INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL OF CENTRAL FLORIDA INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL OF CENTRAL FLORIDA INC

EIN 75-3012108 · Performing Arts (A60)

What they do

THE MISSION of THE ORLANDO FRINGE is to PROVIDE AN ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE OUTLET THAT DRAWS DIVERSE ELEMENTS of THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER and INSPIRES CREATIVE EXPERIENCES THROUGH THE ARTS.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $86.40 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders17 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

86.95%of revenue went to mission work86.4% of expenses · Program services

2.53%of revenue went to fundraising2.5% of expenses

$100.68spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

11.20%of revenue went to management and office costs11.1% of expenses

$0.59in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

41.0%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $11,930 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $58,805 for TEMPESTT HALSTEAD (ARTISTIC DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$1,749,428

Mission workProgram services$1,521,08386.95% of revenue86.4% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$195,99611.20% of revenue11.1% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$44,2792.53% of revenue2.5% of expenses

Total expenses$1,761,358100.68% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 86.4% mission · 11.1% management · 2.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 100.68% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 83.1% mission · 14.1% management · 2.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 104.44% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 87.2% mission · 10.1% management · 2.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 106.84% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 89.8% mission · 8.0% management · 2.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 90.24% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 88.3% mission · 9.4% management · 2.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 66.76% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 80.9% mission · 15.0% management · 4.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 95.78% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 89.0% mission · 8.7% management · 2.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 97.88% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 89.9% mission · 8.6% management · 1.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 98.86% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$1,749,428

Expenses$1,761,358

Annual shortfall $11,930 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$1,521,083 · 86.4% of expenses

Management and office costs$195,996 · 11.1% of expenses

Fundraising$44,279 · 2.5% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$1,749,428

Expenses$1,761,358

Assets$1,034,158

Income$1,762,578

Contributions$717,212

Mission work (program services)$1,521,083

Fundraising$44,279

Management and general$195,996

Executive compensation (total)$77,746

Stocks and bonds$720,266

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

TEMPESTT HALSTEADARTISTIC DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $58,805

MELISSA FRITZINGERMANAGING DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $55,867

GENEVIEVE BERNARDDIRECTOR OF EXPERIENCE · 40 hrs/week $50,374

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (17)

TEMPESTT HALSTEADARTISTIC DIRECTOR

MELISSA FRITZINGERMANAGING DIRECTOR

GENEVIEVE BERNARDDIRECTOR OF EXPERIENCE

JOHN PAYNE-RIOSBOARD MEMBER

WAYNE DICTORBOARD MEMBER THROUGH SEPTEMBER

MATT BROFFMANBOARD MEMBER THROUGH JUNE

MARTY STONEROCKBOARD MEMBER

MARCUS WILLIAMSBOARD PRESIDENT

LYNN HOPPESVICE PRESIDENT

LEAH PATTERSONBOARD MEMBER THROUGH JULY

CHASE PADGETTBOARD MEMBER

JASON FLOWERSBOARD MEMBER

GEORGE FENDERTREASURER

DR CHERYL ROBINSONSECRETARY

DOUG DAVISBOARD MEMBER

DAVID ABRAMSBOARD MEMBER STARTING OCTOBER

COLTE SUGGSBOARD MEMBER THROUGH JUNE

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2002
Location: 812 E ROLLINS ST STE 300, ORLANDO, FL 32803-1202
County: Orange
In care of: GEORGE FENDER
Primary officer: GEORGE FENDER, TREASURER

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailmarketing@orlandofringe.org Phone(407) 648-0077

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: September 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: SCHAFER TSCHOPP WHITCOMB ET AL
NTEE classification: Performing Arts (A60)
IRS tax category: Performing Arts