Hillsdale County Agricultural
To promote and advance the interest of agriculture, horticulture, household arts and mechanic arts & sciences and all kindred sciences and arts in their varied branches; to develop …
Hillsdale County Ag
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Visit www.hillsdalecountyfair…About Hillsdale County Agricultural
Since opening the fairgrounds in 1851, Hillsdale County Fair has become a must-see destination for people all over the Hillsdale area. We offer top-of-the-line entertainment services for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re planning a day trip with your family during fair week, or are coming with friends to an event, we give visitors of all ages the chance to enjoy themselves in a fun-filled environment all year round.
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Mission
To promote and advance the interest of agriculture, horticulture, household arts and mechanic arts & sciences and all kindred sciences and arts in their varied branches; to develop all forms of youth club work, through education, training, and demonstrations of new skill techniques and knowledge in the arts and sciences related to the youth program conducted in cooperation with and by the michigan state university extension; to promote and conduct agricultural, industrial, educational and recreational fairs and exhibitions, and to provide entertainment and amusement therewith for the purpose of drawing the attention of the general public.
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Hillsdale County Agricultural has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1851, it is among the oldest human services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 84% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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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 + methodologyHillsdale County Agricultural is a registered human services nonprofit based in Hillsdale, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1851 and has been operating for 175 years. Its EIN is 381367282. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 79 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Hillsdale County Agricultural's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 381367282. 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.
Hillsdale County Agricultural has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('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 90/100.
Hillsdale County Agricultural is located in Hillsdale, MI, United States. The organization was established in 1851 and has been active for 175 years.
Based on official tax filings, Hillsdale County Agricultural has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 65% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 86% for human services charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Hillsdale County Agricultural is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 79 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Hillsdale County Agricultural. 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, Hillsdale County Agricultural 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 65% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). 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.
Since opening the fairgrounds in 1851, Hillsdale County Fair has become a must-see destination for people all over the Hillsdale area. We offer top-of-the-line entertainment services for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re planning a day trip with your family during fair week, or are coming with friends to an event, we give visitors of all ages the chance to enjoy themselves in a fun-filled environment all year round. Hillsdale County Agricultural is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1851.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 65% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Hillsdale County Agricultural are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Hillsdale County Agricultural is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 381367282, 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.
HILLSDALE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL 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 - 79 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 79 officers on file
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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 · 1851
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Hillsdale County Agricultural
- What is Hillsdale County Agricultural?
- Hillsdale County Agricultural is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Hillsdale, United States. Since opening the fairgrounds in 1851, Hillsdale County Fair has become a must-see destination for people all over the Hillsdale area. We offer top-of-the-line entertainment services for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re planning a day trip with your family during fair week, or are coming with friends to an event, we give visitors of all ages the chance to enjoy themselves in a fun-filled environment all year round.
- When was Hillsdale County Agricultural founded?
- Hillsdale County Agricultural was founded in 1851.
- Who leads Hillsdale County Agricultural?
- Sabine Young serves as Secretary/Manager.
- Where is Hillsdale County Agricultural located?
- Headquartered in Hillsdale, MI, United States.
- What is Hillsdale County Agricultural's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 65% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Hillsdale County Agricultural trustworthy?
- Hillsdale County Agricultural has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Hillsdale County Agricultural's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 381367282.
- What is Hillsdale County Agricultural's website?
- http://www.hillsdalecountyfair.org