Meeker County Agricultural Society
Our operation of a county fair gives rural youth an opportunity to display their achievements in a receptive setting. The fair also gives rural residents in general a …
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Visit www.meekerfair.comAbout Meeker County Agricultural Society
Meeker County Fair in Litchfield, MN. Taking place the first full weekend of August. Entertainment, carnival, livestock, and lots of fair food.
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Mission
Our operation of a county fair gives rural youth an opportunity to display their achievements in a receptive setting. The fair also gives rural residents in general a venue to measure their progress in agricultural and rural activities against other residents. It gives county residents and others a place to see agriculture and rural living at its best. Out county fair allowed 290 4h youth to gain evaluation of their projects and to partcipate in friendly competition. It also allowed 22 ffa members this opportunity. In our competitions open to all ages, more than 327 particpated. Our fair was visited by over 16,000 who came to see the exhibits and displays.
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Meeker County Agricultural Society has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1872, it is among the oldest human services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 139,074 human services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
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- a contact email
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMeeker County Agricultural Society is a registered human services nonprofit based in Litchfield, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1872 and has been operating for 154 years. Its EIN is 410805327. 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 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $382K in annual revenue. 151 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Meeker County Agricultural Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 410805327. 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.
Meeker County Agricultural Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 98% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Meeker County Agricultural Society is located in Litchfield, MN, United States. The organization was established in 1872 and has been active for 154 years.
Based on official tax filings, Meeker County Agricultural Society has $382K in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. 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.
Meeker County Agricultural Society 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 small organization. It has $382K in annual revenue. The organization has 151 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Meeker County Agricultural 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Meeker County Agricultural Society 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 98% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). 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.
Meeker County Fair in Litchfield, MN. Taking place the first full weekend of August. Entertainment, carnival, livestock, and lots of fair food. Meeker County Agricultural Society is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1872.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $382K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Meeker County Agricultural Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 410805327, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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MEEKER COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 151 disclosed in the public registry.
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 151 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 · 1872
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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 Meeker County Agricultural Society
- What is Meeker County Agricultural Society?
- Meeker County Agricultural Society is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Litchfield, United States. Meeker County Fair in Litchfield, MN. Taking place the first full weekend of August. Entertainment, carnival, livestock, and lots of fair food.
- When was Meeker County Agricultural Society founded?
- Meeker County Agricultural Society was founded in 1872.
- Who leads Meeker County Agricultural Society?
- Loree Schultz serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Meeker County Agricultural Society located?
- Headquartered in Litchfield, MN, United States.
- What is Meeker County Agricultural Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 98% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Meeker County Agricultural Society trustworthy?
- Meeker County Agricultural Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Meeker County Agricultural Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 410805327.
- What is Meeker County Agricultural Society's website?
- http://www.meekerfair.com