<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" returnVersion="2021v4.0">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2023-05-12T10:39:04-04:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2022-06-30</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>581971594</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>CANADY RICHBOURG &amp; ASSOCIATES LLP</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>5302 FREDERICK ST STE 200</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>SAVANNAH</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>GA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>31405</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2021-07-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>205945596</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>THE SAVANNAH BOOK FESTIVAL INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>SAVA</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>9125984040</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>37 W FAIRMONT AVENUE 216</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>SAVANNAH</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>GA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>31406</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>ROBERT ZERBE</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>TREASURER</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>9129257867</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2023-05-11</SignatureDt>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <SigningOfficerGrp>
      <PersonFullName>
        <PersonFirstNm>ROBERT</PersonFirstNm>
        <PersonLastNm>ZERBE</PersonLastNm>
      </PersonFullName>
      <SSN>888008888</SSN>
    </SigningOfficerGrp>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>SARAH D RICHBOURG</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P00961293</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>9123542910</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2023-05-11</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2021</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2023-04-26 12:10:37Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="5">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc3" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc5">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>RACHEL YOUNG FIELDS</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>37 WEST FAIRMONT AVE 217</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>SAVANNAH</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>GA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>31406</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>425193</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>false</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>WWW.SAVANNAHBOOKFESTIVAL.ORG</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>2006</FormationYr>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>THE SAVANNAH BOOK FESTIVAL IS AN ANNUAL EVENT, FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, IN CELEBRATION OF THE WRITTEN WORK AND ITS ROLE IN IMPROVING THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE. OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE READING, WRITING, AND CIVIL CONVERSATION.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>17</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>17</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>2</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>220</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>215857</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>348378</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>7373</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>44586</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>18815</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>22225</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>900</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>23</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>242945</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>415212</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>108065</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>115563</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>21406</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>82269</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>284255</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>190334</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>399818</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>52611</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>15394</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>612361</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>532864</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>36589</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>25213</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>575772</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>507651</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>
      <MissionDesc>THE SAVANNAH BOOK FESTIVAL IS AN ANNUAL EVENT, FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, IN CELEBRATION OF THE WRITTEN WORK AND ITS ROLE IN IMPROVING THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE. OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE READING, WRITING, AND CIVIL CONVERSATION.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>false</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>false</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>325454</ExpenseAmt>
      <RevenueAmt>44586</RevenueAmt>
      <Desc>LITERARY FESTIVAL HELD EACH FEBRUARY IN SAVANNAH THAT FEATURES AUTHORS AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS. THE FESTIVAL IS A FUN, INFORMATIVE, AND ENTERTAINING THREE-DAY EVENT IN FEBRUARY EACH YEAR THAT CELEBRATES BOOKS AND THE WRITTEN WORD. THE 2022 FESTIVAL ATTRACTED OVER 10,000 ATTENDEES. OVER FIFTY BEST SELLING AUTHORS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY COME TO SAVANNAH TO SHOWCASE THEIR WORK TO AUDIENCES OF BOOK LOVERS. THE AUTHORS PERFORM COMMUNITY OUTREACH BY PRESENTING THEIR WORK TO STUDENTS IN THE LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, AND UNIVERSITIES. OVER 220 INDIVIDUALS FROM THE COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME TO MAKE THE FESTIVAL A SUCCESS.</Desc>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>325454</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="RetDoc6">true</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1">true</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>false</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>false</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>false</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">false</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">false</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">false</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">false</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">false</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">true</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">false</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">false</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">false</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">true</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">false</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">false</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">false</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>false</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>false</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>false</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>false</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>false</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd>false</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd>false</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd>false</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>false</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>false</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>false</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>false</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>false</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>false</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>false</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>false</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>false</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>false</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>false</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>false</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>false</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>false</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>false</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>false</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>false</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>false</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>false</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>true</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>2</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <EmployeeCnt>2</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>true</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>false</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>false</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>false</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>false</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>false</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>false</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>false</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>false</RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>false</PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <Form8899Filedind>false</Form8899Filedind>
      <Form1098CFiledInd>false</Form1098CFiledInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>false</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>false</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>false</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>17</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>17</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>false</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>false</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>false</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>false</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>false</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>false</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>false</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>true</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>true</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>false</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>false</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>true</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>false</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>false</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>false</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>false</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>false</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>false</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>GA</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <OtherWebsiteInd>X</OtherWebsiteInd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <PersonNm>TARA SETTER</PersonNm>
        <PhoneNum>9125984040</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>37 WEST FAIRMONT AVE 216</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>SAVANNAH</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>GA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>31406</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ERIKA DONGRE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DI</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>55431</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JEANNIE AHRENS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BEAU ANDERS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PAST PRESIDE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JEFFREY CAPSHEW</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>IVY COUNCIL</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ARIEL FELTON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>RACHEL YOUNG FIELDS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MATT GRAHAM</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JUDY LAUTZENHISER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VICE PRESIDE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KRISTIN PRENTISS OTT</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BRUCE PENDLETON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BROOKE PHILLIPS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CAROLINE CAY POWELL</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JONATHAN RABB</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CARRI STOLTZ</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DEB WERNER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>LISA YOUNT</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SECRETARY</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ROBERT ZERBE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TREASURER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>55431</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>false</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>false</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>false</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <MembershipDuesAmt>67100</MembershipDuesAmt>
