SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS FOUNDATION

EIN: 200385058 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

Freedom, CA

Total Revenue
$687,347
Total Expenses
$586,296
Total Assets
$1,147,380
Net Assets
$1,028,875
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Leila Salas
Phone
8317245898
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS FOUNDATION, founded in 2001, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $687K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 48% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $586K left a modest 15% surplus.

Mission

The Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Foundation shall raise funds and conduct public relations activities for capital improvements on behalf of the Santa Cruz County Fair.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $82,796
Program Service Revenue $601,996
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $2,555
TOTAL REVENUE $687,347

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $316,758
Salaries & Benefits $81,070
Fundraising Expenses $10,023
Program Expenses $509,394
Other Expenses $188,468
TOTAL EXPENSES $586,296

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $687,347 $464,310 +0.5%
Expenses $586,296 $383,640 +0.5%
Net Income $101,051 $80,670 +0.3%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
2
Volunteers
377

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
0
$0
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
3
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Chuck Allen Director 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ed Banks Director 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michele Bassi President 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sam Cooley Vice President 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sue King Director 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kevin Larkin Director 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michelle Navarro Secretary 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Julie Oliver Volunteer Chief Financial Officer 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kirk Schmidt Director 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Steve Tedesco Director 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Richard Travis Director 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeannie Kegebein Volunteer Executive Director 0
Key Emp
$0 $0 $0
Jody Belgard Volunteer 0
Key Emp
$0 $0 $0
Leila Salas Bookkeeper 0
Key Emp
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $687,347 $586,296 $1,147,380 $101,051
2022 $464,310 $383,640 $1,001,418 $80,670
2021 $612,018 $325,891 $882,166 $286,127
2020 $532,494 $270,908 $650,916 $261,586
2019 $446,011 $527,072 $413,616 $-81,061
2018 $483,775 $576,939 $476,098 $-93,164
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