Everything Outdoor Fest
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
EVERYTHING OUTDOOR FEST IS A NON-PROFIT EVENT WHOSE MISSION IS TO SHOWCASE THE BEAUTY AND DIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S NATURAL RESOURCES AND TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH OUTDOOR RECREATION AND EDUCATION. EVERYTHING OUTDOOR FEST ENVISIONS A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE ARE CONNECTED TO NATURE, INSPIRED BY ADVENTURE, AND COMMITTED TO WELLNESS. WE AIM TO BE THE LEADING OUTDOOR FESTIVAL IN THE REGION, EXPOSING PEOPLE TO A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES, WORKSHOPS, AND ENTERTAINMENT REGARDLESS OF AGE, CAPABILITY, GENDER, RACE, OR ECONOMIC STATUS.
- Income
- $141,788
- Spending
- $122,766
- Reserves
- 2.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 60%
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
Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 39% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 13% 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 (1)
- $122,766 spent. EVERYTHING OUTDOOR FEST IS AN ANNUAL EVENT HELD EACH YEAR AT THE HISTORIC HOPKINS FARM IN SIMPSONVILLE. IT IS THE ONLY EVENT THAT COMBINES THE ADAPTIVE COMMUNITY WITH THE TYPICAL COMMUNITY. WE HOST CLINICS AND WORKSHOPS ON SUBJECTS RANGING FROM CONSERVATION, MOUNTAIN BIKING, KAYAKING AND SUP, FISHING, ROPE TYING, COOKING, OFF-ROAD SAFETY, AND MORE. WE ARE A FAMILY-FRIENDLY AND DOG-FRIENDLY EVENT. WE PROVIDE BOOTH SPACE TO LOCAL NONPROFITS TO HELP PROMOTE THEIR CAUSES AND INCREASE AWARENESS. WE INVITE MARGINALIZED GROUPS TO COME AND EXPERIENCE ALL THAT WE HAVE TO OFFER, IE. MOMENTUM BIKE CLUB.
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
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 September 7, 2026.
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 September 30, 2026.
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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 7, 2026.
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