      <GovernmentGrantsAmt>30598</GovernmentGrantsAmt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>250680</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>348378</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>EVENT TICKET SALES</Desc>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>32807</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>32807</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>BOOK COMMISSIONS</Desc>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>11779</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>11779</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>44586</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>7324</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>7324</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>17791</SecuritiesAmt>
        <OtherAmt>7091</OtherAmt>
      </GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
      <LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>9981</SecuritiesAmt>
      </LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
      <GainOrLossGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>7810</SecuritiesAmt>
        <OtherAmt>7091</OtherAmt>
      </GainOrLossGrp>
      <NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>14901</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>14901</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>MISCELLANEOUS</Desc>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>23</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>23</ExclusionAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <OtherRevenueTotalAmt>23</OtherRevenueTotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>415212</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>44586</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>22248</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>55431</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>41573</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>8315</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>5543</FundraisingAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>51920</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>38940</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>7788</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>5192</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>8212</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>6159</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1232</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>821</FundraisingAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>11350</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>11350</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>20859</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>20859</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>28992</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>28992</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>9349</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>6637</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1356</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1356</FundraisingAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>18156</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>9078</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>4539</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>4539</FundraisingAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>40</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>20</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>10</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>10</FundraisingAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <InterestGrp>
        <TotalAmt>128</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>128</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InterestGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>5155</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>2577</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1289</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1289</FundraisingAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>3422</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3422</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>EVENT - VENUE</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>83096</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>83096</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>EVENT-AUTHOR EXPENSE</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>34005</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>34005</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>EVENT - RECEPTION</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>30510</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>30510</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>MISCELLANEOUS</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>13939</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>12276</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1663</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <AllOtherExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>25254</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>10732</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>11866</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>2656</FundraisingAmt>
      </AllOtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>399818</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>325454</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>52958</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>21406</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>126657</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>113936</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>4967</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1772</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>10000</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>10000</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>5155</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>5155</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
        <BOYAmt>470737</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>406656</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
      <OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
        <EOYAmt>500</EOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>612361</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>532864</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>5418</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>13309</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <DeferredRevenueGrp>
        <BOYAmt>5000</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>10391</EOYAmt>
      </DeferredRevenueGrp>
      <UnsecuredNotesLoansPayableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>23648</BOYAmt>
      </UnsecuredNotesLoansPayableGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2523</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1513</EOYAmt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>36589</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>25213</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>
      <NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>575772</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>507651</EOYAmt>
      </NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>575772</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>507651</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>612361</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>532864</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>15394</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>-83515</NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>false</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>false</FSAuditedInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>false</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc6">
      <PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind>X</PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>295925</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>284638</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>325207</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>215857</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>348378</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>1470005</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp>
      <GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>42853</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>38052</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>45720</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>7373</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>44586</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>178584</TotalAmt>
      </GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp>
      <Total509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>338778</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>322690</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>370927</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>223230</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>392964</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>1648589</TotalAmt>
      </Total509Grp>
      <PublicSupportTotal509Amt>1648589</PublicSupportTotal509Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>7754</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>13483</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>8908</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>10394</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>7324</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>47863</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp>
      <InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>7754</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>13483</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>8908</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>10394</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>7324</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>47863</TotalAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp>
      <NetIncomeFromOtherUBIGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>73</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <TotalAmt>73</TotalAmt>
      </NetIncomeFromOtherUBIGrp>
      <TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>346532</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>336246</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>379835</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>233624</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>400288</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>1696525</TotalAmt>
      </TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp>
      <PublicSupportCY509Pct>0.97170</PublicSupportCY509Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY509Pct>0.97230</PublicSupportPY509Pct>
      <InvestmentIncomeCYPct>0.03000</InvestmentIncomeCYPct>
      <InvestmentIncomePYPct>0.03000</InvestmentIncomePYPct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="RetDoc1">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc4">
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>5155</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>5155</DepreciationAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>PAYROLL LIABILITIES</Desc>
        <Amt>1513</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <TotalLiabilityAmt>1513</TotalLiabilityAmt>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc5">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE SAVANNAH BOOK FESTIVAL IS AN ANNUAL EVENT, FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, IN CELEBRATION OF THE WRITTEN WORK AND ITS ROLE IN IMPROVING THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE. OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE READING, WRITING, AND CIVIL CONVERSATION.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW BEFORE FILING.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT THE ORGANIZATION'S CORPORATE OFFICE.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>
