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Nonprofit · EIN 92-0029566

TANANA VALLEY STATE FAIR ASSOCIATION INC

Tax-exempt · FAIRBANKS, AK 99709

Financials

$1.4M$1.6M2023$1.5M$1.6M2024$1.5M$1.6M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TANANA VALLEY STATE FAIR ASSOCIATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$1,511,122$1,600,963-$89,841$2,889,181$576,869$2,312,312
December 31, 2024990$1,456,558$1,557,125-$100,567$2,999,199$597,046$2,402,153
December 31, 2023990$1,363,934$1,553,318-$189,384$3,087,969$585,249$2,502,720
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$98,158
Program service revenue
$1,210,907
Investment income
$2,200
Net rental income
$160,136
Net income from gaming
$39,721
Other revenue
$199,857

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$134,812
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$500,415
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,619
Accounting fees
$44,486
Occupancy
$105,106
Travel
$8,006
Depreciation
$129,246
Program services (functional)
$1,278,301
Management and general (functional)
$292,399
Fundraising (functional)
$30,263

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,999,199
Total assets, end of year
$2,889,181
Total liabilities, end of year
$576,869
Net assets, end of year
$2,312,312
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,261,766
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,312,312
Gross unrelated business income
$39,721
Gross receipts
$1,669,096
Employees
48
Volunteers
500
Year formed
1972
State of legal domicile
AK

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JENAE L CAMPANELLIFORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$68,309
DAVID LESLIEFORMER SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$17,187
SCOTT VANCEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$14,408
MICHAEL BARTCHPRESIDENT (PAST)
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
JOE HAYESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
PRISCILLA RICEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
JOSEPH TAYLORDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JOHN TIEMESSENVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LINDA STANLEYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
MARLA LOWDERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
APRIL MONROEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JODY THOMASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DANIELLE GIBBSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
RANDY CARNAHANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MISSY REESSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JENAE L CAMPANELLIEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$88,154
COLEEN TURNERINTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$20,005
DAVID LESLIESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$6,035
MICHAEL BARTCHPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
JOE HAYESTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
PRISCILLA RICEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
JOSEPH TAYLORDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JOHN TIEMESSENVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BRANDON UZZELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LINDA STANLEYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
MARLA LOWDERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TRINADEE FAITH HARRISEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$88,826
COLEEN TURNERINTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$5,933
MICHAEL BARTCHPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
JOE HAYESTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
PRISCILLA RICEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JOSEPH TAYLORDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DAVID LESLIESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JOHN TIEMESSENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
BRANDON UZZELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
LINDA STANLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
MARLA LOWDERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1800 COLLEGE RD, FAIRBANKS, AK 99709-4190
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
SCOTT VANCE, 1800 COLLEGE ROAD, FAIRBANKS, AK 99709
Signed the 990
SCOTT VANCE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(907) 452-3750
Return prepared by
RJG A Professional Corporation

Mission

OPERATION OF AN ANNUAL STATE FAIR. THE TANANA VALLEY STATE FAIR ASSOCIATION SEEKS TO HIGHLIGHT AND ENHANCE APPRECIATION FOR INTERIOR ALASKA BY SHOWCASING COMPETITIVE AND COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS DURING THEIR ANNUAL FAIR WITH COMMUNITY APPEAL. THE FAIR EDUCATES AND ENTERTAINS ALL PARTICIPANTS BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE A RICH VARIETY OF INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY ENDEAVORS. THE FAIR ENCOURAGES AND WELCOMES INVOLVEMENT BY ALL.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE ANNUAL FAIR IS A COMMUNITY GATHERING POINT FEATURING FAMILY FUN FOR ALL, INCLUDING LIVESTOCK, GAMES, RIDES, AN AMUSEMENT PARK, HORSE SHOWS, ARTS AND CRAFTS, COMPETITIVE EXHIBITS, QUILT SHOWS, GIANT CABBAGES, CONTESTS, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND TWO OUTDOOR STAGES WITH FREE ENTERTAINMENT DAILY. APPROXIMATELY 200 BOOTHS CAN BE FOUND AT THE FAIR. THESE BOOTHS PROVIDE GOODS, FOOD AND INFORMATION ON COMMUNITY SERVICES, PROGRAMS, AND OPPORTUNITIES.
    Expenses $1,278,301 · revenue $1,371,043

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 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
92-0029566
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
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,889,181
Income (IRS master file)
$1,669,096

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$1,511,122$1,600,963$2,889,181XML
990-TDecember 2025–––IRS
990December 2024$1,456,558$1,557,125$2,999,199XML
990-TDecember 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$1,363,934$1,553,318$3,087,969XML
990-TDecember 2023–––IRS
990December 2022$1,376,584$1,315,541$3,482,472IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 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 92-0029566).

Questions about TANANA VALLEY STATE FAIR ASSOCIATION INC

What is the EIN of TANANA VALLEY STATE FAIR ASSOCIATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TANANA VALLEY STATE FAIR ASSOCIATION INC is 92-0029566.
Is TANANA VALLEY STATE FAIR ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
Are donations to TANANA VALLEY STATE FAIR ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does TANANA VALLEY STATE 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 TANANA VALLEY STATE FAIR ASSOCIATION 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 TANANA VALLEY STATE FAIR ASSOCIATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of TANANA VALLEY STATE FAIR ASSOCIATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SCOTT VANCE.
Who are the officers and directors of TANANA VALLEY STATE FAIR ASSOCIATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $68,309 (JENAE L CAMPANELLI, FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does TANANA VALLEY STATE FAIR ASSOCIATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,511,122, expenses of $1,600,963 and total assets of $2,889,181 at year end.

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