Civic Intelligence

Boston Book Festival Inc

EIN 26-2260622 • 501(c)3 • Boston, MA

Profile

The boston book festival celebrates the power of words to stimulate, agitate, unite, delight, and inspire by holding an annual festival that promotes a culture of literature and ideas and enhances the vibrancy of the greater boston region and beyond.

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10 Guest Street Suite 220Boston, MA 02135

www.bostonbookfest.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

44th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 44% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

40th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 40% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

88th percentile

47%

Higher net margin than 88% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

70th percentile

$108,334

Higher top officer pay than 70% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 10.2% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

95th percentile

105%

Faster asset growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

85th percentile

59%

Faster revenue growth than 85% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets44th percentile

Assets

Up

$998,617

Up $551,271 (+123%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$38,362

Up $16,491 (+75%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$960,255

Up $534,780 (+126%) from 2022

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue40th percentileNet Margin88th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,061,931

Up $700,451 (+194%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$565,737

Up $85,054 (+18%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$496,194

Up $615,397 (+516%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth95th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $71,201Liabilities 2010: $0Net Assets 2010: $71,2012010Assets 2011: $131,322Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $131,3222011Assets 2012: $190,661Liabilities 2012: $19,100Net Assets 2012: $171,5612012Assets 2013: $274,594Liabilities 2013: $19,000Net Assets 2013: $255,5942013Assets 2014: $337,981Liabilities 2014: $14,837Net Assets 2014: $323,1442014Assets 2019: $367,728Liabilities 2019: $14,604Net Assets 2019: $353,1242019Assets 2020: $512,966Liabilities 2020: $17,203Net Assets 2020: $495,7632020Assets 2022: $447,346Liabilities 2022: $21,871Net Assets 2022: $425,4752022Assets 2024: $998,617Liabilities 2024: $38,362Net Assets 2024: $960,2552024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$998,617
Liabilities$38,362
Net Assets$960,255
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth85th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $386,4082010Expenses 2011: $387,7182011Expenses 2012: $425,9242012Revenue 2013: $498,293Expenses 2013: $414,260Net Income 2013: $84,0332013Revenue 2014: $549,919Expenses 2014: $484,021Net Income 2014: $65,8982014Revenue 2019: $510,147Expenses 2019: $562,793Net Income 2019: -$52,6462019Revenue 2020: $400,289Expenses 2020: $283,378Net Income 2020: $116,9112020Revenue 2022: $361,480Expenses 2022: $480,683Net Income 2022: -$119,2032022Revenue 2024: $1,061,931Expenses 2024: $565,737Net Income 2024: $496,1942024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,061,931
Expenses$565,737
Net Income$496,194
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$998,617
Liabilities
$38,362
Net assets
$960,255
Revenue
$1,061,931
Expenses
$565,737
Net income
$496,194
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.00$0.04$0.96$1.06$0.57$0.50
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.45$0.02$0.43$0.36$0.48$0.12
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.51$0.02$0.50$0.40$0.28$0.12
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.37$0.01$0.35$0.51$0.56$0.05
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.01$0.32$0.55$0.48$0.07
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.27$0.02$0.26$0.50$0.41$0.08
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.19$0.02$0.17$0.43
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.13$0.00$0.13$0.39
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.07$0.00$0.07$0.39
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 10, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,287,909
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The boston book festival celebrates the power of words to stimulate, agitate, unite, delight, and inspire by holding an annual festival that promotes a culture of literature and ideas and enhances the vibrancy of the greater boston region and beyond.

The boston book festival celebrates the power of words to stimulate, agitate, unite, delight, and inspire by holding year-round events culminating in an annual, free festival that promotes a culture of reading and ideas and enhances the vibrancy of the great boston region and beyond.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$411,623$935,651▲ $524,028
Pledges and Grants Receivable$21,750$60,999▲ $39,249
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$51,068$0▼ $51,068
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,518$1,967▲ $449
Total Assets$487,609$998,617▲ $511,008
Other Assets Total$1,650$0▼ $1,650
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$21,246$38,362▲ $17,116
Total Liabilities$21,246$38,362▲ $17,116
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$466,363$930,255▲ $463,892
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$30,000-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$466,363$960,255▲ $493,892
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$487,609$998,617▲ $511,008
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay70th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Jenny DworkinExecutive DirectorFT$104,167$4,167$108,334

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jeanne BlasbergPresident
Christine MastrangeloVice President
Amy MacdonaldDirector
Anna KolchinskyDirector
Callie CrossleyDirector
Danielle CastelliDirector
Deborah Z PorterDirector
Erik ErlingssonDirector
Jeff MayersohnDirector
Jeryl OristaglioDirector
Katherine FlynnDirector
Robert DuboffDirector
Usha PasiDirector
Dawn TrippClerk
Valerie RosenbergTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,001,495
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$21,178
Other Revenue
$39,258
All Other Contributions
$1,001,495
Change in Net Assets
$496,194

