Blissfest Music Organization
- Assets
- $1.8m
- Revenue
- $604.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Petoskey, MI
- Founding
- 04/1993
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 38-2848866
Organization Overview
Blissfest Music Organization is located in Petoskey, MI. The organization was established in 1993. 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 12/2021, Blissfest Music Organization employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blissfest Music Organization 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 12/2021, Blissfest Music Organization generated $604.6k 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 (3.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $431.0k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.7%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE FOLK AND TRADITIONAL MUSIC, DANCE AND CRAFTS FROM AMERICA AND ALL CULTURES; TO SUPPORT CREATORS AND INNOVATORS OF THESE ARTS AND TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES THAT EDUCATE AND ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE BLISSFEST ANNUAL FOLK AND ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL PROVIDED CULTURAL ENRICHMENT AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FOLK AND ROOTS MUSIC ARTISTS. NO FESTIVAL WAS HELD IN 2021.
THE BLISSFEST COMMUNITY FOLK CONCERT AND DANCE SERIES PROVIDEDFOLK AND ROOTS MUSIC AND DANCE ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FOLK AND ROOTS MUSIC ARTISTS.
SPONSORS EDUCATION AND ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN FOLK ARTS FOR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS, INCLUDING SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES AND INSTRUMENT AND DANCE INSTRUCTION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Cynthia Mcsurely Executive Director | Officer | 50 | $68,779 |
Bob Humphrey Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Cindy Lou Poquette Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Angie Myers President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Sean Miller Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Dave Trautman Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $8,070 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $468,870 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $476,940 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $32,176 |
| Investment income | $5,447 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $2,645 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $5,300 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $37 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $604,574 |
| 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. | $68,779 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,697 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $126,812 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $15,451 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $50 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,521 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $20,957 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,043 |
| Office expenses | $6,186 |
| Information technology | $21,543 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $44,998 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,813 |
| Interest | $4,175 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $31,978 |
| Insurance | $4,103 |
| All other expenses | $5,545 |
| Total functional expenses | $431,019 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $670,518 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $219,387 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,000 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $13,959 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $8,011 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $870,790 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,783,665 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $16,296 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $407,004 |
| 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 | $154,075 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $7,315 |
| Total liabilities | $584,690 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $1,198,975 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,783,665 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Blissfest Music Organization has recieved totaling $18,300.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation Petoskey, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT/BLISSFEST CAMPGROUND/FALL 2021 GRANT CYCLE-BLISS-STRO DOME RENOVATION | $17,300 |
Loprete Family Foundation Bloomfield Hills, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
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