named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Children's Activities
Free admission and dedicated programming for children 12 and under, including arts and crafts, games, strolling jugglers, and rock wall during the festival
Fairport Music Festival
Annual two-day music and food festival featuring over 60 bands across multiple stages, food vendors, and family-friendly activities to raise funds for Golisano Children’s Hospital
Pop Up Series
Smaller, spontaneous music and food events hosted in community spaces such as backyards, parking lots, and driveways to sustain fundraising momentum between major festivals
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Funds pediatric care at Golisano Children's Hospital through festival proceedsDonates 100% of proceeds from the annual festival to Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong, having raised over $3.2 million since 2005 to support non-budgeted needs and pediatric care, including a single-year contribution of $320,829.26 in 2025.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organizes annual music and food festival to raise funds for charityHosts a two-day music and food festival featuring over 60 bands across multiple stages, local food vendors, beer gardens, family-friendly activities, and free admission for children under 12, with attendance exceeding 15,000 people. The event includes volunteer-run operations and shuttle services to support accessibility.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Provides free booth space to nonprofits serving childrenOffers free 10x10 booth spaces at the annual festival to local nonprofits focused on children's needs, enabling them to promote their missions and services to the public.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$650K
Contributions & grants$215K33%
Program service revenue$436K67%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$648K
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$312K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$13K
Cash$13K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$13K
Liquid reserves0.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +5.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- ANDREW MCDERMOTT — PRESIDENT
- DARRYL WALCZAK — MEMBER
- KATI HEALY — TREASURER
- ROBERT BURCH — SECRETARY
relationships · 35
Who they work with
- Agatina’s Partner — Participating restaurant selling signature dishes at the festival.
- Applebees Partner — Participating restaurant selling signature dishes at the festival.
- Big Joe’s Catering Partner — Participating restaurant selling signature dishes at the festival.
- Caraglio’s Pizza Partner — Participating restaurant selling signature dishes at the festival.
- Eat Greek Partner — Participating restaurant selling signature dishes at the festival.
- Effortlessly Healthy Partner — Participating restaurant selling signature dishes at the festival.
- Faircraft Brauhaus Partner — Hosts a performance stage during the festival featuring local and regional musical acts.
- Fairport Brewing Company Partner — Hosts a performance stage during the festival under its name.
- Golisano Children's Hospital Partner — Primary beneficiary of funds raised through Fairport Music Festival events.
- Golisano Children's Hospital Partner — Recipient of all festival proceeds.
- Golisano Children's Hospital Partner — Recipient of donations from festival proceeds for non-budgetary item support.
- Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong Partner — Primary beneficiary of all festival proceeds, receiving funding for non-budgeted needs including medical equipment and facility improvements.
- Golisano Children’s Hospital Partner — Beneficiary of festival fundraising efforts.
- Golisano Children’s Hospital Partner — Beneficiary of festival proceeds, recognized in hospital newsletters and media.
- Golisano Children’s Hospital Partner — Receives donations from proceeds of the Fairport Music Festival.
- Golisano Children’s Hospital at Strong Partner — Beneficiary of all proceeds from the festival.
- Golisano Children’s Hospital at Strong Partner — Primary beneficiary of funds raised by the festival.
- Iron Smoke Distillery Partner — Hosts a performance stage during the festival, branded as "Iron Smoke Distillery" and "The After Burner" on Sunday.
- Kristy’s Kettle Korn Partner — Participating restaurant selling signature dishes at the festival.
- Lulu’s Partner — Participating restaurant selling signature dishes at the festival.
- Macarollin Partner — Participating restaurant selling signature dishes at the festival.
- Mark’s Fried Dough Partner — Participating restaurant selling signature dishes at the festival.
- Meatball Truck Partner — Participating restaurant selling signature dishes at the festival.
- Mr. Squeeze Partner — Participating restaurant selling signature dishes at the festival.
- Mulconry’s Irish Pub Partner — Hosts a performance stage during the festival featuring live music acts.
- Red Osier Partner — Participating restaurant selling signature dishes at the festival.
- Rhino’s Cotton Candy Partner — Participating restaurant selling signature dishes at the festival.
- Rustic Taco Partner — Hosts a performance stage during the festival featuring live music acts.
- Salvatore’s Old Fashioned Pizzeria Partner — Participating restaurant selling signature dishes at the festival.
- TJ Ryan’s Pub Partner — Hosts a performance stage during the festival with multiple live acts across two days.
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strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community and Local Organization Engagement Through Festival Platformsmethodology: community-engagement-through-eventsBy offering free booth space and performance opportunities to local musicians and children's service organizations, the festival increases their community visibility and engagement, because shared platforms at high-attendance events amplify outreach and foster local partnerships.
- Event-Based Fundraising for Pediatric Caremethodology: event-based_fundraisingBy hosting an annual music and food festival, the organization generates fundraising revenue and public awareness for children's health initiatives, because community-centered events attract broad participation and donor engagement, which in turn maximizes charitable impact.