CELEBRATE FREDERICK INC

EIN: 522131513 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

FREDERICK, MD

Total Revenue
$369,408
Total Expenses
$311,064
Total Assets
$619,344
Net Assets
$609,941
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
MD
Principal Officer
JENNIFER MARTIN
Phone
3016002841
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

CELEBRATE FREDERICK INC, founded in 1998, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $369K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $58K, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

TO PLAN AND IMPLEMENT SPECIAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES TO OFFER THE COMMUNITY A SHARED CULTURAL EXPERIENCE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $56,347 Revenue: $66,662

IN THE STREETS - FOR OVER 30 YEARS IN THE STREETS HAS BEEN REGARDED AS ONE OF FREDERICK'S BEST ANNUAL EVENTS! THIS OUTSTANDING OUTDOOR STREET FESTIVAL FEATURES NUMEROUS BLOCKS OF CONTINUOUS...

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IN THE STREETS - FOR OVER 30 YEARS IN THE STREETS HAS BEEN REGARDED AS ONE OF FREDERICK'S BEST ANNUAL EVENTS! THIS OUTSTANDING OUTDOOR STREET FESTIVAL FEATURES NUMEROUS BLOCKS OF CONTINUOUS ENTERTAINMENT AND ACTIVITIES, MULTIPLE STAGES OF LIVE MUSIC, CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES, FABULOUS FOOD, STROLLING ENTERTAINMENT AND MORE. THIS FREE EVENT IS HELD IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FREDERICK ALONG CARROLL CREEK LINEAR PARK AND MARKET STREET FROM CARROLL CREEK TO 7TH STREET. THE FESTIVAL DAY ALSO FEATURES THE ANNUAL MARKET STREET MILE AND THE UP THE CREEK PARTY. IN THE STREETS ATTRACTS FAMILY-ORIENTED AUDIENCES AND YOUNG ADULTS. DUE TO THE GREAT VARIETY OF ENTERTAINMENT THROUGHOUT THE EVENT, AGE GROUPS OF ATTENDEES VARY THROUGHOUT THE EVENT DAY. GEOGRAPHICALLY, THE FESTIVAL DRAWS AN AUDIENCE FROM THE LOCAL CITY AND COUNTY, AS WELL AS THE REGION INCLUDING WASHINGTON D.C., NORTHERN VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, CARROLL COUNTY, AND SOUTHERN PENNSYLVANIA. AVERAGE FESTIVAL ATTENDANCE - 75,000

Program 2
Expenses: $60,285 Revenue: $4,226

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES - A SUNDAY NIGHT TRADITION IN FREDERICK, THESE FREE CONCERTS ARE HELD SUNDAY EVENINGS AT 7:00 PM IN JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST. PERFORMANCES FEATURE LOCAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL ACTS...

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SUMMER CONCERT SERIES - A SUNDAY NIGHT TRADITION IN FREDERICK, THESE FREE CONCERTS ARE HELD SUNDAY EVENINGS AT 7:00 PM IN JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST. PERFORMANCES FEATURE LOCAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL ACTS IN A VARIETY OF MUSICAL GENRES. VISITORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING A CANNED FOOD ITEM, IN LIEU OF ADMISSION, TO BENEFIT THE FREDERICK COUNTY FOOD BANK. THE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES ATTRACTS AN AUDIENCE LARGELY BETWEEN THE AGES OF THE 25 AND 54. THE ZERO TO MINIMAL CONCERT COST AND PERFORMANCE VARIETY ATTRACTS CONCERT GOERS OF ALL INCOME LEVELS. GEOGRAPHICALLY, THE PERFORMANCES DRAW LARGELY FROM THE CITY AND COUNTY OF FREDERICK. AVERAGE CONCERT ATTENDANCE - 2,000 TO 3,000 (30,000 PER SEASON)

Program 3
Expenses: $109,166 Revenue: $56,290

FREDERICK'S 4TH - FREDERICK'S 4TH HAS SERVED AS THE PREMIER 4TH OF JULY EVENT LOCALLY AND REGIONALLY FOR OVER 30 YEARS. FAMILIES FROM THE SURROUNDING REGION ENJOY A DAY PACKED WITH FREE OR LOW-COST...

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FREDERICK'S 4TH - FREDERICK'S 4TH HAS SERVED AS THE PREMIER 4TH OF JULY EVENT LOCALLY AND REGIONALLY FOR OVER 30 YEARS. FAMILIES FROM THE SURROUNDING REGION ENJOY A DAY PACKED WITH FREE OR LOW-COST ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT. DUNK A FREDERICK CELEBRITY OR RACE A BATH TUB DOWN CULLER LAKE - THERE IS A LITTLE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. THE CELEBRATION BEGINS AT NOON AND IS CAPPED OFF BY AN AWARD-WINNING FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT DUSK. FREDERICK'S 4TH CELEBRATION ATTRACTS FAMILY-ORIENTED AUDIENCES AND YOUNG ADULTS. DUE TO THE GREAT VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT, AGE GROUPS OF ATTENDEES VARY THROUGHOUT THE EVENT DAY. GEOGRAPHICALLY, THE CELEBRATION DRAWS AN AUDIENCE FROM THE LOCAL CITY AND COUNTY, AS WELL AS THE REGION INCLUDING WASHINGTON D.C., NORTHERN VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, CARROLL COUNTY AND SOUTHERN PENNSYLVANIA.AVERAGE CELEBRATION ATTENDANCE - 70,000

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $124,671
Program Service Revenue $205,234
Investment Income $16,588
Other Revenue $22,915
TOTAL REVENUE $369,408

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $288,596
Other Expenses $311,064
TOTAL EXPENSES $311,064

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $369,408 $333,550 +0.1%
Expenses $311,064 $276,907 +0.1%
Net Income $58,344 $56,643 +0.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
21
Independent Members
21
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
210

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$0
Total Directors
21
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
AMY KOCH PRES. THROUGH 12/24, PAST PRES. THEREAFTER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHERINE GOETZ VP THROUGH 12/24, PRES. THERAFTER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CLARK SNOW TREASURER THROUGH 12/24, VP THEREAFTER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EVAN BATES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE KOSACK SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ERICH FRANCK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA GROVE DIRECTOR THROUGH 12/24 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAQUILL MCCULLERS TREASURER BEGINNING 1/25 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL LARKIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETH MASON DIRECTOR THROUGH 12/24 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENISE MCPHILMY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
T NICOLE MILOR DIRECTOR THROUGH 12/24 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE PLANT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN REIMER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY CHRISTINE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALISON SHUETZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINE ANDO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN O'CONNOR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY STEINHOFF DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MONICA WACK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA WHITENER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER MARTIN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $369,408 $311,064 $619,344 $58,344
2024 $333,550 $276,907 $565,689 $56,643
2023 $230,314 $254,541 $531,074 $-24,227
2022 $160,688 $162,941 $528,458 $-2,253
2021 $49,661 $56,062 $536,063 $-6,401
2020 $336,073 $386,667 $527,040 $-50,594
2019 $323,916 $397,016 $587,216 $-73,100
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