Friends Of The Big Fresno Fair is located in Fresno, CA. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Big Fresno Fair 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 02/2022, Friends Of The Big Fresno Fair generated $804.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $827.9k during the year ending 02/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF AGRICULTURAL AND YOUTH RELATED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITS AT THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA'S 21ST DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION'S "BIG FRESNO FAIR".
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE FRIENDS OF THE BIG FRESNO FAIR PURCHASES AND CONSTRUCTS ITEMS AND FACILITIES ON BEHALF OF THE BIG FRESNO FAIR. THE PURCHASED AND CONSTRUCTED ITEMS AND FACILITIES ARE LOCATED ON THE GROUNDS OF THE BIG FRESNO FAIR.
THE FRIENDS OF THE BIG FRESNO FAIR PROVIDES RECOGNITION AND AWARDS TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY OF FRESNO WHO HAVE ACHIEVED A 4.0 OR BETTER GRADE POINT AVERAGE. THE RECIPIENTS ARE CHOSEN BY THE FRESNO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION.
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE AGRICULTURAL AND YOUTH RELATED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITS AT THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA'S 21ST DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION'S "BIG FRESNO FAIR".
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Mike Kludjian Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Louis Brosi Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian I Tatarian President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nat Dibuduo Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Debbie Jacobsen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Edgar Macias Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $741,853 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $741,853 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $62,163 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $804,436 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $17,187 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $127,813 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,632 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,864 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $14,951 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $167,262 |
Insurance | $2,904 |
All other expenses | $94,678 |
Total functional expenses | $827,912 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $715,453 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $167,820 |
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 | $2,326,868 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,210,141 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,401 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $151,000 |
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 | $170,401 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,039,740 |
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 | $3,210,141 |
Over the last fiscal year, Friends Of The Big Fresno Fair has awarded $120,152 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
BIG FRESNO FAIR | | | $106,322 |
COMMUNITY FOOD BANK | | | $13,830 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Friends Of The Big Fresno Fair has recieved totaling $123,475.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Isnardi Foundation Fresno, CA PURPOSE: PROD OF RECORDED ITALIAN TALKSWEB DEVELOPMENT | $90,975 |
Leon S Peters Foundation Fresno, CA PURPOSE: FUNDS FOR OPERATION AND ADMINISTRATION | $20,000 |
Rotary Club Of Fresno Foundation Fresno, CA PURPOSE: Hispanic Heritage Plaza | $12,500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Jserra Catholic High School San Juan Capistrano, CA | $110,381,982 | $32,636,304 |
The Society For The Promotion Of Japanese Animation Santa Ana, CA | $0 | $15,922,386 |
Haven Gallery Pomona, CA | $12,441,851 | $10,866,207 |
Yerba Buena Center For The Arts San Francisco, CA | $31,419,770 | $23,544,531 |
Festival Of Arts Of Laguna Beach Laguna Beach, CA | $11,626,110 | $10,814,120 |
Wallis Annenberg Center For The Performing Arts Beverly Hills, CA | $86,738,826 | $10,256,946 |
Maui Arts & Cultural Center Kahului, HI | $31,390,294 | $9,713,031 |
Immigration Institute Of The Bay Area San Francisco, CA | $7,526,224 | $6,922,510 |
Montalvo Association Saratoga, CA | $34,273,816 | $7,481,073 |
First Step Housing Sacramento, CA | $1,058,195 | $4,450,714 |
The Center For Cultural Innovation Los Angeles, CA | $15,572,704 | $5,971,325 |
Alliance For California Traditional Arts Fresno, CA | $2,645,027 | $4,730,784 |