The Woodstock Agricultural Society

Organization Overview

The Woodstock Agricultural Society is located in Woodstock, CT. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (N52) the organization is classified as: Fairs, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Woodstock Agricultural Society employed 237 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Woodstock Agricultural Society 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 12/2022, Woodstock Agricultural Society generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.2% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO EDUCATE AND PROMOTE AGRICULTURE TO THE COMMUNITY BY HOLDING EXHIBITIONS AND DEMONSTRATIONS OF FARM ANIMALS, HOME BAKED GOODS, SEWING, CANNING, FLOWERS & VEGETABLES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

THE WOODSTOCK AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY INC. WAS FOUNDED IN 1859 TO EDUCATE, PROMOTE, PRESERVE AND PERPETUATE THE LOCAL AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY, RURAL HERITAGE AND THE HOME ARTS. THIS TRADITION CONTINUES TODAY THROUGH A 4 DAY AGRICULTURAL COUNTRY FAIR PRESENTED ON LABOR DAY WEEKEND. THE BARS, EXHIBITION HALLS, AND FAIRGROUNDS ARE FILLED WITH CATTLE, POULTRY, SHEEP, FRUITS AND VEGETABLES INCLUDING GIANT PUMPKINS. ALSO DISPLAYED ARE PHOTOGRAPHY, FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS, CLASSIC TRUCKS, TRACTORS AND EARLY PERIOD DISPLAYS IN THE BRUNN BARN MUSEUM. THE WOODSTOCK FAIR IS ONE OF THE LARGEST FAIRS IN NEW ENGLAND WITH OVER 1000 PARTICIPANTS AND EXHIBITORS. THE FAIR ATTRACTED OVER 152,000 FAIRGOERS IN 2018. THE SHEEP SHOW IS THE SECOND LARGEST IN NEW ENGLAND. THE SOCIETY IS DEDICATED TO WORKING WITH THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND HAS HOSTED THE ANNUAL "CELEBRATING AGRICULTURE" EVENT ON THE FAIRGROUNDS SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2001. EACH YEAR THE SOCIETY AWARDS TEN SCHOLARSHIPS OF $1250 EACH TO LOCAL STUDENTS. THE FAIRGROUNDS ARE USED IN THE OFF SEASON FOR SEVERAL EVENTS INCLUDING FUNDRAISING FOR OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS HORSE SHOW EVENTS ON THE LOWER GROUNDS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Susan Lloyd
Director & General Manager
$52,000
Marc Allard
Director & 2nd VP
$3,500
Patricia Kelly
Director & Acting Secretary
$14,608
Annette Hamilton
Director
$2,000
Susan Converse
Director
$0
Warren Carlow
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$571
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$200
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$771
Total Program Service Revenue$1,522,894
Investment income $64,268
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $44,186
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $3,035
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $5,929
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,641,083

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