Nonprofit · EIN 14-1412568
DUTCHESS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY INC
Tax-exempt · RHINEBECK, NY 12572
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,895,769 | $5,040,920 | $854,849 | $12,211,636 | $141,679 | $12,069,957 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $5,485,635 | $4,671,642 | $813,993 | $11,348,723 | $124,506 | $11,224,217 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $448,590
- of which government grants
- $118,153
- Membership dues
- $790
- Program service revenue
- $5,068,816
- Investment income
- $86,604
- Net rental income
- $70,334
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $5,227
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $17,280
- Other revenue
- $291,759
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $58,649
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $316,882
- Other salaries and wages
- $660,617
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,370,306
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $75
- Accounting fees
- $22,720
- Occupancy
- $223,289
- Depreciation
- $471,651
- Program services (functional)
- $4,529,753
- Management and general (functional)
- $511,167
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,348,723
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,211,636
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $141,679
- Net assets, end of year
- $12,069,957
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $8,861,086
- Publicly traded securities
- $102,178
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $12,069,957
- Gross unrelated business income
- $163,734
- Gross receipts
- $6,284,476
- Employees
- 186
- Volunteers
- 250
- Year formed
- 1950
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW K IMPERATI | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 50 | $200,000 | $3,010 |
| DONNA ZUNA | CFO Officer | 40 | $90,069 | $23,802 |
| KENNETH IMPERATI | LABORER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,085 | $3,103 |
| TIM COON | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS ANGELL | FIRST VICE-CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB BECKMANN | SECOND VICE-CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LEWIS RUGE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS HART | PARLIAMENTARIAN Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| FREDRICK BATTENFELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ARVINE COON JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID FOUNTAIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK GERMOND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD HACKETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE HICKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| RAYMOND MCENROE | DIRECTOR, THRU MARCH 2024 Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RONALD MUSTELLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| RONALD VARRICCHIO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| RICHARD WECKESSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| RICHARD WHALEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| DEAN DESTAZIO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW K IMPERATI | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 50 | $165,000 | $2,175 |
| DONNA ZUNA | CFO Officer | 40 | $77,964 | $31,762 |
| KENNETH IMPERATI | LABORER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,469 | $2,849 |
| TIM COON | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS ANGELL | FIRST VICE-CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB BECKMANN | SECOND VICE-CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LEWIS RUGE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS HART | PARLIAMENTARIAN Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| FREDRICK BATTENFELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ARVINE COON JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID FOUNTAIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK GERMOND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD HACKETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE HICKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| RAYMOND MCENROE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| RONALD MUSTELLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| RONALD VARRICCHIO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD WECKESSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD WHALEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6550 SPRING BROOK AVE, RHINEBECK, NY 12572-3714
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ANDREW K IMPERATI, PO BOX 389, RHINEBECK, NY 12572
- Signed the 990
- DONNA ZUNA, CFO
- Phone
- (845) 876-4001
- Website
- WWW.DUTCHESSFAIR.COM
- Return prepared by
- PKF O'CONNOR DAVIES ADVISORY LLC
Mission
THE PROMOTION OF AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, MECHANICAL AND DOMESTIC ARTS, FINE ARTS AND ALLIED SCIENCES THROUGH EDUCATION, INSTRUCTION, DISPLAY AND COMPETITION.
