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Wild West Festival Inc

  • Hays, KS
  • Tax-exempt since June 1995
  • EIN: 48-1167761

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Civic leagues, social welfare organizations and local associations of employees, created to promote community welfare for charitable, educational or recreational purposes.

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$182k (2023)

Expenses
$249k (2023)

Total Assets
$33.9k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$545 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

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 Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$182,083
Expenses
$248,968
Net Income
-$66,885
Net Assets
$33,394
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $18,660
10.2%
Program Services $163,342
89.7%
Investment Income $81
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 $8,000
3.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $33,939
Total Liabilities $545
Net Assets $33,394
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sandi Maier (Secretary) $8,000 $0 $0
Jeff Ridgway (Co President) $0 $0 $0
Tim Cossaart (Co President) $0 $0 $0
Bob Swift (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Jordan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nanette Fitzhugh (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 16, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$222,512
Expenses
$253,823
Net Income
-$31,311
Net Assets
$100,279
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $23,660
10.6%
Program Services $198,826
89.4%
Investment Income $26
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 $12,000
4.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $100,825
Total Liabilities $546
Net Assets $100,279
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sandi Maier (Secretary) $12,000 $0 $0
Jeff Ridgway (Co President) $0 $0 $0
Tim Cossaart (Co President) $0 $0 $0
Bob Swift (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Jordan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nanette Fitzhugh (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$198,534
Expenses
$123,946
Net Income
$74,588
Net Assets
$122,390
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $14,500
7.3%
Program Services $184,025
92.7%
Investment Income $9
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 $12,000
9.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $122,972
Total Liabilities $582
Net Assets $122,390
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sandi Maier (Event Coordinator) $12,000 $0 $0
Jeff Ridgway (Co President) $0 $0 $0
Bob Swift (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Cossaart (Co President) $0 $0 $0
Gene Hedding (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nanette Fitzhugh (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 7, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$104,021
Expenses
$128,030
Net Income
-$24,009
Net Assets
$47,802
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $84,500
81.2%
Program Services $19,503
18.7%
Investment Income $18
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 $11,900
9.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $48,342
Total Liabilities $540
Net Assets $47,802
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sandi Maier (Event Coordinator) $11,900 $0 $0
Jeff Ridgway (President) $0 $0 $0
Bob Swift (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Cossaart (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$159,943
Expenses
$200,096
Net Income
-$40,153
Net Assets
$71,811
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,500
5.9%
Program Services $150,392
94.0%
Investment Income $51
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 $10,750
5.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $72,293
Total Liabilities $482
Net Assets $71,811
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sandi Maier (Event Coordinator) $10,750 $0 $0
Jeff Ridgway (President) $0 $0 $0
Bob Swift (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Cossaart (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 16, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$217,387
Expenses
$160,943
Net Income
$56,444
Net Assets
$127,747
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,500
4.4%
Program Services $207,855
95.6%
Investment Income $32
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 $10,200
6.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $128,259
Total Liabilities $512
Net Assets $127,747
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sandi Maier (Event Coordinator) $10,200 $0 $0
Joleene Younger (Co President) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Ridgway (Co President) $0 $0 $0
Bob Swift (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brent Barnett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Cossaart (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 28, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$169,217
Expenses
$192,116
Net Income
-$22,899
Net Assets
$71,303
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,500
5.6%
Program Services $159,669
94.4%
Investment Income $48
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 $10,200
5.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $71,815
Total Liabilities $512
Net Assets $71,303
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lydia Maier (Event Coordinator) $10,200 $0 $0
Bob Swift (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brent Barnett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joleene Younger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rhiannon Maier (Co President) $0 $0 $0
Mary Karst (Co President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 10, 2018

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$203,705
Expenses
$186,116
Net Income
$17,589
Net Assets
$94,202
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,500
4.7%
Program Services $194,158
95.3%
Investment Income $47
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 $8,700
4.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $94,666
Total Liabilities $464
Net Assets $94,202
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lydia Maier (Event Coordinator) $8,700 $0 $0
Tom Meiers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Swift (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rhiannon Maier (Co President) $0 $0 $0
Mary Karst (Co President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$182,015
Expenses
$208,345
Net Income
-$26,330
Net Assets
$76,613
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $181,967
100.0%
Investment Income $48
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 $11,547
5.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $77,020
Total Liabilities $407
Net Assets $76,613
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Monica Dreiling (Event Coordinator) $7,647 $0 $0
Lydia Maier (Event Coordinator) $3,900 $0 $0
Tom Meiers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Swift (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joleene Younger (Co President) $0 $0 $0
Mary Karst (Co President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 12, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$224,183
Expenses
$214,582
Net Income
$9,601
Net Assets
$102,943
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,500
4.2%
Program Services $214,629
95.7%
Investment Income $54
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 $10,720
5.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $103,755
Total Liabilities $812
Net Assets $102,943
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Monica Dreiling (Event Coordinator) $10,720 $0 $0
Tom Meiers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Swift (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joleene Younger (Co President) $0 $0 $0
Mary Karst (Co President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 11, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$187,642
Expenses
$206,892
Net Income
-$19,250
Net Assets
$93,342
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $500
0.3%
Program Services $187,083
99.7%
Investment Income $59
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 $10,558
5.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $93,897
Total Liabilities $555
Net Assets $93,342
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Monica Dreiling (Event Coordinator) $10,558 $0 $0
Tom Meiers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kent Laas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joleene Younger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Noel Schmidt (Co President) $0 $0 $0
Mary Karst (Co President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$191,973
Expenses
$191,755
Net Income
$218
Net Assets
$112,592
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,690
5.0%
Program Services $182,168
94.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $115
0.1%
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 $9,539
5.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $113,319
Total Liabilities $727
Net Assets $112,592

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$210,788
Expenses
$182,531
Net Income
$28,257
Net Assets
$112,374
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $14,019
6.7%
Program Services $196,583
93.3%
Investment Income $186
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 $9,539
5.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $113,108
Total Liabilities $734
Net Assets $112,374

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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 Dec.
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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

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

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