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Nonprofit · EIN 46-3861092

MIDLAND STORYTELLING FESTIVAL

Tax-exempt · MIDLAND, TX 79710

Financials

$115K$123K2022$119K$122K2023$142K$138K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MIDLAND STORYTELLING FESTIVAL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990-EZ$141,773$137,725$4,048$145,805–$145,805
June 30, 2024990-EZ$119,223$122,393-$3,170$141,757–$141,757
June 30, 2023990-EZ$115,157$122,538-$7,381$144,927–$144,927
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$141,773

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$48,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$51,672
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$2,828
Printing, publications and postage
$524
Other expenses
$82,701
Program services (functional)
$121,397

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$141,757
Total assets, end of year
$145,805
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$145,805
Cash, savings and investments
$145,805
Gross receipts
$141,773

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-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SUE ROSEBERRYExecutive Dir.10$48,000
MARY LOU CASSIDYBOARD MEMBER1$0
LOIS HILLARYTreasurer1$0
ASHLEY BELKBOARD MEMBER1$0
MARIA MATABOARD MEMBER1$0
KATHY ANDERSONBOARD MEMBER1$0
ANN RECTORSecretary1$0
ALICIA ESTRADABOARD MEMBER1$0
BERRY SIMPSONPresident1$0
TERRILL LITTLEJOHNBOARD MEMBER1$0
JAMIE KNIESLEYBOARD MEMBER1$0
CYNDI SIMPSONBOARD MEMBER1$0
RANDY SCHNEIDERBOARD MEMBER1$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SUE ROSEBERRYExecutive Dir.5$48,000
MARY LOU CASSIDYPresident1$0
LOIS HILLARYTreasurer1$0
CAROL JAMESBOARD MEMBER1$0
MARIA MATABOARD MEMBER1$0
KATHY ANDERSONBOARD MEMBER1$0
ANN RECTORSecretary1$0
ALICIA ESTRADABOARD MEMBER1$0
BERRY SIMPSONBOARD MEMBER1$0
TERRILL LITTLEJOHNBOARD MEMBER1$0
JAMIE KNIESLEYBOARD MEMBER1$0
CYNDI SIMPSONBOARD MEMBER1$0
RANDY SCHNEIDERBOARD MEMBER1$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SUE ROSEBERRYExecutive Dir.5$40,000
MARY LOU CASSIDYPresident1$0
LOIS HILLARYTreasurer1$0
CAROL JAMESBOARD MEMBER1$0
MARIA MATABOARD MEMBER1$0
KATHY ANDERSONBOARD MEMBER1$0
ANN RECTORSecretary1$0
ALICIA ESTRADABOARD MEMBER1$0
ELIZABETH PRENTICEBOARD MEMBER1$0
TERRILL LITTLEJOHNBOARD MEMBER1$0
JAMIE KNIESLEYBOARD MEMBER1$0
JESSICA STANFORDBOARD MEMBER1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 51566, MIDLAND, TX 79710-1566
Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
PO Box 51566, Midland TX 79710
Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
Sue Roesberry, PO Box 51566, Midland TX 79710
Signed the 990-EZ
SUE ROSEBERRY, Executive Dir.
Phone
(432) 685-3876
Return prepared by
C Marc Martin CPA

Mission

THE MISSON OF THE MIDLAND STORYTELLING FESTIVAL IS TO UTILIZE STORY TO ENTERTAIN, STIMULATE, PROMOTE AND DEVELOP THE INTEREST OF THE AMERICAN PUBLIC IN THE ORAL TRADITION OF STORYTELLING.

990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • WE WERE ABLE TO ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION THROUGH THE FOLLOWING:OUR WEEKEND FESTIVAL WAS HELD VIRTUALLY AND IN-PERSON AND FEATURED NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED MASTER STORYTELLERS PRESENTING THE ART OF ORAL COMMUNICATION. THEY MODEL FOR AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNICATION WHILE INCORPORATING THE ROLE OF READING AND LITERACY. PROGRAMS ARE PRESENTED AT SCHOOLS, RETIREMENT ORGANIZATIONS AND THE CONVENTION CENTER AS WELL AS ONLINE THROUGH THE USE OF YOU TUBE, BASIN PBS AND SOCIAL MEDIA.AIN'T GONNA LET NOBODY TURN ME 'ROUND: A BLACK HISTORY MONTH FEATURING STORIES IN SPOKEN WORD AND MUSIC. FEATURED ARTISTS WERE DYLAN PRITCHETT, MASTER STORYTELLER FROM NEWPORT NEWS, VA AND WEST TEXAS CHAPTER GMWA GOSPEL CHOIR. THIS WAS THE 4TH ANNUAL EVENT SPONSORED IN COLLABORATION WITH THE MUSEUM OF THE SOUTHWEST.STORY LABS: A SERIES OF STORYTELLING PROGRAMS HELD DURING THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2025 IN COLLABORATION WITH MIDLAND COLLEGE LIBRARY. FEATURED TELLERS PRESENTED AN INFORMAL PROGRAM OF STORYTELLING THAT WAS FOLLOWED BY FACILITATED INTERGENERATIONAL DISCUSSION FROM ATTENDEES ABOUT IMPRESSEIONS FROM THE SHARED EXPERIENCE.
    Expenses $121,397

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990-EZ on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
46-3861092
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2014
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$145,805
Income (IRS master file)
$141,773

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZJune 2025$141,773$137,725$145,805IRS
990-EZJune 2024$119,223$122,393$141,757IRS
990-EZJune 2023$115,157$122,538$144,927XML
990-EZJune 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2016
Officer: Sue Roesberry
December 31, 2016≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 46-3861092).

Questions about MIDLAND STORYTELLING FESTIVAL

What is the EIN of MIDLAND STORYTELLING FESTIVAL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MIDLAND STORYTELLING FESTIVAL is 46-3861092.
Is MIDLAND STORYTELLING FESTIVAL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to MIDLAND STORYTELLING FESTIVAL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MIDLAND STORYTELLING 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 MIDLAND STORYTELLING 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 MIDLAND STORYTELLING FESTIVAL last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MIDLAND STORYTELLING FESTIVAL?
The 990-N for 2016 names Sue Roesberry.
Who are the officers and directors of MIDLAND STORYTELLING FESTIVAL?
The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $48,000 (SUE ROSEBERRY, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does MIDLAND STORYTELLING FESTIVAL have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $141,773, expenses of $137,725 and total assets of $145,805 at year end.

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