Waterfowl Festival Inc

Organization Overview

Waterfowl Festival Inc is located in Easton, MD. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (D34) the organization is classified as: Wildlife Sanctuaries, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Waterfowl 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 06/2021, Waterfowl Festival Inc generated $81.3k 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 (33.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $187.2k during the year ending 06/2021. 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

WATERFOWL FESTIVAL INC. IS DEDICATED TO WILDLIFE CONSERVATION, THE PROMOTION OF WILDLIFE ART, AND THE CELEBRATION OF LIFE ON MARYLANDS EASTERN SHORE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

CONTINUING THE TRADITION OF THE LONGEST-RUNNING EVENT OF ITS KIND, THE 2019 WATERFOWL FESTIVAL OFFERED ADULTS AND CHILDREN AN EXPLORATION INTO WILDLIFE, FOLK AND TRADITIONAL ARTWORKS THAT EXEMPLIFY THE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY REGION. THE EVENT HAS ATTRACTED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS UP TO 19,000 ATTENDEES AND PRODUCED AN ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT OF MORE THAN 6 MILLION ON TALBOT COUNTY. DURING THE FESTIVAL, HISTORIC AND CONTEMPORARY BUILDINGS SERVE AS VENUES FOR ART AND CULTURAL EXHIBITS SHOWCASING THE WORKS OF OVER 300 EXHIBITORS. FOOD, MUSIC, RETRIEVER AND OTHER DEMONSTRATIONS, AS WELL AS ART AND NATURE ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN ARE ALSO FEATURED. RENOWNED FOR THE QUALITY OF ITS ART AND THE BREADTH OF ITS ACTIVITIES, THE WATERFOWL FESTIVAL EVENT DRAWS ARTISTS AND VISITORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. THE FINANCIAL PROCEEDS OF THE ANNUAL WATERFOWL FESTIVAL, COMBINED WITH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM ALL SOURCES, IS DEDICATED PRIMARILY TO WATERFOWL CONSERVATION EFFORTS CARRIED OUT BY ITS AFFILIATE ORGANIZATION, WATERFOWL CHESAPEAKE INC. THE 2020 FESTIVAL WAS POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19.


CONTINUING THE TRADITION OF THE LONGEST-RUNNING EVENT OF ITS KIND, THE 2019 WATERFOWL FESTIVAL OFFERED ADULTS AND CHILDREN AN EXPLORATION INTO WILDLIFE, FOLK AND TRADITIONAL ARTWORKS THAT EXEMPLIFY THE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY REGION. THE EVENT HAS ATTRACTED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS UP TO 19,000 ATTENDEES AND PRODUCED AN ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT OF MORE THAN 6 MILLION ON TALBOT COUNTY. DURING THE FESTIVAL, HISTORIC AND CONTEMPORARY BUILDINGS SERVE AS VENUES FOR ART AND CULTURAL EXHIBITS SHOWCASING THE WORKS OF OVER 300 EXHIBITORS. FOOD, MUSIC, RETRIEVER AND OTHER DEMONSTRATIONS, AS WELL AS ART AND NATURE ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN ARE ALSO FEATURED. RENOWNED FOR THE QUALITY OF ITS ART AND THE BREADTH OF ITS ACTIVITIES, THE WATERFOWL FESTIVAL EVENT DRAWS ARTISTS AND VISITORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. IN EARLY 2021, THE BOARD VOTED TO MERGE THE FESTIVALS OPERATIONS INTO ITS AFFILIATE ORGANIZATION, WATERFOWL CHESPEAKE INC.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kevin Greaney
President
$0
Teddy Hoover
Vice President
$0
Kenneth Miller
Vice President
$0
Cathy Fawell
Secretary
$0
Charles Wrightson
Treasurer
$0
Dave Readmond
Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $60,242
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$9,750
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$9,750
Total Program Service Revenue$66,239
Investment income $5
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 $81,251

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Waterfowl Festival Inc has recieved totaling $400.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Richard J And Ellen G Bodorffcharitable Foundation Inc

Easton, MD

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING GRANT

$400
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