Nonprofit · EIN 36-6110466
WINNEBAGO COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION INC
Tax-exempt · PECATONICA, IL 61063
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,003,754 | $1,054,876 | -$51,122 | $1,205,196 | $99,572 | $1,105,624 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,050,422 | $954,823 | $95,599 | $1,366,744 | $209,998 | $1,156,746 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,003,780 | $918,202 | $85,578 | $1,342,501 | $281,354 | $1,061,147 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $88,440
- of which government grants
- $59,942
- Program service revenue
- $754,890
- Investment income
- $0
- Net rental income
- $132,504
- Net income from fundraising events
- $3,989
- Other revenue
- $160,424
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $11,500
- Other salaries and wages
- $133,009
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $155,770
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $21,250
- Occupancy
- $63,407
- Depreciation
- $90,054
- Program services (functional)
- $966,773
- Management and general (functional)
- $88,103
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,366,744
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,205,196
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $99,572
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,105,624
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,081,530
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,105,624
- Gross unrelated business income
- $132,504
- Gross receipts
- $1,042,559
- Employees
- 53
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1952
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEB RUNTE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $5,000 |
| PAUL SHIPPY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $4,000 |
| DEANNA SHERE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $1,500 |
| BRYAN HUTTING | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $1,000 |
| BRIAN ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RYAN ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICK BERRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JON BOLEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ARON CARLSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CARLSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAYMES CROZIER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN DUMMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KELLY FINLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICK FORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PHIL HALAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
12 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMBER HENDERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSH HOLETON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RANDY HUTTING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEREMIAH JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHAD KNUTTI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LOGAN KNUTTI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AUSTIN NORTH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DALE REMMERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JASON ROLLINGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRANDON SHERE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WAYNE SHERE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE VANVLECK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 31 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIM SWANSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $5,000 |
| PAUL SHIPPY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $4,000 |
| KYAH BEAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $1,500 |
| BRYAN HUTTING | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $1,000 |
| RICH BEAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| STEVE VANVLECK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RYAN ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICK BERRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAYMES CROZIER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRAD DUMMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KELLY FINLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICK FORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PHIL HALAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRUCE HARKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RANDY HUTTING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEREMIAH JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHAD KNUTTI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LOGAN KNUTTI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DALE REMMERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JASON ROLLINGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEB RUNTE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRANDON SHERE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEANNA SHERE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WAYNE SHERE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AUSTIN VANVLECK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GREG WAGNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JON BOLEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DYLAN PETERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN DUMMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CARLSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICH BEAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $5,000 |
| PAUL SHIPPY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $4,000 |
| KYAH BEAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $1,500 |
| STEVE VANVLECK | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $1,000 |
| BRIAN ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RYAN ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICK BERRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAYMES CROZIER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRAD DUMMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KELLY FINLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICK FORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PHIL HALAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRUCE HARKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRYAN HUTTING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RANDY HUTTING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEREMIAH JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHAD KNUTTI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LOGAN KNUTTI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DALE REMMERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JASON ROLLINGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEB RUNTE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRANDON SHERE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEANNA SHERE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WAYNE SHERE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIM SWANSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AUSTIN VANVLECK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GREG WAGNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 810, PECATONICA, IL 61063-0810
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- PAUL SHIPPY, 500 WEST 1ST STREET PO BOX 810, PECATONICA, IL 610630810
- Signed the 990
- PAUL SHIPPY, TREASURER
- Phone
- (815) 239-1641
- Website
- WWW.WINNEBAGOCOUNTYFAIR.COM
- Return prepared by
- BENNING GROUP LLC
Mission
TO PROVIDE A WELL-MAINTAINED FACILITY FOR THE COMMUNITY DURING THE FAIR AND THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. WE ALSO STRIVE TO MAKE AVAILABLE A COMMUNITY ENTERTAINMENT VENUE THAT PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO BE RECOGNIZED
Program accomplishments
- ANNUAL COUNTY FAIR - APPROXIMATELY 75,000 IN ATTENDANCE IN 2025. PEC THING - FLEA MARKET / ANTIQUE SHOW - 2 DAYS IN MAY AND 2 DAYS IN SEPTEMBER - APPROXIMATELY 25,000 IN ATTENDANCE IN 2025.Expenses $966,773 · revenue $754,890
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 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-6110466
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N52)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,205,196
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,042,559
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,003,754 | $1,054,876 | $1,205,196 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,050,422 | $954,823 | $1,366,744 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,003,780 | $918,202 | $1,342,501 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $958,205 | $826,289 | $1,364,843 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 36-6110466).
Questions about WINNEBAGO COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION INC
- What is the EIN of WINNEBAGO COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WINNEBAGO COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION INC is 36-6110466.
- Is WINNEBAGO COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to WINNEBAGO COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WINNEBAGO COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION 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 WINNEBAGO COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION INC 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 WINNEBAGO COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION INC 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 WINNEBAGO COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names PAUL SHIPPY.
- Who are the officers and directors of WINNEBAGO COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 27 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $5,000 (DEB RUNTE, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does WINNEBAGO COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,003,754, expenses of $1,054,876 and total assets of $1,205,196 at year end.
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