named programs · 3 · from sources
what they call their work
Spirit of Sonora – Agave Heritage Event
Bi-national celebration of Sonoran Desert culture featuring music, artisan vendors, and tastings of regional spirits and foods, held in partnership with the Agave Heritage Festival.
Stefan George Memorial Songwriting Competition
An annual songwriting competition that selects finalists from over 110 submissions to perform at the Tucson Folk Festival, with top winners earning performance slots on the main stage.
Tucson Folk Festival Performances
Multi-day music festival featuring local, national, and international folk and Americana artists performing across multiple stages in downtown Tucson.
activities · 5 groups
what they do
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Folk & Traditional Music Festivals 6 activities
- Organize the Tucson Folk FestivalOrganizes and hosts the annual Tucson Folk Festival, one of the oldest free folk music celebrations in the country, featuring over 150 performances across six stages, including diverse musical genres, a marketplace with up to 50 vendors, and engaging over 200 volunteers annually.
- Organize the annual Tucson Folk FestivalOrganizes and produces the annual Tucson Folk Festival, one of the oldest free folk music celebrations in the country, featuring over 150 performances by 450 musicians across six stages, including diverse musical traditions and genres, and occupying three city blocks and Jacome Plaza.
- Organize the annual Tucson Folk FestivalOrganizes the annual Tucson Folk Festival, one of the oldest free folk music celebrations in the country, featuring over 150 performances across six stages, diverse musical traditions, and supporting emerging artists. The festival engages over 200 volunteers annually and occupies three city blocks and Jacome Plaza.
- Organize the annual Tucson Folk FestivalOrganizes and produces the annual Tucson Folk Festival, one of the oldest free folk music celebrations in the country, featuring over 150 performances by 450 musicians across six stages, including diverse musical traditions and genres, and occupying three city blocks and Jacome Plaza.
- Organize the annual Tucson Folk FestivalOrganizes and produces the annual Tucson Folk Festival, one of the oldest free folk music celebrations in the country, featuring over 150 performances by 450 musicians across six stages, including diverse musical traditions and genres, and occupying three city blocks and Jacome Plaza.
- Organizing the Tucson Folk FestivalOrganizes and funds the annual Tucson Folk Festival, a free event featuring over 150 performances by 450 musicians across six stages, showcasing diverse musical traditions and supporting emerging artists. The festival also includes a marketplace with up to 50 vendors and engages over 200 volunteers annually.
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Youth & Emerging Artist Performance Competitions 5 activities
- Host Songwriting CompetitionOrganizes the annual Stefan George Memorial Songwriting Competition, which receives over 110 submissions yearly, providing a platform for emerging and established songwriters to perform, with winners and finalists receiving performance slots at the Tucson Folk Festival and a "Songwriting Finalists in the Round" event.
- Hosting Songwriting CompetitionsOrganizes the annual Stefan George Memorial Songwriting Competition, which receives over 110 submissions yearly, providing a platform for emerging and established songwriters. Winners and finalists receive performance slots at the Tucson Folk Festival and participate in a "Songwriting Finalists in the Round" event.
- Organize the Stefan George Memorial Songwriting CompetitionOrganizes the annual Stefan George Memorial Songwriting Competition, which receives over 110 submissions yearly, to celebrate and provide a platform for emerging and established songwriters. Winners and finalists receive performance slots at the Tucson Folk Festival and participate in a "Songwriting Finalists in the Round" event.
- Organize the Stefan George Memorial Songwriting CompetitionOrganizes the annual Stefan George Memorial Songwriting Competition, which receives over 110 submissions yearly, to celebrate and provide a platform for emerging and established songwriters, with winners and finalists receiving performance slots at the Tucson Folk Festival.
- Organize the Stefan George Memorial Songwriting CompetitionOrganizes the annual Stefan George Memorial Songwriting Competition, which receives over 110 submissions yearly, to celebrate and provide a platform for emerging and established songwriters, with winners and finalists receiving performance slots at the Tucson Folk Festival.
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Professional Development & Certification Programs 5 activities
- Host Young Artist ShowcaseHosts the Roger Mikulas Young Artist Showcase annually at the Tucson Folk Festival, offering a performance opportunity on a professional stage for musicians 18 years or younger.
- Host the Roger Mikulas Young Artist ShowcaseHosts the Roger Mikulas Young Artist Showcase annually at the Tucson Folk Festival, offering a professional stage performance opportunity for musicians 18 years or younger.
- Host the Roger Mikulas Young Artist ShowcaseHosts the Roger Mikulas Young Artist Showcase annually at the Tucson Folk Festival, providing a professional stage performance opportunity for musicians 18 years or younger.
- Host the Roger Mikulas Young Artist ShowcaseHosts the Roger Mikulas Young Artist Showcase annually at the Tucson Folk Festival, providing a professional stage performance opportunity for musicians 18 years or younger.
- Supporting Young ArtistsHosts the Roger Mikulas Young Artist Showcase annually at the Tucson Folk Festival, providing musicians 18 years or younger with an opportunity to perform on a professional stage.
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Event Vendor Marketplace & Accommodation Coordination 3 activities
- Manage the Elise Grecco MarketplaceManages the Elise Grecco Marketplace at the Tucson Folk Festival, which accommodates up to 50 vendors, including artisans, business exhibitors, and non-profits.
- Manage the Elise Grecco MarketplaceManages the Elise Grecco Marketplace at the Tucson Folk Festival, which accommodates up to 50 vendors, including artisans, business exhibitors, and non-profits.
