Nonprofit · EIN 77-0572155
FRIENDS OF THE MOTHER LODE FAIRGROUNDS
Tax-exempt · SONORA, CA 95370
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $14,109 | $14,469 | -$360 | $28,149 | $0 | $28,149 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | -$2,670 | $6,903 | -$9,573 | $28,878 | $0 | $28,878 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $19
- Net income from fundraising events
- $14,090
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Other expenses
- $14,469
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $28,878
- Total assets, end of year
- $28,149
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $28,149
- Cash, savings and investments
- $28,149
- Gross receipts
- $84,465
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie Collier | CEO | 1 | $0 |
| Sharon Smales | CFO | 1 | $0 |
| Stuart Helmbold | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie Collier | CEO | 2 | $0 |
| Sharon Smales | CFO | 1 | $0 |
| Stuart Helmbold | Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 220 SOUTHGATE DR, SONORA, CA 95370-5054
- In care of
- % SHELLY TURLOCK
- Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
- 220 SOUTHGATE DRIVE, SONORA CA 95370
- Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
- RON HAMILTON, 10755 GOLF LINKS ROAD, JAMESTOWN CA 95327
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Sharon Smales, Treasurer
- Phone
- (209) 743-3840
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 77-0572155 or by the name FRIENDS OF THE MOTHER LODE FAIRGROUNDS.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Promoting and supporting the Mother Lode Fairgrounds and 29th District Agricultural Association. To provide additional funding to ensure a quality facility and excellent programs that encourage agricultural, societal, educational, social and cultural opportunities for the enrichment of its community.
Program accomplishments
- BRINGING TOGETHER OTHER COMMUNITY NON PROFITS WITH THE COMMUNITY AT EVENTS PUT ON DURING THE MOTHER LODE FAIR
- A COMMUNITY EVENT BRINGING PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER TO COME TO ENJOY THE FAIRGROUNDS AT A CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR. MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT AND ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-N on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 77-0572155
- 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
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N52)
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-N for 2025 Officer: RON HAMILTON | December 31, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $14,109 | $14,469 | $28,149 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | -$2,670 | $6,903 | $28,878 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: LESLIE COLLIER | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Leslie Collier | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Leslie Collier | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 77-0572155).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE MOTHER LODE FAIRGROUNDS
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE MOTHER LODE FAIRGROUNDS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE MOTHER LODE FAIRGROUNDS is 77-0572155.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE MOTHER LODE FAIRGROUNDS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE MOTHER LODE FAIRGROUNDS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE MOTHER LODE FAIRGROUNDS file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of FRIENDS OF THE MOTHER LODE FAIRGROUNDS due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF THE MOTHER LODE FAIRGROUNDS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE MOTHER LODE FAIRGROUNDS?
- The 990-N for 2025 names RON HAMILTON.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE MOTHER LODE FAIRGROUNDS?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE MOTHER LODE FAIRGROUNDS have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $14,109, expenses of $14,469 and total assets of $28,149 at year end.
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