North Carolina Azalea Festival Wilmington Inc.
North Carolina Azalea Festival Wilmington Inc.
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Mission
THE MISSION OF THE NORTH CAROLINA AZALEA FESTIVAL IS TO BE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AS A SHOWCASE FOR OUR COMMUNITY'S RICH ARRAY OF ARTWORK, GARDENS, HISTORY AND CULTURE THROUGH RECREATIONAL, EDUCATION AND FAMILY ORIENTED EVENTS. THE FESTIVAL ENCOURAGES VOLUNTEERISM AND CIVIC INVOLVEMENT AS IT CONTRIBUTES TO THE REGION'S ECONOMY AND PROMOTES THE UNIQUE QUALITIES OF WILMINGTON'S RIVER-TO-SEA COMMUNITY
About
THE NORTH CAROLINA AZALEA FESTIVAL AT WILMINGTON, INC. (THE "FESTIVAL") PLANS, ORGANIZES AND PRESENTS AN ANNUAL COMMUNITY-BASED FESTIVAL FOR ONE WEEK EACH APRIL WHEN THE AREA'S AZALEAS ARE IN FULL BLOOM. THE FESTIVAL IS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE PARTICIPANTS ON THE ARTISTRY, HISTORY, CULTURE, AND BEAUTY OF THE WILMINGTON, NC AREA WHILE PROMOTING COMMUNITY PRIDE, VOLUNTEERISM, AND CIVIC AWARENESS. THE FESTIVAL'S EVENTS/ACTIVITIES, WHICH INCLUDE A STREET FAIR; PARADE; GARDEN AND HISTORICAL HOME TOURS; ART SHOWS; CONCERTS; AND VARIOUS OTHER FAMILY-ORIENTED ATTRACTIONS, ARE ATTENDED BY 300,000+ PEOPLE. THE FOLLOWING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES ALL TAKE PLACE DURING THE WEEK OF THE ANNUAL FESTIVAL: 1. A STREET FAIR AND ART EXHIBITION SHOWCASING THE WORK OF AREA ARTISANS, CRAFTSMEN AND AREA FOOD VENDORS. 2. PUBLIC STAGED PERFORMANCES SHOWCASING THE TALENTS OF AREA MUSICIANS AND DANCERS. THIS INCLUDES TWO DAYS OF MULTICULTURAL PROGRAMING WHICH FEATURES CONTEMPORARY AND TRADITIONAL MUSIC,DANCE, AND ETHNIC PAGEANTRY HIGHLIGHTING WILMINGTON'S CULTURAL DIVERSITY. 3. A PARADE FEATURING MARCHING BANDS FROM AREA AND OTHER NORTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOLS; VARIOUS YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS GIRLS SCOUTS AND BOY SCOUTS, AREA PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, AND VARIOUS CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS. 4. YOUTH SPORTING EVENTS INCLUDING RUNNING AND BOXING COMPETITIONS. 5. A CHILDREN'S ART CONTEST AND EXHIBITION. 6. A SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT FOR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS FROM AREA SCHOOLS. PAGEANT WINNERS RECEIVE AN ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP AND ARE INVITED TO SERVE AS FESTIVAL AMBASSADORS. 7. EVENING DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON CONCERTS FEATURING TALENT DESIGNED TO DRAW MEMBERS OF THE GREATER WILMINGTON AREA INTO THE DOWNTOWN AREA WHERE THE MAJORITY OF FESTIVAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES OCCUR. 8. OTHER FAMILY AND YOUTH ORIENTED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS A FIREWORKS DISPLAY AND AREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL VISITS, ALL DESIGNED TO BRING COMMUNITY AWARENESS TO THE FESTIVAL AND ITS MISSION. EVENTS HELD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER NON-PROFIT PUBLIC CHARITIES INCLUDE: 1.A HISTORIC HOME TOUR WHICH SHOWCASES THE AREA'S HERITAGE, EDUCATING THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON THE HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE WILMINGTON AREA AND THE IMPORTANCE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION. 2.A WILMINGTON AREA GARDEN TOUR WHICH SHOWCASES THE AREA'S BEAUTY. EACH YEAR 120 AREA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS VOLUNTEER AND ARE SELECTED TO BE "AZALEA BELLES". DRESSED IN ANTEBELLUM PERIOD COSTUMES, THE AZALEA BELLES SERVE AS HOSTESSES TO THE GARDENS FEATURED ON THE TOURS AND ARE A VISUAL REMINDER OF THE HISTORICAL CUSTOMS OF "OLD WILMINGTON". 3. A CONCERT, FEATURING CULTURALLY DIVERSE MUSICIANS,TO ENCOURAGE A WIDE RANGE OF DEMOGRAPHICS TO COME OUT AND ENJOY THE FESTIVAL TOGETHER. EACH YEAR THE FESTIVAL SELECTS A LOCAL ARTIST TO SHOWCASE HIS OR HER TALENT BY CREATING AN ORIGINAL PIECE OF ARTWORK TO SERVE AS THE OFFICIAL ARTWORK FOR THAT FESTIVAL YEAR. THE SELECTED PIECE OF ART IS REPRINTED AS THE OFFICIAL AZALEA FESTIVAL POSTER AND IS USED TO ADORN OTHER MERCHANDISE ITEMS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “The mission of the north carolina azalea festival is to be nationally recognized as a showcase for our community's rich array of artwork, gardens, history and culture through recreational, education and family oriented events. the festival encourages volunteerism and civic involvement as it contributes to the region's economy and promotes the unique qualities of wilmington's river-to-sea community”.
When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “The mission of the north carolina azalea festival is to be nationally recognized as a showcase for our community's rich array of artwork, gardens, history and culture through recreational, education and family oriented events. the festival encourages volunteerism and civic involvement as it contributes to the region's economy and promotes the unique qualities of wilmington's river-to-sea community”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as NC.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 is noted in the filing as POBOX 3275, WILMINGTON, NC, 28406.
- The non-profit's form for 2020 reports a total of 16 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$95,962.
- The salary policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and approval by an impartial party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 6 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1948.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $139,431 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $22,137 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
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