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Barnstable County Agricultural Society Inc

The barnstable county agricultural society held its first fair in october of 1844. Since then the society has provided a valuable service to the community by administering the …

Barnstable County Agricultural

Human Services East Falmouth, MA EIN 237396728 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Barnstable County Agricultural Society Inc

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Founded
Headquarters
East Falmouth, MA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
K20Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1974

Mission

The barnstable county agricultural society held its first fair in october of 1844. Since then the society has provided a valuable service to the community by administering the county fair which has become the most popular annual event on cape cod.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE K20Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 96%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.20%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Barnstable County Agricultural Society Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in East Falmouth, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1954 and has been operating for 72 years. Its EIN is 237396728. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for human services charities in United States. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 124 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Barnstable County Agricultural Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.

Barnstable County Agricultural Society Inc is located in East Falmouth, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1954 and has been active for 72 years.

Based on official tax filings, Barnstable County Agricultural Society Inc has $2M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Barnstable County Agricultural Society Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 124 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Barnstable County Agricultural Society Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Barnstable County Agricultural Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Barnstable County Agricultural Society Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The barnstable county agricultural society held its first fair in october of 1844. Since then the society has provided a valuable service to the community by administering the county fair which has become the most popular annual event on cape cod. Barnstable County Agricultural Society Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1954.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Barnstable County Agricultural Society Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Barnstable County Agricultural Society Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Barnstable County Agricultural Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237396728, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Leadership

RA
Randall Aronson
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AN
Ann J•••••
Director
BE
Belinda R•••••••••
Director
BR
Brenda G••••••
Director
CA
Carolyn W••••
Director
CH
Charles B•••••••
Director
CY
Cynthia O••••
Director
DO
Don U••••
Director
DO
Doris M••••
Director
DO
Doris W••••
Director
ER
Erin M••••••
TRUSTEE
JA
Jay Z•••••
TRUSTEE
JE
Jeffrey F••••
Director
JE
Jessica P•••••••
TRUSTEE
JO
Joe A•••••
PAST PRESIDENT
JO
Joyce L•••••••
Director
JU
Jude V••••••
Director
JU
Judy C••••••
SECRETARY
KA
Karen S•••••••
TRUSTEE
LY
Lynn B••••
Director
MA
Marian W•••• B••••
MANAGER
MA
Marie A•••••
Director
MI
Michael D•••••
Director
PA
Pat B•••••
VICE PRESIDENT
PA
Pat R••••
Director
PE
Peter L•••••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$2.4M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Barnstable County Agricultural Society Inc This page 79 $2.4 million -
Amateur Athletic Union of the United States Inc 93 $1.9 million 100%
Rosies House a Music Academy for Children Inc 93 $3.4 million 100%
Mountain Shadow Association 93 $1.6 million 86%
Bostons Bridge to Excellence Inc 93 $1.4 million 100%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 124 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Barnstable County Agricultural Society Inc

What is Barnstable County Agricultural Society Inc?
Barnstable County Agricultural Society Inc is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in East Falmouth, United States. The barnstable county agricultural society held its first fair in october of 1844. Since then the society has provided a valuable service to the community by administering the county fair which has become the most popular annual event on cape cod.
When was Barnstable County Agricultural Society Inc founded?
Barnstable County Agricultural Society Inc was founded in 1954.
Who leads Barnstable County Agricultural Society Inc?
Randall Aronson serves as Treasurer.
Where is Barnstable County Agricultural Society Inc located?
Headquartered in East Falmouth, United States.
What is Barnstable County Agricultural Society Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Barnstable County Agricultural Society Inc trustworthy?
Barnstable County Agricultural Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Barnstable County Agricultural Society Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 237396728.
What is Barnstable County Agricultural Society Inc's website?
http://www.barnstablecountyfair.org