Nonprofit · EIN 39-1842999
NORTHERN WISCONSIN STATE FAIR ASSOCIATION INC
Tax-exempt · CHIPPEWA FLS, WI 54729
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,242,335 | $2,698,378 | -$456,043 | $10,181,980 | $1,901,473 | $8,280,507 |
| October 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,330,312 | $2,339,977 | -$9,665 | $10,752,179 | $2,153,564 | $8,598,615 |
| October 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,979,677 | $1,881,466 | $1,098,211 | $10,759,070 | $2,333,887 | $8,425,183 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $281,120
- of which government grants
- $97,497
- Program service revenue
- $1,901,996
- Investment income
- $6,917
- Net rental income
- $52,302
- Other revenue
- $52,302
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,070
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $107,700
- Other salaries and wages
- $348,931
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $502,698
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $66,172
- Occupancy
- $143,619
- Travel
- $17,405
- Depreciation
- $348,489
- Program services (functional)
- $2,432,704
- Management and general (functional)
- $239,490
- Fundraising (functional)
- $26,184
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,752,179
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,181,980
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,901,473
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,280,507
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $9,567,247
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,260,507
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $20,000
- Gross receipts
- $2,364,458
- Employees
- 99
- Volunteers
- 800
- Year formed
- 1934
- State of legal domicile
- WI
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUSTY VOLK | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 50 | $107,700 | $3,078 |
| MIKE BRUNNER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $1,000 | $0 |
| JASON HIESS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK GOEMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERESA GERMAIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI LYONS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES KOEHLER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DARREN SWARTZ | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG MISFELDT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM SIKORA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY THOMPSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUSTY VOLK | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 50 | $101,120 | $3,034 |
| MIKE BRUNNER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERESA GERMAIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK GOEMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM SIKORA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON HIESS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI LYONS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG MISFELDT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY THOMPSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DARREN SWARTZ | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES KOEHLER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES KOEHLER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CRAIG TOYCEN | VP/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JERI MAHER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MIKE BRUNNER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JASON HIESS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TERESA GERMAIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICK GOEMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LORI LYONS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DARREN SWARTZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIM SIKORA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 225 EDWARD ST, CHIPPEWA FLS, WI 54729-1300
- In care of
- % JULIUS LEE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JAMES KOEHLER, N110 N DUNCAN RD, BLOOMER, WI 54724
- Signed the 990
- RUSTY VOLK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (715) 723-2861
- Website
- HTTPS://WWW.NWSFA.COM/
- Return prepared by
- CARLSONSV LLP
Mission
THE NORTHERN WISCONSIN STATE FAIR ASSOCIATION INC'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE UP-TO-DATE GROUNDS AND FACILITIES THAT PROMOTE EVENTS AND ATTRACTIONS ENHANCING THE ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF OUR COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDE FACILITIES AND SERVICES FOR NORTHERN WISCONSIN, INCLUDING THE ANNUAL COUNTY/REGIONAL AGRICULTURAL FAIR. DURING THE 5-DAY FAIR EVENT, 600 EXHIBITORS ENTERED 4,826 EXHIBITS. FAIR ATTENDANCE WAS 95,000 PEOPLE WITH 48 DIFFERENT AGRICULTURAL-EDUCATION RELATED ACTIVITIES. FACILITIES WERE ALSO UTILIZED FOR 32 ADDITIONAL EVENTS BY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO ASSIST THEIR FUNDRAISING GOALS TO MEET THEIR MISSIONS IN THE REGION.Expenses $2,432,704 · grants $1,070 · revenue $1,978,484
- HOSTED CITY OF CHIPPEWA FALLS POLICE, FIRE, AND EMT TRIANING TO INCLUDE K- 9, VEHICLE PURSUIT, AND FIRE TRUCK DRIVING TRAINING. HOSTED NATIONAL NIGHT OUT FOR LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS, EMT, FIRE DEPARTMENTS FROM CHIPPEWA FALLS AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. THESE PROGRAMS HAD ATTENDANCE OF OVER 3,500 PEOPLE.
- PROVIDED FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS FOR 4-H & FFA MEMBERS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND FACILITIES FOR CHIPPEWA FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOL EQUESTRIAN TEAM AS NEEDED. THESE FACILITY SERVICES AND PROGRAMS ARE CONDUCTED FROM APRIL THROUGH OCTOBER. FACILITIES WERE UTILIZED FROM APRIL THROUGH OCTOBER FOR A TOTAL OF OVER 75 DAYS.
- PUBLIC SCHOOL USE OF FACILITIES FOR GRADUATION AND OTHER SCHOOL GATHERINGS. FACILITES SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY FESTIVALS TO INCLUDE SPRINGFEST, OKTOBERFEST, INDIANHEAD KENNEL CLUB, CAR SHOW, STATE DARTBALL TOURNAMENT, TO NAME A FEW. TOTAL ATTENDANCE FOR NON-FAIR EVENTS IS ESTIMATED AT 28,000.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | October 31, 2026 | March 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | October 31, 2025 | March 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | October 31, 2024 | March 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 39-1842999
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- October
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,181,980
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,364,458
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | October 2025 | $2,242,335 | $2,698,378 | $10,181,980 | XML |
| 990 | October 2024 | $2,330,312 | $2,339,977 | $10,752,179 | XML |
| 990 | October 2023 | $2,979,677 | $1,881,466 | $10,759,070 | XML |
| 990 | October 2022 | $6,628,897 | $1,521,105 | $8,202,620 | IRS |
| 990 | October 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 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 39-1842999).
Questions about NORTHERN WISCONSIN STATE FAIR ASSOCIATION INC
- What is the EIN of NORTHERN WISCONSIN STATE FAIR ASSOCIATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHERN WISCONSIN STATE FAIR ASSOCIATION INC is 39-1842999.
- Is NORTHERN WISCONSIN STATE FAIR ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to NORTHERN WISCONSIN STATE FAIR ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTHERN WISCONSIN STATE FAIR ASSOCIATION INC 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 NORTHERN WISCONSIN STATE FAIR ASSOCIATION INC 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 NORTHERN WISCONSIN STATE FAIR ASSOCIATION INC 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 NORTHERN WISCONSIN STATE FAIR ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 names JAMES KOEHLER.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTHERN WISCONSIN STATE FAIR ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $107,700 (RUSTY VOLK, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does NORTHERN WISCONSIN STATE FAIR ASSOCIATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,242,335, expenses of $2,698,378 and total assets of $10,181,980 at year end.
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