Nonprofit · EIN 41-6038084
STEELE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · OWATONNA, MN 55060
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,090,737 | $1,858,214 | $232,523 | $3,425,819 | $184,297 | $3,241,522 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,173,842 | $1,905,030 | $268,812 | $3,218,442 | $209,443 | $3,008,999 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,894,346 | $1,764,218 | $130,128 | $2,943,248 | $203,061 | $2,740,187 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $120,309
- of which government grants
- $107,584
- Program service revenue
- $1,662,767
- Investment income
- $13,640
- Net rental income
- $257,810
- Other revenue
- $294,021
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $117,263
- Other salaries and wages
- $191,352
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $308,615
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $14,277
- Occupancy
- $331,525
- Travel
- $1,845
- Depreciation
- $106,631
- Program services (functional)
- $1,669,067
- Management and general (functional)
- $173,871
- Fundraising (functional)
- $15,276
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,218,442
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,425,819
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $184,297
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,241,522
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,746,421
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,241,522
- Gross unrelated business income
- $76,479
- Gross receipts
- $2,090,737
- Employees
- 37
- Volunteers
- 300
- Year formed
- 1918
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT KOZELKA | MANAGER/SECERTARY Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $104,386 |
| TIMOTHY ARLT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $15,846 |
| DAN DEML | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| WAYNE STEELE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| JAMES ABBE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRUCE BUSHO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARK DITLEVSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RICK ELLINGSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GENE FISHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| MIKE HAMILTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TRACY IGNASZEWSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SANDY JIRELE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| GLEN MEGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| DOUG MEIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROGER NOBLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSH PROKOPEC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRENT SVENBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JON DEMARS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JIM LINDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT KOZELKA | MANAGER/SECERTARY Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $99,511 |
| TIMOTHY ARLT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $13,458 |
| DAN DEML | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| WAYNE STEELE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| JAMES ABBE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRUCE BUSHO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARK DITLEVSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RICK ELLINGSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GENE FISHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| MIKE HAMILTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TRACY IGNASZEWSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SANDY JIRELE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JIM LINDER | DIRECTOR EMERITUS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GLEN MEGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| DOUG MEIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROGER NOBLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOSH PROKOPEC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRENT SVENBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JON DEMARS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT KOZELKA | MANAGER/SECERTARY Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $78,890 |
| TIMOTHY ARLT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $6,000 |
| DAN DEML | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $1,050 |
| WAYNE STEELE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| JAMES ABBE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| BRUCE BUSHO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARK DITLEVSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RICK ELLINGSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GENE FISHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| MIKE HAMILTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TRACY IGNASZEWSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SANDY JIRELE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JIM LINDER | DIRECTOR EMERITUS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GLEN MEGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| DOUG MEIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROGER NOBLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOSH PROKOPEC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRENT SVENBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 650, OWATONNA, MN 55060-0650
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TIMOTHY ARLT, 1525 SOUTH CEDAR AVE PO BOX 650, OWATONNA, MN 55060
- Signed the 990
- TIMOTHY ARLT, TREASURER
- Phone
- (507) 451-5305
- Website
- WWW.SCFF.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
TO PROMOTE AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND LIVESTOCK THROUGH EXHIBITS, SHOWS AND COMPETITIONS AS WELL AS TO PROMOTE MANUFACTURING AND HOME ECONOMICS THROUGH EXHIBITS, SHOWS AND COMPETITION.
Program accomplishments
- ORGANIZATION OF THE ANNUAL COUNTY FAIR THAT RAN AUGUST 12-17, 2025, INCLUDING LIVESTOCK SHOWS, CARNIVAL, GRANDSTAND EVENTS, 4-H EXHIBITS AND CONCESSIONS. THE 2025 STEELE COUNTY FREE FAIR HAD ATTENDANCE OF OVER 250,000 PEOPLE. THE INCOME AND EXPENSES ARE THE REMAINDER AFTER THE MAINTENANCE AND PREMIUM AMOUNTS WERE DEDUCTED FROM THE TOTALS. MOST OF THE INCOME AND EXPENSES GO DIRECTLY TOWARDS THE COST OF PUTTING ON THE FAIR. WE SUPPORTED ABOUT 20 COMMUNITY GROUPS (YOUTH, RELIGIOUS AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS) WITH AROUND $40,000 OF FUNDING.Expenses $1,528,905 · revenue $1,396,798
- COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS FOR THE USE OF THE COMMUNITY FOR PUBLIC EVENTS, PRIVATE EVENTS AND STORAGE. THE EXPENSES ARE ESTIMATED BASED ON USE OF BUILDINGS, THE ESTIMATED MAN-HOURS AND OTHER EXPENSES FOR THE PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS AND AREAS USED BY THE COMMUNITY FOR EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES. WE OFTEN DONATE STAFF TIME TO COMMUNITY EVENTS AND SOMETIMES DONATE THE USE OR RENTAL OF BUILDINGS. THE INCOME IS TRACKED MORE SPECIFICALLY FOR THIS CATEGORY AND REFLECTS ACTUAL DATA.Expenses $108,439 · revenue $252,681
- PREMIUMS AND AWARDS FOR ENTRIES MADE IN THE AREAS OF LIVESTOCK, AGRICULTURE, HOME AND CREATIVE ARTS, 4-H & FFA. THESE EXPENSES VARY FROM YEAR TO YEAR DEPENDING UPON THE NUMBER OF ENTRIES AND CHANGES IN PREMIUM AMOUNT PAID. WE RECEIVE SOME SUPPORT FROM THE STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR PREMIUMS PAID.Expenses $31,723 · revenue $13,288
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-6038084
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,425,819
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,090,737
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $2,090,737 | $1,858,214 | $3,425,819 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $2,173,842 | $1,905,030 | $3,218,442 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $1,894,346 | $1,764,218 | $2,943,248 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2022 | $2,074,572 | $1,533,511 | $2,833,433 | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 41-6038084).
Questions about STEELE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of STEELE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of STEELE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY is 41-6038084.
- Is STEELE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to STEELE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does STEELE 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 STEELE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did STEELE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of STEELE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names TIMOTHY ARLT.
- Who are the officers and directors of STEELE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $104,386 (SCOTT KOZELKA, MANAGER/SECERTARY).
- How much revenue does STEELE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,090,737, expenses of $1,858,214 and total assets of $3,425,819 at year end.
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