EIN 42-1329035

Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
State
Year formed
1988
Most recent tax filings
2022-09-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival, inc., a non-profit organization, celebrates the quality of life in eastern Iowa by providing safe, affordable, and fun annual events that embody the spirit of patriotism and the sense of community and family. The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival seeks to provide safe, affordable, and fun annual events that embody the spirit of patriotism and a sense of community and family.
Total revenues
$416,931
2022
Total expenses
$473,091
2022
Total assets
$205,362
2022
Num. employees
4
2022

Program areas at Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival

The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival is a three week Festival that culminates in the 4th of july traditions and programming. This includes the pancake breakfast, classic car show, and celebration of Freedom fireworks display. This is the largest 4th of july fireworks display in the state of Iowa. Programming includes a concert, kids programming, vendors, and a 25-minute fireworks display. These activities are enjoyed by more than 50,000 people each 4th of july.
The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival focuses on programming each june and july leading up to and including the 4th of july patriotic holiday. Additional programming offered by the Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival include the tribute to heroes dinner, the Freedom bike ride, a laser light show, a parade, and a patriotic porch contest.
The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival focuses on programming options that are low or no cost for the community. One signature event each summer is the balloon glow. This event features hot air balloons, a concert, and vendors. Admission is a Freedom Festival buttion (10) that also provides you admission into additional programming each june-july.

Who funds Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
GreenState Credit UnionFreedom Celebration$25,000

Personnel at Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival

NameTitleCompensation
Karol ShepherdExecutive Director$47,201
Carissa JohnsonPast Executi / Executive Director$56,256
Jessica MacKeyBoard Member$0
Jeff BrunscheenPresident$0
Jill CostiganVice President / Director$0
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival

RevenuesFYE 09/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$348,958
Program services$37,506
Investment income and dividends$5,478
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$14,237
Net income from fundraising events$1,678
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$3,863
Miscellaneous revenues$5,211
Total revenues$416,931

Form 990s for Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2020-092021-04-05990View PDF
2019-092020-06-26990View PDF
2018-092019-03-15990View PDF
2017-092018-03-14990View PDF
2016-092017-07-11990View PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s

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Data update history
June 9, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
May 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from GreenState Credit Union
March 17, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 14 new personnel
August 23, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
June 19, 2021
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
FairsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHuman servicesHistory
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
609 First Ave SW Ste 102
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
Metro area
Cedar Rapids, IA
County
Linn County, IA
Website URL
freedomfestival.com/ 
Phone
(319) 365-8313
IRS details
EIN
42-1329035
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1988
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N52: Fair, County and Other
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Independent
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