Savannah Book Festival Inc is located in Savannah, GA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Savannah Book Festival Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Savannah Book 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 06/2022, Savannah Book Festival Inc generated $415.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $399.8k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.4% 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
THE SAVANNAH BOOK FESTIVAL IS AN ANNUAL EVENT, FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, IN CELEBRATION OF THE WRITTEN WORK AND ITS ROLE IN IMPROVING THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE. OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE READING, WRITING, AND CIVIL CONVERSATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LITERARY FESTIVAL HELD EACH FEBRUARY IN SAVANNAH THAT FEATURES AUTHORS AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS. THE FESTIVAL IS A FUN, INFORMATIVE, AND ENTERTAINING THREE-DAY EVENT IN FEBRUARY EACH YEAR THAT CELEBRATES BOOKS AND THE WRITTEN WORD. THE 2022 FESTIVAL ATTRACTED OVER 10,000 ATTENDEES. OVER FIFTY BEST SELLING AUTHORS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY COME TO SAVANNAH TO SHOWCASE THEIR WORK TO AUDIENCES OF BOOK LOVERS. THE AUTHORS PERFORM COMMUNITY OUTREACH BY PRESENTING THEIR WORK TO STUDENTS IN THE LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, AND UNIVERSITIES. OVER 220 INDIVIDUALS FROM THE COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME TO MAKE THE FESTIVAL A SUCCESS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Erika Dongre Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $55,431 |
Jeannie Ahrens Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Beau Anders Past Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeffrey Capshew Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Ivy Council Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Ariel Felton Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $67,100 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $30,598 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $250,680 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $348,378 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $44,586 |
Investment income | $7,324 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $14,901 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $415,212 |
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. | $55,431 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,315 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $51,920 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $8,212 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $11,350 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $20,859 |
Advertising and promotion | $28,992 |
Office expenses | $9,349 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $18,156 |
Travel | $40 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $128 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,155 |
Insurance | $3,422 |
All other expenses | $25,254 |
Total functional expenses | $399,818 |
Balance Sheet | |
---|---|
Cash—non-interest-bearing | $113,936 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,772 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $10,000 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $406,656 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $500 |
Total assets | $532,864 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,309 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $10,391 |
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 | $1,513 |
Total liabilities | $25,213 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $507,651 |
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 | $532,864 |
Over the last fiscal year, Savannah Book Festival Inc has awarded $13,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
DEEP CENTER PURPOSE: LITERACY DEVELOPMENT | $6,500 |
SAVANNAH EARLY CHILDHOOD FOUND PURPOSE: LITERACY DEVELOPMENT | $6,500 |