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WINTERHAVEN PUBLIC EVENTS INC

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 203795067 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE K31 · Food, Agriculture & Nutrition · Micro (<$100K) · www.winterhavenfestival.org
revenue
$89K
expenses
$64K
net assets
$194K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

SUPPORT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS

profile · synthesized from sources

Winterhaven Public Events Inc organizes the Winterhaven Festival of Lights, an annual community-driven holiday event in Tucson, Arizona. The festival transforms a residential neighborhood into a walkable lights display, offering inclusive experiences such as drive-through nights for mobility-limited populations and partnerships with local organizations. It emphasizes community engagement, accessibility, and charitable giving, particularly to combat food insecurity.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Assisted Living Drive-Through Nights
Special early-access event for mobility-limited populations, including seniors and individuals with disabilities, transported via pre-registered ADA-equipped buses and vans
Give Light. Give Hope. Campaign
Fundraising initiative supporting the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona through donations and food drives during the festival season
Specialty Transportation Partnerships
Collaborations with Arizona Party Bikes and Silent Adventures Tucson to offer guided, festive mobility experiences through the festival
Winterhaven Festival of Lights
Annual neighborhood lights display and public event featuring pedestrian access, themed entrances, and community participation in Tucson, AZ
activities · 2 clusters

what they do

  • Accessibility-Focused Fundraising Events 3 activities
    • ADA & Assisted Living Community Bus Nights
      Hosts special ADA & Assisted Living Community Bus Nights with lights turned on 30 minutes early for pre-registered buses from senior and assisted living communities to improve accessibility during the Winterhaven Festival of Lights.
    • Drive-Through Night at Festival of Lights
      Organizes a "Drive-Through Night" for the Winterhaven Festival of Lights on December 15 and December 17 to provide an accessible experience for mobility-challenged individuals.
    • Organizing the Winterhaven Festival of Lights
      Organizes the annual Winterhaven Festival of Lights, including special ADA & Assisted Living Community Bus Nights with early access and dedicated drive-through nights for mobility-challenged individuals.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Food and Fund Drives for Community Food Bank
      Collects food and raises funds for the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, having collected 34,134 pounds of food and raised $33,774 in the previous year.
    • Food drive and fundraising for Community Food Bank
      Collected 34,134 pounds of food and raised $33,774 for the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona in the previous year.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$89K
Contributions & grants$43K48%
Program service revenue$46K52%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$64K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$4K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$195K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$194K
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +4266.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JENNIFER PERSHING SECRETARY/TREASURER 5 $4K
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • Arizona Party Bikes Partner — Provides guided Holiday Lit Party Bike rides through the festival neighborhood as a specialty mobility experience.
  • Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona Partner — Signature charitable partner receiving food and financial donations from the Winterhaven Festival of Lights.
  • Northminster Presbyterian Church Partner — Serves as the staging location for the drive-through event.
  • Silent Adventures Tucson Partner — Offers a 60-minute mobile silent disco walking tour with comedy and choreography during the festival.
  • Watermark Communities Funder — Sponsors the Assisted Living Drive-Through Nights.
  • Watermark Communities Partner — Sponsored the ADA & Assisted Living Community Bus Night, enabling early access for senior and assisted living residents.