2025-07-15T18:55:29-04:00 2024-09-30 851194366 Jacob W Styer CPA PLLC PO Box 1091 Sandpoint ID 83864 990 2023-10-01 820372810 The Festival at Sandpoint Inc FEST PO Box 695 Sandpoint ID 83864 Doug Hawkins Director 2082654554 2025-07-12 true true Jacob W Styer CPAPFS P01811549 8289898095 2025-07-15 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z 2669137 false X www.festivalatsandpoint.com X 1982 ID See Schedule O 11 11 51 352 0 0 676169 719541 1833084 1876938 35855 72658 1490 -3021 2546598 2666116 19370 63580 0 370759 434271 0 195390 1868713 1876065 2258842 2373916 287756 292200 1730769 2056574 38854 71459 1691915 1985115 See Schedule O false false 1998310 1876937 The Festival at Sandpoint presents an annual concert series during the last weekend of July and the first weekend of August on the scenic shores of Lake Pend Oreille in Sandpoint, Idaho. Our mission is to make exceptional artists and performances accessible to the community and surrounding region. The Festival is committed to fostering cultural and ethnic diversity and seizing every opportunity to inspire, enlighten, and educate our community through the performing arts. We curate an eclectic lineup featuring classical symphonic, folk, jazz, blues, world, rock, country, and popular music. By presenting our concerts in an intimate setting that celebrates the natural beauty and charm of Sandpoint, we enhance the quality of life for residents and make our city an attractive destination for visitors. 63580 16387 In addition to presenting our Summer Performance Series, the Festival is dedicated to enriching the community through the following educational programs: Youth Music Outreach: We provide school performances and hands-on music lessons for Pre-K through high school students in Bonner County. This program introduces children to diverse forms of music, fostering a lifelong appreciation for the arts. Ticket Donation Program: In partnership with local organizations and schools, we donate tickets to underprivileged youth and families, enabling them to attend our Family Matinee Concert or the symphonic Grand Finale. These efforts focus on supporting youth, individuals with special needs, and senior communities who might otherwise be unable to attend. Instrument Assistance Program: Our free instrument library provides access to musical instruments for students and adults, removing financial barriers to participation. Strings Programs: We offer free beginning, intermediate, and advanced orchestra instruction for youth and adults, culminating in biannual community concerts. Grand Finale Concert: This affordable event allows children and their families to experience music performed by world-class musicians and a full orchestra. Scholarship Opportunities: We provide scholarships for college-bound students pursuing Instrumental Music, Songwriting, Music Industry Studies, Graphic Design, or Vocal Performance. Internship Program: We offer educational and professional opportunities for individuals interested in learning about the music industry, nonprofit operations, and festival management. Interns gain hands-on experience in office operations, customer relations, marketing, fundraising, hospitality, merchandise, etc. 2061890 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false true false false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false true true false true false false false false false false false false false true 21 0 51 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false X 11 11 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X Chris Blanford 2082654554 PO Box 695 Sandpoint ID 83864 X Ali Baranski Executive Director 40.00 0.00 X 107166 0 16223 Doug Hawkins Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Marcella Nelson Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kendon Perry Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Eric Paull Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kara Berlin Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sarah Pillsbury Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ben Higgs Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Chris Blanford Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Amy Bistline President 1.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Hali Karr Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Cari House Vice President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 107166 0 16223 1 false false false 24855 694686 138708 719541 Ticket Sales 711300 1560612 1560612 Consessions and Misc 713990 302484 302484 FAS Presents Concerts & 711300 13842 13842 1876938 72658 72658 24855 3021 -3021 -3021 2666116 1876938 0 69637 63580 63580 358883 223935 67474 67474 9952 6210 1871 1871 29669 14835 7417 7417 35767 22317 6725 6725 6825 4520 697 1608 62203 55983 6220 15838 8534 5767 1537 55069 24781 5507 24781 12907 5679 1264 5964 8795 8795 12620 9154 269 3197 Artist expenses 924368 924368 Production expenses 496949 496949 Inkind expenses 138709 62419 13871 62419 Consessions 68778 68778 73004 61053 5774 6177 2373916 2061890 116636 195390 23734 5184 1637773 1990771 16811 3146 58 31 815 86 23201 14179 12500 330762 312680 26877 18082 11095 1500 1500 1730769 2056574 3635 11982 35219 59477 38854 71459 X 1691915 1985115 1691915 1985115 1730769 2056574 292200 1000 0 X false false false X 213591 994429 1195979 676169 795662 3875830 1225721 1638243 1833084 1574453 6271501 43740 26464 25546 24855 120605 213591 2263890 2860686 2534799 2394970 10267936 10267936 5 189 1681 35855 73754 111484 5 189 1681 35855 73754 111484 213596 2264079 2862367 2570654 2468724 10379420 0.98930 0.99610 0.01000 0.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 10000 1095 11095 1.00000 true false 4834 4834 300713 282631 18082 25215 25215 18082 Board-designated endowments 11095 F 11095 Damage deposit 1500 1500 Charley Packard Scholarship Credit Card Liabilities 18310 Payroll Liabilities 34869 Instrument Security Deposit 1125 Gift cards 2165 Deferred grant revenue 3000 Sales Tax Payable 8 59477 Fundraisers 24855 24855 3021 24855 24855 3021 3021 21834 true LPOSD Outreach 6 3594 Instrument Assistance 6 3542 Scholarships 6 9250 Monitoring procedures (Part I, line 2) Best practices are followed for monitoring all grants on a recurring basis. Jacob Styer Former Board Member Accounting services false Art Bistline Family Member Legal services false Grant Nixon Former Board Member Insurance Sales false Supplemental Information for Schedule L Jacob Styer (a former board member) and owner of Jacob W Styer CPA, PLLC receivedin-kind sponsorships based on services performed at an agreed amount belowfair market value.Art Bistline (spouse of a board member) and owner of Bistline Law, PLLCreceived no special benefits for services performed below fair market value.Grant Nixon (a former board member) and owner of WGN Benefits receivedcommissions for an insurance contract equal to fair market value. X Other 1 138708 FMV false false false Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 FINANCE COMMITTEE AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEW FORM BEFORE BEINGFILED. FINANCE COMMITTEE INCLUDES MEMBERS WHO FAMILIAR WITH 990 COMPLIANCE. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c ADDRESSED AS NEEDED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND, IF NECESSARY, THEFULL BOARD. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a REVIEWED ANNUALLY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION RESERACHED AND VOTED ON BY FULL BOARD.BOARD UTILIZES RESEARCH AND SURVEYS IN ITS DELIBERATIONS Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b REVIEWED ANNUALLY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION RESERACHED AND VOTED ON BY FULL BOARD.BOARD UTILIZES RESEARCH AND SURVEYS IN ITS DELIBERATIONS Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST General explanation attachment Organizations Mission:By incorporating the surrounding natural beauty of North Idaho, the Festival at Sandpoint is devoted to enriching the local community by providing a wide array of diverse opportunities to engage with arts, music, and culture through performances, experiences, and education in an attempt to promote cultural diversity, community connection and engagement, and stimulate the economic vitality of the region.