Civic Intelligence

Decatur Book Festival

EIN 20-8669575 • 501(c)3 • Decatur, GA

Profile

The mission is to encourage a love of reading, inquiry, and conversation in people of all ages, and build an enthusiastic and inclusive community of readers and writers throughout the south, sparking social, creative, and intellectual engagement.

500 S Columbia DriveDecatur, GA 30030

www.decaturbookfestival.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

37th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 37% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

37th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 37% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

83rd percentile

34%

Higher net margin than 83% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

86th percentile

$100,000

Higher top officer pay than 86% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 20.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

94th percentile

129%

Faster asset growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

100th percentile

12961%

Faster revenue growth than 100% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets37th percentile

Assets

Up

$317,135

Up $178,695 (+129%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$438

Up $4,629 (+110%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$316,697

Up $174,066 (+122%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue37th percentileNet Margin83rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$501,021

Up $497,185 (+12961%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$330,096

Up $311,833 (+1707%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$170,925

Up $185,352 (+1285%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth94th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2010: $1,773Liabilities 2010: $0Net Assets 2010: $1,7732010Assets 2011: $26,661Liabilities 2011: $1,648Net Assets 2011: $25,0132011Assets 2012: $32,412Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $32,4122012Assets 2013: $58,063Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $58,0632013Assets 2014: $35,626Liabilities 2014: $21,412Net Assets 2014: $14,2142014Assets 2015: $12,022Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $12,0222015Assets 2016: $28,771Liabilities 2016: $28,639Net Assets 2016: $1322016Assets 2017: $40,654Liabilities 2017: $46,737Net Assets 2017: -$6,0832017Assets 2018: $65,972Liabilities 2018: $33,191Net Assets 2018: $32,7812018Assets 2019: $46,983Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $46,9832019Assets 2020: $268,159Liabilities 2020: $173,556Net Assets 2020: $94,6032020Assets 2021: $299,569Liabilities 2021: $150,049Net Assets 2021: $149,5202021Assets 2022: $156,260Liabilities 2022: -$798Net Assets 2022: $157,0582022Assets 2023: $138,440Liabilities 2023: -$4,191Net Assets 2023: $142,6312023Assets 2024: $317,135Liabilities 2024: $438Net Assets 2024: $316,6972024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$317,135
Liabilities$438
Net Assets$316,697
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth100th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $592,1752010Expenses 2011: $520,5212011Revenue 2012: $600,104Expenses 2012: $592,705Net Income 2012: $7,3992012Revenue 2013: $656,924Expenses 2013: $631,273Net Income 2013: $25,6512013Revenue 2014: $653,263Expenses 2014: $697,607Net Income 2014: -$44,3442014Revenue 2015: $779,155Expenses 2015: $781,347Net Income 2015: -$2,1922015Revenue 2016: $758,216Expenses 2016: $770,106Net Income 2016: -$11,8902016Revenue 2017: $793,805Expenses 2017: $800,021Net Income 2017: -$6,2162017Revenue 2018: $803,450Expenses 2018: $764,586Net Income 2018: $38,8642018Revenue 2019: $477,547Expenses 2019: $463,345Net Income 2019: $14,2022019Revenue 2020: $254,156Expenses 2020: $206,536Net Income 2020: $47,6202020Revenue 2021: $176,932Expenses 2021: $122,015Net Income 2021: $54,9172021Revenue 2022: $115,441Expenses 2022: $104,723Net Income 2022: $10,7182022Revenue 2023: $3,836Expenses 2023: $18,263Net Income 2023: -$14,4272023Revenue 2024: $501,021Expenses 2024: $330,096Net Income 2024: $170,9252024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$501,021
Expenses$330,096
Net Income$170,925
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$317,135
Liabilities
$438
Net assets
$316,697
Revenue
$501,021
Expenses
$330,096
Net income
$170,925
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.17$0.00$3.17$5.01$3.30$1.71
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.38$0.04$1.43$0.04$0.18$0.14
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.56$0.01$1.57$1.15$1.05$0.11
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.00$1.50$1.50$1.77$1.22$0.55
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.68$1.74$0.95$2.54$2.07$0.48
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.47$0.00$0.47$4.78$4.63$0.14
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.66$0.33$0.33$8.03$7.65$0.39
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.41$0.47$0.06$7.94$8.00$0.06
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.29$0.29$0.00$7.58$7.70$0.12
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.00$0.12$7.79$7.81$0.02
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.36$0.21$0.14$6.53$6.98$0.44
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.58$0.00$0.58$6.57$6.31$0.26
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.32$0.00$0.32$6.00$5.93$0.07
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.27$0.02$0.25$5.21
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.02$0.00$0.02$5.92
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 15, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$501,021
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The purpose of the Decatur Book Festival is to promote literacy and interest in books through various programs, festivals, and other events and publications. The yearly festival is one of the largest independent book festivals in the country. More than 600 authors participate.

