Waterfest Inc
- Assets
- $381.2k
- Revenue
- $876.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Oshkosh, WI
- Founding
- 03/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 39-1763649
Organization Overview
Waterfest Inc is located in Oshkosh, WI. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (N52) the organization is classified as: Fairs, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Waterfest Inc is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Waterfest Inc generated $876.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $525.2k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
PROMOTE AND DRAW ATTENTION TO DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE OBJECTIVE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROMOTE AND DRAW ATTENTION TO THE DOWNTOWN AREA OF OSHKOSH BY HIRING BANDS TO PERFORM CONCERTS AT THE LEACH AMPHITHEATER. THE ACTIVITY IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. A NOMINAL FEE IS CHARGED FOR ADULTS. THE WATERFEST PROGRAM RUNS FOR APPROXIMATELY 8 EVENINGS DURING SUMMER MONTHS. THE ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE FOR THE SUMMER ACTIVITY IS 30,000 TO 35,000. THE ORGANIZATION OBTAINS SPONSORSHIP FEES FROM AREA BUSINESSES AS A MEANS OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT. ALSO, THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES ROYALTIES FROM OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT RUN CONCESSION STANDS AT THE CONCERTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Charles J Hertel Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
John Casper Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Michael P Dempsey President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Robert Kleman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $356,441 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $137,423 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $493,864 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $383,001 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $876,865 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $34,821 |
| Office expenses | $5,813 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,769 |
| All other expenses | $66,877 |
| Total functional expenses | $525,246 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $372,458 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $8,723 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $381,181 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| 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 | $381,181 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $381,181 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Waterfest Inc has recieved totaling $26,700.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Oshkosh Chamber Of Commerce Foundation Inc Oshkosh, WI PURPOSE: OPERATING EXPENSES FOR COMMUNITY EVENT CONCERT SERIES | $13,350 |
Oshkosh Chamber Of Commerce Foundation Inc Oshkosh, WI PURPOSE: OPERATING EXPENSES FOR COMMUNITY EVENT CONCERT SERIES | $13,350 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Iowa West Foundation Council Bluffs, IA | $531,828,155 | $56,969,163 |
Iowa State Fair Foundation Des Moines, IA | $11,002,682 | $8,403,117 |
Fair And Exposition Society Of Jones County Inc Monticello, IA | $5,659,527 | $5,307,608 |
The Parade Company Detroit, MI | $3,309,193 | $3,267,080 |
Minnesota Fair Plan Bloomington, MN | $3,079,043 | $3,023,700 |
Kane County Fair St Charles, IL | $21,061,651 | $1,916,331 |
Monroe County Fair Association Monroe, MI | $6,321,386 | $2,036,000 |
Minnesota Propane Association Zimmerman, MN | $1,583,838 | $1,664,231 |
Sheboygan County Fair Association Plymouth, WI | $2,297,030 | $1,962,294 |
Kenosha County Fair Association Inc Wilmot, WI | $2,247,686 | $1,814,776 |
German Fest Milwaukee Inc Menomonee Falls, WI | $1,157,824 | $1,461,133 |
Lake County Fair Association Grayslake, IL | $27,796,345 | $1,095,277 |