Elkhart County 4-H & Agricultural Exposition Inc
A facility for the Elkhart County 4-H clubs to showcase their 4-H projects annually, hold meetings in throughout the year and provide members of our community a place …
Elkhart County 4-H & Agri Expo Inc
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Visit www.4hfair.orgAbout Elkhart County 4-H & Agricultural Exposition Inc
The Elkhart County 4-H Fair is an annual event held in Goshen, Indiana. As one of the largest ticketed events in Indiana, an average of 200,000 guests visit the Fair during the 9-day event. With a variety of entertainment of headlining artists, carnival rides, support of agriculture and youth development, and a famous food row; there is something for every member of the family to enjoy. Come join us at the Fun Fair this July!
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Mission
A facility for the Elkhart County 4-H clubs to showcase their 4-H projects annually, hold meetings in throughout the year and provide members of our community a place to hold events. The facility also holds large events that bring overnight guests to our community creating economic impact.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar youth development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Elkhart County 4-H & Agricultural Exposition Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1955, it predates 93% of the youth development charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It is one of the better-documented youth development charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyElkhart County 4-H & Agricultural Exposition Inc is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Goshen, IN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1955 and has been operating for 71 years. Its EIN is 351053099. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 429 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Elkhart County 4-H & Agricultural Exposition Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 351053099. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Elkhart County 4-H & Agricultural Exposition Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 99% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.
Elkhart County 4-H & Agricultural Exposition Inc is located in Goshen, IN, United States. The organization was established in 1955 and has been active for 71 years.
Based on official tax filings, Elkhart County 4-H & Agricultural Exposition Inc has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 82% for youth development charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Elkhart County 4-H & Agricultural Exposition Inc is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 429 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Elkhart County 4-H & Agricultural Exposition 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Elkhart County 4-H & Agricultural Exposition Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 99% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Elkhart County 4-H Fair is an annual event held in Goshen, Indiana. As one of the largest ticketed events in Indiana, an average of 200,000 guests visit the Fair during the 9-day event. With a variety of entertainment of headlining artists, carnival rides, support of agriculture and youth development, and a famous food row; there is something for every member of the family to enjoy. Come join us at the Fun Fair this July! Elkhart County 4-H & Agricultural Exposition Inc is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1955.
Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $5M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Elkhart County 4-H & Agricultural Exposition Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Elkhart County 4-H & Agricultural Exposition Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 351053099, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
ELKHART COUNTY 4-H & AGRICULTURAL EXPOSITION INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- 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 - 429 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 429 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1955
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Elkhart County 4-H & Agricultural Exposition Inc
- What is Elkhart County 4-H & Agricultural Exposition Inc?
- Elkhart County 4-H & Agricultural Exposition Inc is a youth development supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Goshen, United States. The Elkhart County 4-H Fair is an annual event held in Goshen, Indiana. As one of the largest ticketed events in Indiana, an average of 200,000 guests visit the Fair during the 9-day event. With a variety of entertainment of headlining artists, carnival rides, support of agriculture and youth development, and a famous food row; there is something for every member of the family to enjoy. Come join us at the Fun Fair this July!
- When was Elkhart County 4-H & Agricultural Exposition Inc founded?
- Elkhart County 4-H & Agricultural Exposition Inc was founded in 1955.
- Who leads Elkhart County 4-H & Agricultural Exposition Inc?
- Don Riegsecker serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Elkhart County 4-H & Agricultural Exposition Inc located?
- Headquartered in Goshen, IN, United States.
- What is Elkhart County 4-H & Agricultural Exposition Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 99% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Elkhart County 4-H & Agricultural Exposition Inc trustworthy?
- Elkhart County 4-H & Agricultural Exposition Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Elkhart County 4-H & Agricultural Exposition Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 351053099.
- What is Elkhart County 4-H & Agricultural Exposition Inc's website?
- http://www.4hfair.org