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded2$126,403Fair Market Value
Total Noncash Contributions2$126,403-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,061,931
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$68,886
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,130,817
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,061,931
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$373,685
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$192,052
Total Fundraising Expense$12,687
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$78,126$20,833$5,208$104,167
Other Salaries and Wages$33,380$30,166-$63,546
Fees for Services Other$6,124$28,550-$34,674
Advertising$26,443--$26,443
All Other Expenses$12,856$3,763$5,978$22,597
Occupancy$11,235$4,978$538$16,751
Payroll Taxes$10,253$3,162$323$13,738
Information Technology$5,093$7,415-$12,508
Other Employee Benefits$7,062$2,899$640$10,601
Fees for Services Accounting-$10,015-$10,015
Other Expenses$9,700$3,383-$9,700
Office Expenses$7,582$805-$8,387
Travel$3,187$1,607-$4,794
Insurance$820$363-$1,183
Total Functional Expenses$434,511$118,539$12,687$565,737

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$636,925
Expenses per Audited Statements$565,737
Total Expenses per Form 990$565,737
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$71,188
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$90,356
Fundraising Direct Expenses$53,188
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Dinner Events$90,356$90,356$34,909$55,447
Total Events$90,356$90,356$53,187$37,169
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The executive director and treasurer review the form 990 before it is filed.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Each year a questionnaire is handed out to the officers and directors for their review and sign-off.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Boston Book Festival Inc
EIN
26-2260622
Phone
8577061101
Address
10 GUEST STREET SUITE 220, BOSTON, MA 02135

Signing Officer

Name
Valerie Rosenberg
Title
Treasurer
Phone
8577061101
Signed
2025-11-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Valerie Rosenberg
Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
15
Independent Board Members
15
Employees
2
Volunteers
360

Preparer

Firm
Gerald T Reilly & Company
Address
424 ADAMS STREET, MILTON, MA 02186
Preparer
Jayme F Moore CPA
Phone
6176968900
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Special event expenses netted with revenue 53,188.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Special event expenses netted with revenue 53,188.”

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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt15EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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IRS990/FormationYr02008
IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd00
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IRS990/FSAuditedInd01
IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd00
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IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd00
IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt015
IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd00
IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd00
IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd00
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IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt01
IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd00
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd0X
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd0X
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt07415
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt05093
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt012508
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0363
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0820
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt01183
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IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd00
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IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt036
IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt00
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IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd00
IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd00
IRS990/LocalChaptersInd00
IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd00
IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd00
IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd0X
IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd01
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd01
IRS990/MissionDesc0THE BOSTON BOOK FESTIVAL CELEBRATES THE POWER OF WORDS TO STIMULATE, AGITATE, UNITE, DELIGHT, AND INSPIRE BY HOLDING YEAR-ROUND EVENTS CULMINATING IN AN ANNUAL, FREE FESTIVAL THAT PROMOTES A CULTURE OF READING AND IDEAS AND ENHANCES THE VIBRANCY OF THE GREATER BOSTON REGION AND BEYOND.
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IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd00
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IRS990/NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt06649
IRS990/NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp/ExclusionAmt037168
IRS990/NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt037168
IRS990/NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt00
IRS990/NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt0-2302
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IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt0930255
IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd00
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/FundraisingAmt0538
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt04978
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt011235
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt016751
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0805
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt07582
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt08387
IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd00
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd00
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind0X
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/BOYAmt01650
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt00
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IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt02899
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt07062
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt010601
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1VENUE & CATERING
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc2POSTAGE & PRINTING
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc3DESIGN SERVICES
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt13383
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0150017
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt139978
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt232655
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt39700
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0150617
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt139978
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt236038
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt39700
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/BusinessCd0900099
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/Desc0OTHER REVENUES
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IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt02090
IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt02090
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt030166
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt033380
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt063546
IRS990/OtherWebsiteInd0X
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt0323
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt03162
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt010253
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt013738
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt021750
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt060999
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt01518
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt01967
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0VALERIE ROSENBERG
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd01
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt0653402
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt011414
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0457672
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt03856
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt00
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt046481
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0164519
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt0622191
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt0668672
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0496194
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
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IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0338335
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0377931
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0360395
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IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt04528
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt05309
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IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt085932
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt02090
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt03856
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IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt08044
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt028177
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IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
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IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct00.87900
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt02091397
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt0640161
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt01001495
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0653402
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0338335
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0377931
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0360395
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt02731558
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt02818277
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleD/DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt018000
IRS990ScheduleD/DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt018000
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt071188
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt0565737
IRS990ScheduleD/NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt0-2302
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherExpensesIncludedAmt053188
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherRevenueAmt053188
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt068886
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt01061931
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES NETTED WITH REVENUE 53,188.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES NETTED WITH REVENUE 53,188.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt0565737
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt01061931
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt01130817
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt0636925
IRS990ScheduleG/AgrmtProfFundraisingActyInd00
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt053187

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