Ross County Agricultural Society
A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OPERATING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF OHIO. WE ARE REQUIRED TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THE ROSS COUNTY OHIO FAIRGROUNDS WHICH IS OWNED BY …
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Ross County Agricultural Society is a human services organization based in CHILLICOTHE, United States. Annual revenue: $1.8 million. EIN: 316050864.
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Mission
A non-profit organization operating under the laws of the state of ohio. We are required to operate and maintain the ross county ohio fairgrounds which is owned by the ross county ohio commissioners. We are also a sponsor of the annual ross county ohio fair.
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· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2022 · IRS 990 (FY2022)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Ross County Agricultural Society has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1930, 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 comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- 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 governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRoss County Agricultural Society is a registered human services nonprofit based in Chillicothe, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1930 and has been operating for 96 years. Its EIN is 316050864. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 75 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Ross County Agricultural Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 316050864. 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.
Ross County Agricultural Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('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.
Ross County Agricultural Society is located in Chillicothe, OH, United States. The organization was established in 1930 and has been active for 96 years. Its registered address is PO Box 614, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Ross County Agricultural Society has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 46% 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.
Ross County Agricultural Society is classified as a Human Services 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 $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 75 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Ross 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, Ross 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 46% 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.
Ross County Agricultural Society is a human services organization based in CHILLICOTHE, United States. Annual revenue: $1.8 million. EIN: 316050864. Ross County Agricultural Society is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1930.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 46% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Ross County Agricultural Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Ross County Agricultural Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 316050864, 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
3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2022): 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.
ROSS 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 2022 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 75 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 · FY2022 on record
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Named leadership · 75 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 · 1930
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Ross County Agricultural Society
- What is Ross County Agricultural Society?
- Ross County Agricultural Society is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Chillicothe, United States. Ross County Agricultural Society is a human services organization based in CHILLICOTHE, United States. Annual revenue: $1.8 million. EIN: 316050864.
- When was Ross County Agricultural Society founded?
- Ross County Agricultural Society was founded in 1930.
- Who leads Ross County Agricultural Society?
- Jaluv Hoop serves as TREASURER.
- Where is Ross County Agricultural Society located?
- Headquartered in Chillicothe, OH, United States.
- What is Ross County Agricultural Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is approximately $1M-$10M. 46% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Ross County Agricultural Society trustworthy?
- Ross County Agricultural Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Ross County Agricultural Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 316050864.
- What is Ross County Agricultural Society's website?
- https://rosscountyfair.com