Nonprofit · EIN 91-1746393
FRIENDS OF THE KITTITAS COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · ELLENSBURG, WA 98926
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $114,241 | $92,546 | $21,695 | $366,362 | – | $366,362 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $778,674 | $708,605 | $70,069 | $344,667 | $0 | $344,667 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $58,338
- Program service revenue
- $38,430
- Investment income
- $1,577
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $5,330
- Net income from fundraising events
- $10,566
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $53,594
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $475
- Other expenses
- $38,477
- Program services (functional)
- $53,594
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $344,667
- Total assets, end of year
- $366,362
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $366,362
- Cash, savings and investments
- $294,449
- Land and buildings
- $41,169
- Gross receipts
- $176,572
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Celigoy | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Heather Harrell | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Greg Zempel | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Becky McDowell | President | 2 | $0 |
| Bret Hollar | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Roylene Crawford | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Jarred Fudacz | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Brittany Briggs | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Amy Cziske | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Bob Martin | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Kristina Paquette | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Wilma Pratt | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Jessie Blackwood | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Jodee Shenyer | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Andrea Blume | Director | 2 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Lael | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Becky Sherley | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Bob Eddings | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Clay Myers | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Brian Lenz | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Bill Boyum | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Bill Haberman Jr | Director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Celigoy | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Heather Harrell | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Greg Zempel | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Becky McDowell | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Bret Hollar | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Roylene Crawford | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jarred Fudacz | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Brittany Briggs | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Amy Cziske | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Bob Martin | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kristina Paquette | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Wilma Pratt | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jessie Blackwood | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jodee Shenyer | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Andrea Blume | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jerry Lael | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Becky Sherley | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Bob Eddings | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Clay Myers | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Brian Lenz | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Bill Boyum | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Bill Haberman Jr | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1354, ELLENSBURG, WA 98926-1904
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Heather Harrell, Treasurer
- Return prepared by
- GREBB JOHNSON REED & WACHSMITH LLP
Mission
Primary purpose is to provide a source of funding for improvements to the Kittitas Co Fairgrounds, provide scholarships to area high school seniors and promote the Kittitas Co Fair.
Program accomplishments
- 3 scholarships, of $2,000 each, to County youth for continuing education.Expenses $6,000
- Contribution of funds to County charitable organizations for the less fortunate.Expenses $250
- Payment of funds raised for further development of the Kittitas County Fair.Expenses $14,573
- Provide for auction of 4-H, FFA and Grange member livestock at the county fair for further development of agriculture industry.Expenses $32,771
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 91-1746393
- 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
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public and societal benefit (W80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $366,362
- Income (IRS master file)
- $176,572
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $114,241 | $92,546 | $366,362 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $778,674 | $708,605 | $344,667 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $750,962 | $735,313 | $274,598 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 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 91-1746393).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE KITTITAS COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE KITTITAS COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE KITTITAS COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS FOUNDATION is 91-1746393.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE KITTITAS COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE KITTITAS COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE KITTITAS COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS 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 FRIENDS OF THE KITTITAS COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS FOUNDATION 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 FRIENDS OF THE KITTITAS COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE KITTITAS COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS FOUNDATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 22 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE KITTITAS COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $114,241, expenses of $92,546 and total assets of $366,362 at year end.
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