Dubuque County Fair Assn is located in Dubuque, IA. The organization was established in 1967. According to its NTEE Classification (J40) the organization is classified as: Labor Unions, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Dubuque County Fair Assn employed 38 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dubuque County Fair Assn 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, Dubuque County Fair Assn generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 14.6% per year over the past 4 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
COUNTRY FAIR ACTIVITIES, MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT, STOCK RACES & CONCESSIONS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DUBUQUE COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION. FAIR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: LIVESTOCK AND FARM ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT, STOCK CAR RACES, AND CONCESSIONS. A TOTAL OF 42,500 PERSONS ATTENDED THE ANNUAL FAIR.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jerry Sigwarth President | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Daryl Biechler 1st Vice President | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Tony Steffen 2nd Vice President | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Brian Wessels Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Bill Hanten Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ann Schuster Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $47,994 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $60,156 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $64,536 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $172,686 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $536,546 |
| Investment income | $61 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $90,632 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $438,338 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$5,794 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,250,080 |
| 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. | $56,292 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $197,297 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,903 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $20,014 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $824 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,475 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $13,023 |
| Office expenses | $15,825 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $98,291 |
| Travel | $1,040 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $250 |
| Interest | $3,804 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $47,334 |
| Insurance | $74,642 |
| All other expenses | $22,704 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,257,625 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $124,178 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $29,789 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,680 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $17,823 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $51,174 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $875,673 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,101,317 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $27,329 |
| 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 | $125,890 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $153,219 |
| 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 | $948,098 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,101,317 |