STEELE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

EIN: 416038084 501(c)(3) Education

OWATONNA, MN

Total Revenue
$2,090,737
Total Expenses
$1,858,214
Total Assets
$3,425,819
Net Assets
$3,241,522
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1918
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
TIMOTHY ARLT
Phone
5074515305
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

STEELE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY, founded in 1918, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $2.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $1.9M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

TO PROMOTE AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND LIVESTOCK THROUGH EXHIBITS, SHOWS AND COMPETITIONS AS WELL AS TO PROMOTE MANUFACTURING AND HOME ECONOMICS THROUGH EXHIBITS, SHOWS AND COMPETITION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,528,905 Revenue: $1,396,798

ORGANIZATION OF THE ANNUAL COUNTY FAIR THAT RAN AUGUST 12-17, 2025, INCLUDING LIVESTOCK SHOWS, CARNIVAL, GRANDSTAND EVENTS, 4-H EXHIBITS AND CONCESSIONS. THE 2025 STEELE COUNTY FREE FAIR HAD...

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ORGANIZATION OF THE ANNUAL COUNTY FAIR THAT RAN AUGUST 12-17, 2025, INCLUDING LIVESTOCK SHOWS, CARNIVAL, GRANDSTAND EVENTS, 4-H EXHIBITS AND CONCESSIONS. THE 2025 STEELE COUNTY FREE FAIR HAD ATTENDANCE OF OVER 250,000 PEOPLE. THE INCOME AND EXPENSES ARE THE REMAINDER AFTER THE MAINTENANCE AND PREMIUM AMOUNTS WERE DEDUCTED FROM THE TOTALS. MOST OF THE INCOME AND EXPENSES GO DIRECTLY TOWARDS THE COST OF PUTTING ON THE FAIR. WE SUPPORTED ABOUT 20 COMMUNITY GROUPS (YOUTH, RELIGIOUS AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS) WITH AROUND $40,000 OF FUNDING.

Program 2
Expenses: $108,439 Revenue: $252,681

COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS FOR THE USE OF THE COMMUNITY FOR PUBLIC EVENTS, PRIVATE EVENTS AND STORAGE. THE EXPENSES ARE ESTIMATED BASED ON USE OF BUILDINGS, THE ESTIMATED MAN-HOURS AND OTHER EXPENSES FOR THE...

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COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS FOR THE USE OF THE COMMUNITY FOR PUBLIC EVENTS, PRIVATE EVENTS AND STORAGE. THE EXPENSES ARE ESTIMATED BASED ON USE OF BUILDINGS, THE ESTIMATED MAN-HOURS AND OTHER EXPENSES FOR THE PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS AND AREAS USED BY THE COMMUNITY FOR EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES. WE OFTEN DONATE STAFF TIME TO COMMUNITY EVENTS AND SOMETIMES DONATE THE USE OR RENTAL OF BUILDINGS. THE INCOME IS TRACKED MORE SPECIFICALLY FOR THIS CATEGORY AND REFLECTS ACTUAL DATA.

Program 3
Expenses: $31,723 Revenue: $13,288

PREMIUMS AND AWARDS FOR ENTRIES MADE IN THE AREAS OF LIVESTOCK, AGRICULTURE, HOME AND CREATIVE ARTS, 4-H & FFA. THESE EXPENSES VARY FROM YEAR TO YEAR DEPENDING UPON THE NUMBER OF ENTRIES AND CHANGES...

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PREMIUMS AND AWARDS FOR ENTRIES MADE IN THE AREAS OF LIVESTOCK, AGRICULTURE, HOME AND CREATIVE ARTS, 4-H & FFA. THESE EXPENSES VARY FROM YEAR TO YEAR DEPENDING UPON THE NUMBER OF ENTRIES AND CHANGES IN PREMIUM AMOUNT PAID. WE RECEIVE SOME SUPPORT FROM THE STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR PREMIUMS PAID.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $120,309
Program Service Revenue $1,662,767
Investment Income $13,640
Other Revenue $294,021
TOTAL REVENUE $2,090,737

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $308,615
Fundraising Expenses $15,276
Program Expenses $1,669,067
Other Expenses $1,549,599
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,858,214

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,090,737 $2,173,842 0.0%
Expenses $1,858,214 $1,905,030 0.0%
Net Income $232,523 $268,812 -0.1%
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
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
37
Volunteers
300

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
$120,232
Total Directors
19
$120,232
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SCOTT KOZELKA MANAGER/SECERTARY 40.00
Officer Director
$104,386 $0 $104,386
DAN DEML PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WAYNE STEELE VICE PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TIMOTHY ARLT TREASURER 20.00
Officer Director
$15,846 $0 $15,846
JAMES ABBE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUCE BUSHO DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK DITLEVSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK ELLINGSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GENE FISHER DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE HAMILTON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRACY IGNASZEWSKI DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SANDY JIRELE DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GLEN MEGER DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUG MEIER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROGER NOBLE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSH PROKOPEC DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENT SVENBY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JON DEMARS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM LINDER DIRECTOR 2.00
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 $2,090,737 $1,858,214 $3,425,819 $232,523
2024 $2,173,842 $1,905,030 $3,218,442 $268,812
2023 $1,894,346 $1,764,218 $2,943,248 $130,128
2022 $2,074,572 $1,533,511 $2,833,433 $541,061
2021 $1,653,755 $1,311,404 $2,292,142 $342,351
2020 $262,656 $433,047 $2,105,240 $-170,391
2019 $1,449,766 $1,218,731 $2,161,211 $231,035
2018 $1,132,858 $1,072,836 $1,913,892 $60,022
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