2026-03-25T17:56:58-04:00 2024-12-31 990EZ 2024-01-01 882139258 Mid-Missouri Pridefest MID- 5738640168 Post Office Box 10216 Columbia MO 65205 Janet Davis President 5733556126 2026-03-26 false 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X X X 59782 X 895 58887 0 0 0 59782 4224 58562 62786 -3004 40732 0 37728 X 4500 4722 36232 33006 40732 37728 40732 37728 The organizations primary exempt purpose is to plan organize and host an annual Pride festival serving the Mid-Missouri community. The event promotes inclusivity equality and community engagement by providing educational programming cultural activities and access to local resources. The festival serves approximately 10,000 attendees each year and fosters a safe and welcoming environment for individuals of diverse backgrounds. The organization successfully planned and hosted its annual Mid-Missouri Pride Festival in Columbia Missouri serving approximately 10,000 attendees. The event featured over 120 vendors including local businesses nonprofit organizations and community resource providers offering education outreach and services to attendees. A dedicated family area provided inclusive age-appropriate activities to support youth and families. The festival also featured performances by nationally and internationally recognized artists promoting cultural expression and community engagement. The event provided a safe welcoming and educational environment that advanced the organizations mission of fostering inclusion visibility and support for the LGBTQ+ community in Mid-Missouri. 0 62785 62785 Janet Davis President 15 0 0 0 Andrea Mayus Vice President 5 0 0 0 Emily Roberts Treasurer 2 0 0 0 Kat Simons Secretary 2 0 0 0 Steven DeVore Past President 1 0 0 0 Joe Jefferies Fundraising Chair 1 0 0 0 Caryn Jeffries Volunteer Chair 1 0 0 0 Eric Decker Vendor Chair 1 0 0 0 Michelle Doolady Family Area Chair 1 0 0 0 Rho Wells Health Chair 1 0 0 0 Paul Davis IT Security Chair 1 0 0 0 false false false false false false false false false MO Joseph Jefferies Post Office Box 10216 Columbia MO 65205 5738640168 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 0 0 0 0 895 895 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 895 895 0 895 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 895 0 X Part I, line 16 | Other Expenses:, Amount:| PrideFest Event Entertainment, $16461.00| PrideFest Event Supplies & Decor, $14517.00| PrideFest Event Venue & Security, $5625.00| PrideFest Event Volunteer Vendor Expenses, $6847.00| PrideFest Event Advertising, $1346.00| PrideFest Event Insurance, $1520.00| PrideFest Event City Expenses, $292.00| Other Program Costs - Parade, $266.00| Other Program Costs - Pageant, $2084.00| Other Program Costs - MU Homecoming Parade, $1101.00| Administrative - Office Supplies, $1417.00| Administrative - Bank Fees, $84.00| Administrative - Credit Card Fees, $1609.00| Administrative - Insurance General, $1230.00| Administrative - Taxes & Licensing, $16.00| Other - Equipment, $1499.00| Other - Board Expense, $1117.00| Reconciliation Discrepancy, $1531.00| Part II, line 24 | Asset Name:, BOY Amount:, EOY Amount:| Fixed Assets, $28410, $28409| Other Assets, $7822, 0| Inventory, 0, $4597| Mid-Missouri PrideFest submits this statement to explain the late filing of its Form 990-EZ for the 2024 tax year. During the filing period the organization experienced a breakdown in its internal financial reporting and compliance processes. Responsibility for the preparation and submission of the Form 990-EZ had been assigned to a prior treasurer; however the return was not completed or filed as required. As a volunteer-led organization this lapse was not identified in a timely manner due to limited administrative capacity and a failure of oversight. In addition the organization was navigating a period of operational and financial strain which further impacted its ability to maintain normal compliance procedures. Upon becoming aware of the issue current leadership took immediate corrective action. The organization has since reviewed its financial records ensured the return was prepared accurately and implemented improved internal controls to prevent recurrence. These measures include enhanced board oversight clearer assignment of compliance responsibilities and the establishment of more consistent financial reporting practices. The organization is committed to full compliance with all filing requirements and respectfully requests that any applicable penalties be abated based on reasonable cause and internal corrective actions taken.