Nonprofit · EIN 81-2422755
FRESH COAST FILM FESTIVAL
Tax-exempt · MARQUETTE, MI 49855
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $105,879 | $113,782 | -$7,903 | $39,412 | – | $39,412 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $128,460 | $133,479 | -$5,019 | $47,315 | – | $47,315 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $93,329 | $105,001 | -$11,672 | $52,334 | – | $52,334 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990-EZ | $67,996 | $63,334 | $4,662 | $64,006 | – | $64,006 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $18,317
- Program service revenue
- $87,562
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $25,845
- Other expenses
- $87,937
- Program services (functional)
- $85,187
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $47,315
- Total assets, end of year
- $39,412
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $39,412
- Cash, savings and investments
- $39,412
- Gross receipts
- $105,879
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AARON PETERSON | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| JUSTIN SAILOR | VICE PRESIDE | 3 | $0 |
| JOHN MILLER | TREASURER | 3 | $0 |
| JOSEPH BEYER | SECRETARY | 3 | $0 |
| JACOB ROSENBURG | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
| BILL THOMPSON | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
| JAMIE DOLAN | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
| ANDREA PINK | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
| APRIL LINDALA | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AARON PETERSON | PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| JUSTIN SAILOR | VICE PRESIDE | 3 | $0 |
| JOHN MILLER | TREASURER | 3 | $0 |
| JOSEPH BEYER | SECRETARY | 3 | $0 |
| JACOB ROSENBURG | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
| BILL THOMPSON | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
| JAMIE DOLAN | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
| ANDREA PINK | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
| APRIL LINDALA | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AARON PETERSON | PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| JUSTIN SAILOR | VICE PRESIDE | 3 | $0 |
| SANDRA KIVELA | TREASURER | 3 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA MARIER | SECRETARY | 3 | $0 |
| BILL THOMPSON | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
| DAVID KRONBERG | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
| JOSEPH BEYER | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
| APRIL LINDALA | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
| JACOB ROSENBURG | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AARON PETERSON | PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| BILL THOMPSON | SECRETARY | 3 | $0 |
| JUSTIN SAILOR | VICE PRESIDE | 3 | $0 |
| JOHN E YONKERS III | TREASURER | 3 | $0 |
| EDITH NELSON | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
| DAVID KRONBERG | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 221 W WASHINGTON ST, MARQUETTE, MI 49855-4321
- In care of
- % AARON PETERSON
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 132 West Washington Street, Marquette MI 49855
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Aaron Peterson, 132 West Washington Street, Marquette MI 49855
- Signed the 990-EZ
- JOHN MILLER, TREASURER
- Phone
- (906) 360-0052
- Website
- https://freshcoastfilm.com
- Return prepared by
- ANDERSON TACKMAN & COMPANY PLC
Mission
FRESH COAST FILM FESTIVAL IS A FILM FESTIVAL ORGANIZATION CELEBRATING THE OUTDOOR LIFESTYLE, WATER-RICH ENVIRONMENT AND RESILIENT SPIRIT OF THE GREAT LAKES AND UPPER MIDWEST. THE FESTIVAL WILL GATHER THE BEST IN ENVIRONMENTAL AND CULTURAL FILMMAKING FROM AROUND THE WORLD WHILE CREATING A VENUE FOR, AND BUILDING A CULTURE OF, GREAT LAKES STORYTELLING. THE FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD ANNUALLY IN OCTOBER DURING THE HEIGHT OF FALL COLOR SEASON IN MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN AND HOLD A VARIETY OF PROGRAMMING CELEBRATING THE ENVIRONMENT AND GREAT LAKES CULTURE, OFFERING BOTH FREE AND TICKETED EVENTS AND PROGRAMS OVER THE EVENT'S WEEKEND, AS WELL AS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. FOR PARTICIPANTS, VOLUNTEERS, FILMMAKERS, AND STUDENTS FRESH COAST WILL MEAN AN OPPORTUNITY TO INTERACT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL THINKERS, OUTDOORS ATHLETES AND MEDIA PROFESSIONALS WORKING IN THE OUTDOORS INDUSTRY. A KEY COMPONENT OF THE FRESH COAST EXPERIENCE WILL BE GUIDED OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES TO INTRODUCE VISITORS TO THE OUTDOOR PLAYGROUND OF TH
Program accomplishments
- THE 2025 FRESH COAST FILM FESTIVAL OCCURRED OCTOBER 16-19, 2025. DURING THE EVENT, WE SHOWED 91 FILMS THAT CELEBRATE THE NATURAL RESOURCES, BEAUTY, DIVERSITY, AND PEOPLE OF THE GREAT LAKES REGION AND BEYOND. WE HELD 18 OUTDOORS TOURS, HAD 136 ARTISTS AND SUBJECTS IN ATTENDANCE AT 13 VENUES WITH OVER 1500 PARTICIPANTS IN ATTENDANCE THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVAL WEEKEND. WE HELD OUR FRESH COAST FREE EVENT ON THURSDAY NIGHT AND HAD OVER 400 PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE. OUR COMMUNITY IMPACT INCLUDES AN ESTIMATED 1.25 MILLION GOING BACK TO LOCAL BUSINESSES IN AND AROUND MARQUETTE COUNTY.Expenses $85,187
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-2422755
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A31)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $39,412
- Income (IRS master file)
- $105,879
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $105,879 | $113,782 | $39,412 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $128,460 | $133,479 | $47,315 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $93,329 | $105,001 | $52,334 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | $67,996 | $63,334 | $64,006 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Aaron Peterson | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Aaron Peterson | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 81-2422755).
Questions about FRESH COAST FILM FESTIVAL
- What is the EIN of FRESH COAST FILM FESTIVAL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRESH COAST FILM FESTIVAL is 81-2422755.
- Is FRESH COAST FILM FESTIVAL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to FRESH COAST FILM FESTIVAL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRESH COAST FILM FESTIVAL 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 FRESH COAST FILM FESTIVAL 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 FRESH COAST FILM FESTIVAL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRESH COAST FILM FESTIVAL?
- The 990-N for 2020 names Aaron Peterson.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRESH COAST FILM FESTIVAL?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRESH COAST FILM FESTIVAL have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $105,879, expenses of $113,782 and total assets of $39,412 at year end.
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