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Nonprofit · EIN 46-0799137

RED RIVER VALLEY FAIR FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · WEST FARGO, ND 58078

Financials

$281K$300K2023$113K$107K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of RED RIVER VALLEY FAIR FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
October 31, 2025990$112,746$107,218$5,528$58,400$3,631$54,769
October 31, 2024990$280,585$300,311-$19,726$97,034$47,793$49,241
Financial details: 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$103,565
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$583
Net income from fundraising events
$8,375
Net income from gaming
$223
Other revenue
$8,598

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$101,531
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,348
Program services (functional)
$105,870
Management and general (functional)
$1,348

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$97,034
Total assets, end of year
$58,400
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,631
Net assets, end of year
$54,769
Gross receipts
$127,309
Employees
0
Volunteers
20
Year formed
2012
State of legal domicile
ND

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 October 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DEAN KROGENPRESIDENT - MEMBER (5/25)
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BOB MILLERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHRIS HEISETREASURER (ENDED 12/24)
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JEFF OSTLUNDMEMBER - SEC/TREASURER (5/25)
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DONN GROTHMEMBER - PRESIDENT (5/25)
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
TRAVIS SJOLINMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
SCOTT KAUFMANMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MONTE GEHRTZMEMBER (STARTED 8/25)
Trustee or director
2$0
SOPHIA AUBOLMEMBER (STARTED 5/25)
Trustee or director
2$0
VERN HOFFMANMEMBER (ENDED 12/24)
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended October 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DEAN KROGENPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BOB MILLERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHRIS HEISETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JEFF OSTLUNDMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
VERN HOFMANMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DONN GROTHMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
TRAVIS SJOLINMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
SCOTT KAUFMANMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1805 MAIN AVE W, WEST FARGO, ND 58078-1341
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DONN GROTH, 1805 MAIN AVE WEST, WEST FARGO, ND 58078
Signed the 990
DONN GROTH, PRESIDENT
Phone
(701) 282-2200
Return prepared by
BRADY MARTZ PLLC

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE RED RIVER VALLEY FAIR FOUNDATION WAS FOUNDED IN 2012. THE FOUNDATION WAS CREATED TO ENHANCE THE RED RIVER VALLEY FAIR ASSOCIATION THROUGH CHARITABLE DONATIONS. THE FOUNDATION SERVES AS DIRECT SUPPORT TO BENEFIT THE RED RIVER VALLEY FAIR ASSOCIATION. THE RED RIVER VALLEY FAIR FOUNDATION WAS ORGANIZED TO ESTABLISH A GROWING BASE OF LONG-TERM FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE RED RIVER VALLEY FAIR ASSOCIATION THROUGH THE RECEIPT AND INVESTMENT OF GIFTS AND DONATIONS MADE ON BEHALF OF THE ASSOCIATION. THE FOUNDATION PORTFOLIO IS INTENDED TO BE A PERPETUAL SOURCE OF FUNDING FOR ASSOCIATION. TO MEET FUTURE ONGOING CHARITABLE NEEDS OF ASSOCIATION, CONTINUED STEADY GROWTH OF THE FOUNDATION PORTFOLIO THROUGH GIFTS, EARNINGS AND ASSET APPRECIATION IS ESSENTIAL. MANAGEMENT DECISIONS RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF ASSOCIATION FUNDS ARE MADE FOR THE EXCLUSIVE LONG-TERM BENEFIT OF ASSOCIATION, WITH DUE CONSIDERATION FOR THE INCOME OF THE FOUNDATION.

990 for the year ended October 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • CHARITY, EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES, INCLUDING, FOR SUCH PURPOSES AS SUPPORTING, AND MAKING THE DISTRIBUTIONS TO THE RED RIVER VALLEY FAIR ASSOCIATION AND ITS PROGRAMS THAT QUALIFY AS AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)3 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, OR CORRESPONDING SECTION OF ANY FUTURE FEDERAL TAX CODES. ADDITIONALLY, DONATIONS OF $18,450 WAS MADE TO THE LIVESTOCK ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, ENABLING PARTICIPANTS TO RAISE AND SHOWCASE ANIMALS AT THE FAIR. THIS YEAR THE FOUNDATION WAS ABLE TO SUPPLY SUBSTANTIAL SUPPORT TO THE RED RIVER VALLEY FAIR.
    Expenses $105,870 · grants $101,531

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 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 on file
2023October 31, 2024March 17, 2025990 on file
2022October 31, 2023March 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
46-0799137
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Supporting organization, Type I
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Supporting organization, 50% limit
Exempt since
2013
Accounting year ends
October
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$58,400
Income (IRS master file)
$127,309

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990October 2025$112,746$107,218$58,400XML
990October 2024$280,585$300,311$97,034XML
990-EZOctober 2023$87,428$80,600$68,967IRS
990-EZMarch 2021–––IRS
990-EZMarch 2020–––IRS
990-EZMarch 2019–––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 46-0799137).

Questions about RED RIVER VALLEY FAIR FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of RED RIVER VALLEY FAIR FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of RED RIVER VALLEY FAIR FOUNDATION is 46-0799137.
Is RED RIVER VALLEY FAIR FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
Are donations to RED RIVER VALLEY FAIR FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization, 50% limit).
Which annual return does RED RIVER VALLEY FAIR FOUNDATION 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 RED RIVER VALLEY FAIR FOUNDATION 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 RED RIVER VALLEY FAIR FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended October 2025.
Who is the principal officer of RED RIVER VALLEY FAIR FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 names DONN GROTH.
Who are the officers and directors of RED RIVER VALLEY FAIR FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does RED RIVER VALLEY FAIR FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $112,746, expenses of $107,218 and total assets of $58,400 at year end.

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