North Carolina Black Bear Festival Inc is located in Plymouth, NC. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (N52) the organization is classified as: Fairs, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. North Carolina Black Bear 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 09/2023, North Carolina Black Bear Festival Inc generated $185.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $181.6k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.9% per year over the past 5 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.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
PRESENTATION OF THE NORTH CAROLINA BLACK BEAR FESTIVAL WAS HELD AS A LIVE EVENT IN JUNE 2023. 35,000 PEOPLE REPRESENTING 15 STATES AND 2 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES ATTENDED THE FESTIVAL. THE FESTIVAL'S DIRECTOR WAS ONCE AGAIN RECOGNIZED AS DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR FOR 2022 BY THE NC ASSOCIATION OF FESTIVALS AND EVENTS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Thomas J Harrison President | 0 | $0 | |
Mark Cagle Vice-President | 0 | $0 | |
Sharon Beasley Secretary | 0 | $0 | |
Debra Lyle Nixon Treasurer | 0 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $137,525 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $49,417 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | -$1,496 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $185,446 |
| 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 | $1,116 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $5,000 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
| Other expenses | $175,527 |
| Total expenses | $181,643 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $24,755 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $39,090 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $39,090 |