Dodge County Fair Assn

Organization Overview

Dodge County Fair Assn is located in Beaver Dam, WI. The organization was established in 1940. According to its NTEE Classification (N52) the organization is classified as: Fairs, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 11/2023, Dodge County Fair Assn employed 29 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dodge County Fair Assn 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 11/2023, Dodge County Fair Assn generated $1.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $776.4k during the year ending 11/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.7% 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 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO ORGANIZE AND CONDUCT THE ANNUAL COUNTY FAIR IN DODGE COUNTY WISCONSIN.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE DODGE COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION IS A STATE OF WISCONSIN CORPORATION FORMED FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING THE FAIRGROUNDS, WHICH INCLUDES THE ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION OF THE ANNUAL COUNTY FAIR. THE FAIRGROUNDS IS PRESENTLY LOCATED THREE MILES EAST OF THE CITY OF BEAVER DAM ON 40 ACRES OF LAND OWNED BY THE CORPORATION. THE 2023 DODGE COUNTY FAIR EVENT WAS HELD FROM AUGUST 16TH THROUGH AUGUST 20TH. THE COUNTY FAIR IS A FESTIVAL OF MUSIC, FOOD, AND YOUTH EDUCATION THAT ENTERTAINS APPROXIMATELY 50,000 PATRONS ANNUALLY. THIS IS THE AREAS MAIN SUMMER EVENT WITH THREE NIGHTS OF CONCERTS ON AN OUTDOOR STAGE THAT IS SURROUNDED BY YOUTH EDUCATIONAL AND ANIMAL EXHIBITS, A CARNIVAL, FOOD VENDORS, AND COMMERCIAL EXHIBIT AREAS. THE OUTDOOR MAIN STAGE CONCERT VENUE, WHICH IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF ADMISSION TO THE FAIR, INCLUDES NATIONALLY TOURING MUSICAL ACTS OF CHRIS LANE, JAMESON RODGERS & NIGHT RANGER. OTHER ENTERTAINMENT THROUGHOUT THE FAIRGROUNDS INCLUDED SMALL STAGE MUSICAL ACTS AND SHOWS SUCH AS NICK'S KID SHOW, A CUSTOM CHAIN SAW CARVER, WILD WORLD OF ANIMALS, AND PIG RACES, FARM AND VARIOUS SMALL ANIMALS, YOUTH AND COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS, A CARNIVAL WHICH INCLUDED RIDES AND GAMES ON THE MIDWAY, AND FINALLY MANY FOOD AND BEVERAGE VENDORS. THE FINAL DAY OF THE FAIR IS HIGHLIGHTED BY THE SMASH EM CRASH EM DEMOLITION DERBY AT THE GRANDSTAND.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Doug Ninmann
President
$10,820
Mary Hanefeld
Co-Secretary
$5,200
Sally Schoenike
Co-Secretary
$5,200
Sharon Keil
Treasurer
$5,711
Mike Koch
Director
$0
Robert Propst
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $95,970
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$9,189
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$105,159
Total Program Service Revenue$740,976
Investment income $873
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $139,156
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $14,974
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,032,609

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