses | $18,403 | $18,403 | - | - | 6.6% |
| Other salaries and wages | $11,904 | $8,931 | $1,783 | $1,190 | 4.3% | |
| Office expenses | $11,119 | $8,339 | $1,668 | $1,112 | 4.0% | |
| Occupancy | $9,690 | - | $9,690 | - | 3.5% | |
| Other (as described) | Insurance | $8,688 | $4,344 | $4,344 | - | 3.1% |
| Payroll taxes | $5,728 | $4,296 | $860 | $572 | 2.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Parade Expenses | $4,834 | $4,834 | - | - | 1.7% |
| Fees: accounting | $2,850 | - | - | - | 1.0% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,600 | $2,600 | - | - | 0.9% | |
| Interest | $1,987 | $1,987 | - | - | 0.7% | |
| All other expenses | $702 | $702 | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $310 | $155 | $155 | - | 0.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $6,197 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $278,719 | 100% |
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