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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7168840

CONNECTICUT VALLEY FAIR INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · BRADFORD, VT 05033

Financials

$116K$63K2022$50K$84K2023$45K$48K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CONNECTICUT VALLEY FAIR INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
October 31, 2025990-EZ$45,264$47,732-$2,468$451,318$180,473$270,845
October 31, 2024990-EZ$49,657$84,435-$34,778$457,222$183,909$273,313
October 31, 2023990-EZ$116,008$63,126$52,882$495,195$187,104$308,091
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended October 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$29,519
Program service revenue
$4,241
Investment income
$27
Other revenue
$11,477

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Occupancy
$5,395
Other expenses
$42,337

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$457,222
Total assets, end of year
$451,318
Total liabilities, end of year
$180,473
Net assets, end of year
$270,845
Cash, savings and investments
$101,426
Land and buildings
$349,892
Gross receipts
$45,264

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-EZ for the year ended October 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ZACHARY HUTCHINSPRESIDENT0$0
CAROLE TAYLORVICE PRESIDENT0$0
JEN HUTCHINSTREASURER0$0
BECKY FISCHERSECRETARY0$0
JIM STROUTDIRECTOR0$0
JON LARABEEDIRECTOR0$0
LYN FISCHERDIRECTOR0$0
JIM FISCHERDIRECTOR0$0
990-EZ for the year ended October 31, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RON TAYLORPRESIDENT0$0
CAROLE TAYLORVICE PRESIDENT0$0
JEN HUTCHINSTREASURER0$0
BECKY FISCHERSECRETARY0$0
JIM STROUTDIRECTOR0$0
ELEANOR TAYLORDIRECTOR0$0
LYN FISCHERDIRECTOR0$0
JANICE LARABEEDIRECTOR0$0
JIM FISCHERDIRECTOR0$0
MIKE CUTHBURTSONDIRECTOR0$0
990-EZ for the year ended October 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RON TAYLORPRESIDENT0$0
CAROLE TAYLORVICE PRESIDENT0$0
JEN HUTCHINSTREASURER0$0
BECKY FISCHERSECRETARY0$0
JIM STROUTDIRECTOR0$0
ELEANOR TAYLORDIRECTOR0$0
LYN FISCHERDIRECTOR0$0
JANICE LARABEEDIRECTOR0$0
JIM FISCHERDIRECTOR0$0
MIKE CUTHBURTSONDIRECTOR0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 818, BRADFORD, VT 05033-0818
In care of
% PAUL THURSTON PRESIDENT
Signed the 990-EZ
RON TAYLOR, PRESIDENT
Phone
(802) 291-1798
Return prepared by
JAMES K LANG LLC

Mission

THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF VERMONT AGRICULTURE THROUGH COMPETITIVE EXHIBITS, PROVIDING FACILITIES AND OFFERING OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN THEM. PROVIDE FOR THE PARTICIPATION OF YOUTH IN SUCH EXHIBITS INVOLVING THE EDUCATIONAL VALUES IMPLICIT IN ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN SUCH PROMOTION AND EXHIBITION. TO COORDINATE THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS IN VOCATIONAL COURSES OF ALL KINDS OFFERED IN THE HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL AND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE AS EXEMPLIFIED IN THE WORK OF FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA. TO WORK AND PLAN COOPERATIVELY WITH SCHOOL AUTHORITIES IN MAKING THE EDUCATION TRAINING VALUES FOR YOUTH EVER MORE SIGNIFICANT. THE ANNUAL AGRICULTURE FAIR HAS A PRIMARY EMPHASIS ON THE 4-H CLUB PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES WITH THE YOUTH DAIRY SHOW AND 4-H OXEN SHOW THE MAINSTAY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AT THE BRADFORD FAIR. THE FAIR ALSO SERVES AS AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EVENT FOR THE REGION.

990-EZ for the year ended October 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • BRADFORD FAIR INCLUDING COMPETITIVE EXHIBITS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SHOWS, VOCATIONAL EXHIBITS AND TRAINING, CLASSROOM INSTRUCTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY.
  • CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT TO FAIR FACILITY AND GROUNDS TO MEET EXEMPT PURPOSE.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in October, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2024October 31, 2025March 16, 2026990-EZ on file
2023October 31, 2024March 17, 2025990-EZ on file
2022October 31, 2023March 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
23-7168840
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
2017
Accounting year ends
October
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D03)
Assets (IRS master file)
$451,318
Income (IRS master file)
$45,264

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
March 15, 2012
Posted by the IRS
November 12, 2012
Reinstated
Effective March 15, 2012

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZOctober 2025$45,264$47,732$451,318IRS
990-EZOctober 2024$49,657$84,435$457,222XML
990-EZOctober 2023$116,008$63,126$495,195XML
990-EZOctober 2022–––IRS
990-EZOctober 2021–––IRS
990-EZOctober 2020–––IRS
990-EZOctober 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 23-7168840).

Questions about CONNECTICUT VALLEY FAIR INC

What is the EIN of CONNECTICUT VALLEY FAIR INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CONNECTICUT VALLEY FAIR INC is 23-7168840.
Is CONNECTICUT VALLEY FAIR INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on March 15, 2012 and reinstated it effective March 15, 2012.
Are donations to CONNECTICUT VALLEY FAIR INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CONNECTICUT VALLEY FAIR INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of CONNECTICUT VALLEY FAIR INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending October 31, 2026) is due March 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CONNECTICUT VALLEY FAIR INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended October 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of CONNECTICUT VALLEY FAIR INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended October 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CONNECTICUT VALLEY FAIR INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended October 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $45,264, expenses of $47,732 and total assets of $451,318 at year end.

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