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Chicago County Ag Society

To promote the agricultural and horticultural activities in chisago county by operating the chisago county fair

Chisago County Agricultural Society

Human Services Chisago City, MN EIN 371656750 · IRS Sign up to see website
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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Chicago County Ag Society

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Chisago City, MN
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
K03
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2018

Tax-exempt status revoked

This organization's tax-exempt status was automatically revoked by the IRS on Feb. 15, 2011 for failing to file required returns for three consecutive years. Donations may not be tax-deductible.

Mission

To promote the agricultural and horticultural activities in chisago county by operating the chisago county fair

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE K03
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 95%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.65%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
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

Chicago County Ag Society is a registered human services nonprofit based in Chisago City, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1965 and has been operating for 61 years. Its EIN is 371656750. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $230K in annual revenue. 72 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Chicago County Ag Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('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.

Chicago County Ag Society is located in Chisago City, MN, United States. The organization was established in 1965 and has been active for 61 years.

Based on official tax filings, Chicago County Ag Society has $230K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Chicago County Ag Society is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). It has $230K in annual revenue. The organization has 72 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Chicago County Ag Society. 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.

Chicago County Ag Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

To promote the agricultural and horticultural activities in chisago county by operating the chisago county fair Chicago County Ag Society is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1965.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Chicago County Ag Society's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $230K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Chicago County Ag Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 371656750, 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
$100K-$1M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

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Leadership

JO
Joe Heinonen
President

Officers & trustees (24)

Source: Public filings

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Adam W•••••
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Amanda C•••
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Becca B•••••••
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Brandon B•••••••
MEMBER
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Carolyn H•••••••
BEER GARDEN
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Chad B•••••••
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Dan Z•••
PRESIDENT
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Dave B•••••••
GRANDSTAND E
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Emma P••••••••••••
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Ethan L••••••
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Jason M••
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Jen P••••••••••••
SECRETARY
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Jeremy B•••••
HORSES
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Joe H•••••••
PRESIDENT
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Lyle H••••••••
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Mike H••••••••••
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Pat S••••••••
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Ralph C••••••
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Steve C••••••
MAINTENANCE
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Sue H••••••••••
TREASURER
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Tim S•••••
RABBITS
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Tonia W•••••
POULTRY
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
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Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 72 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 Chicago County Ag Society

What is Chicago County Ag Society?
Chicago County Ag Society is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Chisago City, United States. To promote the agricultural and horticultural activities in chisago county by operating the chisago county fair
When was Chicago County Ag Society founded?
Chicago County Ag Society was founded in 1965.
Who leads Chicago County Ag Society?
Joe Heinonen serves as President.
Where is Chicago County Ag Society located?
Headquartered in Chisago City, United States.
What is Chicago County Ag Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Chicago County Ag Society trustworthy?
Chicago County Ag Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Chicago County Ag Society's registration number?
IRS EIN: 371656750.
What is Chicago County Ag Society's website?
http://www.chisagocountyfair.org