Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival Inc

Organization Overview

Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival Inc is located in Pensacola, FL. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, 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. Great Gulfcoast Arts 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 12/2021, Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival Inc generated $191.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $193.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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

THE PURPOSE OF OUR ORGANIZATION IS TO PUT ON A HIGH QUALITY ARTS FESTIVAL FOR THE NORTHWEST FLORIDA AREA. THE FESTIVAL OCCURS THE FIRST WEEKEND OF NOVEMBER AND RUNS FOR 3 DAYS. (CONTINUED ON SCH O)

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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VISUAL ARTS FESTIVAL: PROVIDES A HIGH QUALITY JURIED ART SHOW TO THE NORTHWEST FLORIDA AREA. MORE THAN 200,000 PEOPLE ATTENDED THE THREE DAY EVENT THAT SHOWCASED PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS FROM ALL OVER THE NATION. APPROXIMATELY 220 ARTISTS PARTICIPATED.


CHILDREN'S ART SHOW INCLUDES ARTWORK CREATED BY LOCAL MIDDLE SCHOOL TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. AN ESTIMATED 500 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE SHOW. A "CHALLENGE DAY" GAVE AN ESTIMATED 300 SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN AN OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE THEIR OWN CREATIVE ART EXPERIENCE.


HERITAGE ARTS SHOW INCLUDES ARTISTS DEMONSTRATING CRAFTS OF THE PAST. POPULAR DEMONSTRATIONS INCLUDED A BLACKSMITH, BASKET WEAVING, QUILT MAKING AND CONSTRUCTION OF WOOD ROCKING CHAIRS. ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE WAS 150,000 PEOPLE WITH 40 ARTISTS PARTICIPATING.


OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE INCLUDE A PERFORMING ARTS STAGE THAT INVITES LOCAL AND REGIONAL DANCERS TO PERFORM. ADDITIONALLY, OUR STUDENT ART SHOW BROUGHT IN STUDENT ARTWORK FROM BOTH ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. OUR MUSICAL STAGE ALSO BROUGHT IN VARIOUS LOCAL AND OUT OF STATE PERFORMERS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Buck Mitchell
President
$0
Jay Gazani
Vice President
$0
Karen Dyess
Treasurer
$0
Claudine Kriss
Secretary
$0

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$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$0
Total Program Service Revenue$159,179
Investment income $41
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 $32,552
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $191,772

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival Inc has recieved totaling $22,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Gulf Winds Credit Union

Pensacola, FL

PURPOSE: MAJOR CORPORATE SPONSOR

$12,500
Meryl & Charles Witmer Charitable Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL USE

$10,000
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