Chester Agricultural & Mechanical Society in Chester, Connecticut (CT)
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| Chester Agricultural & Mechanical Society | |
| Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 066044475 |
| Name of Organization | Chester Agricultural & Mechanical Society |
| Address | PO BOX 646, Chester, CT 06412-0646 |
| Activities | Fair, Industry trade shows |
| Subsection | Agricultural Organization |
| Ruling Date | 02/1947 |
| Deductibility | Contributions are not deductible |
| Foundation | All organizations except 501(c)(3) |
| Organization | Association |
| Exempt Organization Status | Unconditional Exemption |
| Tax Period | 12/2014 |
| Assets | $100,000 to $499,999 |
| Income | $100,000 to $499,999 |
| Filing Requirement | 990 (all other) or 990EZ return |
| Asset Amount | $301,099 |
| Amount of Income | $138,031 |
| Form 990 Revenue Amount | $130,117 |
| National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) | Recreation, Sports, Leisure, Athletics: Fairs, County and Other |
Non-representatives - add comments:
Amount of income in 2014: $138,031 (it was $146,551 in 2013)
| Chester Agricultural & Mechanical Society: | $138,031 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $194,759 |
Assets in 2014: $301,099 (it was $260,944 in 2013)
| This organization: | $301,099 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $199,284 |
Expenses in 2013: $109,397
| This organization: | $109,397 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $179,780 |
Income to expenses ratio in 2013: 1.3
| This organization: | 1.3 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 1.1 |
Grants share in income in 2013: 2.3%
| Chester Agricultural & Mechanical Society: | 2.3% |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 13.4% |
Revenue for 2013
| Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances | |||
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | $47,647 | $139,660 | $146,551 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received | $3,902 | $7,346 | $3,404 |
| Program service revenue including government fees and contracts | $38,496 | $110,902 | $125,817 |
| Membership dues and assessments | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $2,581 | $4,984 | $940 |
| Gain/Loss from sale of assets other than inventory | $0 | $663 | $0 |
| Net income/loss from gaming and fundraising events | $0 | $5,851 | $6,717 |
| Gross income from gaming | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross income from fundraising events | $0 | $5,851 | $8,341 |
| Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events | $0 | $0 | $1,624 |
| Gross profit/loss from sales of inventory | $2,668 | $9,786 | $9,613 |
| Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances | $4,524 | $13,096 | $13,851 |
| Less: cost of goods sold | $1,856 | $3,310 | $4,238 |
| Other revenue | $0 | $128 | $60 |
| Total expenses | $81,668 | $84,751 | $109,397 |
| Total net assets | $168,881 | $223,790 | $260,944 |
| Excess/Deficit for the year | $-34,021 | $54,909 | $37,154 |
| Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year | $202,902 | $168,881 | $223,790 |
| Other changes in net assets or fund balances | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances at end of year | $223,790 | $260,944 | |
| Balance Sheets | |||
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | $184,056 | $241,205 | $260,944 |
| Total liabilities | $15,175 | $17,415 | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $168,881 | $223,790 | $260,944 |
| Other Information | |||
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? | No | No | |
| Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? | No | No | |
| Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities | No | No | No |
| Has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? | No | No | |
| Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? | No | No | |
| Amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect | $0 | $0 | |
| Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? | No | No | |
| Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return? | No | No | |
| Total amount involved | $0 | $0 | |
| Initiation fees and capital contributions | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross receipts for public use of club facilities | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? | No | No | |
| At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? | No | No | |
| Reason for Public Charity Status (for 2013) | |
| The organization is not a private foundation because it is: | Not provided |
| Number of organizations supported | 0 |
| Sum of amounts of support | $0 |
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| Organizations performing similar types of work | |||||
| Id | Name | Address | State | Established | Total Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington County Fair Association | 1305 Blue Bell Rd, Brenham, TX 77833-2436 | TX | 1941-01 | $2,356,414 |
| 2 | Salinas Valley Fair Inc | 625 Division St, King City, CA 93930-3430 | CA | 1956-03 | $1,984,890 |
| 3 | Vesper New Years Association | 1509 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 | PA | 1955-03 | $1,317,469 |
| 4 | Transportation Resources Inc | 1120 Rarig Ave, Columbus, OH 43219-2312 | OH | 1980-10 | $1,222,442 |
| 5 | Westfest Inc | 3406 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76710-7324 | TX | 1978-01 | $1,158,944 |
| 6 | Twins Days Festival Committee Inc | 9825 Ravenna Rd, Twinsburg, OH 44087-1714 | OH | 1987-02 | $1,122,951 |
| 7 | Walker County Fair Association | PO BOX 1817, Huntsville, TX 77342-1817 | TX | 1979-10 | $1,097,386 |
| 8 | Tulare County Junior Livestock Show And Community Fair | 2700 W Teapot Dome Ave, Porterville, CA 93257-9442 | CA | 1981-11 | $748,555 |
| 9 | Southern New Mexico State Fair | PO BOX 1145, Las Cruces, NM 88004-1145 | NM | 1973-03 | $732,318 |
| 10 | Yakima Valley Junior Fair | PO BOX 27, Grandview, WA 98930-0027 | WA | 1976-05 | $560,317 |
| 11 | Titus County Fair Association Inc | PO BOX 1232, Mt Pleasant, TX 75456-1232 | TX | 1988-11 | $439,162 |
| 12 | San Marcos Sights & Sounds Of Christmas Inc | 630 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666-6314 | TX | 1998-08 | $383,459 |
| 13 | United States Lifesaving Association | PO BOX 366, Huntingtn Bch, CA 92648-0366 | CA | 1982-11 | $381,265 |
| 14 | The Johnson County Agricultural Association | 4261 Oak Crest Hill Rd Se, Iowa City, IA 52246-5824 | IA | 1996-12 | $340,498 |
| 15 | Sunset Junction Neighborhood | 1649 N Coronado St, Los Angeles, CA 90026-1425 | CA | 1985-05 | $315,607 |
| 16 | Fourth Of July Town Celebration Committee Inc | PO BOX 3203, Enfield, CT 06083-3203 | CT | 1986-04 | $303,251 |
| 17 | Southwestern New Mexico State Fair Inc | PO BOX 590, Deming, NM 88031-0590 | NM | 1996-08 | $217,736 |
| 18 | Walnut Festival Association Of Walnut Creek Calif Inc | PO BOX 3408, Walnut Creek, CA 94598-0408 | CA | 1953-08 | $217,713 |
| 19 | Ogle County Fair Association | PO BOX 142, Oregon, IL 61061-0142 | IL | 1996-09 | $209,004 |
| 20 | Chester Agricultural & Mechanical Society | PO BOX 646, Chester, CT 06412-0646 | CT | 1947-02 | $138,031 |
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