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NORTHERN GILA COUNTY FAIR INC

PAYSON, AZ · EIN 831533773 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · NTEE N52 · Recreation & Sports · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.northerngilacountyfair.com
revenue
$122K
expenses
$137K
net assets
$3K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

AGRICULTURAL FAIR OPERATIONS

profile · synthesized from sources

Organizes an annual agricultural fair in Payson, Arizona, showcasing community members' livestock, exhibits, and skills. The event features youth and adult participants, educational displays, and family-friendly entertainment over three days each fall. Operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit reliant on sponsorships, donations, and volunteer support.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Agricultural and Horticultural Exhibits
Showcases community-grown produce, crafts, and educational displays highlighting western heritage and agricultural skills
Horse Shows and Gymkhana
Equestrian events featuring trained horses and riders from the local community
Youth Livestock Exhibition
Features market projects and livestock entries from youth exhibitors, supported by community buyers and add-on donors
activities · 3 clusters

what they do

  • County and Regional Fair Operations 4 activities
    • Host and operate annual three-day fair event
      Organizes and hosts a three-day fair annually at the Payson Event Center and Tonto Apache Gym, featuring exhibits, livestock, rides, live entertainment, auctions, and food.
    • Host the Northern Gila County Fair
      Organizes and hosts the annual three-day Northern Gila County Fair at the Payson Event Center and Tonto Apache Gym, featuring live entertainment, auctions, food, exhibits, rides, and livestock showcases. The fair includes bag and package checks for safety and offers tiered admission and parking with a free shuttle service.
    • Hosts annual three-day fair event
      Organizes and hosts a three-day fair annually at the Payson Event Center and Tonto Apache Gym, featuring exhibits, live entertainment, auctions, rides, livestock, food, and community-submitted projects.
    • Organize and host an annual county fair
      NORTHERN GILA COUNTY FAIR INC organizes and hosts a three-day annual fair at the Payson Event Center and Tonto Apache Gym, featuring live entertainment, auctions, food, exhibits, rides, and livestock.
  • Youth Vocational & Exhibition Support 4 activities
    • Support Youth Educational and Vocational Development
      Supports youth in educational and vocational development through community-supported market projects and provides direct financial support to youth exhibitors via an Add-On donation program.
    • Support youth development through fair participation and financial awards
      Supports youth in educational and vocational development by facilitating community-supported market projects and providing direct financial support to youth exhibitors via an Add-On donation program.
    • Support youth educational and vocational development
      The organization supports youth in educational and vocational development through community-supported market projects and provides direct financial support to youth exhibitors via an Add-On donation program.
    • Supports youth exhibitors through financial add-on program
      Provides direct financial support to youth exhibitors via an Add-On donation program, reinforcing educational and vocational development in partnership with community-supported market projects.
  • Admission-Based Access to Family Attractions 2 activities
    • Manage fair access, parking, and visitor safety
      Operates tiered admission pricing for children and adults, provides paid daily parking and a free shuttle service from an offsite location, and conducts bag and package checks with magnetic wanding for all fairgoers to ensure safety.
    • Manages fairground safety and access operations
      Conducts bag and package inspections, uses magnetic wanding on all fairgoers, offers tiered admission pricing, and provides paid daily parking alongside a free shuttle service from an offsite location.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020

the money

revenue
Total revenue$122K
Contributions & grants$50K41%
Program service revenue$72K59%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$137K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$115K
balance sheet
Total assets$3K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$3K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

board members · 4
  • ALBERT HUNT — BOARD MEMBER
  • DOROTHY HOWELL — BOARD MEMBER
  • PENNY STONEBRINK — BOARD MEMBER
  • TERESA ANN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 2

who they work with

  • Razor Thin Media Partner — Website development partner for Northern Gila County Fair
  • Tonto Apache Gym Partner — Provides offsite parking and shuttle access for fair attendees.