Buchanan County Fair Assoc is located in Independence, IA. The organization was established in 1940. 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. Buchanan County Fair Assoc is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, Buchanan County Fair Assoc generated $745.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $751.4k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.7% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE ENTERTAINMENT TO NORTHEAST IOWA
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE BUCHANAN COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL FAIR AND RUNS THE INDEPENDENCE MOTOR SPEEDWAY FOR THE RESIDENTS OF BUCHANAN COUNTY AND NORTHEAST IOWA.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Kathy Eilers Director  | Trustee | 0 | $0 | 
Grant Postel Director  | Trustee | 0 | $0 | 
Rick Alber Director  | Trustee | 0 | $0 | 
Jason Orr Director  | Trustee | 0 | $0 | 
Ella Sherman Director  | Trustee | 0 | $0 | 
Tim Postel Director  | Trustee | 0 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $10,156 | 
| Government grants | $6,000 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $16,156 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $726,447 | 
| Investment income | $171 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $2,916 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $745,690 | 
| 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. | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $23,558 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $1,760 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,335 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $4 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $1,189 | 
| Office expenses | $1,887 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $22,147 | 
| Travel | $0 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,324 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $17,727 | 
| Insurance | $17,795 | 
| All other expenses | $25,278 | 
| Total functional expenses | $751,375 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $62,667 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $12,337 | 
| 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 | $643,299 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $718,303 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,918 | 
| 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 | $4,918 | 
| 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 | $713,385 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $718,303 |