Program areas at King Biscuit Blues Society
Planning for and presenting the annual King Biscuit Blues festival in downtown helena, ar, providing three days of impressive Blues artists performing their music.the festival is the main event the second weekend of october, but other events take place simultaneiously all over helena including tour da delta bicycle race and a 5k run.
Participated with the Arkansas arts council to promote education about Blues music, Blues artists, and Blues history in the delta. This was continued in 2023 with again taking great care to protect against covid19 spreading to participants.
The delta roots music festival was a 1-day music festival featuring various genres of music that were born in the delta region. The festival sought to allow participants to experience the sounds and tastes of the Arkansas delta, including all types of Blues music. Extra precautions were taken to protect musicians and participants from covid19. In addition to a music lineup, the festival also featured arts & crafts booths, food vendors, bike ride, childrens area, and harmonica workshop. Festival admission was $25 per person, children 12 and under were free admission.
Who funds King Biscuit Blues Society
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| The Olive Foundation | 2023-12 | To Promote and Preserve the Cultural Heritage of the Delta Blues. | $2,500 |
Financials for King Biscuit Blues Society
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $974,934 | $223,640 | 335.9% |
| Program services | $293,205 | $825,053 | -64.5% |
| Investment income and dividends | $626 | $562 | 11.4% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $1,268,765 | $1,049,255 | 20.9% |
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Data update history
March 29, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
March 28, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
March 25, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
January 6, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from The Olive Foundation November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsMusical groupsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- PO Box 118
- Helena, AR 72342
- County
- Phillips County, AR
- Website URL
- kingbiscuitfestival.com/Â
IRS details
- EIN
- 71-0673454
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1985
- 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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