Nonprofit · EIN 20-3366934
MOISTURE FESTIVAL
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98127
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $418,921 | $456,106 | -$37,185 | $118,045 | $1,219 | $116,826 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $465,093 | $523,978 | -$58,885 | $156,109 | $757 | $155,352 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $523,066 | $520,276 | $2,790 | $221,580 | $7,343 | $214,237 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $241,645
- Program service revenue
- $177,021
- Investment income
- $3,688
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$6,588
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $2,354
- Other revenue
- -$3,433
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $117,963
- Other salaries and wages
- $44,697
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $178,262
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $23,159
- Occupancy
- $30,163
- Travel
- $15,639
- Program services (functional)
- $221,512
- Management and general (functional)
- $147,854
- Fundraising (functional)
- $86,740
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $156,109
- Total assets, end of year
- $118,045
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,219
- Net assets, end of year
- $116,826
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $116,826
- Gross receipts
- $452,581
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 235
- Year formed
- 2005
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Watts | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $85,948 |
| Jamie Marshall | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $2,000 |
| Walter Harley | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $1,800 |
| Charly Castors | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Maque daVis | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Michael Froebe | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Bob Greco | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Amy Neuberger | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| George Ptasinkski | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Dan Shih | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Joseph Murphy | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Watts | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $79,772 |
| Tim Gonzalez-Wiler | Director of Development Officer | 40 | $74,583 |
| Jamie Marshall | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $2,000 |
| Maque Davis | Trustee Producer Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Michael Froebe | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sasha Rayburn | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Greco | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Charly Castors | Trustee Producer Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Dan Shih | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Ted MacGovern | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Joseph Murphy | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Wensrich | Trustee till 822 Trustee or director | 40 | $72,999 |
| Ron Bailey | President Artistic Director Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $15,712 |
| Shirley Thom | Trustee till 423 Trustee or director | 1 | $3,600 |
| Maque Davis | Trustee Producer Trustee or director | 5 | $2,000 |
| Charly Castors | Trustee Producer Trustee or director | 5 | $2,000 |
| Jamie Marshall | Trustee since 323 Trustee or director | 5 | $500 |
| Joseph Murphy | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Froebe | Trustee from 1122 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Bailey | Trustee till 1122 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sasha Rayburn | Trustee from 1122 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Greco | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dan Shih | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Ted MacGovern | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 17484, SEATTLE, WA 98127-1184
- In care of
- % JOSEPH MURPHY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Dan Shih, PO Box 17484, Seattle, WA 98127
- Signed the 990
- JOSEPH MURPHY, Treasurer
- Phone
- (206) 297-1405
- Website
- www.moisturefestival.org
- Return prepared by
- Landon Accounting
Mission
See Schedule O
Program accomplishments
- The Moisture Festival proudly produced 29 performances showcasing 87 acts and 144 artists from across the globe, sustaining Seattles reputation as home to one of the largest celebrations of comedy/variety. Our impact extended beyond the stage through five educational events and post-show workshops, engaging youth from partners such as Academia Latina and Lambert House. This work was made possible by more than 220 dedicated volunteers, who contributed more than 4,700 hours to create an inclusive, welcoming, and accessible festival experience for our community.Expenses $221,512 · revenue $177,021
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-3366934
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $118,045
- Income (IRS master file)
- $452,581
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $418,921 | $456,106 | $118,045 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $465,093 | $523,978 | $156,109 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $523,066 | $520,276 | $221,580 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $523,914 | $415,750 | $219,069 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 20-3366934).
Questions about MOISTURE FESTIVAL
- What is the EIN of MOISTURE FESTIVAL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MOISTURE FESTIVAL is 20-3366934.
- Is MOISTURE FESTIVAL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to MOISTURE FESTIVAL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MOISTURE FESTIVAL 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 MOISTURE FESTIVAL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MOISTURE FESTIVAL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MOISTURE FESTIVAL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Dan Shih.
- Who are the officers and directors of MOISTURE FESTIVAL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $85,948 (Victoria Watts, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does MOISTURE FESTIVAL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $418,921, expenses of $456,106 and total assets of $118,045 at year end.
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