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Somersworth Festival Association

EIN 02-0368054 · Somersworth, NH

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The purpose of the Somersworth Festival Association is to foster civic pride in the City of Somersworth and in the diversity of its ethnic background and to foster the arts especially as they relate to children and families. This is accomplished through the activities detailed in the program service accomplishments.

Income
$125,618
Spending
$96,050
Reserves
19 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 77%
Highest pay
$31,200, executive director

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $780 spent. Frosty & Winterfest is a program that provides low cost breakfast and family friendly games along with entertainment. Hosting dozens of families made up of the young and young at heart.
  2. $16,206 spent. The Somersworth Children's Festival (day time event) attracts hundreds to a street fair featuring musical programs, child oriented entertainment, food and craft vendors along with international/ethnic presentations. This is a free event.
  3. $7,997 spent. Celebration Night is an evening for families to enjoy vendors of all kinds, live entertainment, and a fireworks display that is sure to amaze and is free to attend.
  4. $14,500 spent. Somersworth Pumpkin Festival is a day of fall family fun in the middle of downtown! Activities at a low cost include: scarecrow construction, launching pumpkins from a trebuchet, hay rides, pumpkin painting, pumpkin carving and more. Live music, magic shows and other entertainment were provided and food was available from vendors. A number of local organizations including Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and Somersworth High School clubs participated in the event.
  5. $3,476 spent. For family fun, come to the annual Kids' Koncert series each Wednesday. For five weeks in the summer, you can view family-friendly entertainment and picnic on the lawn. Bring a meal or purchase a 'meal deal' from our take out area. Hot dogs, chips, soda, ice cream, popcorn and water are provided a reasonable price. Shows start at 6:00 PM and are approximately 1 hour in length.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1984.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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