Suffolk Festivals Inc

Organization Overview

Suffolk Festivals Inc is located in Suffolk, VA. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (N52) the organization is classified as: Fairs, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Suffolk Festivals Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Suffolk Festivals 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 12/2021, Suffolk Festivals Inc generated $367.1k 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 (4.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $349.3k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.0%) per year over the past 7 years. 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 ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE CIVIC BETTERMENT AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITY OF SUFFOLK AND EXPLOIT THE NATURAL RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF THE COMMUNITY, ITS TRADE AND COMMERCE, AND ITS EDUCATIONAL LIFE, BY PROVIDING RECREATION AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL AND BY ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF ITS PEOPLE; TO ADVANCE THE COMMERCIAL, ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND ATHLETIC INTERESTS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY; TO CREATE A SPIRIT OF GOODWILL AND FRIENDLINESS AMONG THE PEOPLE OF THIS COMMUNITY AND THOSE LIVING ELSEWHERE IN THE STATE AND NATION, AND TO EXPAND COMMERCIAL, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS IN THE GENERAL TRADE AREA OF THE COMMUNITY; TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS OF COMMON INTEREST FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE COMMUNITY; TO PROMOTE, PRODUCE AND STAGE SUCH EVENTS AND ATTRACTIONS AS SHALL APPEAL TO THE COMMUNITY AND SHALL ATTRACT GUESTS AND VISITORS THERETO.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

EACH YEAR AS MANY AS 300 VOLUNTEERS WORK TOGETHER TIRELESSLY TO PRESENT THE CITIZENS OF SUFFOLK, HAMPTON ROADS AND BEYOND AND EVENT THAT HONORS THE CITY'S AGRICULTURE HERITAGE AND DEVOTION TO PEANUTS, OUR FAVORITE LEGUMES. KNOWN FOR ITS FUN FAMILY ACTIVITIES, SUFFOLK PEANUT FEST OFFERS CONCERTS, AMUSEMENT RIDES, CONTESTS AND COMPETITIONS. IN ADDITION, HUNDREDS OF EXHIBITS ARE ON DISPLAY THAT ARE INTERESTING AND IN MANY CASES EDUCATIONAL.NOW IN ITS 44TH YEAR, THE SUFFOLK PEANUT FEST ATTRACTS AS MANY AS 200,000 VISITORS OVER THE FOUR DAYS DEDICATED TO THIS HUGE EVENT. WITH SOMETHING FOR EVERY AGE, THE SUFFOLK PEANUT FEST IS A PLACE FILLED WITH FAMILY TRADITIONS AND A PLACE WHERE MEMORIES ARE MADE.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$96,873
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $8,500
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$96,873
Total Program Service Revenue$270,251
Investment income $22
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 $367,146

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