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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

Youth Development Goshen, IN EIN: 351053099 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About 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!

Founded
Headquarters
Goshen, IN
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
O52Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1977

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 99%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.44%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.99
Program$0.99
99% to programs beats the peer average (82%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Elkhart 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
99% 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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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
28

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

DO
Don R•••••••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$4.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$4.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$4.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development this charity 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 429 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1955
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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