Mid-South Science And Fiction Convention Inc
- Assets
- $15.9k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Memphis, TN
- Founding
- 09/1996
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 62-1600499
Organization Overview
Mid-South Science And Fiction Convention Inc is located in Memphis, TN. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (A50) the organization is classified as: Museums, 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. Mid-South Science And Fiction Convention 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 12/2022, Mid-South Science And Fiction Convention Inc generated $48.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (12.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $59.2k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (13.2%) per year over the past 4 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
MIDSOUTH SCIENCE AND FICTION CONVENTIONS, INC., PROMOTES EDUCATION AND SUPPORT OTHER CHARITIES VIA OUR ANNUAL 3-DAY EVENT WHERE VARIOUS GUEST SPEAKERS REPRESENTING THE PROFESSIONS OF ART, WRITING, PUBLISHING, AND SCIENCE PARTICIPATE IN PANEL DISCUSSIONS WITH CONVENTION ATTENDEES. OUR EXPENSES ARE ALL FOR THE ANNUAL EVENT, WITH THE 3 LARGEST EXPENSES BEING THE GUEST SPEAKERS, THE VENUE, AND EVENT OPERATIONS (SCHEDULES, PUBLICITY, LOGISTICS, AND ATTENDEES' HOSPITALITY. PROCEEDS ARE DONATED TO LITERACY MIDSOUTH AND THE SCIENCE FICTION WRITERS OF AMERICA EMERGENCY MEDICAL FUND. WE HAD NO EVENTS IN 2020 AND 2021 DUE TO THE PANDEMIC. IN 2022 WE HELD OUR ANNUAL EVENT. DUE TO LOW ATTENDANCE, AS A RESULT OF THE PANDEMIC AND NO EVENTS FOR 2 YEARS, THE RESULTING EXPENSES PROHIBITED THE ORGANIZATION FROM PROVIDING DONATIONS TO OUR OFFICIAL CHARITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Wesley Kinslow Boardmember At-Large | 2 | $0 | |
Jane Venters-Dike Secretary | 4 | $0 | |
Sylvia Cox Treasurer | 4 | $0 | |
Jerry Hager Chairperson | 4 | $0 | |
Denise Bowman Boardmember At-Large | 2 | $0 | |
Greta Coger Boardmember At-Large | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $48,298 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $48,298 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $8,457 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $23,922 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $1,710 |
| Other expenses | $25,125 |
| Total expenses | $59,214 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $15,947 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $15,947 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $15,947 |