# Shrimp and Grits Festival Incorporated

Youth development nonprofit in Destin, Florida 32541. EIN 84-4500174. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/844500174-shrimp-and-grits-festival-incorporated

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Food festival to raise public awareness and financial support to end children's food insecurity. By supporting local food banks and providing financial assistance to local pantries and other programs.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/844500174/202620499349200337/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development (IRS activity code O12)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2021
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $19,939 | $9,179 | $18,315 | $12,007 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/844500174/202620499349200337/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $36,239 | $42,469 | $20,881 | -$3,638 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/844500174/202420579349200932/full) |
| Dec 2022 | $40,345 | $52,343 | $27,632 | $2,592 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/844500174/202301239349201520/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $33,760 | $23,647 | $44,462 | $14,590 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/844500174/202221389349200537/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $5,500, program fees $0, investment income $29.

Growth label: **Shrinking** (about -12% a year, Dec 2021 to Dec 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 1 of 4 youth development nonprofits in Destin.
- Revenue $19,939 is higher than roughly 10 to 20% of 838 youth development nonprofits in Florida; median $137,544.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Okaloosa County, Florida: about 49,529 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 84 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.7 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Destin: 5 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/florida/destin
- Florida rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/florida

## Questions

**What is Shrimp and Grits Festival Incorporated's EIN?**

Shrimp and Grits Festival Incorporated's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4500174. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Shrimp and Grits Festival Incorporated a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Shrimp and Grits Festival Incorporated in Destin, Florida as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2021. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Shrimp and Grits Festival Incorporated tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Shrimp and Grits Festival Incorporated as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Shrimp and Grits Festival Incorporated do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "Food festival to raise public awareness and financial support to end children's food insecurity. By supporting local food banks and providing financial assistance to local pantries and other programs." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development.

**How much money does Shrimp and Grits Festival Incorporated take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Shrimp and Grits Festival Incorporated reported total revenue of $19,939 and total expenses of $9,179 on its Form 990-EZ (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.