FESTIVAL IN THE PARK

EIN: 566087310 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

CHARLOTTE, NC

Total Revenue
$421,391
Total Expenses
$344,499
Total Assets
$455,659
Net Assets
$454,286
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1967
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
JULIE W AUSTIN
Phone
7043381060
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

FESTIVAL IN THE PARK, founded in 1967, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $421K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $77K, a strong 18% operating margin.

Mission

FESTIVAL IN THE PARK BRINGS THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER THROUGH FREE, FAMILY- FRIENDLY, MEMORABLE AND INCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES IN VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS. OUR NON-PROFIT HONORS THE HISTORY AND HERITAGE OF OUR SIGNATURE EVENT, THE FESTIVAL IN THE PARK, THROUGH YEAR-LONG ENCOUNTERS WITH OUR PARTNERS ENGAGING IN ARTS EXPERIENCES IN NEIGHBORHOODS ACROSS OUR COMMUNITY.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $84,833
Program Service Revenue $329,260
Investment Income $5,415
Other Revenue $1,883
TOTAL REVENUE $421,391

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $138,069
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $289,702
Other Expenses $206,430
TOTAL EXPENSES $344,499

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $421,391 $386,591 +0.1%
Expenses $344,499 $362,877 -0.1%
Net Income $76,892 $23,714 +2.2%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
18
Independent Members
17
Employees
13
Volunteers
N/A

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
3
$81,063
Total Directors
18
$81,063
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JULIE W AUSTIN EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer Director
$81,063 $0 $81,063
CAROLINE BARRINEAU DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE BENNETT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAYLOR BOYLES DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRITT DOOLITTLE CURRY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN CLEMONS DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID DALTON DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COURTNEY DUNCIL SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RANDY FRANKLIN DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM GEISLER PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NEIL JONAS DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBIN MAHONE DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHERINE MCDIARMID DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE POLLITT DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE TAYLOR DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE WALL-BURRIS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARRIE WEYANDT DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANK WHITNEY DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$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 $421,391 $344,499 $455,659 $76,892
2024 $386,591 $362,877 $366,150 $23,714
2023 $355,372 $332,509 $337,710 $22,863
2022 $351,051 $297,357 $331,435 $53,694
2021 $310,319 $267,207 $283,620 $43,112
2020 $157,884 $131,325 $231,040 $26,559
2019 $307,269 $301,883 $252,781 $5,386
2018 $321,619 $306,522 $226,252 $15,097
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