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Nonprofit · EIN 94-1328867

SOLANO COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · VALLEJO, CA 94589

Financials

$3.1M$3.6M2023$4.1M$4.2M2024$3M$3.8M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SOLANO COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$2,953,972$3,756,156-$802,184$1,881,342$1,788,817$92,525
December 31, 2024990$4,066,551$4,199,218-$132,667$2,788,180$1,920,148$868,032
December 31, 2023990$3,123,034$3,564,643-$441,609$3,995,294$2,994,595$1,000,699
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$19,341
Program service revenue
$2,896,796
Investment income
$21,175
Other revenue
$16,660

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$123,948
Other salaries and wages
$637,034
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,005,974
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$462,003
Depreciation
$58,019
Program services (functional)
$3,756,156

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,788,180
Total assets, end of year
$1,881,342
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,788,817
Net assets, end of year
$92,525
Land, buildings and equipment
$547,167
Net assets without donor restrictions
$12,547
Net assets with donor restrictions
$79,978
Gross receipts
$2,953,972
Employees
51
Volunteers
226
Year formed
1946
State of legal domicile
CA

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
THOMAS KEANEYCEO
Officer
40$123,948
GEORGE KENNEDYPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DEBORAH DICKSONVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SHAWN SMITHTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LEE WILLIAMSPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JEFF MOORHEADDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
RHONDA ROCHON SMITHDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
FRANK MALIFRANDODirector
Trustee or director
1$0
NORMA PLACIDODirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JOE JOYCEDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRISTINA LOVEDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
STEPHEN HALESCOO
Officer
40$131,170
THOMAS KEANEYCEO
Officer
40$94,174
GEORGE KENNEDYPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DEBORAH DICKSONVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SHAWN SMITHTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LEE WILLIAMSPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JEFF MOORHEADDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
RHONDA ROCHON SMITHDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
FRANK MALIFRANDODirector
Trustee or director
1$0
NORMA PLACIDODirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JOE JOYCEDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRISTINA LOVEDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
STEPHEN HALESCOO
Officer
40$104,371
GEORGE KENNEDYPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
NORMA PLACIDOVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SHAWN SMITHTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LEE WILLIAMSPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JEFF MOORHEADDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
RHONDA ROCHON SMITHDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
MANUEL ANGELDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JAMES BALLARDDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
DEBORAH DICKSONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JOE JOYCEDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRISTINE LOVEDirector
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
900 FAIRGROUNDS DR, VALLEJO, CA 94589-4003
In care of
% AMY LORENZANA
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
THOMAS KEANEY, 900 FAIRGROUNDS DR, VALLEJO, CA 94589
Signed the 990
THOMAS KEANEY, CEO
Phone
(707) 551-2000
Return prepared by
GREEN CPA FIRM INC

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-1328867 or by the name SOLANO COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

SOLANO COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION IS AN ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED IN 1946 TO CONDUCT THE ANNUAL COUNTY FAIR AND OVERSEE OPERATIONS OF THE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS PROPERTY. THE ASSOCIATION HAS BEEN PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, ARTISTIC, COMMERCIAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS TO THE RESIDENTS OF SOLANO COUNTY. THE MISSION IS TO ENSURE A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE FOR THE PUBLIC BY PROVIDING A YEAR ROUND VENUE THAT SHOWCASES AND CELEBRATES THE WIDE VARIETY OF RESOURCES AND ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE TO OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE ASSOCIATION IS TREATED AS A COMPONENT UNIT OF SOLANO COUNTY AND PROVIDES AGRICULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC AT LARGE.THE ASSOCIATION PUTS ON A FOUR DAY FAIR, MANAGES THE SATELLITE WAGERING FACILITY, AND A VARIETY OF OTHER EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. AG DAY IS A ONE DAY EVENT IN WHICH ALL THIRD GRADERS IN SOLANO COUNTY ARE INVITED TO THE EVENT.
    Expenses $3,756,156 · revenue $2,896,796

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
94-1328867
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
1991
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,881,342
Income (IRS master file)
$2,953,972

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$2,953,972$3,756,156$1,881,342IRS
990December 2024$4,066,551$4,199,218$2,788,180XML
990December 2023$3,123,034$3,564,643$3,995,294XML
990December 2022$3,980,704$3,109,795$4,051,706IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 94-1328867).

Questions about SOLANO COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of SOLANO COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SOLANO COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION is 94-1328867.
Is SOLANO COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
Are donations to SOLANO COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SOLANO COUNTY 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 SOLANO COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION 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 SOLANO COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION 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 SOLANO COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names THOMAS KEANEY.
Who are the officers and directors of SOLANO COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $123,948 (THOMAS KEANEY, CEO).
How much revenue does SOLANO COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,953,972, expenses of $3,756,156 and total assets of $1,881,342 at year end.

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