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Gouverneur Agricultural & Mechanical Society

  • Gouverneur, NY
  • Tax-exempt since Oct. 2016
  • EIN: 15-0545530

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Recreation, Sports, Leisure, Athletics / Fairs, County and Other (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$428k (2024)

Expenses
$381k (2024)

Total Assets
$651k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$168k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2015 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Oct.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$428,185
Expenses
$380,745
Net Income
$47,440
Net Assets
$483,514
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $93,186
21.8%
Program Services $266,377
62.2%
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $68,619
16.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $651,317
Total Liabilities $167,803
Net Assets $483,514
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dave Bishop (Director) $0 $0 $0
Linda Bishop (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jay Bowhall (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lyle Hotis (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Hunter (Hon. Life Di) $0 $0 $0
Beth Martin (President) $0 $0 $0
Ron Mcdougall (Director) $0 $0 $0
April Patton (Secretary/Di) $0 $0 $0
Don Peck (2 Nd Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Platt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dale Raymo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Ritchie (Hon. Life Di) $0 $0 $0
Carol Sheesly (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emery Webb (Hon. Life Di) $0 $0 $0
Michaele Webb (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chantele Worden (Treasurer/Di) $0 $0 $0
John Wright (1 St Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
Nichole Wright (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 11, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Oct.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$383,038
Expenses
$417,329
Net Income
-$34,291
Net Assets
$436,074
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $18,400
4.8%
Program Services $340,235
88.8%
Investment Income $17
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $24,386
6.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $580,387
Total Liabilities $144,313
Net Assets $436,074
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Linda Bishop (Treasurer/Di) $0 $0 $0
Barb Finnie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lyle Hotis (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Hunter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Beth Martin (President) $0 $0 $0
Ron Mcdougall (Director) $0 $0 $0
April Patton (Secretary/Di) $0 $0 $0
Don Peck (2 Nd Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Platt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dale Raymo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Richie (Hon. Life Di) $0 $0 $0
Carol Sheesly (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emery Webb (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Wetmore (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Wright (1 St Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
Nichole Wright (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 15, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Oct.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$340,277
Expenses
$360,462
Net Income
-$20,185
Net Assets
$470,365
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $95,223
28.0%
Program Services $218,325
64.2%
Investment Income $6
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $26,723
7.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $583,036
Total Liabilities $112,671
Net Assets $470,365
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Linda Bishop (Treasurer/Di) $0 $0 $0
Barb Finnie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lyle Hotis (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Hunter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Beth Martin (President) $0 $0 $0
Ron Mcdougall (Director) $0 $0 $0
April Patton (Secretary/Di) $0 $0 $0
Don Peck (2 Nd Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Platt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dale Raymo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Richie (Hon. Life Di) $0 $0 $0
Carol Sheesly (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emery Webb (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Wetmore (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Wright (1 St Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
Nichole Wright (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 15, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Oct.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$278,872
Expenses
$277,485
Net Income
$1,387
Net Assets
$490,550
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $21,778
7.8%
Program Services $223,377
80.1%
Investment Income $23
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $33,694
12.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $633,983
Total Liabilities $143,433
Net Assets $490,550
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Linda Bishop (Treasurer/Di) $0 $0 $0
Barb Finnie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lyle Hotis (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Hunter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Beth Martin (President) $0 $0 $0
Ron Mcdougall (Director) $0 $0 $0
April Patton (Secretary/Di) $0 $0 $0
Don Peck (2 Nd Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Platt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dale Raymo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carol Sheesly (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emery Webb (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Wetmore (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Wright (1 St Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
Nichole Wright (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 16, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Oct.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$87,439
Expenses
$93,529
Net Income
-$6,090
Net Assets
$489,163
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,270
7.2%
Program Services $38,514
44.0%
Investment Income $80
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $42,575
48.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $609,473
Total Liabilities $120,310
Net Assets $489,163
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dave Bishop (1 St Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
