El Dorado Festivals & Events Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
El Dorado Festivals & Events Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in El Dorado, Arkansas, registered in 2011, with $2,369,424 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
101 E Locust St, El Dorado, AR, 71730 EIN 45-0831620 Since 2011
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.4M
▼ 63.8% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.6M
Net assets
$45.2M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for El Dorado Festivals & Events Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating119 mo reserves · -92% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For El Dorado Festivals & Events Inc: 119 mo reserves · -92% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for El Dorado Festivals & Events Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For El Dorado Festivals & Events Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 101 E Locust St, El Dorado, AR, 71730
- City
- El Dorado
- State
- Arkansas
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Performing Arts
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $13.3M (FY2013) to $2.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $289KNet assets $45.2M
Operating margin
-92.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$45.5M
Total liabilities
$289K
Net assets
$45.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,369,424▼63.8% | $4,552,652▲6.5% | $45,185,829▼4.6% | $45,474,478▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $6,542,836▲183% | $4,276,573▲61.1% | $47,384,814▲5.1% | $47,713,182▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | -$7,906,004▼258% | $2,654,397▲57.2% | $45,092,008▼19.0% | $45,347,965▼19.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $5,007,919▲885% | $1,688,901▼1.7% | $55,644,151▲6.3% | $56,070,172▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | -$638,329▼108% | $1,717,469▼48.6% | $52,325,133▼4.3% | $52,649,040▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $8,050,061▼34.5% | $3,341,409▼33.5% | $54,680,931▲9.4% | $55,476,564 | 990 |
| 2018 | $12,292,024▼3.0% | $5,021,663▼18.8% | $49,972,279▲17.0% | $55,478,514▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $12,668,542▲92.4% | $6,185,187▲235% | $42,724,718▲17.9% | $58,572,741▲45.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $6,583,646▼23.1% | $1,848,866▲38.7% | $36,241,362▲15.0% | $40,313,589▲26.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $8,557,833▲4.7% | $1,332,595▲2.9% | $31,507,389▲29.8% | $31,781,275▲30.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $8,175,343▼38.7% | $1,294,498▲122% | $24,282,151▲39.5% | $24,321,627▲39.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $13,328,276 | $582,380▲71.8% | $17,401,306▲274% | $17,432,484▲273% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $339,055 | $4,655,325 | $4,672,388 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $285K total
8 grants to El Dorado Festivals & Events Inc totaling $285K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2022 | $10,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | For the delek us commitment fulfillment grant | 2021 | $100,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2020 | $10,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | On behalf of delek us refining el dorado | 2019 | $125,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2019 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2018 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is El Dorado Festivals & Events Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. El Dorado Festivals & Events Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-0831620, based in El Dorado, Arkansas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is El Dorado Festivals & Events Inc's EIN?
- El Dorado Festivals & Events Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-0831620.
- How much revenue does El Dorado Festivals & Events Inc report?
- El Dorado Festivals & Events Inc reported $2,369,424 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does El Dorado Festivals & Events Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades El Dorado Festivals & Events Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for El Dorado Festivals & Events Inc (EIN 45-0831620) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.