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Hardin County Agricultural Society

  • Eldora, IA
  • Tax-exempt since Jan. 2007
  • EIN: 42-0295901

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
$204k (2024)

Expenses
$223k (2024)

Total Assets
$568k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 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 Sept.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$204,065
Expenses
$223,007
Net Income
-$18,942
Net Assets
$567,515
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $73,044
35.8%
Program Services $130,414
63.9%
Investment Income $607
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $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 $9,478
4.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $567,515
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $567,515
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Connie Mesch (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Scott Ellingson (Vice Pres) $0 $0 $0
Whitney Jass (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dale Jass (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 22, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$196,996
Expenses
$233,139
Net Income
-$36,143
Net Assets
$586,454
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $84,734
43.0%
Program Services $111,630
56.7%
Investment Income $632
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $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 $9,477
4.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $586,454
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $586,454
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Connie Mesch (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Scott Ellingson (Vice Pres) $0 $0 $0
Whitney Jass (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dale Jass (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 29, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$232,102
Expenses
$249,659
Net Income
-$17,557
Net Assets
$622,597
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $86,963
37.5%
Program Services $145,050
62.5%
Investment Income $89
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $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 $9,476
3.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $622,597
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $622,597
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Connie Mesch (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Scott Ellingson (Vice Pres) $0 $0 $0
Whitney Jass (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dale Jass (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 20, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$263,990
Expenses
$209,269
Net Income
$54,721
Net Assets
$680,015
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $131,055
49.6%
Program Services $132,665
50.3%
Investment Income $270
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $6,960
3.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,517
1.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $680,015
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $680,015
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Whitney Jass (Secretary) $6,960 $0 $0
Connie Mesch (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Scott Ellingson (Vice Pres) $0 $0 $0
Dale Jass (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 8, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$134,971
Expenses
$136,900
Net Income
-$1,929
Net Assets
$625,295
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $76,884
57.0%
Program Services $57,411
42.5%
Investment Income $676
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $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 $9,630
7.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $625,295
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $625,295
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Whitney Jass (Secretary) $6,840 $0 $0
Connie Mesch (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Scott Ellingson (Vice Pres) $0 $0 $0
Dale Jass (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 9, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$206,852
Expenses
$198,416
Net Income
$8,436
Net Assets
$627,225
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $77,739
37.6%
Program Services $128,423
62.1%
Investment Income $690
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $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 $9,240
4.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $627,225
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $627,225

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$226,382
Expenses
$186,757
Net Income
$39,625
Net Assets
$618,788
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $119,781
52.9%
Program Services $106,601
47.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $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 $9,330
5.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $618,788
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $618,788

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$201,122
Expenses
$165,167
Net Income
$35,955
Net Assets
$579,162
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $139,200
69.2%
Program Services $61,922
30.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $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 $8,700
5.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $579,162
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $579,162

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$278,395
Expenses
$167,162
Net Income
$111,233
Net Assets
$543,206
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $219,514
78.8%
Program Services $58,881
21.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $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 $7,450
4.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $543,206
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $543,206

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$220,063
Expenses
$181,818
Net Income
$38,245
Net Assets
$431,975
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $135,181
61.4%
Program Services $84,882
38.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $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 $8,550
4.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $431,975
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $431,975

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$148,871
Expenses
$136,012
Net Income
$12,859
Net Assets
$393,729
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $99,487
66.8%
Program Services $49,384
33.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $6,000
4.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,627
1.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $393,729
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $393,729

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$182,869
Expenses
$148,078
Net Income
$34,791
Net Assets
$380,870
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $103,583
56.6%
Program Services $79,286
43.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $6,000
4.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,565
1.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $380,870
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $380,870

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$159,082
Expenses
$141,939
Net Income
$17,143
Net Assets
$346,078
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $88,099
55.4%
Program Services $70,983
44.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $6,000
4.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,463
1.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $346,078
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $346,078

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$204,272
Expenses
$151,946
Net Income
$52,326
Net Assets
$328,935
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $90,646
44.4%
Program Services $113,626
55.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $2,100
1.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $4,795
3.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $328,935
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $328,935

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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