Magfest Inc
To educate the public about video game music, art and history; to promote public appreciation of video game music, art, and history; to undertake other charitable projects, programs, and activities not inconsistent with section 501(c)(3) of the irs code and state law.
Magfest Inc at a glance
In short: Magfest Inc gave $47K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $47K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $47,284
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $47,284
- Median grant
- $47,284
- Total assets
- $2,999,487
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Magfest Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Childs Play ($47K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $47K (2024) to $53K (2019). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childs Play Redmond, WA | To futher magfest, inc.'s mission of video game appreciation by supporting childs play | $47,284 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,999,487 | $3,068,619 | $2,601,648 | $47,284 | 1 | $78,868 |
| 2022 | $1,861,525 | $133,153 | $347,684 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $371,159 | $393,233 | $895,919 | — | — | $79 |
| 2019 | $703,021 | $1,695,070 | $1,736,868 | $53,244 | 1 | $330 |
About Magfest Inc
Based on IRS filings
Magfest Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Baltimore, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $47K. Net investment income was $79K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Magfest Inc is led by Debra Rose Lenik, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Debra Rose Lenik
Executive Director
Interim Executive Director → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$64K (2021) → $82K (2024)
Veronica Christie
President
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Snyder
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Poch
Director
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gabriel Gutierrez
Director
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gillian Webb
Director
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Schwartz
Director
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jarrett Burns
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leon Van Der Goetz
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Jason Williams (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Christina Ralls (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Dominic Cerquetti (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Dustin Peterson (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Eli Courtwright (2019–2021) — Treasurer & Former
- Former: Paul Good (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Bunny Smith (2021) — Secretary & Former
- Former: Cody Wilson (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Joel Attanasio (2021) — Director
- Former: Jonathan Boyd (2021) — President & Former
- Former: Paul Birtel (2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Nicholas Marinelli (2019) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $82K, to Debra Rose Lenik (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Magfest Inc
How much does Magfest Inc give each year?
Magfest Inc gave $47K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Magfest Inc?
Magfest Inc reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.1M.
What is Magfest Inc?
Magfest Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Baltimore, MD. It holds $3.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Magfest Inc operate?
Magfest Inc has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Magfest Inc's EIN?
Magfest Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1086258. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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