Macon Georgia Cherry Blossom Festival Inc.
Macon Georgia Cherry Blossom Festival Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
THE MACON, GEORGIA CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF LIFE, COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP, AND CIVIC PRIDE OF ALL MACON AND MIDDLE GEORGIA RESIDENTS THROUGH THE ENCOURAGEMENT, DEVELOPMENT, AND COORDINATION OF SELECTED RECREATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. A SECONDARY PURPOSE OF THE FESTIVAL IS TO SHARE OUR QUALITY OF LIFE, COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP, AND CIVIC PRIDE WITH VISITORS ATTRACTED BY THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FESTIVAL.
About
THE 38TH INTERNATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL IN MACON, GEORGIA, SHOWCASED THE BEST OF MACON AND THE COMMUNITY THAT CALLS MACON HOME. FOR 10 DAYS, GUESTS FROM ALL AROUND THE WORLD JOINED TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE THE BEAUTY OF THE YOSHINO CHERRY TREES BY WALKING AND DRIVING THE CHERRY BLOSSOM TRAIL, PARTICIPATING IN CORNERSTONE, COMMUNITY FAVORITE EVENTS, AND JOINING IN THE FUN OF NEW PROGRAMMING PUT ON BY MACON, GEORGIA'S INTERNATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL AND ITS UMBRELLA, SANCTIONED EVENTS. WITH 82 PERCENT OF EVENTS FREE TO GUESTS OR AT A NOMINAL ADMISSION FEE, ALL RESIDENTS AND VISITORS WERE ABLE TO PUT ON THEIR PINK, JOIN IN THE FESTIVITIES, AND CELEBRATE THE INTERNATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL. THE 2019 INTERNATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL WELCOMED OVER 128,000 GUESTS FROM ALL OVER THE STATE, COUNTRY AND THE WORLD. WHILE THE INTERNATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVALS HOSTS ELEVEN (11) IN- HOUSE, PRODUCED PROGRAMS FOR THE PUBLIC DURING THE 10-DAY CELEBRATION, THE FESTIVAL IS AN UMBRELLA FOR SANCTIONED EVENTS THAT FURTHER PROMOTE AND DISPLAY THE COMMUNITY OF MACON. BELOW ARE THE IN-HOUSE, PRODUCED PROGRAMS: OFESTIVAL AT CENTRAL CITY PARK - MARCH 22-31, 2019 OPASTA ON POPLAR - MARCH 23, 2019 NEW EVENT OBOLLYWOOD BALL - MARCH 23, 2019 OBED RACE - MARCH 23, 2019 OWEINER DOG RACE - MARCH 23, 2019 NEW EVENT OPARADE - MARCH 24, 2019 OTHIRD STREET PARK - MARCH 25-29, 2019 OFAMILY MOVIE NIGHT - MARCH 29, 2019 NEW EVENT OPARTY IN THE PARK - MARCH 30, 2019 NEW EVENT OFOOD TRUCK FRENZY - MARCH 30-31, 2019 OTUNES AND BALLOONS - MARCH 31, 2019 TO PRODUCE THESE EVENTS, THE INTERNATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVALS PARTNERS WITH 61 SPONSORS. THE FESTIVAL WORKS WITH EACH SPONSOR INDIVIDUALLY TO TAILOR A PROGRAM TO BEST SUIT THE SPONSOR GOALS WHILE STILL BENEFITING THE FESTIVAL. WITH A RETENTION RATE OF 92 PERCENT, THE FESTIVAL HAS ESTABLISHED A SOLID RELATIONSHIP WITH COMPANIES AND ORGANIZATIONS BASED LOCALLY, REGIONALLY AND NATIONALLY. WHILE THE FESTIVAL HAS WELL- ESTABLISHED AND YEAR-TO-YEAR SPONSORS, THE INTERNATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL IS ABLE TO SECURE NEW SPONSORS EACH YEAR, WHICH ALLOWS THE FESTIVAL TO ADD NEW EVENTS TO ITS ROSTER. IN 2019, THE INTERNATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL GENERATED 869,339 IN REVENUE, WHICH IS A 7.9% INCREASE OVER 2018. THE TOTAL EXPENSE FOR 2019 WAS 562,825. OVERALL FOR 2019, THE INTERNATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL'S NET PROFIT CAME TO 261,845, AN INCREDIBLE 385.7% INCREASE COMPARED TO 2018. WHILE THE 2019 INTERNATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL WAS AN ECONOMIC SUCCESS FOR THE FESTIVAL, IT ALSO IMPACTED MACON-BIBB. ACCORDING TO VISIT MACON (MACON'S VISITOR AND CONVENTION BUREAU), THE 2019 INTERNATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL GENERATED 1.8 MILLION IN OUTSIDE SPENDING IN OUR COMMUNITY. THE ECONOMIC IMPACT FIGURE VISIT MACON PROVIDED ONLY ACCOUNTS FOR OUT OF TOWN GUESTS AND NOT ADDITIONAL SPENDING BY MACON AD MIDDLE GEORGIA RESIDENTS. THE 38TH INTERNATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL HAS RECEIVED ACCOLADES FROM THE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL AND EVENTS ASSOCIATION (IFEA) AND THE SOUTHEAST TOURISM SOCIETY (STS). IN SEPTEMBER, THE FESTIVAL RECEIVED 21 AWARDS FOR OUR BUDGET CATEGORY AT THE IFEA/HAAS & WILKERSON PINNACLE AWARD CEREMONY INCLUDING GRAND PINNACLE FOR BEST FESTIVAL.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
From their filing, the objective of the non-profit is stated as “The macon, georgia cherry blossom festival enhances the quality of life, community fellowship, and civic pride of all macon and middle georgia residents through the encouragement, development, and coordination of selected recreational, cultural, and social activities. a secondary purpose of the festival is to share our quality of life, community fellowship, and civic pride with visitors attracted by the activities of the festival.”.
When talking about its functions, they were outlined as: “The macon, georgia cherry blossom festival enhances the quality of life, community fellowship, and civic pride of all macon and middle georgia residents through the encouragement, development, and coordination of selected recreational, cultural, and social activities. a secondary purpose of the festival is to share our quality of life, community fellowship, and civic pride with visitors attracted by the activities of the festival.”.
- The legally reported state of operation for the non-profit is GA.
- According to the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 794 CHERRY STREET, MACON, GA, 31201.
- The non-profit organization as of 2020 has a total of 9 employees reported on their form.
- 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 $223,832.
- The CEO's compensation within the organization is determined through a thorough evaluation by an impartial entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 21 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1982.
- 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 $316,398 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $130,802 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 a business related family member transaction.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.