Memphis Food & Wine Festival
The memphis food and wine festival ("the festival") was created in 2015 to showcase culinary excellence of local, acclaimed regional, national and international chefs, vintners, and certified sommeliers …
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The festival is used as a tool to raise funds for a charity located in the memphis/shelby county, tennessee community that is selected by the board of directors each year which represents the organization's only program.from time to time the formal festival is not held for various reasons such as availability of local, regional and world renowned chefs, securing an appropriate venue or special logistics required for the event. In 2023, a formal event was not held; therefore, the revenue from the event, contributions, expenses and the local charity grant are significantly lower than a year in which the event is held.
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Mission
The memphis food and wine festival ("the festival") was created in 2015 to showcase culinary excellence of local, acclaimed regional, national and international chefs, vintners, and certified sommeliers in order to benefit the memphis community. The proceeds from each festival will be used to benefit a local charity.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2022 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Memphis Food & Wine Festival with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 8 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2023 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 56,467 arts & culture charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 70% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (8 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMemphis Food & Wine Festival is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Memphis, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its EIN is 475456623. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 68/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $7K in annual revenue. 26 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Memphis Food & Wine Festival's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 475456623. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Memphis Food & Wine Festival has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 68 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Memphis Food & Wine Festival is located in Memphis, TN, United States. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.
Based on official tax filings, Memphis Food & Wine Festival has $7K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Memphis Food & Wine Festival is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $7K in annual revenue. The organization has 26 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Memphis Food & Wine Festival. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Memphis Food & Wine Festival holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The festival is used as a tool to raise funds for a charity located in the memphis/shelby county, tennessee community that is selected by the board of directors each year which represents the organization's only program.from time to time the formal festival is not held for various reasons such as availability of local, regional and world renowned chefs, securing an appropriate venue or special logistics required for the event. In 2023, a formal event was not held; therefore, the revenue from the event, contributions, expenses and the local charity grant are significantly lower than a year in which the event is held. Memphis Food & Wine Festival is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2015.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $7K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Memphis Food & Wine Festival are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Memphis Food & Wine Festival is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 475456623, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
8 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
MEMPHIS FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (8)
Source: Public filings
8 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Cheers! Here are 3 of our favorite Memphis wine bars to visit - The Commercial Appeal
Memphis Food & Wine Festival off in 2023, but big things are in the works (Gordon Ramsay!) - The Commercial Appeal
21 Food Festivals Across The U.S. You Need To Add To Your Bucket List - Tasting Table
Table Talk: Memphis Food & Wine is even better when you make a plan - Daily Memphian
Memphis Food & Wine Festival aims to deliver 'best party in Memphis.' Here's a sneak peek. - The Commercial Appeal
Mark your calendars! Here are 10 Memphis food festivals you don't want to miss this fall - The Commercial Appeal
The 5th Memphis Food & Wine Festival set for Oct. 15. Here's what to expect, how to get tickets - The Commercial Appeal
Save the date: These 17 Memphis food festivals and events need to be on your calendar - The Commercial Appeal
Memphis Food & Wine Festival: Here are the chefs and wineries you shouldn't miss - The Commercial Appeal
Memphis Food & Wine Festival: Chef lineup, tickets, schedule and what you need to know - The Commercial Appeal
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 26 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 26 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2015
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Memphis Food & Wine Festival
- What is Memphis Food & Wine Festival?
- Memphis Food & Wine Festival is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Memphis, United States. The festival is used as a tool to raise funds for a charity located in the memphis/shelby county, tennessee community that is selected by the board of directors each year which represents the organization's only program.from time to time the formal festival is not held for various reasons such as availability of local, regional and world renowned chefs, securing an appropriate venue or special logistics required for the event. In 2023, a formal event was not held; therefore, the revenue from the event, contributions, expenses and the local charity grant are significantly lower than a year in which the event is held.
- When was Memphis Food & Wine Festival founded?
- Memphis Food & Wine Festival was founded in 2015.
- Who leads Memphis Food & Wine Festival?
- David Benson serves as President.
- Where is Memphis Food & Wine Festival located?
- Headquartered in Memphis, TN, United States.
- What is Memphis Food & Wine Festival's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately Under $10K.
- Is Memphis Food & Wine Festival trustworthy?
- Memphis Food & Wine Festival has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Memphis Food & Wine Festival's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 475456623.
- What is Memphis Food & Wine Festival's website?
- http://www.memphisfoodwinefestival.org