Meeker County Agricultural Society is located in Litchfield, MN. The organization was established in 1945. According to its NTEE Classification (N52) the organization is classified as: Fairs, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 09/2024, Meeker County Agricultural Society employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Meeker County 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 09/2024, Meeker County Agricultural Society generated $384.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $307.7k during the year ending 09/2024. While expenses have increased by 9.0% per year over the past 7 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.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR OPERATION OF A COUNTY FAIR GIVES RURAL YOUTH AN OPPORTUNITY TO DISPLAY THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS IN A RECEPTIVE SETTING. THE FAIR ALSO GIVES RURAL RESIDENTS IN GENERAL A VENUE TO MEASURE THEIR PROGRESS IN AGRICULTURAL AND RURAL ACTIVITIES AGAINST OTHER RESIDENTS. IT GIVES COUNTY RESIDENTS AND OTHERS A PLACE TO SEE AGRICULTURE AND RURAL LIVING AT ITS BEST. OUT COUNTY FAIR ALLOWED 277 4H YOUTH TO GAIN EVALUATION OF THEIR PROJECTS AND TO PARTCIPATE IN FRIENDLY COMPETITION. IT ALSO ALLOWED 24 FFA MEMBERS THIS OPPORTUNITY. IN OUR COMPETITIONS OPEN TO ALL AGES, MORE THAN 300 PARTICPATED. OUR FAIR WAS VISITED BY OVER 17,900 WHO CAME TO SEE THE EXHIBITS AND DISPLAYS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
OPPORTUNITIES WERE PROVIDED FOR 4H YOUTH TO SHOWCASE THEIR PROJECTS FOR THE YEAR
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Mark Adams Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Josh Carlson Executive Co | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Brandon Farber Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Chuck Finch Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Brandon Fischer Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Junior Lawrenc Geislinger Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $13,883 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $127,955 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $141,838 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $209,336 |
Investment income | $61 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $27,328 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | -$2,490 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $384,626 |
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 | $16,594 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $1,428 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,779 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,636 |
Office expenses | $4,346 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,250 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,922 |
Interest | $5,123 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $18,178 |
Insurance | $2,170 |
All other expenses | $4,029 |
Total functional expenses | $307,734 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $93,310 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $596,415 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $689,725 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,993 |
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 | $126,863 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $128,856 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $560,869 |
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 | $689,725 |