Nonprofit · EIN 82-0372810
FESTIVAL AT SANDPOINT INC
Tax-exempt · SANDPOINT, ID 83864
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,547,283 | $2,540,477 | $6,806 | $2,069,220 | $77,299 | $1,991,921 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,666,116 | $2,373,916 | $292,200 | $2,056,574 | $71,459 | $1,985,115 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,543,618 | $2,258,842 | $284,776 | $1,730,769 | $38,854 | $1,691,915 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $635,513
- of which government grants
- $605,405
- Program service revenue
- $1,822,719
- Investment income
- $92,817
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$3,766
- Other revenue
- -$3,766
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $22,512
- Other salaries and wages
- $420,933
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $514,253
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,000
- Occupancy
- $55,935
- Travel
- $10,504
- Depreciation
- $6,389
- Program services (functional)
- $2,053,543
- Management and general (functional)
- $348,798
- Fundraising (functional)
- $138,136
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,056,574
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,069,220
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $77,299
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,991,921
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $37,936
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,991,921
- Gross receipts
- $2,551,049
- Employees
- 44
- Volunteers
- 327
- Year formed
- 1982
- State of legal domicile
- ID
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALI BARANSKI | EXECUTIVE DI Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,989 | $16,619 |
| KARA BERLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY BISTLINE | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS BLANFORD | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG HAWKINS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN HIGGS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| CARI HOUSE | PAST VICE PR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HALI KARR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KALEB KEATON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZ MORRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCELLA NELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC PAULL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KENDON PERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH PILLSBURY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BEA SPEAKMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Baranski | Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,166 | $16,223 |
| Doug Hawkins | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Marcella Nelson | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kendon Perry | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Paull | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kara Berlin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Pillsbury | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Ben Higgs | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Blanford | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Bistline | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Hali Karr | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cari House | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARA BERLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| AMY BISTLINE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS BLANFORD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JASON HICKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BEN HIGGS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CARI HOUSE | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| HALI KARR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARCELLA NELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KENDON PERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACOB STYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BOB WITTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 695, SANDPOINT, ID 83864-0695
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BEN HIGGS, PO BOX 695, SANDPOINT, ID 83864
- Signed the 990
- DOUG HAWKINS, TREASURER
- Phone
- (208) 265-4554
- Website
- WWW.FESTIVALATSANDPOINT.COM
- Return prepared by
- JACOB W STYER CPA PLLC
Mission
TO BE A COMMUNITY CATALYST FOR ARTS, CULTURE, AND EDUCATION.
Program accomplishments
- THE FESTIVAL AT SANDPOINT PRESENTS AN ANNUAL CONCERT SERIES DURING THE LAST WEEKEND OF JULY AND THE FIRST WEEKEND OF AUGUST ON THE SCENIC SHORES OF LAKE PEND OREILLE IN SANDPOINT, IDAHO. OUR MISSION IS TO MAKE EXCEPTIONAL ARTISTS AND PERFORMANCES ACCESSIBLE TO THE COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING REGION. THE FESTIVAL IS COMMITTED TO FOSTERING CULTURAL AND ETHNIC DIVERSITY AND SEIZING EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO INSPIRE, ENLIGHTEN, AND EDUCATE OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS. WE CURATE AN ECLECTIC LINEUP FEATURING CLASSICAL SYMPHONIC, FOLK, JAZZ, BLUES, WORLD, ROCK, COUNTRY, AND POPULAR MUSIC. BY PRESENTING OUR CONCERTS IN AN INTIMATE SETTING THAT CELEBRATES THE NATURAL BEAUTY AND CHARM OF SANDPOINT, WE ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS AND MAKE OUR CITY AN ATTRACTIVE DESTINATION FOR VISITORS.Expenses $1,995,860 · revenue $2,404,560
- IN ADDITION TO PRESENTING OUR SUMMER PERFORMANCE SERIES, THE FESTIVAL IS DEDICATED TO ENRICHING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE FOLLOWING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: YOUTH MUSIC OUTREACH: WE OFFER HANDS-ON MUSIC LESSONS AND WORKSHOPS FOR PRE-K THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN BONNER COUNTY. THIS PROGRAM INTRODUCES CHILDREN TO DIVERSE FORMS OF MUSIC, FOSTERING A LIFELONG APPRECIATION FOR THE ARTS. TICKET DONATION PROGRAM: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND SCHOOLS, WE DONATE TICKETS TO UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH, INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, ENABLING THEM TO ATTEND SELECT PERFORMANCES. THESE EFFORTS FOCUS ON SUPPORTING YOUTH, INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, SENIORS, VETERANS, AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE BE UNABLE TO ATTEND. INSTRUMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: OUR FREE INSTRUMENT LIBRARY PROVIDES ACCESS TO MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR STUDENTS AND ADULTS, REMOVING FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION. STRINGS PROGRAMS: WE OFFER FREE BEGINNING, INTERMEDIATE, AND ADVANCED ORCHESTRA INSTRUCTION FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS, CULMINATING IN BIANNUAL COMMUNITY CONCERTS. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: WE PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE-BOUND STUDENTS PURSUING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC, SONGWRITING, MUSIC INDUSTRY STUDIES, GRAPHIC DESIGN, OR VOCAL PERFORMANCE. INTERNSHIP PROGRAM: WE OFFER EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT THE MUSIC INDUSTRY, NONPROFIT OPERATIONS, AND FESTIVAL MANAGEMENT. INTERNS GAIN HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN OFFICE OPERATIONS, CUSTOMER RELATIONS, MARKETING, FUNDRAISING, HOSPITALITY, MERCHANDISE, ETC.Expenses $57,683 · grants $22,512 · revenue $23,263
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-0372810
- 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
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A610)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,069,220
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,551,049
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $2,547,283 | $2,540,477 | $2,069,220 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $2,666,116 | $2,373,916 | $2,056,574 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $2,543,618 | $2,258,842 | $1,730,769 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $2,835,903 | $1,951,379 | $1,437,571 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 82-0372810).
Questions about FESTIVAL AT SANDPOINT INC
- What is the EIN of FESTIVAL AT SANDPOINT INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FESTIVAL AT SANDPOINT INC is 82-0372810.
- Is FESTIVAL AT SANDPOINT INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to FESTIVAL AT SANDPOINT INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FESTIVAL AT SANDPOINT 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 FESTIVAL AT SANDPOINT INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FESTIVAL AT SANDPOINT INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FESTIVAL AT SANDPOINT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names BEN HIGGS.
- Who are the officers and directors of FESTIVAL AT SANDPOINT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $116,989 (ALI BARANSKI, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does FESTIVAL AT SANDPOINT INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,547,283, expenses of $2,540,477 and total assets of $2,069,220 at year end.
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