Orleans County Fair Association
- Assets
- $821.3k
- Revenue
- $400.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Barton, VT
- Founding
- 03/1935
- Data as of
- 10/2021
- EIN
- 03-6010725
Organization Overview
Orleans County Fair Association is located in Barton, VT. The organization was established in 1935. According to its NTEE Classification (N52) the organization is classified as: Fairs, 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. Orleans County Fair Association is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 10/2021, Orleans County Fair Association generated $400.5k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $312.8k during the year ending 10/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.7%) per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORLEANS COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION (OCFA), FOUNDED IN 1867, IN BARTON, VERMONT, WAS FORMED OF LOCAL FARMERS AND BUSINESSMAN WHO WANTED TO BRING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER TO SOCIALIZE AND CELEBRATE AT AN ANNUAL COUNTY FAIR. THE FAIR IS NOW HELD EACH YEAR IN AUGUST. THE OCFA CONTINUES TO EMBRACE AGRICULTURAL HISTORY AND HAS GROWN TO MEET THE 21ST CENTRY WITH EVENTS THAT APPEAL TO ALL AGES. WITH THE CONTINUED SUPPORT OF OUT COMMUNITY, STATE, AND THE MANY VISITORS, OCFA INTENDS TO PROVIDE A MEETING PLACE FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF EVENTS THAT WILL KEEP PEOPLE COMING BACK TO THE ORLEANS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS FOR YEARS TO COME.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ANNUAL AGRICULTURAL FAIR. THE OCFA CONTINUES TO EMBRACE AGRICULTURAL HISTORY AND HAS GROWN TO MEET THE 21ST CENTRY WITH EVENTS THAT APPEAL TO ALL AGES. WITH THE CONTINUED SUPPORT OF OUT COMMUNITY, STATE, AND THE MANY VISITORS, OCFA INTENDS TO PROVIDE A MEETING PLACE FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF EVENTS THAT WILL KEEP PEOPLE COMING BACK TO THE ORLEANS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS FOR YEARS TO COME.
4TH OF JULY EVENT. THE ORLEANS COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION (OCFA) CELEBRATES JULY 4TH WITH AN ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL, HORSE PULLING, AND GYMKHANA. LOCAL MILITARY VETERANS ARE INVITED TO OPEN THE DAY WITH A PROPER FLAG RAISING CEREMONY IN ORDER TO SHOW THEM OUR HONOR AND RESPECT AS WELL AS OUR COUNTRY. THE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATES IN THE 4TH OF JULY PARADE THAT ENDS AT THE FAIRGROUNDS FOR THE OCFA ANNUAL CHICKEN BARBEQUE. THE OCFA PROVIDES GAMES FOR ALL AGES.
MEMORIAL DAY EVENT. THE ORLEANS COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION (OCFA) WITH AN ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL, HORSE PULLING, AND GYMKHANA. LOCAL MILITARY VETERANS OPEN THE DAY WITH A PROPER FLAG RAISING CEREMONY TO DEMONSTRATE OUR HONOR AND RESPECT FOR OUR COUNTRY. THIS EVENT CELEBRATES THE END OF WINTER AND THE COMING OF SPRING BY BRINGING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER.
THE ORLEANS COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION (OCFA) HOLDS SEVERAL SMALLER EVENTS AT THE FAIRGROUNDS. DURING THE YEAR THE OCFA HOSTS SEVERAL HORSE SHOWS INCLUDING THE GRAND LIPIZZAN STALLION SHOW, CLASSIC AUTOMOBILE SHOWS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY SPONSORED AND RELATED EVENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Art Laplante 1st Vice Pre | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Shelia Martin Treasurer; F | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Jason Sicard President; F | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Virginia Jaquish Secretary; S | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
George Churchill Stockholder/ | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Karen Fontaine Stockholder/ | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $82,486 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $82,486 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $317,928 |
| Investment income | $90 |
| 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 | $400,504 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,605 |
| Office expenses | $1,628 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $19,612 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $330 |
| Interest | $11,775 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,988 |
| Insurance | $24,268 |
| All other expenses | $19,357 |
| Total functional expenses | $312,822 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $24,851 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $124,781 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $671,711 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $821,343 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $159,239 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $2,662 |
| Total liabilities | $161,901 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $12,900 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $646,542 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $821,343 |
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