KANSAS FAIRGROUNDS FOUNDATION

EIN: 753129856 501(c)(3) Public & Societal Benefit

HUTCHINSON, KS

Total Revenue
$6,375,915
Total Expenses
$6,530,974
Total Assets
$820,204
Net Assets
$-322,452
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2003
Legal Domicile
KS
Principal Officer
MARY MCCURRY
Phone
6206157388
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

KANSAS FAIRGROUNDS FOUNDATION, founded in 2003, is a community nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $6.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 409% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

TO FURTHER THE RENOVATION, CONSTRUCTION, PRESERVATION AND BEAUTIFICATION OF THE KANSAS STATE FAIRGROUNDS. TO HELP, ASSIST, PROMOTE, SUPPORT, MAINTAIN, ENHANCE, ENDOW AND ADVANCE THE INTEREST OF THE KANSAS STATE FAIR. TO ENCOURAGE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE KANSAS STATE FAIR AND ITS PURPOSE AND ACTIVTIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $5,899,891

CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A NEW SPECIAL EVENTS VENUE, THE 1861 CLUB, WHICH PROVIDES MORE THAN 13,000 SQUARE FEET OF MEETING & EVENT SPACE, AND IS OPERATED BY THE FOUNDATION AS A FOOD AND BEVERAGE VENUE...

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CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A NEW SPECIAL EVENTS VENUE, THE 1861 CLUB, WHICH PROVIDES MORE THAN 13,000 SQUARE FEET OF MEETING & EVENT SPACE, AND IS OPERATED BY THE FOUNDATION AS A FOOD AND BEVERAGE VENUE DURING THE KANSAS STATE FAIR AND OTHER NON-FAIR EVENTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $25,742

FURTHER THE RENOVATION, CONSTRUCTION, PRESERVATION AND BEAUTIFICATION OF THE KANSAS STATE FAIRGROUNDS.

Program 3
Expenses: $193,247 Revenue: $85,856

ACCEPT DONATIONS AND SPONSORSHIPS AND UTILIZE THEM TO PAY EXPENSES RELATED TO THE KANSAS STATE FAIR AND THE GRAND DRIVE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,993,123
Program Service Revenue $85,856
Investment Income $10,920
Other Revenue $286,016
TOTAL REVENUE $6,375,915

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $144,088
Fundraising Expenses $35,796
Program Expenses $6,118,880
Other Expenses $6,386,886
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,530,974

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $6,375,915 $1,253,233 +4.1%
Expenses $6,530,974 $1,826,960 +2.6%
Net Income $-155,059 $-573,727 -0.7%
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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
8
Volunteers
110

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
5
$84,800
Total Directors
19
$84,800
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JAMES FISHER EXECUTIVE DI 45.00
Officer Director
$84,800 $0 $84,800
MARY MCCURRY CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATE EVANS VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SARA EVANS SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE DILLON TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WEST MCARTHUR BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD RAYL BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD SHANK BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN EVANS BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAULA LANDOLL-SMITH BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB ATKISSON BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN LESLIE BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANN SANKEY BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMIE RUTLEDGE BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE HJETLAND BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MONICA LAIR JUNGHANIS BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ABBY RAYL MILLER BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAWNYA ROENBAUGH BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CONNIE SCHMITT BOARD MEMBER 0.50
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 $6,375,915 $6,530,974 $820,204 $-155,059
2023 $1,253,233 $1,826,960 $271,510 $-573,727
2022 $789,217 $960,301 $406,334 $-171,084
2021 $672,208 $307,646 $577,418 $364,562
2020 $219,969 $198,978 $212,856 $20,991
2018 $91,925 $35,372 $122,640 $56,553
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