Program accomplishments
- MISSION/VISION: OUR VISION IS A SOCIETY ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN THE PURSUIT AND PROMOTION OF OUR RURAL AND AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE, FROM NEIGHBORHOOD BACKYARDS TO FAMILY FARMS AND COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES. OUR MISSION IS THE PROMOTION OF AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, MECHANICAL AND DOMESTIC ARTS, FINE ARTS, AND ALLIED SCIENCES THROUGH EDUCATION, INSTRUCTION, DISPLAY, AND COMPETITION.THE SHEEP AND WOOL FAMILY FESTIVAL IS A SHOWCASE OF THE NORTHEAST'S THRIVING SHEEP INDUSTRY, AND IT'S A FAMOUS FIBER FESTIVAL THAT DRAWS 30,000 VISITORS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY. NOT ONLY ARE THERE SHEEP, LLAMAS, ALPACAS, AND THEIR LUSCIOUS FIBERS. THERE ARE 300 FIBER ARTISTS AND CRAFTS GALORE, AMAZING SHEEP HERDING DEMONSTRATIONS AND SHEEPDOG TRIALS, A PETTING ZOO, AND OTHER CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES.VARIOUS LIVESTOCK SHOWS SUCH AS THE PROGRESSIVE GOAT SHOW, THE SUMMER CLASSIC LIVESTOCK SHOW, THE EASTERN NY JR. HOLSTEIN SHOW, THE YOUTH GOAT SHOW, AND WOOL SPIN IN, SERVE TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE IN OUR LIVES. THE DUTCHESS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY'S FLAGSHIP EVENT IS THE ANNUAL DUTCHESS COUNTY FAIR. THE FAIR IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR FARMERS TO SHOWCASE THE VERY BEST OF THEIR LIVESTOCK, AND THE BEST THEIR FIELDS AND FARMS CAN PRODUCE. OVER 1,000 INDIVIDUAL EXHIBITORS PREPARE EVERYTHING FROM COWS, HORSES, PIGS, CHICKENS, SHEEP, GOATS, AND ALPACAS TO JAMS, JELLIES, QUILTS, AND FINE ARTS FOR THE FAIR. THEY PROVIDE US THE ESSENCE OF WHAT AN AUTHENTIC COUNTY FAIR IS ALL ABOUT AND THEY GIVE OUR FAIRGOERS AN APPRECIATION FOR AGRICULTURE AND EDUCATION AS TO WHERE THE FOOD WE EAT COMES FROM. THERE IS NO BETTER PLACE TO SHOWCASE AGRICULTURE THAN AT A COUNTY FAIR. AGRICULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL COMPONENTS OF THE FAIR INCLUDE:LIVESTOCK HILL-12 ACRES OF THE FAIRGROUNDS DEDICATED TO SHOWCASING THE FINEST IN LOCAL LIVESTOCK, SHOW ARENAS FOR JUDGING, AND MILK DEMONSTRATIONS AND SHEEP SHEARING.SALUTE TO AGRICULTURE TENT INCLUDES THE DAIRY BIRTHING CENTER ALLOWING FAIRGOERS TO WITNESS THE LIVE BIRTH OF A CALF AND DISPLAYS OF AWARD-WINNING AGRICULTURAL CROPS AND PRODUCE. AGRIVENTURE KIDS ACTIVITY AREA - PRESENTS A MOCK FARM, LETTING 3 TO 10 YEAR-OLDS SEE HOW FOOD IS GROWN AND SOLD. THE KIDS CAN DIG UP POTATOES FROM A SANDBOX, SHEAR A WOODEN (AND WOOLEN) SHEEP, PICK APPLES FROM A PLYWOOD TREE, AND MILK "DUTCHESS" THE COW. THEY WILL TAKE THEIR CROP TO A "WAREHOUSE" WHERE THEY WILL SELL IT FOR FUNNY MONEY. THAT MONEY WILL BUY THEM A HALF-PINT OF MILK OR A BAG OF CARROT STICKS, SHOWING THEM THAT FOOD DOESN'T "JUST APPEAR ON GROCERY SHELVES".2 HORSE SHOW RINGS - FEATURING EQUESTRIAN EVENTS AND FARRIER COMPETITION.CENTURY MUSEUM VILLAGE-TURN-OF-THE-CENTURY DISPLAYS FEATURING "STORY TELLERS" IN COSTUME WILL TAKE YOU BACK TO A QUIETER, SIMPLER TIME. STROLL PAST A PRINTER'S SHOP COMPLETE WITH A WORKING 1900 PRINTING PRESS, MARVEL AT A LIVING ROOM FILLED WITH VICTORIAN FURNITURE, VIEW A RURAL KITCHEN AND WATCH AS REPAIRS ARE DONE IN A MODEL-T-ERA AUTO SHOP.WORKING BLACKSMITH SHOP & GAS POWERED ENGINE SHOW - WITNESS HOW WORK WAS DONE AND THINGS WERE MADE LONG BEFORE THE ROBOTS WERE INTRODUCED TO THE WORKPLACE. BENTLEY ONE-ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE - AN AUTHENTIC ONE-ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE WHICH HAD BEEN MOVED TO THE FAIRGROUNDS, IS FILLED WITH MEMORABILIA THAT REFLECTS EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES AND SCHOOLHOUSE ACTIVITIES IN AN ERA LONG PAST. PLEASANT VALLEY HISTORIC TRAIN STATION - RELOCATED AND RESTORED, THE HISTORIC PLEASANT VALLEY TRAIN STATION ALLOWS THE COMMUNITY THE OPPORTUNITY TO VIEW AND LEARN ABOUT THE INDUSTRIAL ERA; AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE HUDSON VALLEY'S HISTORIC STORY.JUDGING PAVILION FROM WASHINGTON HOLLOW - THE VICTORIAN JUDGE'S STAND