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Nonprofit · EIN 45-5180382

MCHENRY COUNTY FAIR FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · WOODSTOCK, IL 60098

Financials

$83K$22K2022$65K$105K2023$66K$86K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MCHENRY COUNTY FAIR FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990-EZ$65,688$86,326-$20,638$51,472$2,500$48,972
September 30, 2024990-EZ$64,674$104,916-$40,242$72,560$2,950$69,610
September 30, 2023990-EZ$83,312$22,194$61,118$112,412$2,500$109,912
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Membership dues
$60,955
Program service revenue
$2,400
Other revenue
$2,333

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$1,515
Occupancy
$1,483
Other expenses
$83,328
Program services (functional)
$84,811

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$72,560
Total assets, end of year
$51,472
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,500
Net assets, end of year
$48,972
Cash, savings and investments
$35,161
Land and buildings
$16,311
Gross receipts
$65,688

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-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KEN BAUMANPRESIDENT0$0
NICK ARMBRUSTVICE PRESIDE0$0
KIMN MARTINSECRETRARY0$0
TOM LINNEMANTREASURER0$0
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KEN BAUMANPRESIDENT5$0
NICK ARMBRUSTVICE PRESIDE5$0
KIMN MARTINSECRETRARY5$0
TYLER WILKETREASURER5$0
WADE HEISLERDIRECTOR0$0
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KEN BAUMANPRESIDENT5$0
KIM MARTINSECRETARY5$0
WADE HEISLERDIRECTOR5$0
NICK ARMBRUSTDIRECTOR5$0
TYLER WILKETREASURER5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 375, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098-0375
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
PO BOX 375 11900 COUNTRY CLUB RD, WOODSTOCK IL 60098
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
KEN BAUMAN, PO BOX 375 11900 COUNTRY CLUB RD, WOODSTOCK IL 60098
Signed the 990-EZ
KEN BAUMAN, PRESIDENT
Phone
(815) 338-5315
Return prepared by
JARVIS & ASSOCIATES LTD

Mission

FORM 990EZ - PART III - PRIMARY EXEMP PURPOSE - TO RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE MAINTENANCE OF THE MCHENRY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS.

990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • FORM 990EZ - PART III - LINE 28 - PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS - WE RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE MCHENRY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. THE FAIR IS THE LARGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR. THIS CONTINUES THE TRADITION OF EDUCATING OUR COMMUNITY ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE, AS WELL AS BEING INVOLVED IN OUR COUNTY FAIR. THE FACILITES ARE SHARED WITH ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS WITH THE LOCAL 4-H CLUB. THE MCHENRY COUNTY FARM BUREAU EVENTS AND MASTER GARDENERS WHO ALL SHARE OUR MISSION. MCHENRY COUNTY FAIR ALSO SUPPORTS MANY LOCAL AND STATE ORGANIZATIONSS INCLUDING HIGH SCHOOL SPORT TEAMS AND CLUBS ASSISTING THEM WITH FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES DURING THE FAIR.
    Expenses $84,811

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990-EZ on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
45-5180382
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
2016
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$51,472
Income (IRS master file)
$65,688

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
February 15, 2015
Posted by the IRS
May 28, 2016
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2015

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZSeptember 2025$65,688$86,326$51,472XML
990-EZSeptember 2024$64,674$104,916$72,560XML
990-EZSeptember 2023$83,312$22,194$112,412XML
990-N for 2021
Officer: KEN BAUMAN
September 30, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: KEN BAUMAN
September 30, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2017
Officer: KEN BAUMAN
September 30, 2018≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 45-5180382).

Questions about MCHENRY COUNTY FAIR FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of MCHENRY COUNTY FAIR FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MCHENRY COUNTY FAIR FOUNDATION is 45-5180382.
Is MCHENRY COUNTY FAIR FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on February 15, 2015 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2015.
Are donations to MCHENRY COUNTY FAIR FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MCHENRY COUNTY FAIR FOUNDATION 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 MCHENRY COUNTY FAIR FOUNDATION 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 MCHENRY COUNTY FAIR FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MCHENRY COUNTY FAIR FOUNDATION?
The 990-N for 2021 names KEN BAUMAN.
Who are the officers and directors of MCHENRY COUNTY FAIR FOUNDATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does MCHENRY COUNTY FAIR FOUNDATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $65,688, expenses of $86,326 and total assets of $51,472 at year end.

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