Nonprofit · EIN 59-3617240
FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL INC
Tax-exempt · TAMPA, FL 33682
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $66,957 | $63,396 | $3,561 | $229,634 | $0 | $229,634 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $66,088 | $68,005 | -$1,917 | $210,362 | $392 | $209,970 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $136,214 | $157,583 | -$21,369 | $206,430 | $392 | $206,038 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $55,342
- of which government grants
- $20,957
- Program service revenue
- $11,305
- Investment income
- $1
- Other revenue
- $309
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $26,523
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $39,681
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $500
- Occupancy
- $985
- Travel
- $92
- Program services (functional)
- $14,818
- Management and general (functional)
- $48,578
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $210,362
- Total assets, end of year
- $229,634
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $229,634
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $229,634
- Gross receipts
- $66,957
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 2000
- State of legal domicile
- FL
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Jalal | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Caroline Bedenbaugh | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Megan Jalal | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Katrina Miller | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kayden Rodriguez | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kayden Rodriguez | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Unity Jalal | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Caroline Bedenbaugh | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Katrina Miller | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Diego Leon | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Alex Mitow | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kayden Rodriguez | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Unity Jalal | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Caroline Bedenbaugh | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Katrina Miller | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Diego Leon | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Alex Mitow | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 17816, TAMPA, FL 33682-7816
- In care of
- % SCOTT SKYBERG
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Renee Cossette, PO Box 17819, Tampa, FL 33682
- Signed the 990
- Renee Cossette, Festival Director
- Phone
- (727) 244-7026
- Website
- tiglff.com
- Return prepared by
- Phoenix Strategies LLC
Mission
TO PRESENT A HIGH QUALITY PROGRAM OF GAY AND LESBIAN THEMED FILMS AND VIDEOS TO THE TAMPA BAY COMMUNITY FOR THE COMMUNITY'S ARTISTIC ENRICHMENT AND ENJOYMENT AND TO FOSTER UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION FOR THE LIVES OF PEOPLE REGARDLESS OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION.
Program accomplishments
- PRESENTED A HIGH QUALITY PROGRAM OF GAY AND LESBIAN THEMED FILMS AND VIDEOS TO THE TAMPA BAY COMMUNITY.Expenses $14,818 · revenue $33,929
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 59-3617240
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A31)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $229,634
- Income (IRS master file)
- $66,957
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $66,957 | $63,396 | $229,634 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $66,088 | $68,005 | $210,362 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $136,214 | $157,583 | $206,430 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $145,984 | $177,861 | $215,399 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 59-3617240).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL INC is 59-3617240.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Renee Cossette.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $66,957, expenses of $63,396 and total assets of $229,634 at year end.
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