Friends of the Merced County Fair Inc.
Friends of the Merced County Fair Inc.
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About this organization
Revenue
$112,031
Expenses
$1,285,084
Mission
A not-for-profit group dedicated to making the Merced County Fairgrounds a better place to work and play. They raise funds to make improvements to the county fairgrounds, which is owned by the state of CA.
About
Solicitation of dues and contributions for improvements to Merced County's state of California's fairgrounds. Outreach to the public to educate them of the need for improvements to the fairgrounds to preserve the agricultural activities and traditions of Merced County and to solicit contributions towards this effort. Hosting a booth at the Merced County Fair to educate the public about the organization and the goals and progress of the organization. Local business entities sponsor and provide refreshments for help in the solicitation of contributions and memberships in our organization.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission is outlined in the filing as being “To make improvements to the merced county fairgrounds, owned by the state of california. improvements are capitalized until finished at which point they are turned over to the state of california.”.
When outlining its responsibilities, they were referred to as: “A not-for-profit group dedicated to making the merced county fairgrounds a better place to work and play. they raise funds to make improvements to the county fairgrounds, which is owned by the state of ca.”.
- The state in which the non-profit operates has been officially reported as CA.
- As per the non-profit's form for 2020, they have 0 employees on their payroll.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are less than $100,000.
- Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$1,173,053.
- The CEO salary policy within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an impartial party.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2006.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
- The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $2,406 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
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