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Nonprofit · EIN 59-2884632

GREAT GULFCOAST ARTS FESTIVAL INC

Tax-exempt · PENSACOLA, FL 32524

Financials

$299K$261K2023$301K$296K2024$276K$279K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GREAT GULFCOAST ARTS FESTIVAL INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$275,644$278,858-$3,214$148,526$5,861$142,665
December 31, 2024990$300,880$296,154$4,726$145,880$0$145,880
December 31, 2023990$299,284$261,181$38,103$141,153$0$141,153
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$106,796
Program service revenue
$118,582
Investment income
$104
Net income from sales of inventory
$50,162
Other revenue
$50,162

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$38,650
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$11,685
Occupancy
$4,680
Travel
$1,080
Depreciation
$662
Program services (functional)
$256,352
Management and general (functional)
$22,506

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$145,880
Total assets, end of year
$148,526
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,861
Net assets, end of year
$142,665
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,656
Gross receipts
$313,330
Employees
0
Volunteers
200
Year formed
1972
State of legal domicile
FL

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
Kathy DunaganPresident
Officer
15$0
Jay GazaniVice President
Officer
10$0
Candace CulverTreasurer
Officer
10$0
Anna DyessSecretary
Officer
4$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kathy DunaganPresident
Officer
15$0
Jay GazaniVice President
Officer
10$0
Candace CulverTreasurer
Officer
10$0
Anna DyessSecretary
Officer
4$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kathy DunaganPresident
Officer
15$0
Jay GazaniVice President
Officer
10$0
Candace CulverTreasurer
Officer
10$0
Anna DyessSecretary
Officer
4$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 10744, PENSACOLA, FL 32524-0744
In care of
% CRAIG PERRIGO
Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
PO Box 10744, Pensacola FL 325240744
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Candace Culver, 4400 Bayou Blvd Ste 3C, Pensacola, FL 32503
Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
Karen K Dyess, 1219 N 15th Ave, Pensacola FL 32503
Signed the 990
Candace Culver, Treasurer
Phone
(706) 905-7331
Website
ggaf.org
Return prepared by
ELEANOR W GASI CPA PA

Mission

The purpose of our organization is to put on a high quality arts festival for the Northwest Florida area. The festival occurs the first weekend of November and runs for 3 days. (Continued on Sch O)

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Visual Arts Festival: Provides a high quality juried art show to the Northwest Florida area. More than 140,000 people attended the three day event that showcased professional artists from all over the nation. Over 200 artists were invited to exhibit their work. We also had an international artist exhibiting her art and an Emerging Artist program. Our Heritage Arts Show included artists demonstrating their Crafts of the Past. There were 40 artists included in this section.
    Expenses $202,448 · grants $32,620 · revenue $269,858
  • Other program services include a Performing Arts Stage that invites local and regional dancers to perform. Additionally, our Student Art Show brought in student artwork from both elementary and high school students. Our Musical Stage also brought in various local and out of state performers.
    Expenses $34,017 · grants $400
  • The Arts Festival also includes a separate Childrens Festival where children can participate in many different artistic areas including areas for special needs children.
    Expenses $13,887
  • Revenue includes collection for the Donna Fassett Scholarship.
    Expenses $6,000 · grants $6,000 · revenue $5,682

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 on file

IRS record

EIN
59-2884632
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
1988
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$148,526
Income (IRS master file)
$313,330

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$275,644$278,858$148,526IRS
990December 2024$300,880$296,154$145,880XML
990December 2023$299,284$261,181$141,153XML
990December 2022$259,945$286,049$108,913IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: Karen K Dyess
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 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 59-2884632).

Questions about GREAT GULFCOAST ARTS FESTIVAL INC

What is the EIN of GREAT GULFCOAST ARTS FESTIVAL INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GREAT GULFCOAST ARTS FESTIVAL INC is 59-2884632.
Is GREAT GULFCOAST ARTS FESTIVAL INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
Are donations to GREAT GULFCOAST ARTS FESTIVAL INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GREAT GULFCOAST ARTS 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 GREAT GULFCOAST ARTS 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 GREAT GULFCOAST ARTS 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 GREAT GULFCOAST ARTS FESTIVAL INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Candace Culver.
Who are the officers and directors of GREAT GULFCOAST ARTS FESTIVAL INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does GREAT GULFCOAST ARTS FESTIVAL INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $275,644, expenses of $278,858 and total assets of $148,526 at year end.

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