Crow Wing County Fair Association

Organization Overview

Crow Wing County Fair Association is located in Brainerd, MN. The organization was established in 1955. According to its NTEE Classification (N52) the organization is classified as: Fairs, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Crow Wing County Fair Association employed 77 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Crow Wing County Fair Association 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 09/2022, Crow Wing County Fair Association generated $569.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $512.6k during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.3% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE FAIR BEGAN AS AN AGRICULTURAL EVENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING A PLACE FOR COUNTY RESIDENTS TO EXHIBIT THEIR PRODUCTS. YOUTH PROJECTS SUCH AS 4-H AND FFA WERE ABLE TO ENTER AND COMPETE FOR PRIZES. WHILE MANY ASPECTS OF THE FAIR HAVE CHANGED OVER THE YEARS, THE MAIN PHILOSOPHY REMAINS THE SAME, TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR PATRONAGE TO TOUCH BASE WITH THE AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE OF CROW WING COUNTY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE CROW WING COUNTY FAIR IS NOW AMONG THE FIVE LARGEST FAIRS IN MINNESOTA, WITH ANNUAL EXHIBITS NUMBERING OVER 6,000 AND ANNUAL ATTENDANCE ESTIMATED AT 100,000. THE FAIRGROUNDS INCLUDES A VARIETY OF BUILDINGS, AS WELL AS A MODERN CURLING FACILITY THAT HAS A CAPACITY OF 860, A GRAND STAND THAT SEATS 1,800, AND A LARGE HORSE ARENA WITH BLEACHERS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sharon Ryappy
President
$0
Laci Schindler
Vice Preside
$0
Kathy Stevens
Secretary
$0
Kris Doucimo
Treasurer
$0
Bob Dambowy
Director
$0
Gary Doucette
Director
$11,340

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$2,910
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$21,500
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$24,410
Total Program Service Revenue$543,946
Investment income $1,515
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 $569,871

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