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Raise funds for renovation and preservation of the historic Iowa State Fairgrounds by soliciting and accepting gifts, donations, bequests and grants to help finance infrastructure projects to guarantee the Fair continues to be a salute to the state's best in ag, industry, entertainment and achievement
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2023
Total Revenue
▼$14.8M
Program Spending
69%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$12.7M
Total Expenses
▼$6.5M
Total Assets
$26.3M
Total Liabilities
▼$2.5M
Net Assets
$23.9M
Officer Compensation
→$0
Other Salaries
$0
Investment Income
$404.3K
Fundraising
▼$706.5K
Source: USAspending.gov
No federal awards found for this organization.
USAspending.gov tracks federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other financial assistance. Not all nonprofits receive federal funding.
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023IRS e-File | $14.8M | $12.7M | $6.5M | $26.3M | $23.9M |
| 2022 | $13.3M | $11.9M | $6.1M | $20.9M | $16.7M |
| 2021 | $3.6M | $2.5M | $5.6M | $11.2M | $9.5M |
| 2020 | $8.4M | $8.2M | $12.9M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 990 | IRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File | |
| 2022 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2023)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Darwin Gaudian | President | — | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Curtis Claeys | Vice President | — | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Deb Zumbach | Secretary | — | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeremy Parson | Secretary | — | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Darwin Gaudian
President
$0
Hrs/Wk
—
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Curtis Claeys
Vice President
$0
Hrs/Wk
—
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Deb Zumbach
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
—
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jeremy Parson
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
—
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Cownie | Executive Director | 40 | $235.2K | $0 | $46.2K | $281.4K |
| Robin Taylor | Assistant Director | 40 | $91.9K | $0 | $22.7K | $114.6K |
Peter Cownie
Executive Director
$281.4K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$235.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$46.2K
Robin Taylor
Assistant Director
$114.6K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$91.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$22.7K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Brown | Director | — | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cw Thomas | Director | — | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gary Mcconnel | Director | — | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gary Van Aernam | Director | — | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jo Reynolds | Director | — | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Harms | Director | — |
Alan Brown
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
—
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Cw Thomas
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
—
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Gary Mcconnel
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
—
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $11M |
| $9.4M |
| 2019 | $10.8M | $9.7M | $8.7M | $14.5M | $13.8M |
| 2018 | $13.8M | $12.7M | $7.7M | $14.9M | $7.8M |
| 2017 | $6.6M | $5.5M | $7.6M | $3.6M | $1.8M |
| 2016 | $6.4M | $5.1M | $7M | $7.1M | $2.8M |
| 2015 | $7.6M | $6.6M | $6.4M | $8.5M | $3.5M |
| 2014 | $5.1M | $4.3M | $5.1M | $4.3M | $2.3M |
| 2013 | $4.7M | $3.7M | $4.5M | $3.6M | $2.2M |
| 2012 | $4.2M | $3.7M | $3.3M | $4M | $2.3M |
| 2011 | $2.4M | $1.9M | $2.8M | $5.1M | $1.3M |
| 2021 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
| 2020 | 990 | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2004 | 990 | — |
| 2003 | 990 | — |
| 2002 | 990 | — |
| 2001 | 990 | — |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Kim Reynolds | Governor | — | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Naig | Secretary Of Agriculture | — | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Randy Brown | Director | — | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tennie Carlson | Director | — | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Verdon Schmidt | Director | — | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Wendy Wintersteen | President Of Iowa State University | — | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Gary Van Aernam
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
—
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jo Reynolds
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
—
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
John Harms
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
—
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kim Reynolds
Governor
$0
Hrs/Wk
—
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Michael Naig
Secretary Of Agriculture
$0
Hrs/Wk
—
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Randy Brown
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
—
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Tennie Carlson
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
—
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Verdon Schmidt
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
—
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Wendy Wintersteen
President Of Iowa State University
$0
Hrs/Wk
—
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0