Ogden Friends of Acoustic Music OFOAM Director

What Ogden Friends of Acoustic Music OFOAM Director does

Ogden Friends of Acoustic Music (OFOAM) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Ogden, Utah, founded in 2009 and run entirely by volunteers with no paid staff. The organization operates three core programs: the annual Ogden Music Festival (now entering its 18th year as of 2026), the WILL & WAY instrument lending program launched in 2021 to support youth music education, and the Dia de los Muertos en Ogden cultural celebration. OFOAM serves the Northern Utah community, including festival attendees, local families, youth participating in instrument lending, and the regional Latino community engaged through the Dia de los Muertos program.

The organization's underlying operational infrastructure is minimal and conventional for a small community non-profit: ticketing is handled through the third-party platform TicketSpice, and there is no indication of proprietary technology, custom software, or technical platform beyond standard non-profit administrative tools. Outreach channels include a website (ofoam.org), social media presence on Facebook and YouTube, and direct community partnerships.

OFOAM's revenue model is a typical non-profit mix consisting of ticket sales from festival events, individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and grants from foundations and government arts agencies. The organization has no commercial product line, subscription revenue, or fee-for-service offerings beyond event ticketing, and it does not appear to publish audited financial statements or revenue disclosures in the materials available.

Name

Ogden Friends of Acoustic Music OFOAM Director

Legal name

Ogden Friends of Acoustic Music

Website

https://ofoam.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ogden Friends of Acoustic Music (OFOAM) is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit in Ogden, Utah, founded in 2009, producing the annual Ogden Music Festival, the WILL & WAY youth instrument lending program, and the Dia de los Muertos cultural celebration.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Music Events and Education

NAICS

Other Performing Arts Companies (711190)

akta.pro primary industry

Music Camps (Band, Choir, Instrument Intensive) (EDAMALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Instrument Rentals & Leasing (Band/Orchestra Programs) (CRALAEAG), Private Music Lessons (Instrumental) (EDAMANAA), Group Music Classes & Ensembles (Band, Orchestra, Choir) (EDAMANAC)

Keywords

• Acoustic music festivals
• Music education programs
• Cultural community events
• Instrument lending library
• Nonprofit arts organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Ogden

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Festival Ticket Sales: Revenue from selling tickets to the Ogden Music Festival, including single-day and 3-day passes with camping options.
2. Sponsorships: Corporate and individual sponsors at various tiers (Platinum Ensemble, Gold Banjo, Silver Guitar, Copper Fiddle) provide financial support.
3. Donations and Grants: Contributions from donors and grants from arts foundations and government arts programs support operations. Over 60% of operating budget is allocated to artist fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ogden Friends of Acoustic Music (OFOAM) is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit that produces the annual Ogden Music Festival, a three-day acoustic music event at Fort Buenaventura. It also operates the WILL & WAY instrument lending library and youth music education program, and produces the Dia de los Muertos en Ogden cultural celebration.

Product overview

OFOAM is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that improves community quality of life through music. The organization operates a portfolio of programs centered around three core offerings: the annual Ogden Music Festival (a three-day acoustic music event featuring mainstage performers and 'tweener acts), the WILL & WAY instrument lending library and youth music education program, and the Dia de los Muertos cultural celebration. Additional services include on-site camping passes, accessibility accommodations, and volunteer opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WILL & WAY: Weber Instrument Lending Library and Weber Acoustic Youth program that loans instruments to children, youth and underserved adults in the community
• Dia de los Muertos en Ogden
• Ogden Music Festival
• OFOAM Tweeners

Products and services

• Ogden Music Festival OFOAM's signature annual three-day acoustic music festival held at Fort Buenaventura in Ogden, Utah, featuring mainstage performances of Americana, progressive bluegrass, soulful blues, and traditional roots music, with between-set tweener performances, on-site camping, and family-friendly activities. Aimed at regional families and acoustic music enthusiasts. Children 16 and under are admitted free.
• WILL & WAY Program

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Local Music InstructorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWILL & WAY program partners providing music lessons to instrument borrowers
• Boys and Girls Clubs of Weber & DaviscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth organization partner for WILL & WAY program outreach
• Weber County LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for WILL & WAY program distribution
• Ogden School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner for WILL & WAY and Dia de los Muertos student programs
• Academia Mis RaicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMariachi program partner for youth music education
• Youth Impact OgdencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth services organization partner for WILL & WAY program
• Third SunminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWebsite sponsor and marketing partner
• The Golden Bark FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization hosting Pet Altar at Dia de los Muertos celebration
• La Buena VidaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMercadito host for Dia de los Muertos vendor marketplace

Scale indicators4 records

Emerging players

• Music for All Foundation: Non-profit focused on expanding music education access, particularly through school-based programs. Comparable to OFOAM's youth music education mission (WAY program) but oriented around ensemble and band programs rather than folk/acoustic music.

Regional players

• Strings Music Festival: Non-profit performing arts organization in Steamboat Springs, Colorado presenting a summer music festival and year-round programming. Comparable to OFOAM as a non-profit music festival organization in a similar-sized Western mountain community, though with a different genre mix and winter programming.
• Southwest Folklife Alliance: Arizona-based non-profit dedicated to folk and traditional arts programming and cultural preservation. Comparable to OFOAM in mission (community-rooted traditional and folk arts), but serves a different regional audience in the Southwest.

Direct peers

• Telluride Bluegrass Festival: Premier acoustic and bluegrass festival produced by Planet Bluegrass in Colorado. Directly comparable to the Ogden Music Festival in genre (bluegrass/roots) and format (multi-day festival with camping), though at significantly larger scale.
• Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival: Established bluegrass and acoustic roots festival held in upstate New York. Comparable to OFOAM as a multi-day acoustic music festival with camping and family-friendly programming serving a regional audience.
• ROMP Festival: Annual bluegrass, roots and Americana festival in Owensboro, Kentucky produced by the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame. Comparable to OFOAM as a regional bluegrass/roots festival with community-focused programming and a non-profit or non-profit-adjacent operating model.
• Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation: Non-profit foundation that donates musical instruments to under-served schools and communities nationwide. Most directly comparable to the WILL instrument lending program as a music access initiative addressing instrument affordability barriers.
• Kerrville Folk Festival: Long-running non-profit acoustic/folk music festival in Texas. Highly comparable to OFOAM as a community-rooted, volunteer-driven acoustic music festival with multi-day programming, camping, and an emphasis on artist development.

Broad incumbents

• Folk Alliance International: Non-profit organization supporting the folk and acoustic music community through an annual conference, advocacy, and programming. Comparable to OFOAM in mission (community-building through folk/acoustic music) but operates at a national scale and serves the broader folk ecosystem.
• Western Folklife Center: Non-profit organization in Elko, Nevada presenting the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering and year-round folklife programming. Comparable to OFOAM as a Western non-profit presenting traditional music and cultural programming at an established annual event.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC1CwhU7Q8IHJgi4aNLrru8Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/OFOAM
• Instagraminstagram.com/OFOAM
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ogden-friends-of-acoustic-music-ofoam-director

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