Wabaunsee County Fair Assn

Organization Overview

Wabaunsee County Fair Assn is located in Alma, KS. The organization was established in 1934. According to its NTEE Classification (N52) the organization is classified as: Fairs, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wabaunsee County Fair Assn is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Wabaunsee County Fair Assn generated $258.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $126.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.3% 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

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROVIDE AN ENJOYABLE, SAFE,YEAR-ROUND, MULTI-USE PUBLIC FACILITY EMPHASIZING OPPURTUNITIES IN EDUCATION, AGRICULTURAL AND RECREATION THAT ENHANCES PARTNERSHIPS IN BUILDING A STRONGER COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE PRIMARY ACHIEVEMENT AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSOCIATION IS TO ORGANIZE AND OPERATE THE ANNUAL COUNTY FAIR. THE 4 DAY EVENT THE END OF JULY IS FOR DISPLAYING THE PROJECTS OF THE 159 4-H YOUTH AND 65 COMMUNITY MEMBERS. IN 2021 APPROXIMATELY 4500 COMMUNITY MEMBERS ATTENDED THE FAIR. THE FAIRGROUND AND ITS FACILITIES ARE ALSO OPEN AND MAINTAINED YEAR ROUND FOR USE BY 4-H AND OTHER COMMUNITY GROUPS.


A HIGHLIGHT OF THE FAIR IS THE ANNUAL FAIR AUCTION. IN 2021, 94 YOUTH SHOWED AND SOLD 85 ANIMALS. THIS IS THE FIRST AUCTION FOR MANY OF THE YOUNG EXHIBITORS. THEY RECIEVE POSITIVE FEEDBACK AND COLLECTED $68231 DIRECTLY FROM THE SALE FOR THEIR HARD WORK.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Linda Willey
Secretary
$0
Mary Reed Spencer
President
$0
Brenda Meseke
Treasurer
$0
Jenny Howe
Vice President
$0
Kelsey Stamm
Executive Director
$0
Dean Imthurn
Executive Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$32,443
Related organizations$0
Government grants $25,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$109,989
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$167,432
Total Program Service Revenue$87,044
Investment income $78
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $3,925
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 $258,479

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Wabaunsee County Fair Assn has recieved totaling $89,169.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Kansas Rural Communities Foundation

Wamego, KS

PURPOSE: SUPPLIES

$89,169
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