Friends Of The Merced County Fair Inc in Merced, California (CA)

Organization representatives - add corrected or new information about Friends Of The Merced County Fair Inc »

Non-representatives - add comments about Friends Of The Merced County Fair Inc»

Friends Of The Merced County Fair Inc
Employer Identification Number (EIN)260742048
Name of OrganizationFriends Of The Merced County Fair Inc
AddressPO BOX 2292, Merced, CA 95344-0292
SubsectionCharitable Organization
Ruling Date03/2008
DeductibilityContributions are deductible
FoundationOrganization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public
OrganizationCorporation
Exempt Organization StatusUnconditional Exemption
Tax Period12/2013
Assets$500,000 to $999,999
Income$100,000 to $499,999
Filing Requirement990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Asset Amount$554,376
Amount of Income$222,668
Form 990 Revenue Amount$222,668
National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE)Recreation, Sports, Leisure, Athletics: Single Organization Support


Non-representatives - add comments:


CAPTCHA

Your IP address 54.162.130.75 will be logged.

Amount of income in 2013: $222,668 (it was $188,874 in 2012)
This organization: 

 $222,668
Other organizations performing similar types of work: 

 $76,829

Assets in 2013: $554,376 (it was $354,828 in 2012)
Friends Of The Merced County Fair Inc: 

 $554,376
Other organizations performing similar types of work: 

 $86,921

Expenses in 2013: $23,120
This organization: 

 $23,120
Other organizations performing similar types of work: 

 $63,327

Income to expenses ratio in 2013: 9.6
Friends Of The Merced County Fair Inc: 

 9.6
Other organizations performing similar types of work: 

 1.3

Grants share in income in 2013: 99.9%
Friends Of The Merced County Fair Inc: 

 99.9%
Other organizations performing similar types of work: 

 44.1%

Financial snapshot ($)

Revenue for 2013

Assets at the end of 2013

Functional expenses for 2013

Support schedule

Checklist
20122013
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)?Yes
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors?Yes
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office?No
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year?No
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19?No
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts?No
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space, the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures?No
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets?No
Did the organization report an amount for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services?No
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments?No
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment?No
Did the organization report an amount for investments-other securities that is 5% or more of its total assets?No
Did the organization report an amount for investments-program related that is 5% or more of its total assets?No
Did the organization report an amount for other assets that is 5% or more of its total assets?No
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities?No
Did the organization's separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)?No
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?No
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?No
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)?No
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?No
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more?No
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization?No
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals?No
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services?No
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions?No
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities?No
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities?No
Did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements?No
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government?No
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals?No
Did the organization answer 'Yes' about compensation of the organization's current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees?No
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002?No
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?No
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease any tax-exempt bonds?No
Did the organization act as an 'on behalf of' issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?No
Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year?No
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization's prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ?No
Did the organization report any amount for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons?No
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons?No
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee?No
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee?No
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner?No
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions?No
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions?No
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations?No
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets?No
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3?No
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity?No
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?No
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?No
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes?No
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
201120122013
The number reported in Box 3 of Form 10960
The number of Forms W-2G0
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners?No
The number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return0
Did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?No
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?No
Has it filed a Form 990-T for this year?NoNo
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?No
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?NoNo
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?No
Did the organization file Form 8886-T?No
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?No
Did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?No
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?No
Did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?No
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?No
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?No
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?No
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?No
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?No
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year?No
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?No
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?No
Initiation fees and capital contributions$0
Gross receipts for public use of club facilities $0
Gross income from members or shareholders$0
Gross income from other sources$0
Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?No
The amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year$0
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?No
The amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans$0
The amount of reserves on hand$0
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?No
Has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments?No
Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
20122013
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
Total reportable compensation from the organization$0
Total reportable compensation from related organizations$0
Total estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations$0
Total number of individuals who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization0
Total number of independent contractors who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization0
Statement of Revenue
201120122013
Total revenue$222,668
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts$222,531
Program Service Revenue$0
Other Revenue
Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts)$137
Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalties$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain/loss from sales of assets other than inventory$0
Net income/loss from fundraising events$0$0$0
Net income/loss from gaming activities$0
Net income/loss from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Statement of Functional Expenses
201120122013
Total functional expenses$23,120
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments$0
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals$0
Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals$0
Benefits paid to or for members$0
Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees$0
Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons$0
Other salaries and wages$0
Pension plan accruals and contributions$0
Other employee benefits$0
Payroll taxes$0
Fees for services (non-employees)
Management$0
Legal$0
Accounting$6,111
Lobbying$0
Professional fundraising services$0
Investment management fees$0
Other$0
Advertising and promotion$7,307
Office expenses$0
Information technology$0
Royalties$0
Occupancy$3,125
Travel$0
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials$0
Conferences, conventions, and meetings$0
Interest$0
Payments to affiliates$0
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization$0
Insurance$1,400
Other expenses$469
Other expenses$465
Other expenses$160
Other expenses$4,083
Balance Sheet
201120122013
Total assets$171,342$354,828$554,376
Cash - non-interest-bearing$75,750
Savings and temporary cash investments$478,626
Pledges and grants receivable, net$0
Accounts receivable, net$0
Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees$0
Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons, persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations$0
Notes and loans receivable, net$0
Inventories for sale or use$0
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges$0
Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis$0
Investments - publicly traded securities$0
Investments - other securities$0
Investments - program-related$0
Intangible assets$0
Other assets$0
Total liabilities$0$0$0
Total net assets or fund balances$554,376
Unrestricted net assets$174,772
Temporarily restricted net assets$26,505
Permanently restricted net assets$353,099
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds$0
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund$0
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds$0
Reason for Public Charity Status (for 2013)
The organization is not a private foundation because it is:An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3 % of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions - subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3 % of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975
Number of organizations supported0
Sum of amounts of support$0
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (for 2009 - 2013)
2009 - 2013 Total
Public support$655,951
Subtotal$655,951
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received$655,951
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose$0
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513$0
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf$0
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge$0
Less$0
Amounts received from disqualified persons$0
Amounts received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the total support$0
Total support$656,970
Public support$655,951
Subtotal$1,019
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources$1,019
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975$0
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on$0
Other income$0
Write your review!

