Program areas at Benton Franklin Fair Association
112,250 people attended the annual Fair in 2023, which was august 22nd-26th 2023 at Benton county fairgrounds located in kennewick, Washington.
1,452 exhibitors from the surrounding community presented "open class" exhibits at the 2023 Fair. Exhibits were comprised of various agricultural and domestic items that highlighted the diversity of the local community. Exhibits were judged and prizes were awarded to top entries in each category. There were many more exhibits than exhibitors since many exhibitors present multiple exhibits.
350 children and youth of local 4-h clubs and 82 youth of local ffa clubs entered agricultural, livestock, and domestic items into the competition at the 2023 Fair. Entries were judged and prizes were awarded to top entries in each category.
Who funds Benton Franklin Fair Association
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Benton Franklin Fair Association
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Lori Lancaster | Executive Director and Sponsorships | $190,091 | 2024-11-02 |
| Sherry Gartside | Board Member | $0 | 2024-10-04 |
| Duane Howard | President | $0 | 2024-10-04 |
| Doug Elliott | Vice President | $0 | 2024-10-04 |
| Gayle Stack | Treasurer | $0 | 2024-10-04 |
| ...and 2 more key personnel |
Financials for Benton Franklin Fair Association
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $134,529 | $179,336 | -25% |
| Program services | $3,706,964 | $3,521,572 | 5.3% |
| Investment income and dividends | $20,731 | $1,141 | 1716.9% |
| 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 | $30,044 | $59,866 | -49.8% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $3,892,268 | $3,761,915 | 3.5% |
Organizations like Benton Franklin Fair Association
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Portland Rose Festival Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Portland, OR | $3,757,594 |
| Inter-Mountain Fair Heritage Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Mcarthur, CA | $1,402,319 |
| Maricopa County Fair | 501(c)(3) | Phoenix, AZ | $1,890,826 |
| Trinity County Fair Association | 501(c)(3) | Hayfork, CA | $1,356,318 |
| Mercer County Fairgrounds | 501(c)(3) | Celina, OH | $2,569,240 |
| Expo Center of Taylor County Texas | 501(c)(3) | Abilene, TX | $6,020,543 |
| Delaware County Fair Society | 501(c)(3) | Manchester, IA | $1,411,770 |
| Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Incorporated | 501(c)(3) | Winchester, VA | $2,279,080 |
| Collier County Agricultural Fair and Exposition | 501(c)(3) | Naples, FL | $3,204,680 |
| Winnebago County Fair Association | 501(c)(3) | Pecatonica, IL | $1,003,780 |
Data update history
January 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
June 26, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
August 23, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019
Nonprofit Types
FairsCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 812 W Washington St
- Pasco, WA 99301
- Metro area
- Kennewick-Richland, WA
- County
- Franklin County, WA
- Website URL
- bentonfranklinfair.com/Â
- Phone
- (509) 586-9211
- Facebook page
- benton-franklin-fair-rodeoÂ
- Twitter profile
- @bffairÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 91-1015823
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1948
- 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
- Independent
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