Western Washington Fair Association
- Assets
- $76.1m
- Revenue
- $42.5m
- Investments
- $454.7k
- Employees
- 219
- Location
- Puyallup, WA
- Founding
- 03/1969
- Data as of
- 11/2021
- EIN
- 91-0470250
Organization Overview
Western Washington Fair Association, operating under the name Washington State Fair, is located in Puyallup, WA. The organization was established in 1969. According to its NTEE Classification (N52) the organization is classified as: Fairs, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 11/2021, Washington State Fair employed 219 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Washington State 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 11/2021, Washington State Fair generated $42.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $30.3m during the year ending 11/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE A SPRING AND FALL FAIR FOR THE EDUCATIONAL BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE FALL FAIR IS TYPICALLY HELD SEPTEMBER FOR 20 DAYS AND HAS ATTRACTED OVER 1,000,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY. THE SPRING FAIR IS TYPICALLY HELD IN APRIL FOR 4 DAYS AND HAS ATTRACTED OVER 100,000 PEOPLE ANNUALY. BOTH FAIRS PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES THROUGH EXHIBITS, DISPLAYS AND LECTURES RELATED TO AGRICULTURAL AND COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND CHILDREN.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kent Hojem Former 2021 CEO | Officer | 40 | $233,279 |
Renee Mcclain CEO (former 2021 Cfo) | Officer | 40 | $150,180 |
Edward J Barnes COO (retired November 2021) | Officer | 40 | $142,375 |
Tracey A Wittenfeld Marketing Manager | 40 | $101,853 | |
Jerry D Larson Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $18,000 |
Michael D Nelson Director | Trustee | 3 | $18,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $68,067 |
| Government grants | $9,707,372 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,662,257 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,437,696 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $29,631,057 |
| Investment income | $75,917 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $1,269,677 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $18,480 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $42,507,935 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $91,198 |
| 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. | $754,721 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $257,597 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,121,620 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $256,799 |
| Payroll taxes | $222,116 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $12,031 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $45,015 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $34,932 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $578,664 |
| Information technology | $205,350 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,826,260 |
| Travel | $63,853 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $23,196 |
| Interest | $70,763 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,832,943 |
| Insurance | $904,786 |
| All other expenses | -$445,617 |
| Total functional expenses | $30,269,309 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $19,429,949 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $833,248 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $360,900 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $787,325 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $54,279,092 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $454,690 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $76,145,204 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,776,077 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,571,813 |
| 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 | $888,083 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $2,000,000 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $6,235,973 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $69,909,231 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $76,145,204 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Western Washington Fair Association has recieved totaling $5,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Dimmer Family Foundation Tacoma, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL | $5,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,712,492 |
| Earnings | $127,647 |
| Admin Expense | $154,445 |
| Net Contributions | $187,999 |
| Grants | $237,947 |
| Ending Balance | $1,635,746 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Western Washington Fair Association Puyallup, WA | $76,145,204 | $42,507,935 |
Apa-The Engineered Wood Association Tacoma, WA | $20,196,458 | $14,789,025 |
Northwest Washington Fair Association Lynden, WA | $12,865,424 | $5,217,774 |
Central Washington Fair Association Yakima, WA | $5,361,375 | $6,100,925 |
Seafair Seattle, WA | $1,153,847 | $3,813,389 |
Alaska State Fair Incorporated Palmer, AK | $8,149,626 | $2,404,667 |
Benton-Franklin- Fair Association Pasco, WA | $1,054,097 | $3,211,826 |
Nampa Harvest Festival Association Inc Nampa, ID | $1,363,651 | $1,389,789 |
Oktoberfest Inc Mt Angel, OR | $428,340 | $1,048,381 |
Crooked River Roundup & Fair Prineville, OR | $378,940 | $961,459 |
International Festivals & Events Association Boise, ID | $285,897 | $644,662 |
Greater Anchorage Inc Anchorage, AK | $230,179 | $480,607 |