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EIN 45-5124743

Friends of the Kern County Fair

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Bakersfield
State
California
Year formed
2012
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
N11: Recreation and Sports Single Organization Support
Description
Friends of the Kern County Fair raises funds to benefit the 15th district agricultural association and showcase agricultural industries to the community. Donations are made to the Kern County Fair for improvements at the fairgrounds and public education related to agriculture, with 24 scholarships awarded for the year ended 12/31/2022.
Total revenues
$575,337
2023
Total expenses
$521,304
2023
Total assets
$328,696
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Friends of the Kern County Fair

All donations were made to the Kern County Fair. These funds were used to make improvements at the fairgrounds and to further public education related to agriculture. In addition, 13 scholarships were awarded for the year ended 12/31/2023.

Grants made by Friends of the Kern County Fair

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Friends of the Kern County FairImprovements/ Public Education$220,869

Who funds Friends of the Kern County Fair

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Friends of the Kern County FairImprovements/ Public Education$220,869
James G Boswell FoundationOperating Support$5,000
Lake Family FoundationCarry Out Charitable Purpose of Foundation$1,300

Personnel at Friends of the Kern County Fair

NameTitleCompensation
Sean AndrewPresident$0
Emily MingVice President$0
Richard PhillipsTreasurer$0
Cynthia AguirreSecretary$0
George MingPast Treasurer / Director$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Friends of the Kern County Fair

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$19,500
Program services$555,837
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
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$575,337

Form 990s for Friends of the Kern County Fair

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-04-18990View PDF
2022-122023-10-06990View PDF
2021-122022-04-29990View PDF
2020-122021-08-12990EZView PDF
2019-122020-09-29990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

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Data update history
May 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $220,869 from Friends of the Kern County Fair
November 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $177,778 from Friends of the Kern County Fair
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSports organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationHuman services
Characteristics
Funds one specific organizationState / local levelProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
1142 S P St
Bakersfield, CA 93307
Metro area
Bakersfield, CA
County
Kern County, CA
Website URL
friendsofkcfair.org/ 
Phone
(661) 979-0756
IRS details
EIN
45-5124743
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2012
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N11: Recreation and Sports Single Organization Support
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Independent
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