EIN 52-0915839

The Great Frederick Fair

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(5)
Num. employees
136
Year formed
1971
Most recent tax filings
2023-10-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Great Frederick Fair, Inc. Exists to promote agriculture and The education of our youth about The industry of agriculture.
Total revenues
$4,881,417
2023
Total expenses
$5,002,792
2023
Total assets
$1,572,965
2023
Num. employees
136
2023

Program areas at The Great Frederick Fair

The following are strategies and policies for carrying our our mission:the Fair must be The premier showcase for agriculture and agricultural education.the Fair's core activities encompasses The exhibition of livestock, farm, garden, and handmade goods, while encouraging improvements in techniques of production and The development of better agricultural products through a system of awards.education is The number one priority accomplished by providing 4-h and ffa members and youth at large with a means of learning by doing and showing to The public their accomplishments.partnerships with 4h, ffa, and The ag community will promote ag literacy and ag career paths.the Fair is in a unique position to foster understanding between The agricultural community and The public, and is a leader in this effort.we must conduct our financial affairs in a business like manner.produce The annual Great Frederick fair.the Fair shall facilitate The display of implements of husbandry and advances in The technology of agriculture.the Fair shall provide resources for educational endeavors and production agricultures promotions.the Fair shall generate resources from admissions, entertainment, carnival attractions, parking, commercial exhibits, premium lists, memorabilia, recreational agriculture, and non Fair rental of facilities.the Fair shall strive to collect sponsorships, state appropriations, private grants and any other public funding available to support our educational and agricultural endeavors.we shall promote a year round farmers marketour facility shall be a multi-use complex of quality structures to serve The needs of The Fair and The ag community.while The Fair maintains an agricultural focus, we encourage and welcome involvement by all.protect and strenghthen our tax free status.

Who funds The Great Frederick Fair

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Frederick County Agricultural SocietyEducation$20,000
Delaplaine FoundationUnrestricted Grant$1,750

Personnel at The Great Frederick Fair

NameTitleCompensation
Maurice A GladhillTreasurer$5,000
Karen NicklasExecutive Assistant$73,618
Jacqueline KrehVice President$5,000
Robert FrankSecretary$5,000
Nancy KellerPresident$5,000
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for The Great Frederick Fair

RevenuesFYE 10/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$593,096
Program services$3,736,815
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$549,443
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$-295
Miscellaneous revenues$2,358
Total revenues$4,881,417

Form 990s for The Great Frederick Fair

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-102024-03-08990View PDF
2022-102023-01-26990View PDF
2021-102022-01-21990View PDF
2020-102021-06-30990View PDF
2019-102020-11-23990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
May 19, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Frederick County Agricultural Society
September 19, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
June 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Frederick County Agricultural Society
June 24, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
FairsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Human servicesJobs and employment
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteering
General information
Address
797 E Patrick St
Frederick, MD 21701
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
Frederick County, MD
Website URL
thegreatfrederickfair.com/ 
Phone
(301) 663-5895
Facebook page
doodys-mechanical-service 
IRS details
EIN
52-0915839
Fiscal year end
October
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1971
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
No
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N52: Fair, County and Other
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Central organization
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