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Nonprofit · EIN 84-4385983

JEFFERSON COUNTY FESTIVAL CHARITIES

Also known as LAKESIDE OF THE SMOKIES BALLOON FES

Tax-exempt · KNOXVILLE, TN 37917

Financials

$219K$270K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of JEFFERSON COUNTY FESTIVAL CHARITIES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2023990$219,131$270,181-$51,050$52,597$2,626$49,971
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$33,675
of which government grants
$7,080
Program service revenue
$185,456
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$38,770
Other salaries and wages
$10,827
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$56,001
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$870
Occupancy
$24,300
Travel
$6,555
Program services (functional)
$255,688
Management and general (functional)
$14,493

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$103,677
Total assets, end of year
$52,597
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,626
Net assets, end of year
$49,971
Net assets without donor restrictions
$49,971
Gross receipts
$219,131
Employees
3
Volunteers
300
Year formed
2020
State of legal domicile
TN

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, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JORDAN KEYPAST DIRECTO
Trustee or director
25$32,103
SARAH MILLSPAST DIRECTO
Trustee or director
25$6,667
MICIAH BURNSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CASSANDRA CATLETTTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
FRANK HERNDONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
VIKI WEGGENMAN-HERNANDEZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
301 E BURWELL AVE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37917-5006
Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
301 E BURWELL AVENUE, KNOXVILLE TN 37917
Principal officer (990 for 2023)
MICIAH BURNS, 632 ZION HILL RD, SEVIERVILLE, TN 37876
Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
LAUREN HURDLE, 640 BRIARWOOD DRIVE, DANDRIDGE TN 37725
Signed the 990
MICIAH BURNS, PRESIDENT
Phone
(865) 246-2745
Return prepared by
HINES & COMPANY PC

Mission

DEDICATED TO PROMOTING COMMUITY, FRIENDSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP THROUGHOUT JEFFERSON COUNTY, EAST TN AND GREATER APPALACHIA WHILE EDUCATING FESTIVAL PARTICIPANTS ABOUT THE SPORT OF HOT AIR BALLOONING, AND EDUCATING PARTICIPANTS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF JEFFERSON CO. AGRICULTURE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL THAT EDUCATES THE PARTICIPANTS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE IN JEFFERSON COUNTY.
    Expenses $255,688 · revenue $185,456

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Not on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
84-4385983
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
2020
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$52,597
Income (IRS master file)
$219,131

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2023$219,131$270,181$52,597XML
990December 2022$257,306$216,091$103,677IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: LAUREN HURDLE
December 31, 2020≤ $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 84-4385983).

Questions about JEFFERSON COUNTY FESTIVAL CHARITIES

What is the EIN of JEFFERSON COUNTY FESTIVAL CHARITIES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of JEFFERSON COUNTY FESTIVAL CHARITIES is 84-4385983.
Is JEFFERSON COUNTY FESTIVAL CHARITIES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to JEFFERSON COUNTY FESTIVAL CHARITIES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does JEFFERSON COUNTY FESTIVAL CHARITIES 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 JEFFERSON COUNTY FESTIVAL CHARITIES due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did JEFFERSON COUNTY FESTIVAL CHARITIES last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2023.
Who is the principal officer of JEFFERSON COUNTY FESTIVAL CHARITIES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 names MICIAH BURNS.
Who are the officers and directors of JEFFERSON COUNTY FESTIVAL CHARITIES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 6 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $32,103 (JORDAN KEY, PAST DIRECTO).
How much revenue does JEFFERSON COUNTY FESTIVAL CHARITIES have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $219,131, expenses of $270,181 and total assets of $52,597 at year end.

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