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← FESTIVAL AT SANDPOINT INC

Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by FESTIVAL AT SANDPOINT INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$2,547,283
Total expenses
$2,540,477
Contributions and grants received
$635,513
Grants paid
$22,512
Program service revenue
$1,822,719
Investment income
$92,817
Other revenue
-$3,766
Total assets, end of year
$2,069,220
Total liabilities, end of year
$77,299
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$1,991,921
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$2,053,543
Management and general expenses
$348,798
Fundraising expenses
$138,136
Program service expenses (Part III)
$2,053,543

Program services were 80.8% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $30,108

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $605,405

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $173,066

  • 2a · Program service revenue: TICKET SALES

    total $1,371,190 · related or exempt $1,371,190

  • 2b · Program service revenue: CONSESSIONS AND MISC

    total $428,266 · related or exempt $428,266

  • 2c · Program service revenue: FAS PRESENT AND OTHER

    total $23,263 · related or exempt $23,263

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $92,817 · excluded $92,817

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $30,108

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $3,766

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$3,766

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $22,512 · program services $22,512

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $420,933 · program services $188,065 · management and general $225,356 · fundraising $7,512

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $54,833 · program services $23,578 · management and general $30,158 · fundraising $1,097

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $38,487 · program services $16,549 · management and general $21,168 · fundraising $770

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $1,000 · management and general $1,000

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $29,613 · management and general $29,613

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $80,743 · program services $72,669 · fundraising $8,074

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $15,330 · program services $8,431 · management and general $5,366 · fundraising $1,533

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $55,935 · program services $25,172 · management and general $5,593 · fundraising $25,170

  • 17 · Travel

    total $10,504 · program services $4,727 · management and general $1,050 · fundraising $4,727

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $6,389 · program services $6,389

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $33,009 · program services $29,801 · management and general $3,100 · fundraising $108

  • 24a · Other expenses: ARTISTS

    total $749,025 · program services $749,025

  • 24b · Other expenses: PRODUCTION

    total $628,642 · program services $628,642

  • 24c · Other expenses: IN-KIND

    total $173,065 · program services $77,879 · management and general $17,307 · fundraising $77,879

  • 24d · Other expenses: CONCESSIONS

    total $131,920 · program services $131,920

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $88,537 · program services $68,184 · management and general $9,087 · fundraising $11,266

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $5,184 · end of year $518

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $1,990,771 · end of year $1,939,110

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $3,146 · end of year $35,444

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $31 · end of year $9,910

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    beginning of year $86

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $14,179 · end of year $23,779

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $12,500 · end of year $3,602

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $357,002

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $319,066

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $18,082 · end of year $37,936

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    beginning of year $11,095 · end of year $17,421

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $1,500 · end of year $1,500

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $11,982 · end of year $9,795

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    end of year $20,000

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $59,477 · end of year $47,504

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $1,985,115 · end of year $1,991,921

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

TO BE A COMMUNITY CATALYST FOR ARTS, CULTURE, AND EDUCATION.

  • THE FESTIVAL AT SANDPOINT PRESENTS AN ANNUAL CONCERT SERIES DURING THE LAST WEEKEND OF JULY AND THE FIRST WEEKEND OF AUGUST ON THE SCENIC SHORES OF LAKE PEND OREILLE IN SANDPOINT, IDAHO. OUR MISSION IS TO MAKE EXCEPTIONAL ARTISTS AND PERFORMANCES ACCESSIBLE TO THE COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING REGION. THE FESTIVAL IS COMMITTED TO FOSTERING CULTURAL AND ETHNIC DIVERSITY AND SEIZING EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO INSPIRE, ENLIGHTEN, AND EDUCATE OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS. WE CURATE AN ECLECTIC LINEUP FEATURING CLASSICAL SYMPHONIC, FOLK, JAZZ, BLUES, WORLD, ROCK, COUNTRY, AND POPULAR MUSIC. BY PRESENTING OUR CONCERTS IN AN INTIMATE SETTING THAT CELEBRATES THE NATURAL BEAUTY AND CHARM OF SANDPOINT, WE ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS AND MAKE OUR CITY AN ATTRACTIVE DESTINATION FOR VISITORS.

    Expenses $1,995,860 · Revenue $2,404,560

  • IN ADDITION TO PRESENTING OUR SUMMER PERFORMANCE SERIES, THE FESTIVAL IS DEDICATED TO ENRICHING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE FOLLOWING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: YOUTH MUSIC OUTREACH: WE OFFER HANDS-ON MUSIC LESSONS AND WORKSHOPS FOR PRE-K THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN BONNER COUNTY. THIS PROGRAM INTRODUCES CHILDREN TO DIVERSE FORMS OF MUSIC, FOSTERING A LIFELONG APPRECIATION FOR THE ARTS. TICKET DONATION PROGRAM: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND SCHOOLS, WE DONATE TICKETS TO UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH, INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, ENABLING THEM TO ATTEND SELECT PERFORMANCES. THESE EFFORTS FOCUS ON SUPPORTING YOUTH, INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, SENIORS, VETERANS, AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE BE UNABLE TO ATTEND. INSTRUMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: OUR FREE INSTRUMENT LIBRARY PROVIDES ACCESS TO MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR STUDENTS AND ADULTS, REMOVING FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION. STRINGS PROGRAMS: WE OFFER FREE BEGINNING, INTERMEDIATE, AND ADVANCED ORCHESTRA INSTRUCTION FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS, CULMINATING IN BIANNUAL COMMUNITY CONCERTS. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: WE PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE-BOUND STUDENTS PURSUING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC, SONGWRITING, MUSIC INDUSTRY STUDIES, GRAPHIC DESIGN, OR VOCAL PERFORMANCE. INTERNSHIP PROGRAM: WE OFFER EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT THE MUSIC INDUSTRY, NONPROFIT OPERATIONS, AND FESTIVAL MANAGEMENT. INTERNS GAIN HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN OFFICE OPERATIONS, CUSTOMER RELATIONS, MARKETING, FUNDRAISING, HOSPITALITY, MERCHANDISE, ETC.

    Expenses $57,683 · Grants $22,512 · Revenue $23,263

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Ali Baranski

    EXECUTIVE DI

    Total calculated
    $133,608
    From this org
    $116,989
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $16,619
    Hours/week
    40
  • Kara Berlin

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Amy Bistline

    PAST PRESIDE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.5
  • Chris Blanford

    VICE PRESIDE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Doug Hawkins

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Ben Higgs

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    8
  • Cari House

    PAST VICE PR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Hali Karr

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Kaleb Keaton

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Liz Morris

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Marcella Nelson

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Eric Paull

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Kendon Perry

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Sarah Pillsbury

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Bea Speakman

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
20 July 2026
IRS schema version
2024v5.0
Source object
202612169349300246

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