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Nonprofit · EIN 83-2863322

LAPORTE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS MANAGEMENT & EVENT CORPORATION INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · LA PORTE, IN 46352

Financials

$85K$105K2023$82K$97K2024$163K$82K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LAPORTE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS MANAGEMENT & EVENT CORPORATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$162,858$81,627$81,231$106,309–$106,309
December 31, 2024990-EZ$82,495$96,562-$14,067$25,078–$25,078
December 31, 2023990-EZ$84,910$105,434-$20,524$39,145$0$39,145
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$20,000
Program service revenue
$142,853
Investment income
$5

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$48,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$66,000
Occupancy
$14,170
Printing, publications and postage
$82
Other expenses
$1,375
Program services (functional)
$81,627

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$25,078
Total assets, end of year
$106,309
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$106,309
Cash, savings and investments
$106,309
Gross receipts
$162,858

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOY ZIGLEREXECUTIVE DI0$48,000
JAMES PRESSEL IIIPRESIDENT0$0
RICHARD STALBRINKVICE PRESIDE0$0
RON HEEGTREASURER0$0
MARY FOELLSECRETARY0$0
DOUG BIEGEATTORNEY0$0
PAT HARRISBOARD MEMBER0$0
SCOTT COOLEYBOARD MEMBER0$0
CONNIE GRAMAROSSABOARD MEMBER0$0
STEVE MROZINSKIBOARD MEMBER0$0
KELSEY GUADARRAMABOARD MEMBER0$0
DARLA QUINNBOARD MEMBER0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOY ZIGLEREXECUTIVE DI25$48,000
JAMES PRESSEL IIIPRESIDENT0$0
RICHARD STALBRINKVICE PRESIDE0$0
RON HEEGTREASURER0$0
MARY FOELLSECRETARY0$0
DOUG BIEGEATTORNEY0$0
PAT HARRISBOARD MEMBER0$0
SCOTT COOLEYBOARD MEMBER0$0
CONNIE GRAMAROSSABOARD MEMBER0$0
STEVE MROZINSKIBOARD MEMBER0$0
KELSEY GUADARRAMABOARD MEMBER0$0
DARLA QUINNBOARD MEMBER0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 2 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Michael RosenbaumTreasurer0$0
Randall NovakPresident0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 152, LA PORTE, IN 46352-0152
Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
555 Michigan Avenue Suite 202, LaPorte IN 46350
Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
Patricia Harris, 555 Michigan Avenue Suite 202, LaPorte IN 46350
Signed the 990-EZ
JAMES PRESSEL III, PRESIDENT
Phone
(219) 326-6808
Return prepared by
CORNERSTONE ACCOUNTING & CONSULTING INC

Mission

TO MANAGE THE LAPORTE COUNTY PROPERTY WHERE THE ANNUAL FAIR IS HELD. MANAGEMENT INCLUDES OVERSEEING CONTRACTS, REPAIRS, REVENUES AND EXPENSES.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • TO MANAGE THE LAPORTE COUNTY PROPERTY WHERE THE ANNUAL FAIR IS HELD. MANAGEMENT INCLUDES OVERSEEING CONTRACTS, REPAIRS, REVENUES AND EXPENSES.
    Expenses $81,627

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
83-2863322
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$106,309
Income (IRS master file)
$162,858

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2022
Posted by the IRS
August 8, 2022
Reinstated
Effective August 15, 2022

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
990-EZDecember 2025$162,858$81,627$106,309IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$82,495$96,562$25,078IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$84,910$105,434$39,145XML
990-N for 2018
Officer: Patricia Harris
December 31, 2018≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 83-2863322).

Questions about LAPORTE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS MANAGEMENT & EVENT CORPORATION INC

What is the EIN of LAPORTE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS MANAGEMENT & EVENT CORPORATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LAPORTE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS MANAGEMENT & EVENT CORPORATION INC is 83-2863322.
Is LAPORTE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS MANAGEMENT & EVENT CORPORATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2022 and reinstated it effective August 15, 2022.
Are donations to LAPORTE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS MANAGEMENT & EVENT CORPORATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LAPORTE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS MANAGEMENT & EVENT CORPORATION 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 LAPORTE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS MANAGEMENT & EVENT CORPORATION 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 LAPORTE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS MANAGEMENT & EVENT CORPORATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of LAPORTE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS MANAGEMENT & EVENT CORPORATION INC?
The 990-N for 2018 names Patricia Harris.
Who are the officers and directors of LAPORTE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS MANAGEMENT & EVENT CORPORATION INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $48,000 (JOY ZIGLER, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does LAPORTE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS MANAGEMENT & EVENT CORPORATION INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $162,858, expenses of $81,627 and total assets of $106,309 at year end.

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