Sioux Empire Fair Association
- Assets
- $1.9m
- Revenue
- $2.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 219
- Location
- Sioux Falls, SD
- Founding
- 01/1941
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 46-0209185
Organization Overview
Sioux Empire Fair Association is located in Sioux Falls, SD. The organization was established in 1941. 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, Sioux Empire Fair Association employed 219 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sioux Empire Fair Association is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Sioux Empire Fair Association generated $2.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.4% per year over the past 9 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
THE MISSION OF THE W.H. LYON FAIRGROUND IS TO BE A FUN, HANDS-ON AGRICULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION THAT REFLECTS, SUPPORTS, UPLIFTS AND ENTERTAINS THE SIOUX EMPIRE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ASSOCIATION CONDUCTS THE SIOUX EMPIRE FAIR, WHICH IS THE LARGEST FAIR IN THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA. NEARLY 300,000 PEOPLE ATTEND THE FAIR ANNUALLY DURING ITS TEN DAY RUN.
TO HOLD THE SIOUX EMPIRE FAIR AND OTHER EVENTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SIOUX EMPIRE
THE ASSOCIATION FACILITATES THE USE OF THE W.H. LYON FAIRGROUND FOR USE BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON A YEAR-ROUND BASIS. NEARLY 600,000 PEOPLE USE THE FAIRGROUNDS IN ANY GIVEN YEAR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Scott Wick President/ce | Officer | 55 | $124,300 |
Scott Axtel Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Jo Beal Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gerald Beninga Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jon Carroll Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jo Hausman Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $140,965 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $140,965 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,326,507 |
| Investment income | $8,744 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $422,258 |
| 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 | $517,194 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,728,760 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $124,300 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $124,300 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $420,535 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,053 |
| Other employee benefits | $36,663 |
| Payroll taxes | $44,009 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,009 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $52,254 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $164,578 |
| Advertising and promotion | $132,563 |
| Office expenses | $39,921 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $296,507 |
| Travel | $16,400 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $3,778 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $105,177 |
| Insurance | $102,462 |
| All other expenses | $149,930 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,859,229 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $890,453 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $20,296 |
| 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 | $9,683 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $891,810 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $123,975 |
| Total assets | $1,936,217 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $101,248 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $33,090 |
| 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 | $156,036 |
| Total liabilities | $290,374 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,645,843 |
| 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 | $1,936,217 |