Ross County Agricultural Society
- Assets
- $1.4m
- Revenue
- $1.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Chillicothe, OH
- Founding
- 11/2015
- Data as of
- 11/2021
- EIN
- 31-6050864
Organization Overview
Ross County Agricultural Society, operating under the name Ross County Fair, is located in Chillicothe, OH. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (K20) the organization is classified as: Agricultural Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 11/2021, Ross County Fair employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ross County Fair is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 11/2021, Ross County Fair generated $1.8m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 11/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.7%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OPERATING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF OHIO., POLICIES OF THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND THE LAWS OF ROSS COUNTY. THE ORGANIZATION WAS PREVIOUSLY UNDER GROUP EXEMPTION NUMBER 6181 OBTAINED BY THE OHIO COUNTY AND INDEPENDENT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES. HOWEVER, THE ORGANIZATION APPLIED AND WAS GRANTED ITS OWN EXEMPTION BY THE IRS EFFECTIVE MARCH 10, 2020. THE ROSS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY WAS FORMED IN 1944 WITH ITS PURPOSE BEING FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF AGRICULTURE, DOMESTIC, INDUSTRY, PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND OTHER SUCH INTEREST IN ROSS COUNTY OHIO. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE ELECTED BY MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION. ANY PERSON OVER 18 YEARS OF AGE RESIDING IN ROSS COUNTY OHIO IS ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP. CURRENTLY, THE COST OF MEMBERSHIP IS $5 PER YEAR. THE BOARD CONSIST OF TWENTY ONE MEMBERS - ONE FROM EACH OF THE 16 TOWNSHIPS, 3 FROM THE CITY OF CHILLICOTHE CORPORATION LIMITS AND TWO AT-LARGE MEMBERS. ALL TERMS ARE FOR 3 YEARS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPERATING THE ANNUAL COUNTY FAIR AND JR FAIR
UPKEEP AND IMPROVEMENT TO THE FAIRGROUND PROPERTY AND BUILDINGS.
OPERATING OF THE ANNUAL JEEP FEST
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Nanette L Clary Treasurer | Officer | 30 | $13,801 |
Mary Ludwick Secretary | Officer | 30 | $13,800 |
Bradford Cosenza President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Steven Clever Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Gerald Mccorkle Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Jeremy Gearhart Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $740 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $294,577 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $84,912 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $380,229 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $898,911 |
| Investment income | $993 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $392,628 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $10,725 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,758,240 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,601 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,601 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $53,556 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $4,493 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,670 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,870 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,993 |
| Office expenses | $62,424 |
| Information technology | $1,402 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $155,510 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,494 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $13,221 |
| All other expenses | $45,376 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,075,874 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,357,231 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,357,231 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $160,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $160,000 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $1,197,231 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,357,231 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Ross County Agricultural Society has recieved totaling $26,738.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Ross Chillicothe Convention And Visitors Bureau Chillicothe, OH PURPOSE: SUSTAIN BUSINESS THROUGH THE PANDEMIC | $26,738 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Inc Columbus, OH | $50,357,469 | $22,080,243 |
Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation Louisville, KY | $26,799,792 | $14,351,168 |
Michigan Farm Bureau Lansing, MI | $21,991,749 | $13,489,298 |
Michigan Dairymens Market Program Novi, MI | $2,715,772 | $11,716,586 |
Indiana Farm Bureau Indianapolis, IN | $22,690,251 | $11,074,675 |
Rodale Institute Kutztown, PA | $44,853,395 | $12,528,365 |
Ohio Soybean Council Worthington, OH | $9,472,196 | $9,336,413 |
National Swine Registry West Lafayette, IN | $2,564,738 | $7,027,546 |
Indiana Corn Marketing Council Indianapolis, IN | $5,137,582 | $5,167,221 |
Ohio County & Independent Agricultural Societies Delaware, OH | $10,485,071 | $9,270,714 |
Ohio County & Independent Agricultural Societies Canfield, OH | $2,246,488 | $4,939,954 |
Indiana Crop Improvement Assn Inc Lafayette, IN | $5,728,593 | $3,567,413 |