Your Ratings

You can rate this nonprofit in different categories from 1 star (worst) to 5 stars (best) or leave category unrated

Program:
Fundraising:
Expenses:
Transparency:

Your Review


Would you recommend Friends Of The Merced County Fair Inc to others? (optional)
  
Add photo of Friends Of The Merced County Fair Inc (optional)

About You

Your nickname:

Optional Verification

(additional info to increase the weight and the placement of your review and ratings)

Real Name:
Email (won't be published):
Date and time of your visit to this nonprofit:
Phone number (won't be published):
Leave your signature»
Recently Added Reviews
Ackright Premier Sports Inc in San Dimas, CA
*****
Trust Funds Inc in San Francisco, CA
*****
Foothill High School Super Boosters Club in Santa Ana, CA
Hoi Bac Ai Phanxico Franciscan Charity Inc in San Francisco, CA
****
Cuddlybear Thrift Store Inc in Fortuna, CA
****
Apostle Paul Ministries in Hayward, CA
****•
Adat Ari El in N Hollywood, CA
*****
Iglesia De Jesucristo Palabra-Miel in El Cajon, CA
Nze Foundation in Vista, CA
****
Sgi-Usa Endowment in Santa Monica, CA
*
Organizations performing similar types of work
IdNameAddressStateEstablishedTotal Income
1Friends Of The Merced County Fair IncPO BOX 2292, Merced, CA 95344-0292CA2008-03$222,668
2Friends Of The Napa Valley Exposition Inc575 Third St, Napa, CA 94559-2701CA1994-08$151,627
3Yavapai Fair Foundation IncPO BOX 1271, Chino Valley, AZ 86323-1271AZ2013-07$142,356
4Easley Gymnastics Booster Club Inc106 Beacon Hill Ct, Easley, SC 29640-8944SC2012-11$76,829
5Poweshiek County Fair FoundationPO BOX 372, Grinnell, IA 50112-0372IA2012-10$26,902
6Wpsc Support OrganizationPO BOX 9005, Woodland Park, CO 80866-9005CO2010-05$1,054
7Chrhs Ice Hockey Booster ClubPo Box 177, Lincolnville Center, ME 04850ME2012-02$0
8Country Fair BoostersPO BOX 520, Janesville, CA 96114-0520CA1997-09$0
9Friends Of The Fair IncPO BOX 88843, Sioux Falls, SD 57109SD2011-11$0
10J C M Dugout ClubPO BOX 3398, Jackson, TN 38303-3398TN2002-12$0
11Jaguars Chess Team Inc6801 Sw 147 Ave 3g, Miami, FL 33193FL2006-09$0
12Lady Cougars Boosters Inc Countryside High School3000 State Rd 580, Clearwater, FL 33761FL1999-04$0
13Nimrod Boosters Club Inc32424 259th Ave, Sebeka, MN 56477MN2009-08$0
14North Dakota State Fair FoundationPO BOX 1796, Minot, ND 58702-1796ND2010-11$0
15North Dakota Winter Show FoundationPo Box 846, Valley City, ND 58072ND2000-04$0
16Oregon Elite Parent ClubPo Box 2362, Albany, OR 97321-0617OR2006-01$0
17Southwest Washington Fair Association747 Koontz Rd, Chehalis, WA 98532WA2009-04$0
18Trumann Athletic Booster ClubPO BOX 1134, Trumann, AR 72472-6134AR2013-10$0
19Tucson Electric Power Company Linemans Rodeo Booster Club2571 W Brandy Crest Dr, Tucson, AZ 85713AZ2003-01$0
20Warrior Golf Booster ClubPo Box 172593, Arlington, TX 76003TX2011-05$0
Number of organizations performing similar types of work
Arkansas1
Arizona2
California3
Colorado1
Florida2
Iowa1
Kansas1
Maine2
Minnesota1
North Carolina1
North Dakota2
New Jersey1
Oregon3
Pennsylvania1
South Carolina2
South Dakota1
Tennessee1
Texas2
Washington1
Total29

NonProfitFacts.com is not associated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Friends Of The Merced County Fair Inc and has no official or unofficial affiliation with Friends Of The Merced County Fair Inc