The mission is to encourage a love of reading, inquiry, and conversation in people of all ages, and to build an enthusiastic and inclusive community of readers and writers throughout the south, sparking social, creative, and intellectual engagement.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$134,360$309,516▲ $175,156
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$6,156$6,162▲ $6
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,457$1,457→ $0
Accounts Receivable$-3,533--
Total Assets$138,440$317,135▲ $178,695
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$-408$310▲ $718
Other Liabilities$-3,783$128▲ $3,911
Total Liabilities$-4,191$438▲ $4,629
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$142,631$316,697▲ $174,066
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$142,631$316,697▲ $174,066
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$138,440$317,135▲ $178,695

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,457$649$2,106
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay86th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Leslie WingateExecutive DirectorFT$100,000$100,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Alison WeissingerPresident
Mathwon R HowardPresident Emeritus
FeFe HandyVice President
Ian WebbBoard Member
Jill JoplinBoard Member
Robin MorrisBoard Member
Shelbia L JacksonBoard Member
Tara Y CoytBoard Member
Jeff SteelySecretary
Adam RosenkoetterTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$501,015
Investment Income
$6
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$170,925
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$231,576
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$98,520
Total Fundraising Expense$19,177
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$106,451$10,837$5,419$122,707
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$63,583$18,167$9,083$90,833
All Other Expenses$17,993$5,192$2,570$25,755
Other Expenses$19,477--$19,477
Payroll Taxes$5,381$1,537$769$7,687
Occupancy$4,310$1,231$616$6,157
Interest$2,858$817$408$4,083
Insurance$1,030$294$147$1,471
Office Expenses$719$206$103$1,028
Fees for Services Accounting$420$120$60$600
Travel$8$2$2$12
Total Functional Expenses$272,516$38,403$19,177$330,096
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Ga Sui$225
GA Withholding$-97
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“The Board of Directors reviews the financial statements prepared by the organizations independent CPA firm. The Form 990 is prepared by another CPA firm and provided for review to the board accountant who in turn reviews with the Board of Directors.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“The independent Board of Directors reviews and approves the compensation of the Executive Director based upon their knowledge of nonprofit industry compensation rates.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“The Decatur Book Festival provides its governing documents, and financial statements to donors when requested. Form 990 is available upon request to the Decatur Book Festival and can also be found on guidestar.org.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Decatur Book Festival
EIN
20-8669575
In Care Of
% Adam Rosenkoetter
Phone
4048087717
Address
500 S Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30030

Signing Officer

Name
Adam Rosenkoetter
Title
Treasurer
Phone
4048087717
Signed
2025-05-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2006
Legal Domicile
Ga
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
1
Volunteers
400

Preparer

Firm
Rea CPA Group PC
Address
100 Crescent Ctre Pkwy Ste 660, Tucker, GA 30084
Preparer
Steven C Rea CPA
Phone
7704558706
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11G

“Marketing Expenses - $68,520Contract Labor - $37,931”

List of other expenses Part IX line 24E

“Other Expenses - $17,993”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Board of Directors reviews the financial statements prepared by the organizations independent CPA firm. The Form 990 is prepared by another CPA firm and provided for review to the board accountant who in turn reviews with the Board of Directors.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Decatur Book Festival provides its governing documents, and financial statements to donors when requested. Form 990 is available upon request to the Decatur Book Festival and can also be found on guidestar.org.
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