2024-11-12T05:11:45-05:00 2023-12-31 990EZ 2023-01-01 834395857 NORTH CAROLINA RICE FESTIVAL INC % Doug Cushing NORT 2815435027 PO BOX 674 LELAND NC 284510674 Jerry May Board Member 2024-11-12 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z X X www.northcarolinaricefestival.org X X 102276 X 82175 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20101 102276 0 0 0 97694 2035 6814 6203 112746 -10470 51497 899 41926 X 51299 40829 0 0 2698 3597 53997 44426 2500 2500 51497 41926 X The mission of the North Carolina Rice Festival Inc. is to attract visitors and residents adults and youth to an annual series of events and related programs to increase awareness of the rice-growing heritage of Brunswick County NC and the cultural connections between the regions Gullah Geechee descendants and the inhabitants of West Africas fabled "Rice Coast." Also to showcase the regions unique status as the northernmost area of the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor.The NCRF motto is "Education through Celebration." Third annual Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Gala designed to celebrate the cultural contributions of the Gullah Geechee people brought to North Carolina as slaves to work the rice fields of the Cape Fear Region of southeastern NC. The Gala features Gullah inspired cuisine catered by a nationally recognized Gullah chef and entertainment by Gullah performers. Attendance in 2023 was a facility capacity of 176 18% increase from 2022. 10300 28314 Second North Carolina Rice Festival celebrating the significant history of rice production in the development of the Cape Fear Region of North Carolina and the cultural contributions of the Gullah Geechee people.Events featured six hours of historical and cultural presentations six hours of entertainment by Gullah regional and local performers a Childrens Stage with activities and performances for youth and an exhibit area for vendors and other exhibitors displaying their crafts products and services.Thirty-three exhibitors attended.Total Festival attendance was 2800 a newly 300% increase from 2022. 63400 47609 First Ancestry Reveal event where participants provided DNA samples for testing by African Ancestry Inc.At the Reveal event the five participants learned of their ancestry traced to countries and actual tribes in Africa.Total of 60 people attended the event. 0 6942 Attempt to produce a concert to raise funds for future NCRF events. Contract with nationally recognized Gullah group Ranky Tanky. Ticket sales did not justify moving forward and the concert was canceled. Performer fee and other expenses resulted in loss of $14829 0 14829 97694 George Beatty Jr - deceased Chairman 6 0 0 0 Dr Doug Cushing Interim Chariman 1 0 0 0 Jerry C May Sr Events Manager 12 0 0 0 Wanda Sinclair Treasurer 2 0 0 0 Arlene Holmes Parliamentarian 0.25 0 0 0 D Kamili Anderson Publicity-Promotions Manager 2.5 0 0 0 Charlotte Armstrong Board Member 0.5 0 0 0 James McKee Board Member 0.5 0 0 0 Larry Johnson Board Member 0.5 0 0 0 Nanette York Secretary 0.25 0 0 0 false false false false false 0 false false false false Wanda Sinclair 7112 Muskerry Way Leland NC 28451 8479512016 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 934 25831 19989 72341 82175 201270 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 934 25831 19989 72341 82175 201270 0 201270 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15629 1062 19999 20101 56791 258061 0 X Part II - Line 10 | Year:, Amount:, Description:| 2019, 0, | 2020, 15629Event ticket sales; Silent Auction| 2021, 1062Event ticket sales| 2022, 19999Event ticket sales; Silent Auction proceeds; Vendor fees; Deposit refunds; DNA Kit deposits| 2023, 20101Event attendance fees silent auction proceeds DNA test kit deposits misc. sales facility refunds| Part II Line 10 Event attendance fees silent auction proceeds DNA kit deposits misc. sales, Part I, line 8 | Other Revenues:, Amount:| Event ticket sales silent auction proceeds deposit refunds DNA test kit deposits other misc. receipt, $20101| Part I, line 10 | Grants And Similar Amounts Paid:, Amount:| None, $0| Part I, line 16 | Other Expenses:, Amount:| Equipment and supply purchases software renewals meeting expenses expense reimbursements refunds, $6203| Part I, line 20 | Explanation:, Amount:| Non cash equipment inventory less accounts payable., $899| Part II, line 24 | Explanation:, BOYAmount:, EOYAmount:| Retained equipment non-cash assets $2698 at beginning of year and $3,597 at end of year, $2698, $3597| Part II, line 26 | Explanation:, BOYAmount:, EOYAmount:| Account payable outstanding check, $2500, $2500| Part III, General | Explanation:| Primary Exempt Purpose: The mission of the North Carolina Rice Festival Inc. is to attract visitors and residents adults and youth to an annual series of events and related activities to increase awareness of the rice growing heritage of Brunswick County NC and the cultural connection between the regions Gullah Geechee descendants and West Africas fabled "Rice Coast." Also to showcase the regions unique status as the northernmost area of the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor a US National Heritage area. The NCRF motto is "Education Through Celebration." Part III, Line 28 | Explanation:| Third annual Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Gala designed celebrate the cultural contributions of the Gullah Geechee people brought to North Carolina as slaves to work the rice fields of the Cape Fear River Region of southeastern NC. The Gala features Gullaj inspired cuisine catered by a nationally recognized Gullah certified chef with entertainment by Gullah performers. Attendance at the 2024 Gala was another facility capacity of 186. Part III, Line 29 | Explanation:| Third North Carolina Rice Festival in 2024 consisting of four separate events. A new event for 2024 was an "Introduction to the NC Rice Festival" featuring the screening of two documentaries produced by NCRF one showcasing the history and significance of rice production in the Cape Fear River Region and the cultural contributions of the Gullah Geechee people. The screening was followed by a question and answer session featuring three knowledgable local historians. This first year event drew a near capacity attendance. In addition festival activities included the Fourth Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Gala and the second Ancestry Reveal where local residents who submitted their DNA to African Ancestry Inc. learned of their ancestral roots to countries in West Africa and in most cases to actual tribes. The main Rice Festival event was again held at NC Historical Site Brunswick Town Fort Anderson with four separate elements: five hours of historical and cultural presentations five hours of musical entertainment a Childrens area with activities and performances for youth and an Exhibit area for vendors and other exhibitors displaying their crafts products and services. Forty-five exhibitors registered for the event. Total Festival attendance was over 4,100 a 42% increase over 2023 Festival attendance.