Friends Of The Kern County Fair

Organization Overview

Friends Of The Kern County Fair is located in Bakersfield, CA. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (N12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, 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. Friends Of The Kern 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 12/2021, Friends Of The Kern County Fair generated $264.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (22.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $196.6k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (25.8%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF FRIENDS OF THE KERN COUNTY FAIR IS TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE 15TH DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION AND SHOWCASING AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRIES TO THE COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

ALL DONATIONS WERE MADE TO THE KERN COUNTY FAIR. THESE FUNDS WERE USED TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS AT THE FAIRGROUNDS AND TO FURTHER PUBLIC EDUCATION RELATED TO AGRICULTURE. IN ADDITION, 24 SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/2021.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sean Andrew
President
$0
Bryan Hockett
Vice President
$0
George Ming
Treasurer
$0
Cynthia Aguirre
Secretary
$0
Loren Henderson
Director
$0
Misty Rogers
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$11,006
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$11,006
Total Program Service Revenue$253,553
Investment income $0
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 $264,559

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Friends Of The Kern County Fair has awarded $1,561,290 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

WOODS CLAEYSSENS FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Santa Barbara, CA

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$1,476,625

KERN COUNTY FAIR

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$84,665
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Friends Of The Kern County Fair has recieved totaling $10,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
James G Boswell Foundation

Pasadena, CA

PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT

$10,000
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