- Manage the Elise Grecco MarketplaceManages the Elise Grecco Marketplace at the Tucson Folk Festival, which accommodates up to 50 vendors including artisans, business exhibitors, and non-profits.
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Uncategorized 12 activities
- Engage volunteersEngages over 200 volunteers annually to support the Tucson Folk Festival and utilizes volunteers year-round for fundraisers, concerts, and membership events.
- Engage volunteers for eventsEngages over 200 volunteers annually to support the Tucson Folk Festival and utilizes volunteers year-round for fundraisers, concerts, and membership events.
- Host Music Workshops and Song CirclesHosts open song circles that welcome participants of all skill levels without registration, and organizes hands-on music workshops and song circles led by festival artists during the annual Tucson Folk Festival, covering topics such as guitar dynamics, rhyming patterns, storytelling, and harmony singing.
- Host fundraising and community eventsHosts a pre-festival fundraiser and performer showcase, as well as the "Spirit of Sonora" event, which features live music, artisan vendors, and tastings of Sonoran spirits and regional foods.
- Host music workshops and song circlesHosts open song circles for all skill levels and organizes hands-on music workshops led by festival artists during the Tucson Folk Festival, covering topics such as guitar dynamics, rhyming patterns, storytelling, and harmony singing.
- Host music workshops and song circlesHosts open song circles for all skill levels and organizes hands-on music workshops led by festival artists during the Tucson Folk Festival, covering topics such as guitar dynamics, rhyming patterns, storytelling, and harmony singing.
- Host music workshops and song circlesHosts open song circles for all skill levels and organizes hands-on music workshops led by festival artists during the annual Tucson Folk Festival. These workshops cover various musical and songwriting topics such as guitar dynamics, rhyming patterns, storytelling, and harmony singing.
- Host special events and fundraisersHosts special events, concerts, and fundraisers, including a pre-festival fundraiser and performer showcase, and the "Spirit of Sonora" event featuring live music, artisan vendors, and tastings of Sonoran spirits and regional foods.
- Host special events and fundraisersProduces special events, concerts, and activities during the festival season, including a pre-festival fundraiser and performer showcase, and the "Spirit of Sonora" event featuring live music, artisan vendors, and regional food and spirit tastings.
- Hosting Music Workshops and Song CirclesHosts open song circles for all skill levels and organizes hands-on music workshops led by festival artists during the annual Tucson Folk Festival. These workshops cover various musical and songwriting topics such as guitar dynamics, rhyming patterns, storytelling, and harmony singing.
- Organize Fundraising and Membership EventsOffers annual memberships to support the Tucson Folk Festival and organizes year-round fundraising, concerts, and membership events, including a pre-festival fundraiser and performer showcase, and the "Spirit of Sonora" event featuring live music, artisan vendors, and tastings.
- Organizing Fundraisers and Special EventsOrganizes pre-festival fundraisers, concerts, and membership events throughout the year, including the "Spirit of Sonora" event which features live music, artisan vendors, and tastings of Sonoran spirits and regional foods.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$5K
Contributions & grants$36K661%
Program service revenue$11K198%
Investment income$80%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$21K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$65K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$65K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -92.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
board members · 8
- ASPEN GREEN — DIRECTOR
- CARRA STASNEY — DIRECTOR
- ERIC SCHAFFER — DIRECTOR
- JONATHAN FRAHM — DIRECTOR
- RON PANDY — DIRECTOR
- RYAN GREEN — DIRECTOR
- SOPHIE GIBSON-RUSH — DIRECTOR
- STEPHANIE ENGS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 18
who they work with
- Agave Heritage Festival Partner — Collaborates on the "Spirit of Sonora" event at the Tucson Folk Festival.
- Agave Heritage Festival Partner — Developed a new Spirit of Sonora event in partnership with the Tucson Folk Festival.
- Art State Arizona Partner — Partners with Art State Arizona for onsite production, staffing, and vendor management for the festival.
- Becca Smith Partner — Served as a first-round Songwriting Competition Selection Committee Judge.
- Chris Baron Partner — Served as a first-round Songwriting Competition Selection Committee Judge.
- Coty Hoover Partner — Served as a first-round Songwriting Competition Selection Committee Judge.
- Eric Schaffer Partner — Served as a first-round Songwriting Competition Selection Committee Judge.
- JoJo’s Restaurant Partner — Hosts festival workshops at the back patio of JoJo’s Restaurant.
- Joel D. Valdez Main Library Partner — The festival occupies the area in front of the library.
- Laura Kepner-Adney Partner — Served as a first-round Songwriting Competition Selection Committee Judge.
- Main Library Garage Partner — Offers festival parking with extended weekend hours and special day rates.
- Monterey Court Partner — Hosts the pre-festival fundraiser and performer showcase.
- North Church Partner — Hosts the North Church Stage and provides backstage performer meet-and-greet opportunities for supporters.
- Pima County El Presidio Garage Partner — Provides designated festival parking with extended weekend hours and special day rates.
- Public Works Garage Partner — Provides designated festival parking with extended weekend hours and special day rates.
- SUN TRAN Partner — Provides no-cost public transportation access to the festival via bus routes and transit centers.
- SUNLINK STREET CAR Partner — Offers direct streetcar access to the festival with a nearby stop at Church and Congress.
- Tucson Police Department Government — Officers are dispatched throughout the festival area for emergencies.