Program areas at Montgomery County Fair Association
The Scholarship Program began in 1993 when the Scholarship Trail Ride Committee was established. The funds raised support scholarships for graduating seniors. The proceeds from the Scholarship Trail Ride, the Scholarship Chili Cook-off, and 5% of the Junior Livestock and Junior Non-Livestock Auctions of the Fair are contributed to the scholarship fund. Since the program began in 1993, over $2.6 million has been given in college scholarships. In 2022, the MCFA committed $150,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors in Montgomery County. College-bound graduates received 60 academic scholarships from a combination of the Fair Queen Contest, Colt Show Hi-Point Program, Replacement Heifer Program, and Calf Scramble Program.
Who funds Montgomery County Fair Association
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Montgomery County Fair Association
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Brian Hayes | Executive Director | $121,600 | 2023-06-30 |
| Cody Bartlett | President | $0 | 2024-04-02 |
| Pat Smith | Vice President | $0 | 2023-06-30 |
| Beth Traylor | Secretary | $0 | 2023-06-30 |
| Maggie Marmack | Vice President | $0 | 2023-06-30 |
| ...and 6 more key personnel |
Financials for Montgomery County Fair Association
| Revenues | FYE 06/2023 | FYE 06/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $539,424 | $431,709 | 25% |
| Program services | $2,774,634 | $2,748,559 | 0.9% |
| Investment income and dividends | $26,591 | $1,711 | 1454.1% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $36,714 | $39,194 | -6.3% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $80,953 | $68,576 | 18% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $3,458,316 | $3,289,749 | 5.1% |
Organizations like Montgomery County Fair Association
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| North Texas State Fair Association | 501(c)(3) | Denton, TX | $3,857,341 |
| Pasadena Strawberry Festival | 501(c)(3) | Pasadena, TX | $993,795 |
| Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show | 501(c)(3) | Mercedes, TX | $5,825,681 |
| The Cincinnati International Wine Festival | 501(c)(3) | Cincinnati, OH | $1,047,504 |
| New Jersey State Fair | 501(c)(3) | Branchville, NJ | $3,154,407 |
| Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds | 501(c)(3) | Hiawassee, GA | $3,228,541 |
| Washington State Fair Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Puyallup, WA | $1,298,430 |
| National Cherry Festival | 501(c)(3) | Traverse City, MI | $4,565,069 |
| Fort Bend County Fair Association | 501(c)(3) | Rosenberg, TX | $3,632,539 |
| Clay County Fair Association | 501(c)(3) | Green Cove Springs, FL | $3,245,717 |
Data update history
May 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
July 8, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 30, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
FairsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationHuman services
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- PO Box 869
- Conroe, TX 77305
- Metro area
- Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- County
- Montgomery County, TX
- Website URL
- mcfa.org/Â
- Phone
- (936) 760-3631
IRS details
- EIN
- 74-2077055
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1979
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- N52: Fair, County and Other
- NAICS code, primary
- 7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
- Parent/child status
- Central organization
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