Minnesota State Fair Foundation is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (T22) the organization is classified as: Private Independent Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 10/2023, Minnesota State Fair Foundation employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Minnesota State Fair Foundation 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 10/2023, Minnesota State Fair Foundation generated $3.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 10/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.2% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PRESERVE AND IMPROVE MINNESOTA STATE FAIR BUILDING, THE FAIRGROUNDS, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE MINNESOTA STATE FAIR FOUNDATION GRANTS TO THE MINNESOTA STATE FAIR SUPPORT CAPITAL AND PROGRAM IMPROVEMENTS ALIGNED WITH THESE STATE FAIR PROGRAM AREAS: AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION, ART AND CULTURE, ENVIRONMENT, HISTORY AND HERITAGE, AND EDUCATION. THE FOUNDATION ALSO RETAINED ASSETS FOR FUTURE GRANTS, AND CONTINUED TO BUILD ENDOWMENT FUNDS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jason Koerth Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Litton Field Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jerry Hammer Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Renee Alexander Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Eric Britt Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrea Ames Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $137,550 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,898,004 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $230,307 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,035,554 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $141,962 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $67,443 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $63,341 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $297,283 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,605,633 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,216,874 |
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. | $131,575 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,684 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $368,702 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $31,309 |
Other employee benefits | $84,141 |
Payroll taxes | $45,754 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $59,411 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $34,569 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $35,755 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $774 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $239 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $103 |
Insurance | $5,222 |
All other expenses | $52,461 |
Total functional expenses | $2,333,693 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $284,227 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,745,157 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $195,882 |
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 | $3,744 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $13,758 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $376 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,317,719 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $6,560,863 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $130,064 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $130,064 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,003,367 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,427,432 |
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 | $6,560,863 |