Linda Bishop (Treasurer/Di) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Hogle (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Hunter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Allen Martin (1 St Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
Beth Martin (President) $0 $0 $0
Fred Morrill (Director) $0 $0 $0
Harry Parow (Director) $0 $0 $0
April Patton (Secretary/Di) $0 $0 $0
Brennan Shampine (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cortney Sharpe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carol Sheesley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emery Webb (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Wetmore (2 Nd Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 1, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Oct.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$302,503
Expenses
$280,584
Net Income
$21,919
Net Assets
$495,253
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $24,638
8.1%
Program Services $245,520
81.2%
Investment Income $39
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $32,306
10.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $624,400
Total Liabilities $129,147
Net Assets $495,253
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lyle R Hotis (President/Di) $0 $0 $0
Allen Martin (1 St Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
John Wetmore (2 Nd Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
April Patton (Secretary/Di) $0 $0 $0
Linda Bishop (Treasurer/Di) $0 $0 $0
Beth Martin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Bishop (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Hogle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brennan Shampine (Director) $0 $0 $0
Harry Parow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emery Webb (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carol Sheesley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cortney Sharpe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Fred Morrill (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Hunter (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 16, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Oct.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$365,636
Expenses
$329,960
Net Income
$35,676
Net Assets
$473,334
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $98,503
26.9%
Program Services $230,589
63.1%
Investment Income $7
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $36,537
10.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $599,281
Total Liabilities $125,947
Net Assets $473,334
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lyle R Hotis (President/Di) $0 $0 $0
Allen Martin (1 St Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
John Wetmore (2 Nd Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
April Patton (Secretary/Di) $0 $0 $0
Linda Bishop (Treasurer/Di) $0 $0 $0
Beth Martin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Bishop (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Hogle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brennan Shampine (Director) $0 $0 $0
Harry Parow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emery Webb (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carol Sheesley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cortney Sharpe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Fred Morrill (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Hunter (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 2, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Oct.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$292,810
Expenses
$294,402
Net Income
-$1,592
Net Assets
$437,658
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,035
3.4%
Program Services $250,538
85.6%
Investment Income $7
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $32,230
11.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $503,909
Total Liabilities $66,251
Net Assets $437,658
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lyle R Hotis (President/Di) $0 $0 $0
Allen Martin (1 St Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
John Wetmore (2 Nd Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
April Patton (Secretary/Di) $0 $0 $0
Linda Bishop (Treasurer/Di) $0 $0 $0
Beth Martin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Bishop (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Hogle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brennan Shampine (Director) $0 $0 $0
Harry Parow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emery Webb (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carol Sheesley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cortney Sharpe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Fred Morrill (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Hunter (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 8, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Oct.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$271,917
Expenses
$282,885
Net Income
-$10,968
Net Assets
$439,250
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,125
0.4%
Program Services $243,802
89.7%
Investment Income $6
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $26,984
9.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $532,555
Total Liabilities $93,305
Net Assets $439,250
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lyle R Hotis (President/Di) $0 $0 $0
Allen Martin (1 St Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
Emery Webb (2 Nd Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
Cortney Sharpe (Secretary/Di) $0 $0 $0
Linda Bishop (Treasurer/Di) $0 $0 $0
Beth Martin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Bishop (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Hogle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brennan Shampine (Director) $0 $0 $0
Harry Parow (Director) $0 $0 $0
April Patton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carol Sheesley (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Wetmore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Fred Morrill (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Hunter (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 13, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Oct.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$226,989
Expenses
$221,812
Net Income
$5,177
Net Assets
$450,218
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $62,378
27.5%
Program Services $136,669
60.2%
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $1,000
0.4%
Rental Property Income $16,720
7.4%
Net Fundraising $6,250
2.8%
Sales of Assets $2,200
1.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $13,140
5.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $516,780
Total Liabilities $66,562
Net Assets $450,218

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