Nonprofit · EIN 42-0605155
WINNESHIEK COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · DECORAH, IA 52101
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $582,253 | $618,053 | -$35,800 | $2,176,504 | $1,062,399 | $1,114,105 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $660,699 | $636,552 | $24,147 | $1,746,602 | $596,696 | $1,149,906 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $563,931 | $731,662 | -$167,731 | $1,785,923 | $661,913 | $1,124,010 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $128,444
- of which government grants
- $12,500
- Membership dues
- $80
- Program service revenue
- $452,575
- Investment income
- $1,234
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,192
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $650
- Accounting fees
- $11,285
- Occupancy
- $60,407
- Depreciation
- $83,757
- Program services (functional)
- $574,221
- Management and general (functional)
- $42,396
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,436
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,746,602
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,176,504
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,062,399
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,114,105
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,007,484
- Gross receipts
- $582,253
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 60
- Year formed
- 1918
- State of legal domicile
- IA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARY SCHUTTE | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| MARK KNUTSON | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| RON HEMESATH | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JOHN SCHNITZLER | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ARLIN FRANZEN | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| GORDY TANGEN | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ZACH KERNDT | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MARK STEFFENS | President Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| RUTH HAGEMAN | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SANDRA LIEN | Foundation Mgr. Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MICHELLE BRINCKS | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| TERRANCE LUNDEEN | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JOE HENNING | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MAKAYLA HAGEMAN | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARY SCHUTTE | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| MARK KNUTSON | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| RON HEMESATH | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JOHN SCHNITZLER | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ARLIN FRANZEN | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| GORDY TANGEN | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ZACH KERNDT | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MARK STEFFENS | President Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| RUTH HAGEMAN | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SANDRA LIEN | Foundation Mgr. Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MICHELLE BRINCKS | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| TERRANCE LUNDEEN | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JOE HENNING | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MAKAYLA HAGEMAN | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARY SCHUTTE | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MARK KNUTSON | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| RON HEMESATH | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JOHN SCHNITZLER | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ARLIN FRANZEN | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| GORDY TANGEN | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ZACH KERNDT | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MARK STEFFENS | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| BECKY WINKLER | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SANDRA LIEN | Foundation Mgr. Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MICHELLE BRINCKS | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| RYAN BULLERMAN | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JOE HENNING | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MAKAYLA HAGEMAN | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 201, DECORAH, IA 52101-0201
- Signed the 990
- MARK STEFFENS, President
- Phone
- (563) 419-1902
- Website
- WWW.WINNESHIEKCOUNTYFAIR.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ANDERSON WILMARTH ET AL
Mission
TO PROVIDE THE ANNUAL, FREE WINNESHIEK COUNTY FAIR, TO ADVANCE THE INTERESTS OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE & FLORICULTURE, TO IMPROVE & ENCOURAGE BREEDING OF FINE STOCK, AND TO STIMULATE THE STUDY OF ARTS & SCIENCES, ESPECIALLY FOR YOUTHS & YOUNG ADULTS, PROVIDING THE FACILITIES & EVENTS TO EXHIBIT THE PRODUCTS & RESULTS OF THESES EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC PROJECTS, AS WELL AS ART & CRAFT PROJECTS AND THE PERFORMING ARTS.
Program accomplishments
- ANNUAL ATTENDANCE AT THE FAIRS REGULARLY EXCEEDS TOTAL POPULATION OF COUNTY, USUALLY BY 50% MORE; AN ESTIMATED 38,500 ATTENDESS USUALLY COME TO SEE THE LIVESTOCK ENTRIES AND EXHIBITS FROM EVERY 4-H AND FFA ORGANIZATION IN THE COUNTY, PLUS ALL HIGH SCHOOLS AND MOST NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS; EACH YEAR HAS INCLUDED SPONSORSHIP OF THE ANNUAL BILL RILEY STATE FAIR TALENT SEARCH THAT INCLUDED BOTH SPROUT & SENIOR DIVISION ENTRANTS FROM AGES 2 TO 22.Expenses $504,349
- HOSTING WEEKLY SUMMER STOCK CAR RACES FOR RESIDENTS OF WINNESHIEK COUNTY ALONG WITH RODEO AND TRACTOR PULL.Expenses $68,190
- FAIRGROUNDS FACILITIES EVENTS THAT TYPICALLY OCCUR IN THE YEAR INCLUDE FFA BANQUET, IOWA DRIFTLESS BANQUET, COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET, DECORAH AREA CHAMBER OF COMEMERCE AG COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND WOMENS WEEKEND OUT EVENT, REGIONAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS BENEFIT RODEO, UPPER IOWA TRAINING CLUB SESSION, NE IOWA COMMUNITY ACTION TRAINING SESSIONS, WINTER STORAGE FOR COUNTY RESIDENTS, LUTHER COLLEGE, NORDIC FEST AND ALLIANT ENERGY.Expenses $1,682
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
- 42-0605155
- 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
- 1940
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,176,504
- Income (IRS master file)
- $582,253
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $582,253 | $618,053 | $2,176,504 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $660,699 | $636,552 | $1,746,602 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $563,931 | $731,662 | $1,785,923 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $625,103 | $519,900 | $2,018,049 | IRS |
| 990 | 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 42-0605155).
Questions about WINNESHIEK COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of WINNESHIEK COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WINNESHIEK COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION is 42-0605155.
- Is WINNESHIEK COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1940.
- Are donations to WINNESHIEK COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WINNESHIEK COUNTY AGRICULTURAL 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 WINNESHIEK COUNTY AGRICULTURAL 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 WINNESHIEK COUNTY AGRICULTURAL 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 WINNESHIEK COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WINNESHIEK COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $582,253, expenses of $618,053 and total assets of $2,176,504 at year end.
Other nonprofits in DECORAH
- SEED SAVERS EXCHANGE INC EIN 43-1214133 · last filed 990 for 2025
- REROOTED CONNECTIONS EIN 26-3719247 · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- JOHNSON CENTER FOR LAND STEWARDSHIP POLICY EIN 92-2692057 · last filed 990-N for 2025
- LUTHER COLLEGE EIN 42-0680466 · last filed 990 for 2025
- NORTHEAST IOWA COMM ACTION CORP EIN 42-6092713 · last filed 990 for 2025
- ONEOTA RIVERVIEW CARE FACILITY INC EIN 42-1316873 · last filed 990 for 2025
- AASE HAUGEN HOMES INC EIN 42-0680299 · last filed 990 for 2024
- VESTERHEIM NORWEGIAN AMERICAN MUSEUM EIN 42-6081638 · last filed 990 for 2024
All nonprofits in DECORAH · Iowa · Food, agriculture and nutrition