WESTERN WASHINGTON FAIR ASSOCIATION

EIN: 910470250 501(c)(3) Recreation & Sports

PUYALLUP, WA

Total Revenue
$52,370,008
Total Expenses
$46,786,446
Total Assets
$99,861,271
Net Assets
$93,438,450
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1900
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
RENEE MCCLAIN
Phone
2538451771
Tax Period
2023-12-01 to 2024-11-30

WESTERN WASHINGTON FAIR ASSOCIATION, founded in 1900, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Recreation & Sports sector that reported $52.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $46.8M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

WE PROVIDE WASHINGTON'S HOME TO GATHER AND CELEBRATE FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. OUR CORE VALUES EDUCATION, FAMILY AND FUN. EDUCATION - WE ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO GET TO KNOW WASHINGTON. WE PROVIDE A HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE SHOWCASING AGRICULTURE, THE ARTS, AND THE MARKETPLACE. WE PROMOTE CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION WHILE HONORING OUR TRADITIONS. WE SET THE STAGE FOR LEARNING AND DISCOVERY IN FUN AND UNEXPECTED WAYS. FAMILY - WE WANT EVERYONE WHO HAS AND WILL COME THROUGH OUR GATES TO FEEL WELCOME. WE HONOR OUR FAIR FOUNDERS BY ENCOURAGING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS TO COME TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE AND MAKE WONDERFUL MEMORIES AT A GOOD VALUE IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT. WE VALUE ALL GUESTS AND FAIR FAMILY TREATING THEM WITH RESPECT. FUN - THE FAIR IS THE PLACE TO ESCAPE THE ORDINARY - BE ENTERTAINED, EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF LASTING MEMORIES, FEEL THE EXCITEMENT OF DISCOVERY AND ENJOY THRILLS, GOOD FOOD, AND GREAT PEOPLE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $44,826,135 Revenue: $46,862,567

THE ASSOCIATION NOW SELF PRODUCES FIVE SIGNATURE EVENTS INCLUDING THE WASHINGTON STATE FAIR FOR 20 DAYS TYPICALLY IN SEPTEMBER, SPRING FAIR FOR EIGHT DAYS IN APRIL, THE TASTE NW FOR THREE DAYS THE...

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THE ASSOCIATION NOW SELF PRODUCES FIVE SIGNATURE EVENTS INCLUDING THE WASHINGTON STATE FAIR FOR 20 DAYS TYPICALLY IN SEPTEMBER, SPRING FAIR FOR EIGHT DAYS IN APRIL, THE TASTE NW FOR THREE DAYS THE WEEKEND BEFORE JULY 4TH, OKTOBERFEST NW FOR THREE DAYS IN OCTOBER AND HOLIDAY MAGIC FOR THIRTEEN DAYS IN DECEMBER. THE WSFEC IS ALSO RENTED FOR APPROXIMATELY 130 EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,638,556
Program Service Revenue $43,710,724
Investment Income $1,441,913
Other Revenue $4,578,815
TOTAL REVENUE $52,370,008

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $277,614
Salaries & Benefits $5,971,919
Fundraising Expenses $275,637
Program Expenses $44,826,135
Other Expenses $40,536,913
TOTAL EXPENSES $46,786,446

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $52,370,008 $48,813,776 +0.1%
Expenses $46,786,446 $42,828,244 +0.1%
Net Income $5,583,562 $5,985,532 -0.1%
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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
N/A
Employees
1826
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
8
$552,317
Total Directors
12
$296,308
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RENEE MCCLAIN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$238,400 $14,862 $253,262
KENT HOJEM FORMER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
$210,113 $23,123 $233,236
GEOFF COLE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
BILL YUN FORMER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$177,400 $655 $178,055
JOHN TARTAGLIA VENDOR SERVICES MANAGER 40.00
Highest
$192,400 $10,926 $203,326
LENNY STROBL TRADES & PROJECTS SUPERVIS 40.00
Highest
$131,759 $9,322 $141,081
ANDREA THAYER CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$127,095 $8,913 $136,008
SEAN SCANLAN FLEET SUPV & MECHANCIAL/DESIGN 40.00
Highest
$119,650 $6,023 $125,673
CARI DIXON CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$118,061 $8,598 $126,659
MICHAEL D NELSON PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$26,000 $0 $26,000
JERRY D LARSON PAST PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$23,000 $0 $23,000
ANDREW D MCDONALD VICE PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$23,000 $0 $23,000
SCOTT A SELDEN TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$23,000 $0 $23,000
THOMAS E WALRATH JR SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$26,000 $0 $26,000
JOHN G WOLFE DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$32,000 $0 $32,000
JEFFERY C HOGAN DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$28,308 $0 $28,308
DANIEL W MCCLUNG DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$23,000 $0 $23,000
LISA WILSON DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$23,000 $0 $23,000
JEFF MCVICKER DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$23,000 $0 $23,000
CANDACE P BLANCHER DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$23,000 $0 $23,000
GARY A TUCCI DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$23,000 $0 $23,000
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 $52,370,008 $46,786,446 $99,861,271 $5,583,562
2023 $48,813,776 $42,828,244 $91,525,795 $5,985,532
2022 $51,697,261 $39,660,481 $85,615,905 $12,036,780
2021 $42,507,935 $30,269,309 $76,145,204 $12,238,626
2020 $2,480,338 $13,097,817 $64,910,540 $-10,617,479
2019 $35,227,477 $33,148,163 $72,901,373 $2,079,314
2018 $36,934,507 $32,712,652 $71,655,467 $4,221,855
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