EIN 15-0545530

Gouverneur Agricultural and Mechanical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
1859
Most recent tax filings
2023-10-01
Description
To instruct the general public on agricultural,horticultural,domestic arts, and allied science matters through an annual fair. To promote and further the interest in agriculture in st. lawrence county and surrounding areas.
Total revenues
$383,038
2023
Total expenses
$417,329
2023
Total assets
$580,387
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Gouverneur Agricultural and Mechanical Society

The Society holds the Gouverneur and st. lawrence county fair annually in Gouverneur, ny. The fair has been held for 165 years. Through the fair, the Society educates the attending public on and promotes a wide variety of interests through exhibits and competitions involving: Agricultural activities such as animal husbandry, beef cattlel draft horses, poultry,sheep, dairy operations, and other small animals; horticultural activities such as vegetable gardening, flower cultivation,maple sugar production and ornamental plant varieties; domestic arts such as knitting, wood crafts, quilting,canned foods,baking,painting,and drawing; and farm equipment and technology such as tractors,watering techniques and alternative heating and power methods. Prizes for each competion encourage participation and excellence within the county. A firemen's parade, horse and tractor pulls, fire and rescue demonstrations, and harness racing showcase these activities and provide recreation and entertainment for the public. The fair also hosts musical and other acts, carnival rides and concessions for the entertainment of members and the public. This entertainment serves to attract the public to the fair. The fair also holds agriculturally-related contests and festivals at other times of the year, such as pumpkin festival, as fundraisers and means of showcasing agircultural achievements.
The Society encourages youth development and leadership through competitions and exhibitions at the fair and support 4-h, future farmers of america and the grange. The fair includes dedicated space for these organizations and encourages youth participation in each of the general fair competitions and exhibits.
Educates about, promotes and encourages participation in Agricultural activities and related activities in around st. lawrence county, including through holding the annual Gouverneur and st. lawrence county fair.

Personnel at Gouverneur Agricultural and Mechanical Society

NameTitleCompensation
Linda bishopTreasurer and Director$0
John WrightFirst Vice President$0
Don PeckSecond Vice President$0
April PattonSecretary and Di$0
Allen MartinFirst Vice President$0

Financials for Gouverneur Agricultural and Mechanical Society

RevenuesFYE 10/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$18,400
Program services$340,235
Investment income and dividends$17
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$24,386
Total revenues$383,038

Form 990s for Gouverneur Agricultural and Mechanical Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-102024-03-15990View PDF
2022-102023-02-15990View PDF
2021-102022-02-16990View PDF
2020-102021-04-06990View PDF
2019-102020-02-18990View PDF
...and 4 more Form 990s

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Data update history
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 19, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 16, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
June 22, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
May 2, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019
Nonprofit Types
Sports organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesCommunity improvementBusiness and industry
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
85 E Barney St
Gouverneur, NY 13642
Metro area
Watertown-Fort Drum, NY
County
St. Lawrence County, NY
Website URL
gouverneurfair.net/ 
Phone
(315) 287-3010
IRS details
EIN
15-0545530
Fiscal year end
October
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1859
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N03: Recreation and Sports Professional Societies and Associations
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Independent
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