MARIES COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1973

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DANA WANSING

Phone

6182105778

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

MARIES COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION, founded in 1973, is a small nonprofit in the Recreation & Sports sector that reported $699K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 296% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $530K, a strong 76% operating margin.

Mission

The Maries County Fair Association fosters community involvement and development, promotes local businesses and organizations, promotes and advances the interest of agriculture and encourages entrepreneurship in children by hosting the annual county fair. The fair board is committed to the operation of the fairground facilities, which generates economic stimulation and tourism development in Maries County, MO.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $157,046

The Maries County Fair Board spends 100% of their volunteered time working toward planning and hosting the county fair. The Maries County Fair is funded by donations, sponsorships and fee-for-service activities. All expenses are directly related to successfully hosting the county fair. The annual county fair is a social gathering place where family values are honored and individuals of all ages are entertained by celebrating the past, present, and future of Maries County, MO.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $500,000

Program Service Revenue $198,648

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $698,648

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $157,046

Other Expenses $168,206

TOTAL EXPENSES $168,206

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$698,648	$176,410	+3.0%
Expenses	$168,206	$161,579	+0.0%
Net Income	$530,442	$14,831	+34.8%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DANA WANSING	Treasurer	7.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AMANDA SANDBOTHE	Vice President	7.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KACIE JAMES	Secretary	7.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SHELBY JONES	President	7.00	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$698,648	$168,206	$561,669	$530,442