EIN 23-0394757

Pennsylvania State Association of Bedford County Agricultural Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
56
City
Bedford
Year formed
1875
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Pennsylvania State Association of Bedford County Agricultural Society's primary mission is to encourage and improve the community in the science of agriculture, horticulture and the management of domestic and household arts and to improve the public on agricultural matters by conducting annual public fairs and exhibitions of live animals. Annually, the Society holds an agricultural, horticultural, and domestic and household arts exhibits for one week known as the Bedford County Fair. In July 2021, the fair was held during the last week with approximately 53,000 attendees.
Related structure
Pennsylvania State Association of Bedford County Agricultural Society is child organization, under the parent exemption from Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs.
Also known as...
Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs; Bedford County Agricultural Society; Bedford County Fair
Total revenues
$951,076
2023
Total expenses
$901,809
2023
Total assets
$1,972,283
2023
Num. employees
56
2023

Program areas at Pennsylvania State Association of Bedford County Agricultural Society

Annually the Society holds an Agricultural, horticultural and domestic and household arts exhibits for one week, known as the Bedford County Fair. The Fair was held the last week of july 2021. Normaly approximately 53,000 people attend the Fair the number in attendance for 2021 was an increase of 11,600 for a total attendance of approximately 64,600. The number of Agricultural, horticultural, domestic and househod art exhibits were at a consistent level. The results of the attendance and the exhibits provided a very successful Fair. In addition the facilities are available throughout the year for agriculture, horticulture and domestic and household arts and exhibits and are used accordingly.

Who funds Pennsylvania State Association of Bedford County Agricultural Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Bedford Rural Electric CooperativeCapital Needs$40,000

Personnel at Pennsylvania State Association of Bedford County Agricultural Society

NameTitleCompensation
James D EdwardsDirector$0
William HooverPresident Director$0
John E HolbertVice President$0
John W ZembowerTreasurer Di$0
Barbara MearkleSecretary Di$20,726

Financials for Pennsylvania State Association of Bedford County Agricultural Society

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$309,995
Program services$622,689
Investment income and dividends$3,446
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$14,946
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$951,076

Form 990s for Pennsylvania State Association of Bedford County Agricultural Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-02-14990View PDF
2022-092023-05-12990View PDF
2021-092022-02-14990View PDF
2020-092021-07-14990View PDF
2019-092020-09-23990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
June 5, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $40,000 from Bedford Rural Electric Cooperative
July 8, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Agricultural programsChapter / child organizations
Issues
Human servicesCommunity improvementAgricultureBusiness and industry
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingAccepts online donations
General information
Address
729 W Pitt St
Bedford, PA 15522
County
Bedford County, PA
Website URL
bedford-fair.com/ 
Phone
(814) 623-9011
IRS details
EIN
23-0394757
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1875
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
No
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
K20: Agricultural Programs
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Child within group exemption
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