THE INGHAM COUNTY FAIR FOUNDATION

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Principal Officer

SUSAN BRANDT

Phone

5178190342

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE INGHAM COUNTY FAIR FOUNDATION is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $160K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $235K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 47% operating deficit.

Mission

TO OBTAIN FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE INGHAM COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS TO SERVE AGRICULTURAL, BUSINESS, CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, URBAN AND YOUTH INTERESTS OF INGHAM COUNTY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $67,674 Revenue: $90,045

HORSE SHOWS FOR OVER 1,000 PARTICIPANTS SUPPORTING AGRICULTURE AND EQUINE INDUSTRIES

Program 2

Expenses: $163,012 Revenue: $46,821

EXPOSITION CENTER IMPROVEMENTS FOR COUNTY WIDE PATRONS, AND SURROUNDING RESIDENTS

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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 $2,839

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $813

Other Revenue $155,972

TOTAL REVENUE $159,624

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $230,686

Other Expenses $235,349

TOTAL EXPENSES $235,349

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$159,624	$166,619	0.0%
Expenses	$235,349	$115,014	+1.0%
Net Income	$-75,725	$51,605	-2.5%

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

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

N/A

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
SUSAN BRANDT	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KARA FLEMINGER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TIMOTHY JACKSON	VICE PRESIDE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER JORDAN	SECRETARY	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELLE MARION	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SARAH RICKETT	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM SHERIDAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVEN TAYLOR	PRESIDENT	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DONALD VICKERS	DIRECTOR	1.00	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
2024	$159,624	$235,349	$156,445	$-75,725
2023	$166,619	$115,014	$232,170	$51,605
2022	$61,265	$50,796	$180,565	$10,469
2021	$52,972	$18,635	$170,096	$34,337