Pennington County Fair Association
- Assets
- $844.3k
- Revenue
- $591.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Thief River Falls, MN
- Founding
- 01/1964
- Data as of
- 09/2022
- EIN
- 41-0879455
Organization Overview
Pennington County Fair Association is located in Thief River Falls, MN. The organization was established in 1964. According to its NTEE Classification (N52) the organization is classified as: Fairs, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pennington County Fair Association is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2022, Pennington County Fair Association generated $591.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $517.7k during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.6% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OPERATION OF A COUNTY FAIR
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CARRYING OUT ALL COUNTY FAIR OPERATIONS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Floyd Erickson Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Ray Safranski Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Miranda Carlson President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Mike Sorteberg Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Adawn Nelson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $50,400 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $161,564 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $211,964 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $378,914 |
| Investment income | $135 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $591,013 |
| 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. | $2,400 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,668 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $6,745 |
| Payroll taxes | $224 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,035 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $14,965 |
| Office expenses | $8,706 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,247 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $45,633 |
| Insurance | $9,872 |
| All other expenses | $99,330 |
| Total functional expenses | $517,665 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $323,537 |
| 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 | $520,763 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $22 |
| Total assets | $844,322 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $2,565 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $841,757 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $844,322 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Pennington County Fair Association has recieved totaling $20,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Northwest Minnesota Arts Council Warren, MN PURPOSE: ARS GRANT | $10,000 |
Northwest Minnesota Arts Council Warren, MN PURPOSE: ARS GRANT | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Iowa West Foundation Council Bluffs, IA | $531,828,155 | $56,969,163 |
Iowa State Fair Foundation Des Moines, IA | $11,002,682 | $8,403,117 |
Fair And Exposition Society Of Jones County Inc Monticello, IA | $5,659,527 | $5,307,608 |
Minnesota Fair Plan Bloomington, MN | $3,079,043 | $3,023,700 |
Sioux Empire Fair Association Sioux Falls, SD | $1,938,315 | $2,671,698 |
Minnesota Propane Association Zimmerman, MN | $1,583,838 | $1,664,231 |
Sheboygan County Fair Association Plymouth, WI | $2,297,030 | $1,962,294 |
Kenosha County Fair Association Inc Wilmot, WI | $2,247,686 | $1,814,776 |
German Fest Milwaukee Inc Menomonee Falls, WI | $1,157,824 | $1,461,133 |
Walworth County Agricultural Society Elkhorn, WI | $2,948,383 | $904,049 |
Shawano Area Agricultural Society Inc Shawano, WI | $1,017,818 | $1,408,309 |
Delaware County Fair Society Inc Manchester, IA | $1,772,483 | $1,454,892 |