2025-04-03T11:57:58-07:00 2023-12-31 202571677 CORLISS & SOLOMON PLLC 242 CHARLOTTE ST SUITE 1 ASHEVILLE NC 28801 990 2023-01-01 833236808 The Firefly Gathering Inc FIRE 8282372551 PO Box 18758 Asheville NC 28814 Christopher O'Reilly President/Treasurer 8282372551 2025-04-03 true true Todd Oldenburg P02281691 8282360206 2025-04-03 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Christopher O'Reilly PO Box 18758 Asheville NC 28814 216948 false X https://www.fireflygathering.org/ X 2020 NC To connect people to their environment through educational and cultural programming. Knowing reconnection to be a powerful force for change,our classes offer an opportunity to touch, taste, see, smell, hear and fall in love with the living world. 8 8 6 350 0 0 26159 12463 141977 170070 6 9191 28630 177327 211169 2686 0 66532 70015 0 3236 120868 130372 187400 203073 -10073 8096 10076 19003 38887 39718 -28811 -20715 To inspire, empower, and unite the people of the Southeast by offering earthskills workshops and opportunities to connect with self, community and the natural world. false false 181274 2686 170070 The Firefly Annual Gathering was attended by 768 participants, including staff, instructors, volunteer positions and general admissions. Around 350 of those volunteered over the course of the gathering in some way. Perennial Workshops served over 120 participants in fifteen workshops over the course of the year. The Firefly Gatherings Community Connections Program helped create opportunities for nature connection and skills for individuals who dont have opportunities through application based awards to offset attendance costs, as well as by creating welcoming conditions and additional resources at the event. Connections are made with communities who generally lack this access, fifteen attendees who would not have otherwise attended the annual gathering and sixteen who attended the perennial workshops. 181274 true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 18 0 6 true false false false false false false false false false false X 8 8 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false false true true false X Christopher O'Reilly 8286309237 PO Box 18758 Asheville NC 28814 Marissa Percoco Executive Director 20.00 X 24805 0 0 CJ O'Reilly President/Treasurer 3.00 X X 0 0 0 Carrie Hill Secretary 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Ben Varadi Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Shirin Eshraghi Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Pricilla Jordan Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Joseph Montgomery Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Spencer Two Dogs Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jae Ortiz Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 24805 0 0 false false false 12463 12463 Annual Gathering 561920 142782 0 0 Workshops 611710 26838 0 0 Vendor Fees 596300 450 0 0 170070 6 0 6 16915 16915 16915 16915 12053 2178 9875 0 9875 4866 3601 1265 1265 Other Income 999999 575 575 0 0 575 211169 187560 0 11146 2686 2686 24805 22325 1736 744 40114 36102 2808 1204 5096 4587 357 152 1667 0 1667 0 49792 49792 0 0 1938 1744 0 194 9416 1411 7063 942 2412 1241 1171 0 41534 41534 0 0 983 885 98 0 2532 0 2532 0 140 140 0 0 617 0 617 0 Gathering Event 17150 17150 0 0 Staff Support 1919 1599 320 0 Taxes and Permits 272 78 194 0 203073 181274 18563 3236 2550 11611 5000 5006 2800 414 2526 2386 10076 19003 1106 1229 3089 3089 34692 35400 38887 39718 X -28811 -20715 -28811 -20715 10076 19003 8096 X false false false X 0 0 2688 2932 40362 26159 12463 84604 71385 2260 5465 145387 191851 416348 1725 1725 0 74073 5192 45827 173271 204314 502677 0 0 0 502677 502677 X 0 0 0 0 2800 414 2386 2386 Pt VI, Line 11b The Form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm. A final copy of the Form 990 is provided to the board of directors prior to filing with the IRS. Pt VI, Line 12c Each board member is expected to review the Conflict of Interest policy annually. Pt VI, Line 18 The Form 1023 and Form 990 are available upon requst. The 990 is also available on websites of charity watch groups. Pt VI, Line 15a In the annual budgeting process, the Board approves the budget and salaries for all individuals. The Board sets the Executive Director salary after an annual performance review. Pt VI, Line 15b In the annual budgeting process, the Board approves the budget and salaries for all individuals. Pt VI, Line 19 Governing documents are available upon request. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Staff Contractors 31168. 31168. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Instructors 13238. 13238. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Performers & Artists 5161. 5161. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Class Representatives 225. 225. 0. 0.