EIN 39-1842999

Northern Wisconsin State Fair Association

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
119
Year formed
1934
Most recent tax filings
2024-10-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Northern Wisconsin State Fair Association provides up-to-date grounds and facilities that promote events and attractions enhancing the economic viability of our community. They provide facilities and services for Northern Wisconsin, including the annual county/regional agricultural Fair, which saw 1,434 exhibitors enter 8,785 exhibits and had fair attendance of 114,000 people with 53 different agricultural-education events. The association hosted city of Chippewa Falls police, fire, and EMT training to include K-9, vehicle pursuit, and fire truck driving training.
Also known as...
Northern Wi State Fair Association
Total revenues
$2,330,312
2024
Total expenses
$2,339,977
2024
Total assets
$10,752,179
2024
Num. employees
119
2024

Program areas at Northern Wisconsin State Fair Association

Provide facilities and services for Northern Wisconsin, including the annual county/regional agricultural Fair. During the 5-day Fair event, 655 exhibitors entered 4,597 exhibits. Fair attendance was 110,000 people with 51 different agricultural-education related activities. Facilities were also utilized for 32 additional events by nonprofit organizations to assist their fundraising goals to meet their missions in the region.
Provided facilities and programs for 4-h & ffa members throughout the year and facilities for chippewa falls public school equestrian team as needed. These programs are conducted from april through october. Facilities were utilized from april through october for a total of over 75 days.
Hosted city of chippewa falls police, fire, and emt trianing to include k- 9, vehicle pursuit, and fire truck driving training. Hosted national night out for local police departments, emt, fire departments from chippewa falls and surrounding communities. These programs had attendance of over 3,500 people.
Public school use of facilities for graduation and other school gatherings. Facilites services for community festivals to include springfest, oktoberfest, indianheadkennel club, car show, statedartball tournament, to name a few. Total attendance for non-fair events is estimated at 28,000.

Who funds Northern Wisconsin State Fair Association

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Edward and Hannah M Rutledge CharitiesAid and Assist$83,333

Personnel at Northern Wisconsin State Fair Association

NameTitleCompensation
Rusty VolkExecutive Director$101,120
Debbie BaierFinance Manager
Beth WelkeFair Vendor and Event Manager
Dawn TotzkeFair Exhibit Manager
Joe SechoraVendor and Event Manager
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Northern Wisconsin State Fair Association

RevenuesFYE 10/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$407,432
Program services$1,966,415
Investment income and dividends$913
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$-48,279
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-1,300
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$5,131
Total revenues$2,330,312

Form 990s for Northern Wisconsin State Fair Association

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-102025-02-04990View PDF
2023-102024-05-29990View PDF
2022-102023-11-08990View PDF
2022-102023-09-15990View PDF
2021-102023-09-21990View PDF
...and 12 more Form 990s

Organizations like Northern Wisconsin State Fair Association

OrganizationLocationRevenue
North Iowa Fair AssociationMason City, IA$671,960
Expo Center of Taylor County TexasAbilene, TX$6,020,543
Oregon Country Fair (OCF)Eugene, OR$3,401,486
Minnesota State Fair FoundationSaint Paul, MN$3,605,633
The Cincinnati International Wine FestivalCincinnati, OH$903,083
Washington State Fair FoundationPuyallup, WA$849,384
Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon FoundationDes Moines, IA$5,319,602
Arizona National Livestock ShowPhoenix, AZ$2,119,935
York County Agricultural SocietyYork, PA$8,999,319
Ashland County FairAshland, OH$1,220,712
Data update history
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $83,333 from Edward and Hannah M Rutledge Charities
September 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
August 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 31, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 1, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $83,333 from Edward and Hannah M Rutledge Charities
Nonprofit Types
FairsCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
225 Edward St
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Metro area
Eau Claire, WI
County
Chippewa County, WI
Website URL
nwsfa.com/ 
Phone
(715) 723-2861
IRS details
EIN
39-1842999
Fiscal year end
October
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1934
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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