Central Washington Fair Association

Organization Overview

Central Washington Fair Association is located in Yakima, WA. The organization was established in 1992. 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, Central Washington Fair Association employed 281 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Central Washington 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 12/2023, Central Washington Fair Association generated $5.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.2% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PRODUCE AN ANNUAL AGRICULTURAL FAIR AND DEVELOP YEAR-AROUND USE OF FACILITIES. (SEE SCHEDULE O)WITH A COMMITMENT TO:- PRESERVE AND DEVELOP OUR HISTORIC GROUNDS AND YEAR-ROUND MULTI-USE FACILITIES;- OFFER QUALITY AND DIVERSITY OF ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, AND EDUCATION;- PROVIDE A SAFE, FRIENDLY, AND ENJOYABLE ENVIRONMENT;- ACKNOWLEDGE THE INVOLVEMENT OF DEDICATED PEOPLE AND GROUPS;- BUILD ON THE TRADITION OF OUR FIRST 100 YEARS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PRODUCE AN ANNUAL AGRICULTURAL FAIR AND DEVELOP YEAR-AROUND USE OF FACILITIES. WITH A COMMITMENT TO:PRESERVE AND DEVELOP OUR HISTORIC GROUNDS AND YEAR-ROUND MULTI-USE FACILITIES; OFFER QUALITY AND DIVERSITY OF ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, AND EDUCATION; PROVIDE A SAFE, FRIENDLY, AND ENJOYABLE ENVIRONMENT; ACKNOWLEDGE THE INVOLVEMENT OF DEDICATED PEOPLE AND GROUPS; BUILD ON THE TRADITION OF OUR FIRST 100 YEARS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.


THE YAKIMA VALLEY SUNDOME WHICH HAVE A MAJOR ECONOMIC IMPACT FOR THE YAKIMA VALLEY. SUNDOME EVENTS INCLUDE CONCERTS, TRADESHOWS, WASHINGTON STATE INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES AND COMPETITIONS, PROFESSIONAL RODEOS, LOCAL GRADUATIONS, AND LARGE GALA DINNERS.


INTERIM EVENTS-NON SUNDOME & OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE AREAS SUCH AS THE YAKIMA COUNTY STADIUM, THE MODERN LIVING BUILDING, PIONEER HALL, THE DIRT TRACK, AND THE STATE FAIR ROOM. OTHER ACTIVITIES ALSO INCLUDED OUR ANNUAL HOLIDAY LIGHT FEST AND OUR ANNUAL COMMUNITY 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION. THE UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MANY HISTORICAL BUILDINGS AT STATE FAIR PARK HELP CREATE MEMORABLE EVENTS YEAR-ROUND.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kathleen M Kramer
President/ceo
$208,656
Lavonne Orth
Chair
$0
Ignacio Marquez
Vice Chair
$0
Vicki Baker
Secretary
$0
Scott Wagner
Treasurer
$0
Tom Stokes
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Starplex Corporation
Security
$502,769
Spectra Food Service & Hospitality
Catering & Concession Services
$173,207
Fun Time Promotions Inc
Fairtime Car Racing Events
$148,820
Spd&g
Advertising
$167,942
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$64,362
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$35,000
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$99,362
Total Program Service Revenue$5,670,176
Investment income $86,872
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $14,590
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$23,282
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,871,840

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