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Nonprofit · EIN 47-0385725

GARFIELD COUNTY FRONTIER FAIR ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · BURWELL, NE 68823

Financials

$2.8M$634K2023$6.8M$611K2024$7.5M$1.1M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GARFIELD COUNTY FRONTIER FAIR ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2026990$7,497,027$1,119,310$6,377,717$16,658,660$0$16,658,660
June 30, 2025990$6,753,492$610,887$6,142,605$14,986,386$4,705,443$10,280,943
June 30, 2024990$2,810,919$634,130$2,176,789$4,138,338$0$4,138,338
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$5,244,472
of which government grants
$5,139,843
Program service revenue
$2,248,406
Investment income
$4,149
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$1,119,310

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$14,986,386
Total assets, end of year
$16,658,660
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$16,658,660
Net assets without donor restrictions
$16,658,660
Gross receipts
$7,497,027
Employees
0
Volunteers
100
Year formed
1921
State of legal domicile
NE

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 June 30, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JESS HELGOTHPRESIDENT
Officer
–$0
GARY QUINNBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
SHANE HUGHES2ND VICE PRE
Officer
–$0
KERI KOENIGSBERGSECRETARY
Officer
–$0
TONY R LARSENTREASURER
Officer
–$0
MARTY ARCHIBEQUEBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
KADEN GOFFBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
BRENT HODGESBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
SCOTT RASMUSSENBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
SETH JEFFRESFIRST VICE P
Officer
–$0
GEOFF JOYBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
PETE KOENIGSBERGBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
DALE SEIDELBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
PHILIP SIMPSONBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
HANK THOENEBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2025: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JESS HELGOTHPRESIDENT
Officer
–$0
GARY QUINNBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
SHANE HUGHES2ND VICE PRE
Officer
–$0
KERI KOENIGSBERGSECRETARY
Officer
–$0
TONY R LARSENTREASURER
Officer
–$0
MARTY ARCHIBEQUEBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
KADEN GOFFBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
BRENT HODGESBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
JUSTIN LARSENBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
SETH JEFFRESBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
GEOFF JOYBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
PETE KOENIGSBERGBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
DALE SEIDELBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
PHILIP SIMPSON1ST VICE PRE
Officer
–$0
HANK THOENEBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JESS HELGOTHPRESIDENT
Officer
–$0
GARY QUINNBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
SHANE HUGHES2ND VICE PRE
Officer
–$0
KERI KOENIGSBERGSECRETARY
Officer
–$0
TONY R LARSENTREASURER
Officer
–$0
MARTY ARCHIBEQUEBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
KADEN GOFFBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
BRENT HODGESBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
JUSTIN LARSENBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
SETH JEFFRESBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
GEOFF JOYBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
PETE KOENIGSBERGBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
DALE SEIDELBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
PHILIP SIMPSON1ST VICE PRE
Officer
–$0
HANK THOENEBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 711, BURWELL, NE 68823-0711
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
JESS HELGOTH, PO BOX 711, BURWELL, NE 68823
Signed the 990
JESS HELGOTH, PRESIDENT
Phone
(308) 530-2981
Return prepared by
LAMMERS ABEL & KAPS CPA'S PC

Mission

TO OPERATE THE COUNTY FAIR IN GARFIELD COUNTY, NEBRASKA FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CITIZENS OF GARFIELD COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • OPERATION OF COUNTY FAIR
    Expenses $1,119,310 · revenue $2,248,406

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026990 on file
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-0385725
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
2014
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$16,658,660
Income (IRS master file)
$7,497,027

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
November 15, 2010
Posted by the IRS
August 12, 2013
Reinstated
Effective November 15, 2010

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
990June 2026$7,497,027$1,119,310$16,658,660XML
990June 2025$6,753,492$610,887$14,986,386XML
990June 2024$2,810,919$634,130$4,138,338XML
990June 2023$2,739,949$994,587$1,961,549IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––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 47-0385725).

Questions about GARFIELD COUNTY FRONTIER FAIR ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of GARFIELD COUNTY FRONTIER FAIR ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GARFIELD COUNTY FRONTIER FAIR ASSOCIATION is 47-0385725.
Is GARFIELD COUNTY FRONTIER FAIR ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2010.
Are donations to GARFIELD COUNTY FRONTIER FAIR ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GARFIELD COUNTY FRONTIER FAIR ASSOCIATION 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 GARFIELD COUNTY FRONTIER FAIR ASSOCIATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GARFIELD COUNTY FRONTIER FAIR ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2026.
Who is the principal officer of GARFIELD COUNTY FRONTIER FAIR ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 names JESS HELGOTH.
Who are the officers and directors of GARFIELD COUNTY FRONTIER FAIR ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 15 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does GARFIELD COUNTY FRONTIER FAIR ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $7,497,027, expenses of $1,119,310 and total assets of $16,658,660 at year end.

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