Waterfowl Festival Inc.
Waterfowl Festival Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
Waterfowl Festival Inc. is dedicated to wildlife conservation, the promotion of wildlife art, and the celebration of life on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
About
Continuing the forty eight-year tradition of the longest-running event of its kind, the 2018 Waterfowl Festival offered adults and children an exploration into wildlife, folk and traditional artworks that exemplify the cultural heritage of the Chesapeake Bay region. The event has attracted on an annual basis up to 19,000 attendees and produced an estimated economic impact of more than $6 million on Talbot County. During the festival, historic and contemporary buildings serve as venues for art and cultural exhibits showcasing the works of over 300 exhibitors. Food, music, retriever and other demonstrations, as well as art and nature activities for children are also featured. Renowned for the quality of its art and the breadth of its activities, the Waterfowl Festival event draws artists and visitors from around the world. The financial proceeds of the annual Waterfowl Festival, combined with contributions from all sources, is dedicated (continued Schedule O)
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “Waterfowl festival inc. is dedicated to wildlife conservation, the promotion of wildlife art, and the celebration of life on marylands eastern shore.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “Waterfowl festival inc. is dedicated to wildlife conservation, the promotion of wildlife art, and the celebration of life on marylands eastern shore.”.
- The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as MD.
- The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2019 is 0.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$15,900.
- The CEO compensation policy within the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and approval.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 12 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1996.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $125,000 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $13,624 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.