OZARK EMPIRE FAIR FOUNDATION

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2003

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BRIAN MCDONOUGH

Phone

4178332660

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

OZARK EMPIRE FAIR FOUNDATION, founded in 2003, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 91% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.9M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 57% operating deficit.

Mission

ESTABLISHED IN 2003, THE OZARK EMPIRE FAIR FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT 501 (C)(3) ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AGRICULTURAL YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS, AND PROVIDE FUNDING FOR MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS TO GREENE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL SOCIETY AND ITS FACILITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,769,357 Revenue: $131,437

THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR THE OZARK EMPIRE FAIR TO CREATE AND PRESENT EXHIBITS AND ATTRACTIONS WHICH EMPHASIZE AGRICULTURE AND PROVIDE AN EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY. THE MAIN ATTRACTION IS THE GOLD BUCKLE GALA. APPROXIMATELY 595 PEOPLE ATTEND THE EVENT, WHICH INCLUDES A MEAL, SILENT AUCTION, AND AUCTION OF THE TOP JUNIOR LIVESTOCK ENTRIES.

Program 2

Expenses: $10,500

THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES A PROGRAM IN WHICH SPONSORSHIP FUNDS ARE OBTAINED FROM PUREBRED LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS. THESE FUNDS ARE THEN AWARDED, IN THE FORM OF $1,000 ANIMAL PURCHASE CERTIFICATES, BY...

THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES A PROGRAM IN WHICH SPONSORSHIP FUNDS ARE OBTAINED FROM PUREBRED LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS. THESE FUNDS ARE THEN AWARDED, IN THE FORM OF $1,000 ANIMAL PURCHASE CERTIFICATES, BY RANDOM DRAWING TO YOUTH LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS TO ASSIST THEM IN PURCHASING ANIMALS FROM THE PARTICIPATING BREEDERS.

Program 3

Expenses: $5,500

THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES THE SUPREME BEEF AWARD PROGRAM WHICH RECOGNIZES THE TOP JUNIOR BEEF LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS AT THE OZARK EMPIRE FAIR. A TOTAL OF $5,500 WAS DISTRIBUTED TO 4-H AND FFA MEMBERS.

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Trantor Score

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,031,955

Program Service Revenue $131,437

Investment Income $5,121

Other Revenue $25,054

TOTAL REVENUE $1,193,567

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $292,154

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $18,000

Program Expenses $1,785,357

Other Expenses $1,578,760

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,870,914

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,193,567	$13,460,432	-0.9%
Expenses	$1,870,914	$629,961	+2.0%
Net Income	$-677,347	$12,830,471	-1.1%

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

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

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
BRIAN MCDONOUGH	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BUD THOMAS	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TARA WILBURN	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRAD KISER	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
HOWARD HARDECKE	PAST PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER ELSWICK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN CRAVEN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BO CHASTAIN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM KISSEE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR JEFF GOWER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BILLY CLAIBORN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROGER DEFOREST	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KENT HYDE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK HARMON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KRIS NAU	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHNELLE LITTLE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CASSIDY BROWN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE FRIEZE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEVIN ELLISON	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	$1,193,567	$1,870,914	$31,281,098	$-677,347
2023	$13,460,432	$629,961	$31,048,603	$12,830,471
2022	$11,460,554	$591,606	$12,358,160	$10,868,948
2021	$1,253,289	$739,447	$961,903	$513,842
2020	$760,827	$626,128	$430,619	$134,699
2019	$543,449	$596,348	$292,961	$-52,899
2018	$265,151	$325,593	$351,367	$-60,442