irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $174KJLC - LIVESTOCK EXHIBITIONS AND AUCTION
named programs · 5 · from sources
what they call their work
Annual Yuma County Fair
A week-long event featuring live music, magic shows, demolition derby, carnival rides, fair games, food, and exhibits showcasing local 4-H and FFA members' projects.
Facility Rentals
Provides various buildings and open grounds for rent for events such as animal shows, concerts, weddings, trade shows, RV shows, and private parties.
Fall Fest
An annual event held in October, featuring a demolition derby and other community activities.
Junior Livestock Committee
Manages and supports the livestock show and auction for small and large animals during the Annual Yuma County Fair.
Yuma County Fair Scholarship
Awards scholarships to local students to support their pursuit of higher education at colleges and universities.
activities · 6 groups
what they do
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County and Regional Fair Operations 8 activities
- Operate and Rent Fairground FacilitiesOperates the Yuma County Fairgrounds as a year-round facility, offering various buildings (newcomer building, fine arts building, grandstands) and open grounds areas for rent for events such as concerts, demolition derbies, rodeos, monster truck shows, animal shows, weddings, trade shows, RV shows, company parties, and camping.
- Operate and Rent the Yuma County FairgroundsOperates the Yuma County Fairgrounds as a year-round facility, offering various buildings (newcomer, fine arts, grandstands) and open grounds for rent. The facility hosts a wide range of events including concerts, demolition derbies, rodeos, monster truck shows, animal shows, weddings, trade shows, RV shows, company parties, art shows, car shows, and high school proms. The organization also provides event services such as security, pipe and drape, and beverage sales.
- Operate the Yuma County Fairgrounds as an Event VenueOperates the Yuma County Fairgrounds as a year-round facility, renting out various spaces including grandstands, a newcomer building, a fine arts building, and open grounds areas for events such as concerts, demolition derbies, rodeos, monster truck shows, animal shows, weddings, trade shows, RV shows, and private parties.
- Operating the Yuma County Fairgrounds as an Event VenueOperates the Yuma County Fairgrounds as a year-round facility, renting it out for various events such as animal shows, concerts, weddings, trade shows, motorized events, RV shows, company parties, and high school proms. The facility includes grandstands, a newcomer building, a fine arts building, and open grounds areas.
- Organize and Host the Annual Yuma County FairOrganizes and hosts the annual Yuma County Fair, a multi-day event featuring live music, magic shows, strolling acts, a Demolition Derby, a carnival with rides, games, and food, a livestock show, and exhibits from 4-H and FFA members. The fair also includes an auction for small and large animals to support agricultural youth.
- Organize and Host the Annual Yuma County FairOrganizes and hosts the annual Yuma County Fair, featuring live music, magic shows, strolling acts, a Demolition Derby, a carnival with rides, games, and food, and performances. The fair also includes a livestock show, animal exhibits, and open entry exhibits in arts, crafts, and agriculture from local 4-H and FFA members.
- Organize and Host the Annual Yuma County FairOrganizes and hosts the annual Yuma County Fair, a multi-day event featuring live music, magic shows, strolling acts, a Demolition Derby, a carnival with rides, games, and food, and showcases projects from local 4-H and FFA members, including animal exhibits and open entry exhibits in arts, crafts, and agriculture.
- Organizing and Hosting the Annual Yuma County FairOrganizes and hosts the annual Yuma County Fair, a multi-day event featuring live music, magic shows, strolling acts, a Demolition Derby, a carnival with rides, games, and food, and showcases projects from local 4-H and FFA members, including animal exhibits and open entry exhibits in arts, crafts, and agriculture.
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Youth Livestock Auctions and Sales 3 activities
- Hosting Animal AuctionsHosts auctions for small and large animals to support agricultural youth.
- Support Agricultural Youth through Livestock Programs and AuctionsOperates a junior livestock program with an organized executive board and superintendent roles for livestock categories, and hosts an auction for small and large animals to support agricultural youth.
- Support Agricultural Youth through Livestock Programs and AuctionsOperates a junior livestock program with an organized executive board and superintendent roles for livestock categories, and hosts an auction for small and large animals to support agricultural youth.
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Adapted Outdoor Overnight Camping 3 activities
- Offer Camping ServicesOffers overnight dry camping for a fee of $20 and overnight camping with limited connectivity (water/electricity) for a fee of $30.
- Offer Overnight CampingOffers overnight dry camping for a fee of $20 and overnight camping with limited connectivity (water/electricity) for a fee of $30.
- Providing Camping FacilitiesOffers overnight dry camping and camping with limited connectivity (water/electricity) for a fee.
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Merit-Based Educational Scholarships 3 activities
- Provide Scholarships for Higher EducationAwards a total of $20,000 annually through the Yuma County Fair Scholarship to selected youths for higher education, having awarded scholarships to 55 community students in one instance, exceeding the budgeted amount.
- Provide Scholarships for Higher EducationOffers an annual scholarship program, awarding a total of $20,000 to selected youths for higher education. In one instance, scholarships were awarded to 55 community students, exceeding the budgeted amount.
- Providing Scholarships for Higher EducationOffers and awards scholarships annually, totaling over $20,000, to selected youths from the community to support their pursuit of higher education.
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School Community Events & Family Nights 1 activity
- Organize Fall FestOrganizes a Fall Fest event annually in October.
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Uncategorized 6 activities
- Host Special EventsHosts specific events such as the Collectors West Gun & Knife Show and a Fall Fest event.
- Host Specialized EventsHosts specific events such as the Collectors West Gun & Knife Show and a Fall Fest event.
- Host the Collectors West Gun & Knife ShowHosts the Collectors West Gun & Knife Show, a two-day event featuring firearms, knives, ammunition, accessories, and collectibles.
- Hosting Special EventsHosts specific events such as the Collectors West Gun & Knife Show and a Fall Fest event.
- Offering Event Support ServicesProvides various support services for events, including security, pipe and drape services, party drinks, and ice sales.
- Provide Scholarship ProgramOffers an annual scholarship program, awarding a total of $20,000 to selected youths for higher education, with 55 community students receiving scholarships in one year.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$3.96M
Contributions & grants$655K17%
Program service revenue$3.03M77%
Investment income$165K4%
Other revenue$107K
expenses
Total expenses$2.12M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$537K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.77M
Cash$1.81M
Investments$2.00M
Liabilities$23K
Net assets$4.75M
Liquid reserves21.6 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +483.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Wofford | Exectuive Director | 40 | $88K |
| June Melton | Office Manager | 40 | $76K |
board members · 10
- Bill Fox — Vice President
- Brian Atchley — Treasurer
- Donny Covey — President
- JIM ALLEN — Treasurer
- Jeff McBride — Director
- LIZ ALLMOND — Secretary
- Rex Green — Director
- Richard Sprague — Director
- Stacey Miles — Director
- Tim Taylor — Director
relationships · 8
who they work with
- 4-H Partner — Showcases projects from 4-H members at the fair.
- Cibola High School Partner — Mr. Richard Fontanes' class designed the 2026 Yuma County Fair Premium Book Cover.
- Collectors West Partner — Organizes the Collectors West Gun & Knife Show at the Yuma County Fairgrounds.
- FFA Partner — Showcases projects from FFA members at the fair.
- Junior Livestock Committee Partner — Subcommittee responsible for managing youth livestock programs at the Yuma County Fair
- Junior Livestock Committee Partner — Supported by Yuma County Fair Inc.
- MGM Design Partner — Developed the Yuma County Fairgrounds website.
- Murphy’s Gun Shows Partner — Organizes the Collectors West Gun & Knife Show at the Yuma County Fairgrounds.