Baltimore Science Fiction Society Incorporated
- Assets
- $241.9k
- Revenue
- $31.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Bel Air, MD
- Founding
- 03/1978
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 52-1098281
Organization Overview
Baltimore Science Fiction Society Incorporated, operating under the name Balticon World Fantasy Convention 2018, is located in Bel Air, MD. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (A03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Balticon World Fantasy Convention 2018 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 09/2021, Balticon World Fantasy Convention 2018 generated $31.3k 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 (27.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $59.0k during the year ending 09/2021. 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
TO EDUCATE AND PROMOTE INTEREST IN SCIENCE FICTION/FANTASY READING, WRITING, ART AND MEDIA THROUGH ACTIVITIES WHICH LEAD TO EXPOSURE AND INVOLVEMENT WITH SCIENCE FICTION/FANTASY, ESPECIALLY IN THE "' AREA OF READING AND WRITING OF THE SAME
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ANNUAL BALTICON CONVENTION PROVIDES MEMBERS WITH PANELS, SPEAKERS AND SPECIAL EXHIBITS AS WELL AS MOVIES, VIDEOS, BOOK SELLERS, ASSOCIATED GAMING, ASSOCIATED ART AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS. FOR A SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR, BALTICON WAS PRESENTED AS A VIRTUAL CONVENTION AND OFFERED WITHOUT CHARGE. DONATIONS WERE REQUESTED THROUGH A GO FUND ME CAMPAIGN REPORTED UNDER FUNDRAISING ON SCHEDULE G.
SUPPORT AND PROMOTE BASIC LITERACY IN GENERAL AND SCIENCE FICTION/FANTASY IN PARTICULAR THROUGH THE ANNUAL COMPTON CROOK AWARD THE BEST FIRST NOVEL IN SCIENCE FICTION DURING THE PRECEDING YEAR, THE ANNUAL YOUNG WRITERS CONTEST, THE ANNUAL POETRY CONTEST AND SUPPORT OF LOCAL LIBRARIES THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL BOOK AND ART FESTIVALS. THE $1000 COMPTON CROOK REWARD WAS PAID AFTER THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR BECAUSE OF A DELAY IN RECEIVING NECESSARY PAPERWORK; BSFS REPORTS ON A CASH BASIS, ACCORDINGLY THIS IS EXPENSE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE CURRENT RETURN
HOSTED A SEMI-MONTHLY WORKSHOP FOR WRITERS ON THE SECOND AND FOURTH THURSDAYS OF EACH MONTH IN WHICH WRITERS REVIEWED WORKS IN PROGRESS. THE GROUP HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL ON HAVING WORKS BY PARTICIPANTS PUBLISHED. AFTER MARCH 2020, THESE SESSIONS WERE HELD ONLINE USING A CONFERENCING PLATFORM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Patricia Kinlock Corresponding Secretary And Bsfs Chair | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Paul O'neil Parliamentarian | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Steven Joel Zeve Assistant Treasurer/balticon Treasurer | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Sylvan Rosawood Recording Secretary | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Maria Markham Thompson Treasurer | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Dale Arnold President | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $3,102 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $5,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,799 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $490 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $13,901 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $74 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $17,372 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $31,347 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $925 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | -$1,000 |
| 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 | $21,240 |
| 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 | $1,576 |
| Office expenses | $1,856 |
| Information technology | $6,757 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $336 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,065 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,230 |
| Insurance | $4,546 |
| All other expenses | $698 |
| Total functional expenses | $58,963 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,428 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $185,310 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $3,583 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $46,871 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $720 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $241,912 |
| 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 | $32,900 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $209,012 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $241,912 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Baltimore Science Fiction Society Incorporated has recieved totaling $141.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $141 |
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|---|---|---|
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National Art Education Association Alexandria, VA | $5,332,373 | $7,206,215 |
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Architectural Woodwork Institute Potomac Falls, VA | $9,021,141 | $4,703,574 |
National Assembly Of State Arts Agencies Washington, DC | $2,542,835 | $4,408,580 |
Americas Public Television Stations Arlington, VA | $4,157,249 | $3,714,943 |
National Association Of Black Journalists College Park, MD | $7,758,303 | $4,417,067 |
Education Writers Association Washington, DC | $5,548,115 | $3,246,806 |
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