Nonprofit · EIN 41-0901607
THE SAINT LOUIS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL FAIR ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · CHISHOLM, MN 55719
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $391,116 | $412,699 | -$21,583 | $2,406,344 | $10 | $2,406,334 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $595,224 | $350,465 | $244,759 | $2,427,917 | $0 | $2,427,917 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $773,301 | $367,002 | $406,299 | $2,183,158 | $0 | $2,183,158 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $90,225
- of which government grants
- $89,465
- Membership dues
- $760
- Program service revenue
- $288,425
- Investment income
- $6,143
- Net rental income
- -$2,166
- Other revenue
- $6,323
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $34,834
- Other salaries and wages
- $32,876
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $74,251
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,650
- Occupancy
- $29,501
- Travel
- $3,057
- Depreciation
- $35,866
- Program services (functional)
- $387,361
- Management and general (functional)
- $25,338
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,427,917
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,406,344
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $10
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,406,334
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,853,027
- Gross receipts
- $445,148
- Employees
- 18
- Year formed
- 1935
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Pender | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Katrina Chapman | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Rachel Pearson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Troy Nylund | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tyler Nash | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Marvin Pearson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Heather Lindula | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Don Haenke | Representative Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Karen McNeal | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Ray Erspamer | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Joe Sopp | President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Chris Nash | Vice President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Michelle Morrison | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Pearson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Troy Nyland | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Matt Laitala | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Don Haenke | Representative Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Heather Lindula | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Chris Nash | Vice President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Katrina Chapman | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Rachel Pearson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Michelle Morrison | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Karen McNeal | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Ray Erspamer | Past PresidentDirector Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Joe Sopp | President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Karen Pender | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen McNeal | Fair SecretaryMgr Officer | 40 | $36,000 |
| Marvin Pearson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Troy Nyland | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Chris Nash | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Don Haenke | Representative Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Heather Lindula | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Matt Laitala | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Keith Stalboerger | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Rachel Pearson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Michelle Morrison | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Ray Erspamer | President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Joe Sopp | Vice President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Karen Pender | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 627, CHISHOLM, MN 55719-0627
- In care of
- % JOE SOPP
- Signed the 990
- JOE SOPP, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (218) 254-0024
- Website
- www.stlofair.org
- Return prepared by
- James T Zahorsky CPA
Mission
Hosts annual fair and horse expo to promote local agriculture and industry
Program accomplishments
- Hosts annual fair and horse expo to promote local agriculture and industryExpenses $387,361 · revenue $391,116
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-0901607
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,406,344
- Income (IRS master file)
- $445,148
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $391,116 | $412,699 | $2,406,344 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $595,224 | $350,465 | $2,427,917 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $773,301 | $367,002 | $2,183,158 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2022 | $1,411,700 | $293,104 | $1,776,859 | 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 41-0901607).
Questions about THE SAINT LOUIS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL FAIR ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of THE SAINT LOUIS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL FAIR ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE SAINT LOUIS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL FAIR ASSOCIATION is 41-0901607.
- Is THE SAINT LOUIS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL FAIR ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to THE SAINT LOUIS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL FAIR ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE SAINT LOUIS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL FAIR ASSOCIATION 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 THE SAINT LOUIS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL FAIR ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE SAINT LOUIS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL FAIR ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE SAINT LOUIS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL FAIR ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE SAINT LOUIS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL FAIR ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $391,116, expenses of $412,699 and total assets of $2,406,344 at year end.
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