Program areas at State Fair of Virginia
The primary venue of successful execution of the mission is the State Fair of Virginia. The 2023 State Fair of Virginia attendance of approximated 210,000.in 2023, the State Fair of Virginia scholarship program rewarded 241 young people for their hard work and achievement in thirty-nine sanctioned State Fair competition areas through livestock competitions, 4-h & ffa competitions, skills usa, and other competitions.
Sale of champions/youth livestock awarded scholarshipsany youth that participate in market shows at the current year Fair are eligible. These include: youth market goat, youth market beef, youth market hog and youth market lamb shows. Application categories are broken out by age juniors (9-12), intermediate (13-15) and seniors (16 and older) with four scholarships being awarded to each category. Judging was based on applicants' State Fair participation, as well as on leadership and community service activities and an essay. Funds allocated for the scholarships represent a portion of proceeds from the current years sale of champions benefit auction.
Personnel at State Fair of Virginia
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| David Priddy | Treasurer | $0 | 2024-03-26 |
| Marlene Pierson-Joliffe | Vice President , Executive Director | $0 | 2023-12-31 |
| Bill Osl | Chairman | $0 | 2023-12-31 |
| M L Everett | President | $0 | 2023-12-31 |
| Kathleen Early | Secretary | $0 | 2023-12-31 |
Financials for State Fair of Virginia
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $243,594 | $180,057 | 35.3% |
| Program services | $192,905 | $71,422 | 170.1% |
| Investment income and dividends | $37,732 | $11,097 | 240% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $18,460 | $0 | 999% |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $15,165 | -100% |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $37 | -100% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $-5,350 | $-9,074 | 41% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $487,341 | $268,704 | 81.4% |
Organizations like State Fair of Virginia
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Maryfest | 501(c)(3) | Marysville, WA | $202,944 |
| Warren County Agricultural Fair | 501(c)(3) | Roseville, IL | $174,316 |
| Fauquier County Fair | 501(c)(3) | Warrenton, VA | $296,750 |
| Autumnfest | 501(c)(3) | Woonsocket, RI | $428,530 |
| The Colorado State Fair Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Pueblo, CO | $132,870 |
| Wayne County Fair Association | 501(c)(3) | Corydon, IA | $243,200 |
| Independence Day Celebration (IDC) | 501(c)(3) | Morgan Hill, CA | $325,619 |
| Dickinson Roughrider Commission | 501(c)(3) | Dickinson, ND | $149,891 |
| Lee County Fair Association | 501(c)(3) | Giddings, TX | $235,896 |
| Southern Illinois Fair Association | 501(c)(3) | Anna, IL | $332,523 |
Data update history
May 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 16, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
May 15, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
FairsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesHuman services
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
- Address
- PO Box 27552
- Richmond, VA 23261
- Metro area
- Richmond, VA
- County
- Richmond city, VA
- Website URL
- statefairva.org/Â
- Phone
- (804) 290-1000
IRS details
- EIN
- 45-5632992
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2012
- 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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