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Nonprofit · EIN 59-3747966

BOOK ISLAND FESTIVAL INC

Tax-exempt · FERN BCH, FL 32035

Financials

$138K$168K2022$02023$143K$76K2023$93K$132K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BOOK ISLAND FESTIVAL INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$92,685$132,106-$39,421$82,764$204$82,560
June 30, 2024990$143,342$76,283$67,059$123,296$1,315$121,981
June 30, 2024990-EZ$0––$0–$55,337
June 30, 2023990$137,527$168,194-$30,667$55,337$0$55,337
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$175,318
of which government grants
$500
Membership dues
$17,100
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$52
Net income from fundraising events
-$82,685
Other revenue
-$82,685

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$12,600
Program services (functional)
$81,078
Management and general (functional)
$51,028

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$123,296
Total assets, end of year
$82,764
Total liabilities, end of year
$204
Net assets, end of year
$82,560
Gross receipts
$204,112
Employees
0
Volunteers
160
Year formed
2001
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kelly PowersPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Kim SartorSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
H Crawford WardTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Karen SchexnayderVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
25$0
Agnes LydenMember at Large
Trustee or director
6$0
Kayli QuirkMember at Large
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Crawford WardTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
Kelly PowersPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
Robert FoeryVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
Kim SartorSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Paige FoeryPresident15$0
Crawford WardTreasurer8$0
Robert FoeryVice President20$0
Kim SartorSecretary2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Paige FoeryPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
Crawford WardTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
Robert FoeryVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
Kim SartorSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 15286, FERN BCH, FL 32035-3105
In care of
% DON PARKER DIR
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
H Crawford Ward, PO Box 15256, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Signed the 990
H Crawford Ward, Treasurer
Phone
(904) 624-1665
Return prepared by
Sparkman Enterprises

Mission

See Schedule O.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Amelia Island Book Festival engages adults and young people in the joy of reading and writing through a series of public events which include the Gala, the Author Expo, and the Fall Luncheon. These events feature New York times best selling authors, independent publishers, awards programs, and workshops and attract thousands of people who come to learn, enjoy the entertainment, and participate in the excitement of seeing and meeting some of the most remarkable authors.
  • Expenses $81,078 · revenue $236

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
59-3747966
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2002
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$82,764
Income (IRS master file)
$204,112

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$92,685$132,106$82,764XML
990June 2024$143,342$76,283$123,296XML
990-EZJune 2024$0$0$0XML
990June 2023$137,527$168,194$55,337XML
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––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 59-3747966).

Questions about BOOK ISLAND FESTIVAL INC

What is the EIN of BOOK ISLAND FESTIVAL INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BOOK ISLAND FESTIVAL INC is 59-3747966.
Is BOOK ISLAND FESTIVAL INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to BOOK ISLAND FESTIVAL INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BOOK ISLAND 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 BOOK ISLAND FESTIVAL INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BOOK ISLAND FESTIVAL INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BOOK ISLAND FESTIVAL INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names H Crawford Ward.
Who are the officers and directors of BOOK ISLAND FESTIVAL INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BOOK ISLAND FESTIVAL INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $92,685, expenses of $132,106 and total assets of $82,764 at year end.

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