Central States Fair is located in Rapid City, SD. The organization was established in 1958. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Central States Fair employed 204 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Central States Fair 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, Central States Fair generated $5.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.1m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.8% per year over the past 8 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
WE SHOWCASE AGRICULTURE, TOURISM, AND OUR COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CENTRAL STATE FAIR - AGRICULTURAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION, FAIR AND CARNIVAL
BLACK HILLS STOCK SHOW - LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION
EVENTS CENTER - COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Jeffries General Mana | Officer | 50 | $109,165 | 
| Jerry Cope President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Tanner Schilder Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Lynn Kendall Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Roger Porch Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Tyler Trevillyan Past Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|
| Robert Sharp & Associates Robert Sharp & Associates Advertising | 9/29/23 | $173,552 | 
| Walker Hayes Entertainer | 9/29/23 | $150,000 | 
| Prca Prca Entertainment | 9/29/23 | $160,200 | 
| Conrads Electric Conrads Electric Repairs | 9/29/23 | $100,423 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $1,270 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $15,000 | 
| Government grants | $1,426,212 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $880,259 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $42,450 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,322,741 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,736,247 | 
| Investment income | $5,312 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $885,503 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $62,090 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $689,217 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $5,730,392 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $12,058 | 
| 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. | $117,409 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $1,090,230 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $21,616 | 
| Other employee benefits | $39,578 | 
| Payroll taxes | $103,112 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $19,880 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $936,239 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $94,502 | 
| Office expenses | $352,244 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $985,535 | 
| Travel | $57,248 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $25,346 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $261,440 | 
| Insurance | $71,109 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $5,088,960 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $147,832 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $534,929 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $473,059 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $37,909 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $44,769 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,027,165 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $19,729 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $7,285,392 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $417,495 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $29,286 | 
| 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 | $446,781 | 
| 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 | $6,838,611 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $7,285,392 |