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Festival at Sandpoint Inc

EIN 82-0372810 · Sandpoint, ID

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO BE A COMMUNITY CATALYST FOR ARTS, CULTURE, AND EDUCATION.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
9.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 72%
Employees
44
Volunteers
327
Highest pay
$133,608, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 (2)
  1. $2.0 million spent. THE FESTIVAL AT SANDPOINT PRESENTS AN ANNUAL CONCERT SERIES DURING THE LAST WEEKEND OF JULY AND THE FIRST WEEKEND OF AUGUST ON THE SCENIC SHORES OF LAKE PEND OREILLE IN SANDPOINT, IDAHO. OUR MISSION IS TO MAKE EXCEPTIONAL ARTISTS AND PERFORMANCES ACCESSIBLE TO THE COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING REGION. THE FESTIVAL IS COMMITTED TO FOSTERING CULTURAL AND ETHNIC DIVERSITY AND SEIZING EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO INSPIRE, ENLIGHTEN, AND EDUCATE OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS. WE CURATE AN ECLECTIC LINEUP FEATURING CLASSICAL SYMPHONIC, FOLK, JAZZ, BLUES, WORLD, ROCK, COUNTRY, AND POPULAR MUSIC. BY PRESENTING OUR CONCERTS IN AN INTIMATE SETTING THAT CELEBRATES THE NATURAL BEAUTY AND CHARM OF SANDPOINT, WE ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS AND MAKE OUR CITY AN ATTRACTIVE DESTINATION FOR VISITORS. THE FESTIVAL AT SANDPOINT PRESENTS AN ANNUAL CONCERT SERIES DURING THE LAST WEEKEND OF JULY AND THE FIRST WEEKEND OF AUGUST ON THE SCENIC SHORES OF LAKE PEND OREILLE IN SANDPOINT, IDAHO. OUR MISSION IS TO MAKE EXCEPTIONAL ARTISTS AND PERFORMANCES ACCESSIBLE TO THE COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING REGION. THE FESTIVAL IS COMMITTED TO FOSTERING CULTURAL AND ETHNIC DIVERSITY AND SEIZING EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO INSPIRE, ENLIGHTEN, AND EDUCATE OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS. WE CURATE AN ECLECTIC LINEUP FEATURING CLASSICAL SYMPHONIC, FOLK, JAZZ, BLUES, WORLD, ROCK, COUNTRY, AND POPULAR MUSIC. BY PRESENTING OUR CONCERTS IN AN INTIMATE SETTING THAT CELEBRATES THE NATURAL BEAUTY AND CHARM OF SANDPOINT, WE ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS AND MAKE OUR CITY AN ATTRACTIVE DESTINATION FOR VISITORS.
  2. $57,683 spent. IN ADDITION TO PRESENTING OUR SUMMER PERFORMANCE SERIES, THE FESTIVAL IS DEDICATED TO ENRICHING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE FOLLOWING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: YOUTH MUSIC OUTREACH: WE OFFER HANDS-ON MUSIC LESSONS AND WORKSHOPS FOR PRE-K THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN BONNER COUNTY. THIS PROGRAM INTRODUCES CHILDREN TO DIVERSE FORMS OF MUSIC, FOSTERING A LIFELONG APPRECIATION FOR THE ARTS. TICKET DONATION PROGRAM: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND SCHOOLS, WE DONATE TICKETS TO UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH, INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, ENABLING THEM TO ATTEND SELECT PERFORMANCES. THESE EFFORTS FOCUS ON SUPPORTING YOUTH, INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, SENIORS, VETERANS, AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE BE UNABLE TO ATTEND. INSTRUMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: OUR FREE INSTRUMENT LIBRARY PROVIDES ACCESS TO MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR STUDENTS AND ADULTS, REMOVING FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION. STRINGS PROGRAMS: WE OFFER FREE BEGINNING, INTERMEDIATE, AND ADVANCED ORCHESTRA INSTRUCTION FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS, CULMINATING IN BIANNUAL COMMUNITY CONCERTS. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: WE PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE-BOUND STUDENTS PURSUING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC, SONGWRITING, MUSIC INDUSTRY STUDIES, GRAPHIC DESIGN, OR VOCAL PERFORMANCE. INTERNSHIP PROGRAM: WE OFFER EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT THE MUSIC INDUSTRY, NONPROFIT OPERATIONS, AND FESTIVAL MANAGEMENT. INTERNS GAIN HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN OFFICE OPERATIONS, CUSTOMER RELATIONS, MARKETING, FUNDRAISING, HOSPITALITY, MERCHANDISE, ETC. IN ADDITION TO PRESENTING OUR SUMMER PERFORMANCE SERIES, THE FESTIVAL IS DEDICATED TO ENRICHING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE FOLLOWING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: YOUTH MUSIC OUTREACH: WE OFFER HANDS-ON MUSIC LESSONS AND WORKSHOPS FOR PRE-K THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN BONNER COUNTY. THIS PROGRAM INTRODUCES CHILDREN TO DIVERSE FORMS OF MUSIC, FOSTERING A LIFELONG APPRECIATION FOR THE ARTS. TICKET DONATION PROGRAM: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND SCHOOLS, WE DONATE TICKETS TO UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH, INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, ENABLING THEM TO ATTEND SELECT PERFORMANCES. THESE EFFORTS FOCUS ON SUPPORTING YOUTH, INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, SENIORS, VETERANS, AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE BE UNABLE TO ATTEND. INSTRUMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: OUR FREE INSTRUMENT LIBRARY PROVIDES ACCESS TO MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR STUDENTS AND ADULTS, REMOVING FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION. STRINGS PROGRAMS: WE OFFER FREE BEGINNING, INTERMEDIATE, AND ADVANCED ORCHESTRA INSTRUCTION FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS, CULMINATING IN BIANNUAL COMMUNITY CONCERTS. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: WE PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE-BOUND STUDENTS PURSUING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC, SONGWRITING, MUSIC INDUSTRY STUDIES, GRAPHIC DESIGN, OR VOCAL PERFORMANCE. INTERNSHIP PROGRAM: WE OFFER EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT THE MUSIC INDUSTRY, NONPROFIT OPERATIONS, AND FESTIVAL MANAGEMENT. INTERNS GAIN HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN OFFICE OPERATIONS, CUSTOMER RELATIONS, MARKETING, FUNDRAISING, HOSPITALITY, MERCHANDISE, ETC.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 October 13, 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 September 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 1983.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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