EIN 91-1624769

Northwest Washington Fair Association

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
324
City
Year formed
1994
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Northwest Washington Fair Association operates an agricultural fair that aims to educate people about agriculture, provide positive competition experiences, and offer wholesome entertainment, social interactions, and lasting memories. Additionally, the association is building a new agricultural education center at the fairgrounds in Whatcom County, Washington to promote and encourage access to agricultural education. The association hosts an annual fair with diverse attractions for people of all ages to attend and participate. Multi-purpose facilities are available for community use.
Total revenues
$5,316,195
2022
Total expenses
$4,539,162
2022
Total assets
$13,704,806
2022
Num. employees
324
2022

Program areas at Northwest Washington Fair Association

The Association holds an annual Fair which offers affordable family entertainment with diverse attractions for people of all ages to attend and participate. Multi-purpose facilities are available and utilized by the community and there is an array of different events of interest to the community.
The Fair offers opportunity for exhibitors of all ages to display their talents and compete in 4h, ffa and open class competitions.
The Fair offers a variety of family-friendly grandstand entertainment, including complimentary horse shows and reserved seating performances such as demo derby, rodeo, and varied concert entertainers.
The Fair presents a multitude of educational agriculture showcases including small animal experience, dairy maternity and farming for life.
The Association is currently building a new agricultural education center at the Northwest Washington fairgrounds in whatcom county, Washington to promote, encourage, and provide access to agricultural education. The center will collaborate on significant priorities for Washington agriculture and serve as a resource for industry, area organizations and agencies, legislators, the public, and the media.

Who funds Northwest Washington Fair Association

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Northwest Washington Fair FoundationConstruction of Agricultural Education Center and Exhibits$92,915

Personnel at Northwest Washington Fair Association

NameTitleCompensation
Chris PickeringChief Executive Officer / Assistant Manager
Dean LenssenChief Operating Officer
Jim BaronDirector of Capital Campaigns / Manager
Karen KildallOcchio - Grosso Sponsorship Director
Frances NegranzaDirector of Facility Rentals
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for Northwest Washington Fair Association

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$456,532
Program services$4,405,660
Investment income and dividends$1,230
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$452,773
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$5,316,195

Form 990s for Northwest Washington Fair Association

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-02-19990View PDF
2018-122020-01-03990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 12, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 29, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
December 29, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $92,915 from Northwest Washington Fair Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 6, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
FairsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1775 Front St
Lynden, WA 98264
Metro area
Bellingham, WA
County
Whatcom County, WA
Website URL
nwwafair.com/ 
Phone
(360) 354-4111
Facebook page
nwwafair 
Twitter profile
@nwwafair 
IRS details
EIN
91-1624769
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1994
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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