Northern Maine Fair Association is located in Presque Isle, ME. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (N52) the organization is classified as: Fairs, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 10/2022, Northern Maine Fair Association employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Northern Maine Fair Association 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 10/2022, Northern Maine Fair Association generated $382.9k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $257.7k during the year ending 10/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.9%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE NORTHERN MAINE AGRICULTURAL FAIR IS TO SUPPORT AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION AND ENTERTAINMENT IN THE COMMUNITY OF NORTHERN MAINE BY MEANS OF EXHIBITS, PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. THE FAIR FOSTERS LINKS AMONG BUSINESSES, ORGANIZATIONS AND PEOPLE OF THE NORTHERN MAINE COMMUNITY TO IMPROVE THE APPRECIATION OF OUR RURAL EXPERIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT. THIS PROMOTES A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE EXTRAORDINARY AND DIVERSE HISTORY, CULTURE AND FUTURE OF NORTHERN MAINE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO EDUCATE PUBLIC AND PARTICIPANTS. PROMOTE AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, HOUSEHOLD AND MECHANICAL ARTS. TO PROMOTE AND DEVELOP BETTER PRODUCTS THROUGH PRIZES, EXHIBITIONS AND MERITORIOUS PRODUCTIONS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES TO DRAW THE PUBLIC TO THE FAIR.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Carol Bell 2nd Vice Pre | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rick Guerrette 1st Vice Pre | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lynwood Winslow President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vicki Smith Treasurer/se | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Barry Bartley Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Matt Bell Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $3,000 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $163,377 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $19,490 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $185,867 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $158,321 |
Investment income | $289 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $38,465 |
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 | $382,942 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $34,829 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $2,626 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,400 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $7,700 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,034 |
Office expenses | $7,021 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $49,993 |
Travel | $4,143 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $5,558 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,441 |
Insurance | $14,414 |
All other expenses | $13,231 |
Total functional expenses | $257,695 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $11,529 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $74,293 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,450 |
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 | $10,722 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $305,756 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $404,750 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,403 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $2,266 |
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 | $13,084 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $113 |
Total liabilities | $30,866 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $373,344 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $540 |
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 | $404,750 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Northern Maine Fair Association has recieved totaling $5,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Maine Community Foundation Inc Ellsworth, ME PURPOSE: Fairs | $5,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
West Oxford Agricultural Society Fryeburg, ME | $3,979,496 | $4,490,568 |
Deerfield Fair Association Inc Deerfield, NH | $6,809,615 | $2,535,267 |
Cumberland Farmers Club Cumberland, ME | $956,896 | $1,350,925 |
Windsor Fair Farmingdale, ME | $1,008,350 | $1,471,535 |
Skowhegan State Fair Skowhegan, ME | $6,125,875 | $1,549,917 |
Hopkinton State Fair Association Contoocook, NH | $1,258,390 | $1,344,000 |
Coos & Essex Agricultural Society Lancaster, NH | $613,019 | $668,577 |
Union Fair Society Union, ME | $353,780 | $681,776 |
Sandwich Fair Assn Inc Center Sandwich, NH | $2,428,760 | $632,013 |
North Haverhill Fair Association North Haverhill, NH | $1,148,618 | $429,493 |
Northern Maine Fair Association Presque Isle, ME | $404,750 | $382,942 |
Fort Fairfield Residential Development Corporation Fort Fairfield, ME | $1,168,617 | $273,061 |