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Nonprofit · EIN 31-0525237

CLARK COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

Tax-exempt · SPRINGFIELD, OH 45502

Financials

$2.8M$2.8M2022$2.9M$2.8M2023$2.5M$2.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CLARK COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
November 30, 2025990$2,544,709$2,775,284-$230,575$816,935$0$816,935
November 30, 2024990$2,861,546$2,785,744$75,802$1,047,510$0$1,047,510
November 30, 2023990$2,769,320$2,842,443-$73,123$971,708$0$971,708
Financial details: 990 for the year ended November 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$349,996
of which government grants
$4,843
Program service revenue
$2,159,692
Investment income
$35,021
Net gain from sales of assets
$3,080
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$245,493
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$323,482
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$4,156
Accounting fees
$3,884
Occupancy
$448,968
Program services (functional)
$2,313,606
Management and general (functional)
$461,678

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,047,510
Total assets, end of year
$816,935
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$816,935
Gross receipts
$2,544,709
Employees
24
Volunteers
100
Year formed
1947
State of legal domicile
OH

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 November 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAY FLAXPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GREG KAFFENBARGERVICE-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JAMIE GOTHARDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
FRED HAYSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JUSTIN MATTERNMEMBER-AT-LARGE
Trustee or director
1$0
ANDY EBERHARDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TODD BUMGARDNERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BROOKE MILLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
EMILY BUMGARDNERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LEVI KIMLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DAN HILTYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BILL AGLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TOM WADDLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
WM STUART WADDLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
RAY ADAMSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DEAN BLAIREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
50$0
990 for the year ended November 30, 2024: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAY FLAXPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BRIAN HARBAGEVICE-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JAMIE GOTHARDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
FRED HAYSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ANDY EBERHARDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TODD BUMGARDNERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BROOKE RENODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
EMILY BUMGARDNERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JUSTIN MATTERNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LEVI KIMLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MELISSA ANDERSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BILL AGLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TOM WADDLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
WM STUART WADDLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BRIAN WADDLEMEMBER-AT-LARGE
Trustee or director
1$0
DEAN BLAIREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
50$0
990 for the year ended November 30, 2023: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAY FLAXPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BILL AGLEVICE-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GREG KAFFENBARGERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
EMILY BUMGARDNERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ANDY EBERHARDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BARBARA STEWARTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BROOKE RENODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
FRED HAYSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JUSTIN MATTERNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LEVI KIMLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MELISSA ANDERSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BRIAN HARBAGEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TOM WADDLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
WM STUART WADDLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BRIAN WADDLEMEMBER-AT-LARGE
Trustee or director
1$0
DEAN BLAIREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
50$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4401 S CHARLESTON PIKE, SPRINGFIELD, OH 45502-8933
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DEAN BLAIR, 4401 S CHARLESTON PIKE, SPRINGFIELD, OH 45502
Signed the 990
DEAN BLAIR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(937) 323-8951
Return prepared by
CLARK SCHAEFER HACKETT & CO

Mission

TO OPERATE THE FAIR AND MANAGE THE GROUNDS TO PROVIDE THE YOUTH OF CLARK COUNTY WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO GROW IN KNOWLEDGE AND DEVELOP CHARACTER THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN THE FAIR.

990 for the year ended November 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PLANNING FOR AND OPERATING THE ANNUAL CLARK COUNTY FAIR IN JULY OF EACH YEAR AND OPERATIONS OF THE CLARK COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS OUTSIDE OF THE ACTIVITIES PLANNING AND OPERATING THE ANNUAL CLARK COUNTY FAIR.
    Expenses $1,646,701 · revenue $1,526,179
  • THE JR FAIR SALES COMMITTEE FACILITATES THE SALE OF 4-H AND FFA LIVESTOCK AT THE CLARK COUNTY JUNIOR FAIR. THESE SALES HELP YOUNG PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE THEIR PERSONAL AND EDUCATIONAL GOALS.
    Expenses $666,905 · revenue $633,513

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 November, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2024November 30, 2025April 15, 2026990 on file
2023November 30, 2024April 15, 2025990 on file
2022November 30, 2023April 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
31-0525237
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
2020
Accounting year ends
November
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$816,935
Income (IRS master file)
$2,544,709

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990November 2025$2,544,709$2,775,284$816,935XML
990November 2024$2,861,546$2,785,744$1,047,510XML
990November 2023$2,769,320$2,842,443$971,708XML
990November 2022$2,350,073$2,254,778$1,044,769IRS
990November 2021–––IRS
990November 2020–––IRS
990November 2019–––IRS
990November 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 31-0525237).

Questions about CLARK COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

What is the EIN of CLARK COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CLARK COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY is 31-0525237.
Is CLARK COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to CLARK COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CLARK COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY 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 CLARK COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending November 30, 2026) is due April 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CLARK COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended November 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CLARK COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY?
The 990 for the year ended November 30, 2025 names DEAN BLAIR.
Who are the officers and directors of CLARK COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY?
The 990 for the year ended November 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CLARK COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY have?
On its 990 for the year ended November 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,544,709, expenses of $2,775,284 and total assets of $816,935 at year end.

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