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Nonprofit · EIN 91-1624769

NORTHWEST WASHINGTON FAIR ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · LYNDEN, WA 98264

Financials

$5.3M$4.6M2023$5.3M$4.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NORTHWEST WASHINGTON FAIR ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$5,323,136$4,843,790$479,346$14,631,766$4,465,922$10,165,844
December 31, 2023990$5,257,331$4,598,844$658,487$14,263,607$4,579,946$9,683,661
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$569,918
of which government grants
$375,095
Program service revenue
$4,184,761
Investment income
$66,847
Net rental income
$501,610
Other revenue
$501,610

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$122,971
Other salaries and wages
$806,617
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,120,827
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$102,900
Occupancy
$370,987
Travel
$17,034
Depreciation
$462,618
Program services (functional)
$3,057,126
Management and general (functional)
$1,786,664

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$14,263,607
Total assets, end of year
$14,631,766
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,465,922
Net assets, end of year
$10,165,844
Land, buildings and equipment
$11,546,266
Net assets without donor restrictions
$9,815,844
Net assets with donor restrictions
$350,000
Gross unrelated business income
-$2,947
Gross receipts
$5,327,314
Employees
273
Volunteers
12
Year formed
1994
State of legal domicile
WA

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SELENA BURGESSMANAGER
Officer
40$122,971
MATT KOETJEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
TJ TIMMERMANSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DEANE SANDELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
LAUREN MEENDERINCKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
NATE KLEINDELSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KLAYTON TJOELKERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
STEVE VANDERYACHTPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
TOM LAGREIDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JOHN GARCIADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
TRESIE WIERSMADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
MITCH KORNELISVICE-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SELENA BURGESSMANAGER
Officer
40$112,476
MATT KOETJEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
TJ TIMMERMANSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DEANE SANDELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
LAUREN MEENDERINCKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
NATE KLEINDELSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KLAYTON TJOELKERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
STEVE VANDERYACHTPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
TOM LAGREIDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JOHN GARCIADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
TRESIE WIERSMADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
MITCH KORNELISVICE-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
TOM DE HOOGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1775 FRONT ST, LYNDEN, WA 98264-2101
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SELENA BURGESS, 1775 FRONT STREET, LYNDEN, WA 98264
Signed the 990
SELENA BURGESS, MANAGER
Phone
(360) 354-4111
Return prepared by
LARSON GROSS ADVISORS LLC

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE NORTHWEST WASHINGTON FAIR IS TO PROVIDE: 1) EDUCATION REGARDING AGRICULTURE - PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE, 2) EXPERIENCES WITH POSITIVE COMPETITION, AND 3) ENJOYMENT OF WHOLESOME ENTERTAINMENT, SOCIAL INTERACTIONS, AND LASTING MEMORIES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE ASSOCIATION HOLDS AN ANNUAL FAIR WHICH OFFERS AFFORDABLE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT WITH DIVERSE ATTRACTIONS FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE. MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE AND UTILIZED BY THE COMMUNITY AND THERE IS AN ARRAY OF DIFFERENT EVENTS OF INTEREST TO THE COMMUNITY.
    Expenses $2,932,661 · revenue $4,108,720
  • THE FAIR OFFERS OPPORTUNITY FOR EXHIBITORS OF ALL AGES TO DISPLAY THEIR TALENTS AND COMPETE IN 4H, FFA AND OPEN CLASS COMPETITIONS.
    Expenses $124,465 · revenue $37,707
  • THE FAIR PRESENTS A MULTITUDE OF EDUCATIONAL AGRICULTURE SHOWCASES INCLUDING SMALL ANIMAL EXPERIENCE, DAIRY MATERNITY AND FARMING FOR LIFE.
    revenue $38,334
  • THE ASSOCIATION IS CURRENTLY BUILDING A NEW AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION CENTER AT THE NORTHWEST WASHINGTON FAIRGROUNDS IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON TO PROMOTE, ENCOURAGE, AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION. THE CENTER WILL COLLABORATE ON SIGNIFICANT PRIORITIES FOR WASHINGTON AGRICULTURE AND SERVE AS A RESOURCE FOR INDUSTRY, AREA ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES, LEGISLATORS, THE PUBLIC, AND THE MEDIA.

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
91-1624769
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
1994
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$14,631,766
Income (IRS master file)
$5,327,314

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$5,323,136$4,843,790$14,631,766IRS
990-TDecember 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$5,257,331$4,598,844$14,263,607XML
990-TDecember 2023–––IRS
990December 2022$5,316,195$4,539,162$13,704,806IRS
990-TDecember 2022–––IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-TDecember 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-TDecember 2020–––IRS
990December 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 91-1624769).

Questions about NORTHWEST WASHINGTON FAIR ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of NORTHWEST WASHINGTON FAIR ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHWEST WASHINGTON FAIR ASSOCIATION is 91-1624769.
Is NORTHWEST WASHINGTON FAIR ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
Are donations to NORTHWEST WASHINGTON FAIR ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NORTHWEST WASHINGTON 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 NORTHWEST WASHINGTON FAIR ASSOCIATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did NORTHWEST WASHINGTON FAIR ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of NORTHWEST WASHINGTON FAIR ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SELENA BURGESS.
Who are the officers and directors of NORTHWEST WASHINGTON FAIR ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $122,971 (SELENA BURGESS, MANAGER).
How much revenue does NORTHWEST WASHINGTON FAIR ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $5,323,136, expenses of $4,843,790 and total assets of $14,631,766 at year end.

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