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Nonprofit · EIN 16-1413971

LILAC FESTIVAL INC

Tax-exempt · ROCHESTER, NY 14604

Financials

$1.1M$1.1M2024$200K$227K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LILAC FESTIVAL INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$200,000$226,809-$26,809$48,713$400$48,313
December 31, 2024990$1,111,699$1,080,763$30,936$80,749$5,627$75,122
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$200,000
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$13,500
Depreciation
$5,000
Program services (functional)
$205,595
Management and general (functional)
$21,214

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$80,749
Total assets, end of year
$48,713
Total liabilities, end of year
$400
Net assets, end of year
$48,313
Net assets without donor restrictions
$48,313
Gross receipts
$200,000
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1992
State of legal domicile
NY

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DONALD JEFFRIESCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
ERIN KIVELSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
JOSEPH ALESSIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
KARA OSIPOVITCHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
JEANINE BATTERMANNTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
PATRICK MEREDITHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
CHRISTOPHER KIRCHMAIERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
BARBARA PIERCEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
ROBERT KILEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
MARK QUINNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
STEVE BARZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
GREG LADUCADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
RACHEL LABER PULVINODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
KEANA WILLIAMSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DONALD JEFFRIESCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
ERIN KIVELSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
JOSEPH ALESSIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
KARA OSIPOVITCHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
JEANINE BATTERMANNTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
PATRICK MEREDITHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
CHRISTOPHER KIRCHMAIERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
BARBARA PIERCEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
ROBERT KILEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
MARK QUINNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
STEVE BARZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
LAURA SMITHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
45 EAST AVE STE 400, ROCHESTER, NY 14604-2225
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
45 EAST AVENUE 400, ROCHESTER NY 14604
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
DONALD JEFFRIES, 45 EAST AVENUE 400, ROCHESTER, NY 14604
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
DONALD JEFFRIES, 45 EAST AVENUE 400, ROCHESTER NY 14604
Signed the 990
DONALD JEFFRIES, CHAIR
Phone
(585) 279-8300
Return prepared by
DEJOY & CO CPAS LLP

Mission

TO CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF SPRING AND THE BEAUTY OF LILACS THROUGH A FREE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT THAT SHOWCASES LIVE MUSIC, ART, FOOD, AND THE LARGEST COLLECTION OF LILACS IN NORTH AMERICA.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROMOTION AND SPONSORSHIP OF THE LILAC FESTIVAL WHICH IS A COMMUNITY CELEBRATION THAT DRAWS VISITORS FROM NEAR AND FAR TO ENJOY THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF HIGHLAND PARK AND THE VIBRANT ATMOSPHERE OF THE FESTIVAL.
    Expenses $205,595 · revenue $200,000

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
16-1413971
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Supporting organization of unknown type
Exempt since
1992
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$48,713
Income (IRS master file)
$200,000

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$200,000$226,809$48,713IRS
990December 2024$1,111,699$1,080,763$80,749XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: DONALD JEFFRIES
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: DONALD JEFFRIES
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 16-1413971).

Questions about LILAC FESTIVAL INC

What is the EIN of LILAC FESTIVAL INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LILAC FESTIVAL INC is 16-1413971.
Is LILAC FESTIVAL INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
Are donations to LILAC FESTIVAL INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
Which annual return does LILAC FESTIVAL INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of LILAC FESTIVAL INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LILAC FESTIVAL INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of LILAC FESTIVAL INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DONALD JEFFRIES.
Who are the officers and directors of LILAC FESTIVAL INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does LILAC FESTIVAL INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $200,000, expenses of $226,809 and total assets of $48,713 at year end.

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