Nonprofit · EIN 37-6026715
MCLEAN COUNTY FAIR
Tax-exempt · BLOOMINGTON, IL 61705
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,542,486 | $1,286,171 | $256,315 | $1,283,429 | $166,194 | $1,117,235 |
| October 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,245,309 | $1,190,560 | $54,749 | $1,194,677 | $333,757 | $860,920 |
| October 31, 2023 | 990 | $58,479 | $122,304 | -$63,825 | $1,146,717 | $340,546 | $806,171 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $487,852
- of which government grants
- $48,891
- Program service revenue
- $490,220
- Investment income
- $2,120
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,120
- Other revenue
- $562,294
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $338,925
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $364,372
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $41,135
- Occupancy
- $203,461
- Depreciation
- $103,655
- Program services (functional)
- $1,245,036
- Management and general (functional)
- $41,135
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,194,677
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,283,429
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $166,194
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,117,235
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,056,150
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,117,235
- Gross unrelated business income
- $562,294
- Gross receipts
- $1,583,366
- Employees
- 48
- Volunteers
- 130
- Year formed
- 1932
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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 October 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL SWARTZ | MANAGER Former | 1 | $0 | $119,378 |
| LAUREN LOTT | MANAGER Officer | 40 | $10,599 | $52,500 |
| BRIAN DIRKS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $3,900 |
| ARIN RADER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $3,060 |
| DARREN DAVIS | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $2,700 |
| JC ZIMMERMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $2,700 |
| JOHN BURKHART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $2,100 |
| MARK HINES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $2,100 |
| DAVID MOOL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $2,100 |
| AUSTIN O'NEALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $2,100 |
| CARLY RICKARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $2,100 |
| DAVID SCHULER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $2,100 |
| REID THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $2,100 |
| MATT WITTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $2,100 |
| AUSTIN BAER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RACHEL FULTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE SWARTZ | MANAGER Officer | 1 | $0 | $140,908 |
| LAUREN LOTT | MANAGER Officer | 1 | $0 | $38,151 |
| BRIAN DIRKS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $3,900 |
| DARREN DAVIS | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $2,700 |
| JC ZIMMERMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $2,700 |
| JOHN BURKHART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $2,100 |
| MARK HINES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $2,100 |
| AUSTIN O'NEALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $2,100 |
| ARIN RADER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $2,100 |
| CARLY RICKARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $2,100 |
| DAVID SCHULER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $2,100 |
| REID THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $2,100 |
| MATT WITTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $2,100 |
| DAVID MOOL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN BURKHART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DARREN DAVIS | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN DIRKS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARK HINES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID MOOL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AUSTIN O'NEALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ARIN RADER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CARLY RICKARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID SCHULER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REID THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATT WITTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JC ZIMMERMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE SWARTZ | MANAGER Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2242 WESTGATE DR, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61705-5020
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BRIAN DIRKS, 27639 E 1300 NORTH ROAD, ELLSWORTH, IL 61737
- Signed the 990
- BRIAN DIRKS, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (309) 663-6497
- Website
- WWW.MCLEANCOUNTYFAIR.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MCK CPAS & ADVISORS
Mission
TO FURTHER AGRICULTURAL INTERESTS AND FOR THE DISPLAY OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.
Program accomplishments
- TO PROVIDE 4-H PROGRAMS FOR THE YOUTH OF MCLEAN COUNTY AND AN EDUCATIONAL AND AGRICULTURAL FAIR.Expenses $529,816 · revenue $450,993
- AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION EXHIBIT - A HANDS-ON EXHIBIT DESIGNED TO EDUCATE CONSUMERS ABOUT FARMERS, FARMING, AND THEIR FOOD SUPPLY.Expenses $41,468 · revenue $39,227
- UNRELATED BUSINESS - PROVIDE SPACE AND EQUIPMENT RENTAL FOR THIRD PARTY EVENTS.Expenses $673,752 · revenue $562,294
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 October, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | October 31, 2025 | March 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | October 31, 2024 | March 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2022 | October 31, 2023 | March 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 37-6026715
- 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
- 1954
- Accounting year ends
- October
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N520)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,283,429
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,583,366
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | October 2025 | $1,542,486 | $1,286,171 | $1,283,429 | XML |
| 990-T | October 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2024 | $1,245,309 | $1,190,560 | $1,194,677 | XML |
| 990-T | October 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2023 | $58,479 | $122,304 | $1,146,717 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2022 | $1,069,814 | $1,097,976 | $1,312,380 | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | 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 37-6026715).
Questions about MCLEAN COUNTY FAIR
- What is the EIN of MCLEAN COUNTY FAIR?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MCLEAN COUNTY FAIR is 37-6026715.
- Is MCLEAN COUNTY FAIR tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1954.
- Are donations to MCLEAN COUNTY FAIR tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MCLEAN COUNTY 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 MCLEAN COUNTY FAIR due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending October 31, 2026) is due March 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MCLEAN COUNTY FAIR last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended October 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MCLEAN COUNTY FAIR?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 names BRIAN DIRKS.
- Who are the officers and directors of MCLEAN COUNTY FAIR?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MCLEAN COUNTY FAIR have?
- On its 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,542,486, expenses of $1,286,171 and total assets of $1,283,429 at year end.
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