Civic Intelligence

Florida Litfest Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 46-3527772

Jul 01, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021 • Filed on Feb 08, 2022

Organization ProfileWWW.WORDOFSOUTHFESTIVAL.COM
1500 Mahan Drive Ste 200Tallahassee, FL 32308

(850) 508-5813

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

66th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

65th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

12th percentile

-44%

Higher net margin than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

12th percentile

-33%

Faster asset growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

22nd percentile

-37%

Faster revenue growth than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets66th percentile

Assets

Down

$153,164

Down $76,853 (-33%) from 2020

Net Assets

Down

$151,004

Down $79,013 (-34%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$2,160

Up $2,160 from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue65th percentileNet Margin12th percentile

Revenue

Down

$180,693

Down $108,147 (-37%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$259,706

Up $133,849 (+106%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

-$79,013

Down $241,996 (-148%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth12th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2014: $205,289Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $205,2892014Assets 2015: $124,492Liabilities 2015: $146,250Net Assets 2015: -$21,7582015Assets 2016: $80,904Liabilities 2016: $35,476Net Assets 2016: $45,4282016Assets 2017: $29,814Liabilities 2017: $58,000Net Assets 2017: -$28,1862017Assets 2018: $81,287Liabilities 2018: $35,002Net Assets 2018: $46,2852018Assets 2019: $223,236Liabilities 2019: $156,202Net Assets 2019: $67,0342019Assets 2020: $230,017Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $230,0172020Assets 2021: $153,164Liabilities 2021: $2,160Net Assets 2021: $151,0042021Assets 2022: $135,256Liabilities 2022: $1,903Net Assets 2022: $133,3532022Assets 2023: $101,873Liabilities 2023: $54,214Net Assets 2023: $47,6592023Assets 2024: $12,910Liabilities 2024: $4,046Net Assets 2024: $8,8642024Assets 2025: $19,703Liabilities 2025: $34,558Net Assets 2025: -$14,8552025

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$153,164
Liabilities$2,160
Net Assets$151,004
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth22nd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2014: $311,570Expenses 2014: $106,281Net Income 2014: $205,2892014Revenue 2015: $203,516Expenses 2015: $430,563Net Income 2015: -$227,0472015Revenue 2016: $402,898Expenses 2016: $335,712Net Income 2016: $67,1862016Revenue 2017: $288,674Expenses 2017: $362,288Net Income 2017: -$73,6142017Revenue 2018: $349,893Expenses 2018: $275,422Net Income 2018: $74,4712018Revenue 2019: $453,139Expenses 2019: $417,390Net Income 2019: $35,7492019Revenue 2020: $288,840Expenses 2020: $125,857Net Income 2020: $162,9832020Revenue 2021: $180,693Expenses 2021: $259,706Net Income 2021: -$79,0132021Revenue 2022: $342,006Expenses 2022: $359,657Net Income 2022: -$17,6512022Revenue 2023: $651,523Expenses 2023: $737,217Net Income 2023: -$85,6942023Revenue 2024: $464,718Expenses 2024: $503,513Net Income 2024: -$38,7952024Revenue 2025: $631,139Expenses 2025: $655,107Net Income 2025: -$23,9682025

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$180,693
Expenses$259,706
Net Income-$79,013
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021
Signed
Feb 8, 2022
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$180,693
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To further the common good and general welfare of the tallahassee, fl area community by promoting a public literary festival for the benefit of the citizens of leon county, florida and the state of florida and surrounding areas.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$222,017$152,664▼ $69,353
Accounts Receivable$500--
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$7,500$500▼ $7,000
Total Assets$230,017$153,164▼ $76,853
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$1,201-
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable-$959-
Total Liabilities$0$2,160▲ $2,160
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$230,017$151,004▼ $79,013
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$230,017$151,004▼ $79,013
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$230,017$153,164▼ $76,853
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay77th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mark MustianPresident
Angie SippleBoard Member
Bill GiudiceBoard Member
Calynne HillBoard Member
Chrys GoodwyneBoard Member
Eric EggersBoard Member
JULIE O'STEENBoard Member
James Parker-flynnBoard Member
Kim LeeBoard Member
Laura RogersBoard Member
Martin HayesBoard Member
Nan NagyBoard Member
Patti GraganellaBoard Member
Paula FortunasBoard Member
Ravi HowardBoard Member
Wendy SchulteBaord Member
Sara MarchessaultExecutive Di
Lamar TaylorTreasurer
Berneice CoxVice Preside
Scott BalogVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$180,693
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$91,039
Change in Net Assets
$-79,013
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$259,706
Total Fundraising Expense$2,865
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Expenses$91,205--$91,205
Fees for Services Other$83,715--$83,715
Advertising$34,013-$1,790$35,803
Fees for Services Management$17,200$3,225$1,075$21,500
Travel$12,947--$12,947
Office Expenses$8,487$1,272-$9,759
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,340-$3,340
Insurance$1,293$144-$1,437
Total Functional Expenses$248,860$7,981$2,865$259,706
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
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
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 7A

“Members are elected by a majority of the board to serve a term of two years.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The executive committee and executive director reviewed the return with the contracted cpa before submitting to the full board for approval.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“The board used relevant non profit compensation data in determining a compensation structure and offer for their executive director.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Held in office and available for viewing upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Florida Litfest Inc
EIN
46-3527772
Phone
8505085813
Address
1500 MAHAN DRIVE STE 200, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308
Doing Business As
Word of South

Signing Officer

Name
Sara Marchessault
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8505085813
Signed
2022-02-08
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sara Marchessault
Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
Fl
Voting Board Members
19
Independent Board Members
19
Employees
0
Volunteers
100

Preparer

Firm
Watson & Associates Pa Cpas
Address
1424 PIEDMONT DRIVE EAST STE 201, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308
Preparer
J Adam Watson CPA
Phone
8506682228
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“To further the common good and general welfare of the tallahassee, fl area community by promoting a public literary festival for the benefit of the citizens of leon county, florida and the state of florida and surrounding areas.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Musicians and authors 83,715 0 0”

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2021 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$153,164
Liabilities
$2,160
Net assets
$151,004
Revenue
$180,693
Expenses
$259,706
Net income
-$79,013
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.20$0.35$0.15$6.31$6.55$0.24
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.13$0.04$0.09$4.65$5.04$0.39
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.02$0.54$0.48$6.52$7.37$0.86
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.35$0.02$1.33$3.42$3.60$0.18
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.53$0.02$1.51$1.81$2.60$0.79
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.30$0.00$2.30$2.89$1.26$1.63
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.23$1.56$0.67$4.53$4.17$0.36
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.81$0.35$0.46$3.50$2.75$0.74
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.30$0.58$0.28$2.89$3.62$0.74
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.81$0.35$0.45$4.03$3.36$0.67
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.24$1.46$0.22$2.04$4.31$2.27
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.05$0.00$2.05$3.12$1.06$2.05