Magfest Inc

Organization Overview

Magfest Inc is located in Baltimore, MD. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (A31) the organization is classified as: Film & Video, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 02/2021, Magfest Inc employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Magfest 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 02/2021, Magfest Inc generated $393.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (18.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $895.9k during the year ending 02/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT VIDEO GAME MUSIC, ART, AND HISTORY; TO PROMOTE PUBLIC APPRECIATION OF VIDEO GAME MUSIC, ART, AND HISTORY TO UNDERTAKE OTHER CHARITABLE PROJECTS, PROGRAMS, AND ACTIVITIES NOT INCONSISTENT WITH SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS CODE AND APPLICABLE STATE LAW.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE MUSIC AND GAMING FESTIVAL, IS MAGFEST INC'S FLAGSHIP EVENT, OCCURRING ANNUALLY EACH WINTER. MAGFEST'S LIBRARY OF HISTORIC GAMING CONTENT CONTAINS CONSOLE, ARCADE, AND NON-ELECTRONIC EXHIBITS DATING FROM 1971 TO THE PRESENT. THE MAGFEST EVENT GIVES ITS ATTENDEES THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE GAMING HISTORY. MAGFEST ALSO EXHIBITS VIDEO GAMES CREATED BY INDEPENDENT DEVELOPERS, GIVING THEM A CHANCE TO DEMONSTRATE THEIR WORK AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS. ALSO, MAGFEST FEATURES PERFORMANCES OF MUSIC, EITHER ARRANGED FROM OR INSPIRED, BY THE MUSIC FEATURED IN VIDEO GAMES. THESE PERFORMANCES PRESERVE THE ART-FORM OF VIDEO GAME MUSIC AND PROMOTE THE APPRECIATION OF IT. MAGFEST PROVIDES A ROBUST SCHEDULE OF PROGRAMMING WHICH INCLUDES INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION PRESENTATIONS FOR ATTENDEES. THE MAGFEST EVENT WAS CREATED AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO VIDEO GAME INDUSTRY EXHIBITIONS, AS THESE EXHIBITIONS PRIMARILY EXIST AS A FOR-PROFIT MEANS OF ADVERTISING. MAGFEST'S MAIN PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE A VENUE IN WHICH ITS ATTENDEES CAN LEARN ABOUT THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF GAMING.


MAGFEST, INC HOLDS SMALL EVENTS IN VARIOUS U.S. CITIES TO PROMOTE THE MAGFEST BRAND, AND TO ALSO BRING OUR MISSION CONTENT TO PEOPLE WHO CANNOT NORMALLY TRAVEL TO OUR FLAGSHIP WINTER EVENT. THESE EVENTS USUALLY FEATURE LIVE PERFORMANCES OF MUSIC ARRANGED FROM/INSPIRED BY VIDEO GAMES, AND ALSO PROVIDES CLASSIC HISTORICAL GAMING EXHIBITS FOR PEOPLE TO EXPERIENCE.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$111,121
Related organizations$0
Government grants $78,210
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$14,443
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$203,774
Total Program Service Revenue$186,593
Investment income $79
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 $2,787
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $393,233

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Magfest Inc has recieved totaling $936.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$936
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