Nonprofit · EIN 59-3155961
GREATER HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION INC
Tax-exempt · SYDNEY, FL 33587
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990 | $2,073,433 | $2,339,301 | -$265,868 | $3,842,362 | $162,849 | $3,679,513 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,442,844 | $2,540,711 | -$97,867 | $4,078,326 | $132,945 | $3,945,381 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,319,794 | $2,489,799 | $829,995 | $4,359,161 | $315,913 | $4,043,248 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $143,541
- of which government grants
- $22,647
- Program service revenue
- $1,752,653
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $177,239
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $30,280
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $33,544
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $8,250
- Occupancy
- $67,238
- Depreciation
- $352,703
- Program services (functional)
- $2,210,075
- Management and general (functional)
- $129,226
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,078,326
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,842,362
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $162,849
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,679,513
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,837,331
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,679,513
- Gross receipts
- $2,073,433
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 250
- Year formed
- 1992
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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 March 31, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHONDA BURNETTE | TREASURER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| AIMEE CARTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| SUZANNE CHURCHWELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JAMES CRICK | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JASON FERNANDEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ROBERT GRIFFIN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| GENE HOLCOMB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| SUZANNE HOLCOMB | FAIR EXECUTI Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JEFF JENSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MYESHA JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| GREG MESSICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| TOM ODIORNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JAKE RABURN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| KYLE RAYBON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DANNY SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETTY JO TOMPKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| GINA TREJO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| GARY TRIPP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| TYLER TRUSSELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHONDA BURNETTE | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AIMEE CARTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUZANNE CHURCHWELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES CRICK | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JASON FERNANDEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT GRIFFIN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GENE HOLCOMB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUZANNE HOLCOMB | FAIR EXECUTI Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF JENSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MYESHA JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GREG MESSICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TOM ODIORNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAKE RABURN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KYLE RAYBON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANNY SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BETTY JO TOMPKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GINA TREJO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GARY TRIPP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TYLER TRUSSELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHONDA BURNETTE | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AIMEE CARTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUZANNE CHURCHWELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES CRICK | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JASON FERNANDEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT GRIFFIN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GENE HOLCOMB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUZANNE HOLCOMB | FAIR EXECUTI Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| JEFF JENSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MYESHA JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GREG MESSICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TOM ODIORNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAKE RABURN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KYLE RAYBON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANNY SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BETTY JO TOMPKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GINA TREJO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GARY TRIPP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TYLER TRUSSELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 100, SYDNEY, FL 33587-0100
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- GREG MESSICK, 1160 EMERALD HILL WAY, VALRICO, FL 33594
- Signed the 990
- SUZANNE CHURCHWELL, SECRETARY
- Phone
- (813) 737-3247
- Return prepared by
- RAULERSON CASTILLO & COMPANY PA
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE GREATER HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY FAIR IS TO HOLD AN ANNUAL COUNTY FAIR THAT SERVES AS A VENUE FOR EVENTS, EXPERIENCES, ENTERTAINMENT AND EDUCATION FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES. THE GREATER HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY FAIR BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MANAGEMENT, STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS STRIVE TO MEET AND REFLECT THE NEEDS AND INTERESTS OF CITIZENS OF OUR COMMUNITY. BASED ON THE AGRICULTURAL HISTORY, CHANGES AND GROWTH OF THE COMMUNITY, NEW IDEAS AND INTERESTS OF FAIRGOERS, THE COUNTY FAIR PROVIDES AN EVER-CHANGING AND GROWING RANGE OF EXHIBITS AND COMPETITIONS, DISPLAYS AND A VARIETY OF ENTERTAINMENT SHOWS AND ACTS IN A SAFE AND FUN ENVIRONMENT.
Program accomplishments
- GREATER HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY FAIR, INC. IS AN ANNUAL COUNTY FAIR WHICH BENEFITS ALL HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY RESIDENTS.Expenses $2,210,075 · revenue $1,752,653
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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 59-3155961
- 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
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N520)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,842,362
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,073,433
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2026 | $2,073,433 | $2,339,301 | $3,842,362 | XML |
| 990 | March 2025 | $2,442,844 | $2,540,711 | $4,078,326 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $3,319,794 | $2,489,799 | $4,359,161 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $2,450,481 | $1,823,723 | $3,522,153 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 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 59-3155961).
Questions about GREATER HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION INC
- What is the EIN of GREATER HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GREATER HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION INC is 59-3155961.
- Is GREATER HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to GREATER HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GREATER HILLSBOROUGH 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 GREATER HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending March 31, 2027) is due August 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GREATER HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of GREATER HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 names GREG MESSICK.
- Who are the officers and directors of GREATER HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 lists 19 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GREATER HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $2,073,433, expenses of $2,339,301 and total assets of $3,842,362 at year end.