EIN 39-1842999

Northern Wisconsin State Fair Association

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
97
Year formed
1934
Most recent tax filings
2023-10-01
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
$2,979,677
2023
Total expenses
$1,881,466
2023
Total assets
$10,759,070
2023
Num. employees
97
2023

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, 640 exhibitors entered 2,995 exhibits. Fair attendance was 120,000 people with 51 different agricultural-education related activities. Facilities were also utilized for 35 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 theyear 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 60 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 3,000 people.
Public school use of facilities for graduation and other school gatherings.

Who funds Northern Wisconsin State Fair Association

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Edward and Hannah M Rutledge CharitiesAid and Assist$83,333
Community Foundation for the Fox Valley RegionRecreation & Sports$25,000

Personnel at Northern Wisconsin State Fair Association

NameTitleCompensation
Rusty VolkExecutive Director$86,700
Debbie BaierFinance Manager
Beth WelkeFair Vendor and Event Manager
Dawn TotzkeFair Exhibit Manager
Joe SechoraVendor and Event Manager
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Northern Wisconsin State Fair Association

RevenuesFYE 10/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,204,334
Program services$1,836,962
Investment income and dividends$13,167
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$-18,488
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-68,907
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$12,609
Total revenues$2,979,677

Form 990s for Northern Wisconsin State Fair Association

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-102024-05-29990View PDF
2022-102023-11-08990View PDF
2022-102023-09-15990View PDF
2021-102023-09-21990View PDF
2021-102022-09-06990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
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
October 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
FairsCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity 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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