Program areas at Newport Festivals Foundation
In 2023, Newport folk festival celebrated its 64th anniversary. The festival was held at fort adams state park from july 28-30. The festival featured three main stages, over 60 artists, and the creation of new historic moments, including a surprise performance by james taylor.
In 2023, Newport Festivals Foundation continued to grow its year-round music education programming. 2023 programs included free music lessons, summer camps, instrument donations, free after school workshop programs, continuing the musician relief fund, and partnering with Newport Festivals artists to create content to be shared free of charge to music education programs across the country. Free festival access was provided for select local nonprofits, high school students and all children under 10.
In 2023, Newport jazz festival celebrated its 69th anniversary. The festival was held at fort adams state park from august 4-6. The festival featured three main stages, over 60 artists, and the creation of new historic moments, including legendary performances by diana krall and herbie hancock.
Grants made by Newport Festivals Foundation
Who funds Newport Festivals Foundation
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Newport Festivals Foundation
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Kira Karbocus | Board Member | $195,992 | 2024-01-24 |
| Albert Jay Sweet | Board Member and Executive Director | $426,750 | 2023-09-30 |
| Jay Sweet | Executive Director | | 2024-01-24 |
| Deborah Ross | Publicity Director | $99,308 | 2024-01-24 |
| Meg Helsel | Board Member | $0 | 2024-01-24 |
| ...and 8 more key personnel |
Financials for Newport Festivals Foundation
| Revenues | FYE 09/2023 | FYE 09/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $2,391,351 | $3,734,109 | -36% |
| Program services | $8,788,194 | $7,611,580 | 15.5% |
| Investment income and dividends | $443,398 | $329,681 | 34.5% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-37,637 | $16,861 | -323.2% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $-81,297 | $-81,117 | -0.2% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $11,504,009 | $11,611,114 | -0.9% |
Organizations like Newport Festivals Foundation
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| San Francisco Jazz Organization | 501(c)(3) | San Francisco, CA | $16,621,565 |
| New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival and Foundation | 501(c)(3) | New Orleans, LA | $53,166,410 |
| Grand Teton Music Festival | 501(c)(3) | Jackson, WY | $4,574,550 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | 501(c)(3) | Highland Park, IL | $53,451,666 |
| Stern Grove Festival Association | 501(c)(3) | San Francisco, CA | $3,477,051 |
| Arizona Musicfest | 501(c)(3) | Scottsdale, AZ | $4,393,234 |
| The Virginia Arts Festival | 501(c)(3) | Norfolk, VA | $12,308,747 |
| Monterey Jazz Festival (MJF) | 501(c)(3) | Monterey, CA | $4,322,805 |
| Peter Britt Gardens Music and Arts Festival Association | 501(c)(3) | Medford, OR | $4,852,263 |
| Bravo Vail Valley Music Festival | 501(c)(3) | Vail, CO | $9,966,997 |
Data update history
September 22, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Gibson Gives January 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $33,413 from Looking Out Foundation Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsMusical groupsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 230 Nelson Ave
- Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
- Metro area
- Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
- County
- Saratoga County, NY
- Website URL
- newportfestivals.org/Â
- Facebook page
- NewportFestivalsFoundationÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 27-4099544
- Fiscal year end
- September
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2010
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- A68: Music
- NAICS code, primary
- 7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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