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Ozark Empire Fair Foundation

Ozark Empire Fair Foundation

Springfield, MO
Tax ID55-0855326

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About this organization

Revenue

$265,151

Expenses

$325,593

Mission

Provide agricultural youth scholarships and grants and provide funding for major improvements to the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds and its livestock facilities

About

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 600 people attend the event, which includes a meal, silent auction, and auction of the top junior livestock entries.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “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 the ozark empire fairgrounds and its livestock facilities.”.

When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “Provide agricultural youth scholarships and grants and provide funding for major improvements to the ozark empire fairgrounds and its livestock facilities”.

  • The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is MO, as reported.
  • The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2019 was 3001 NORTH GRANT, SPRINGFIELD, MO, 65803.
  • The form of the non-profit reports 0 employees as of 2019.
  • 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 between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$60,442.
  • The CEO salary plan within the organization is not subject to review and approval by an impartial entity.
  • The organization has a written policy that delegates the management duties.
  • The organization has 16 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2003.
  • 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 pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $15,000 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization pays grants to individuals.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has fundraising events.
  • The organization has grants to organizations.

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