Program areas at Washington State Fair Foundation
Blue ribbon scholarship program - the Washington State Fair Foundation is pleased to present over $150,000 in scholarship opportunities to students residing in Washington State for the fiscal year ending november 30, 2023. Awards were paid to the college, universities and vocational technical schools the awardees attended. The blue ribbon scholarship program is made possible by the generosity of the Foundation's donors. Since the inception of the program, over $1,900,000 in awards have been distributed to students across Washington State pursuing higher education. In addition to the endowed scholarships set up by donor families, the program is primarily supported by an annual round up auction that takes place each august.
Traveling farm - the traveling farm is Washington's food and farming story: a free, exciting, hands-on exhibit at the Washington State Fair that connects kids and families to our State's agriculture industry, the farmers that produce the food we eat and the connection to healthy eating choices. In 2023 the Foundation contributed $41,462 in pledge payments.
The Washington State Fair Foundation incurs and recognizes miscellaneous expenses and revenues to support the operation of activities.
Grants made by Washington State Fair Foundation
| Grantee | Grant description | Grant year | Amount |
|---|
| Washington State Fair | To Promote the Foundation's Mission Through Fair Related Activities. | 2023-11 | $303,630 |
Who funds Washington State Fair Foundation
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Washington State Fair Foundation
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Renee McClain | Chief Executive Officer | $0 | 2024-09-24 |
| Marty Mattes | Chief Operations Officer | | 2024-09-24 |
| Bill Yun | Chief Financial Officer | | 2024-09-24 |
| Jon Tartaglia | Chief Revenue Officer | $0 | 2024-09-24 |
| Andrea Thayer | Chief Experience Officer | | 2024-09-24 |
| ...and 8 more key personnel |
Financials for Washington State Fair Foundation
| Revenues | FYE 11/2023 | FYE 11/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $525,184 | $908,017 | -42.2% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $229,328 | $246,019 | -6.8% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $94,872 | $144,394 | -34.3% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $849,384 | $1,298,430 | -34.6% |
Organizations like Washington State Fair Foundation
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Incorporated | 501(c)(3) | Winchester, VA | $2,279,080 |
| New Jersey State Fair | 501(c)(3) | Branchville, NJ | $3,064,282 |
| Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance | 501(c)(3) | Hilton Head Island, SC | $1,342,586 |
| Maricopa County Fair | 501(c)(3) | Phoenix, AZ | $1,890,826 |
| Delaware County Fair Society | 501(c)(3) | Manchester, IA | $1,411,770 |
| North Texas State Fair Association | 501(c)(3) | Denton, TX | $3,857,341 |
| Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Hutchinson, KS | $1,253,233 |
| The Cincinnati International Wine Festival | 501(c)(3) | Cincinnati, OH | $903,083 |
| North Iowa Fair Association | 501(c)(3) | Mason City, IA | $671,960 |
| Oregon Country Fair (OCF) | 501(c)(3) | Eugene, OR | $2,520,731 |
Data update history
September 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
November 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
FairsChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationHuman servicesChildren
Characteristics
Provides grantsFundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsAuction fundraisersTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 110 9th Ave SW
- Puyallup, WA 98371
- Metro area
- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- County
- Pierce County, WA
- Website URL
- thefair.com/foundation/Â
- Phone
- (253) 841-1771
IRS details
- EIN
- 26-1250496
- Fiscal year end
- November
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2007
- 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
- Subordinate organization
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