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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7013490

WESTPORT FAIR

Tax-exempt · WESTPORT, MA 02790

Financials

$236K$154K2023$237K$185K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WESTPORT FAIR by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$236,606$184,852$51,754$948,768$0$948,768
August 31, 2024990$235,978$153,555$82,423$897,015$0$897,015
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$11,568
Program service revenue
$190,554
Investment income
$806
Net rental income
$16,000
Net income from sales of inventory
$17,678
Other revenue
$33,678

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$7,175
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,100
Occupancy
$17,431
Depreciation
$30,758
Program services (functional)
$180,437
Management and general (functional)
$4,415

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$897,015
Total assets, end of year
$948,768
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$948,768
Land, buildings and equipment
$454,986
Net assets without donor restrictions
$948,768
Gross receipts
$263,214
Employees
0
Volunteers
95

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BOB BUTLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
NANCY DESROSIERSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
MARK FERRIERADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
ADAM JEROMEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
BRENDON LORDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
LEONARD POTTERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
ANTONE OLIVEIRAVICE-PRES.
Officer
–$0
DIANNE POTTERSECRETARY
Officer
–$0
RONALD POTTERPRESIDENT
Officer
–$0
SHARON POTTERTREASURER
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BOB BUTLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
NANCY DESROSIERSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
MARK FERRIERADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
ADAM JEROMEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
BRENDON LORDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
LEONARD POTTERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
ANTONE OLIVEIRAVICE-PRES.
Officer
–$0
DIANNE POTTERSECRETARY
Officer
–$0
RONALD POTTERPRESIDENT
Officer
–$0
SHARON POTTERTREASURER
Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 3455, WESTPORT, MA 02790-0703
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
RONALD POTTER, 200 PINE HILL ROAD, WESTPORT, MA 02790
Signed the 990
RONALD POTTER, PRESIDENT
Phone
(508) 636-3759
Return prepared by
SYLVIA & HURD TAX AND ACCOUNTING INC

Mission

THE WESTPORT FAIR WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1955. THE PURPOSE OF THE FAIR WAS TO PROMOTE AGRICULTURE IN THE TOWN, AND TO SHOW PROJECTS THAT THE VOCATIONAL STUDENTS HAD COMPLETED. AS TIME WENT ON, IT BECAME THE SOCIAL EVENT OF THE SUMMER WITH MANY PEOPLE LOOKING FORWARD TO ITS ARRIVAL EACH YEAR. THERE IS LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, A CARNIVAL, CRAFT TENT, GREAT FOOD, TRACTOR PULLS, AND MUCH, MUCH MORE.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • TO PROMOTE AGRICULTURE IN THE TOWN AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS TO OVER 16,000 ATTENDEES. PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS AND OTHER DONATIONS TO THE TOWN.
    Expenses $180,437 · grants $7,175 · revenue $190,554

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-7013490
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1969
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$948,768
Income (IRS master file)
$263,214

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$236,606$184,852$948,768XML
990August 2024$235,978$153,555$897,015XML
990August 2023$215,532$143,229$814,593IRS
990August 2022–––IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 2019–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7013490).

Questions about WESTPORT FAIR

What is the EIN of WESTPORT FAIR?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WESTPORT FAIR is 23-7013490.
Is WESTPORT FAIR tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1969.
Are donations to WESTPORT FAIR tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WESTPORT FAIR file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of WESTPORT FAIR due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did WESTPORT FAIR last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of WESTPORT FAIR?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names RONALD POTTER.
Who are the officers and directors of WESTPORT FAIR?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does WESTPORT FAIR have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $236,606, expenses of $184,852 and total assets of $948,768 at year end.

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