CAME FROM THE OLD DUTCHESS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS WASHINGTON HOLLOW LOCATION.WORKING SUGAR HOUSE AND CIDER MILL - LEARN HOW MAPLE SYRUP IS MADE WITH SAP GATHERED FROM THE 100 MAPLE TREES THAT GRACE THE FAIRGROUNDS.ANTIQUE FIREHOUSE MUSEUM - THE FIREFIGHTER'S MUSEUM IS DESIGNED TO RESEMBLE A HISTORIC FIREHOUSE WHERE BOTH PERMANENT AND ROTATING EXHIBITS WILL BE KEPT WITHIN THE FIREHOUSE. THE MUSEUM SHOWCASES THE RICH HISTORY OF FIREFIGHTING FEATURING DISPLAYS AND COLLECTIONS OF INCREDIBLE ARTIFACTS, TOOLS, MEMENTOS, VEHICLES, AND FIREFIGHTING APPARATUS FROM THROUGHOUT DUTCHESS COUNTY. CERTAINLY, NO VISIT TO THE FAIR WOULD BE COMPLETE WITHOUT A WALK THROUGH THE HORTICULTURE BUILDING. AREA LANDSCAPERS AND FLORISTS GATHER TO SHOWCASE THEIR TALENTS IN BREATHTAKING GARDEN DISPLAYS. IN ADDITION TO THE PROFESSIONAL ADJUDICATION, VISITORS TO THE HORTICULTURE BUILDING WILL BE ABLE TO CAST THEIR OWN VOTES IN A SPECIAL "PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS" COMPETITION.ARTS & CRAFTS BLUE RIBBON BROWNIES & MORE: BUILDING E IS THE PLACE TO FIND HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS OF HANDMADE QUILTS, HOBBIES, CRAFTS AND MORE FROM THE FINEST HAND CROCHETING TO NEEDLEPOINT AND CREWEL. DUTCHESS COUNTY YOUTH LIVESTOCK SALE: OUR YOUTH WHO SELL HAVE WORKED HARD TO MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS OF HAVING RAISED A BLUE-RIBBON MARKET ANIMAL. WHEN YOU PURCHASE ONE OF THE YOUTH PROJECTS, YOU GIVE THAT YOUNG PERSON RECOGNITION FOR THE EXCELLENCE THEY HAVE ATTAINED. YOUR PURCHASE ALLOWS THEM TO IMPROVE THEIR MARKETING SKILLS, ENHANCES THEIR YOUTH PROJECTS, AND SUPPORTS THEIR CONTINUING EDUCATION.FARM LIFE TENT THE NEWEST FEATURE OF THE FAIR FEATURING FARMERS TELLING THEIR STORIES OF HUDSON VALLEY AGRICULTURE. AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM - AN AGRICULTURE EDUCATION PROGRAM CONDUCTED FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS TO RAISE AGRICULTURAL AWARENESS, TEACH CHILDREN VARIOUS ASPECTS OF AGRICULTURE, AND TEACH HOW AGRICULTURE AFFECTS OUR DAILY LIVES. CLASSROOM AND REMOTE LEARNING SESSIONS HAVE BEEN CONDUCTED FOR VARIOUS GRADE LEVELS K-10TH GRADE. THIS PROGRAM HAS EXPANDED TO MANY SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE HUDSON VALLEY AND INCLUDES CLASSROOM SESSIONS GIVEN TO ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY STUDENTS.Expenses $4,529,753 · grants $58,649 · revenue $5,086,096
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 14-1412568
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $12,211,636
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,284,476
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $5,895,769 | $5,040,920 | $12,211,636 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $5,485,635 | $4,671,642 | $11,348,723 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $5,300,977 | $4,244,896 | $10,631,451 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 14-1412568).
Questions about DUTCHESS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY INC
- What is the EIN of DUTCHESS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DUTCHESS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY INC is 14-1412568.
- Is DUTCHESS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to DUTCHESS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DUTCHESS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY INC 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 DUTCHESS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DUTCHESS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of DUTCHESS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ANDREW K IMPERATI.
- Who are the officers and directors of DUTCHESS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 20 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $200,000 (ANDREW K IMPERATI, PRESIDENT/CEO).
- How much revenue does DUTCHESS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $5,895,769, expenses of $5,040,920 and total assets of $12,211,636 at year end.
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