BENTON COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

EIN: 410712810 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

SAUK RAPIDS, MN

Total Revenue
$822,593
Total Expenses
$773,357
Total Assets
$1,764,933
Net Assets
$1,745,694
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1912
Legal Domicile
MN
Phone
3202535649
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

BENTON COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY, founded in 1912, is a small nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $823K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $773K left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

CONDUCTING ANNUAL COUNTY FAIR

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $583,319 Revenue: $797,704

THE SOCIETY CONDUCTS AND PROMOTES THE ANNUAL BENTON COUNTY FAIR TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT USES AND IMPROVEMENTS AND DEVELOPMENTS IN AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES. THE SOCIETY ALSO...

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THE SOCIETY CONDUCTS AND PROMOTES THE ANNUAL BENTON COUNTY FAIR TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT USES AND IMPROVEMENTS AND DEVELOPMENTS IN AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES. THE SOCIETY ALSO SUPPORTS AND RECOGNIZES BENTON COUNTY 4-H CLUB PROJECTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $18,262
Program Service Revenue $797,704
Investment Income $2,105
Other Revenue $4,522
TOTAL REVENUE $822,593

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $56,702
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $583,319
Other Expenses $716,655
TOTAL EXPENSES $773,357

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $822,593 $756,343 +0.1%
Expenses $773,357 $724,144 +0.1%
Net Income $49,236 $32,199 +0.5%
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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
88
Volunteers
30

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
4
$12,600
Total Directors
13
$12,600
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JILL ZANARDI Secretary 3.00
Officer Director
$12,600 $0 $12,600
MARY OSTBY Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JODY PROM Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VINCE THIEL Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN SAKRY Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADAM SCAPANSKI Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY ZUPAN Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEN BEMBOOM Vice President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES ZANARDI Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT MORRIS Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER FELDHEGE Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAM MORRIS Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TED PROM President 1.00
Officer Director
$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
2025 $822,593 $773,357 $1,764,933 $49,236
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $768,656 $767,263 $1,640,196 $1,393
2022 $825,270 $785,501 $1,953,733 $39,769
2021 $841,769 $602,059 $1,646,172 $239,710
2020 $51,564 $105,257 $1,520,938 $-53,693
2019 $694,339 $588,253 $1,492,756 $106,086
2018 $588,610 $599,722 $1,338,044 $-11,112
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