Nonprofit · EIN 01-0363014
MAINE ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL FAIRS
Tax-exempt · AUGUSTA, ME 04332
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $283,176 | $250,910 | $32,266 | $173,093 | $0 | $173,093 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $219,743 | $119,239 | $100,504 | $140,827 | $0 | $140,827 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $92,873 | $94,616 | -$1,743 | $37,317 | – | $37,317 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $259,014
- of which government grants
- $254,829
- Membership dues
- $4,185
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $433
- Other revenue
- $23,729
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $35,800
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $28,518
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $28,518
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,073
- Occupancy
- $816
- Depreciation
- $1,116
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $140,827
- Total assets, end of year
- $173,093
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $173,093
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,464
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $173,093
- Gross receipts
- $283,176
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1912
- State of legal domicile
- ME
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARRY W NORRIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $24,188 |
| RAYMA ASHBY | TREASURER Officer | 5 | $4,330 |
| GARRETT LAMBERT | PRESIDENT Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DARCY WINSLOW | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JEFF CHADBOURNE | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 5 | $0 |
| G DAVIS BYRAS JR | PAST PRESIDENT Officer | 5 | $0 |
| STEVE GRAUSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ERIK FITCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| BILL JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DAN FOSTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH A TARANTINO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| CALEB CHESSIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARRY W NORRIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 30 | $20,690 |
| RAYMA ASHBY | TREASURER Officer | 5 | $5,395 |
| GARRETT LAMBERT | PRESIDENT Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DARCY WINSLOW | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JEFF CHADBOURNE | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 5 | $0 |
| G DAVIS BYRAS JR | PAST PRESIDENT Officer | 5 | $0 |
| STEVE GRAUSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ERIK FITCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| BILL JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DAN FOSTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH A TARANTINO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| CALEB CHESSIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARRY W NORRIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 30 | $11,165 |
| RAYMA ASHBY | TREASURER | 1 | $4,980 |
| G DAVID BYRAS | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| HOPE RICKER | CLERK | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF CHADBOURNE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ERIK FITCH | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE GRAUSTEIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| NEAL YEATON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| RUSTY WEYMOUTH | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| GARRETT LAMBERT | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| DARCY WINSLOW | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 786, AUGUSTA, ME 04332-0786
- In care of
- % RAYHM ASHBY
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- BARRY W NORRIS, PO BOX 786, AUGUSTA, ME 043320786
- Signed the 990
- BARRY W NORRIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (207) 462-0857
- Website
- WWW.MAINEFAIRS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- JACK SKEHAN AND ASSOCIATES
Mission
REPRESENT THE AGRICULTURAL FAIRS IN THE STATE OF MAINE BY PROMOTING GOOD FELLOWSHIP, AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION, AND COOPERATION AMONG ALL FAIRS.
Program accomplishments
- ANNUAL CONVENTION OF MAINES FAIRS TO PROMOTE, EXCHANGE IDEAS, AND EDUCATION FOR THE AGRICULTURAL FAIRS.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 01-0363014
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $173,093
- Income (IRS master file)
- $283,176
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $283,176 | $250,910 | $173,093 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $219,743 | $119,239 | $140,827 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $92,873 | $94,616 | $37,317 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 01-0363014).
Questions about MAINE ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL FAIRS
- What is the EIN of MAINE ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL FAIRS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MAINE ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL FAIRS is 01-0363014.
- Is MAINE ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL FAIRS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(5) since 1982.
- Are donations to MAINE ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL FAIRS tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does MAINE ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL FAIRS file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of MAINE ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL FAIRS due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MAINE ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL FAIRS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MAINE ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL FAIRS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BARRY W NORRIS.
- Who are the officers and directors of MAINE ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL FAIRS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $24,188 (BARRY W NORRIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does MAINE ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL FAIRS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $283,176, expenses of $250,910 and total assets of $173,093 at year end.
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