EIN 91-0470250

Washington State Fair

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1,635
Year formed
1900
Most recent tax filings
2022-11-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Washington State Fair provides educational opportunities for the community with a spring and fall fair in Puyallup, attracting millions of visitors annually.
Also known as...
Western Washington Fair Association
Total revenues
$51,697,261
2022
Total expenses
$39,660,481
2022
Total assets
$85,615,905
2022
Num. employees
1,635
2022

Program areas at Washington State Fair

The fall Fair is typically held september for 20 days and has attracted over 1,000,000 people annually. The spring Fair is typically held in april for 8 days and has attracted over 150,000 people annualy. Both fairs provide educational benefits to local communities through exhibits, displays and lectures related to agricultural and commercial products and programs for youth and children.

Grants made by Washington State Fair

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Washington State Fair FoundationConsulting Fees for Fundraising Activities$113,785

Who funds Washington State Fair

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Washington State Fair FoundationTo Promote the Foundation's Mission Through Fair Related Activities.$748,213
Puyallup Kiwanis FoundationSupport Wa St Fair Educ Display$5,000

Personnel at Washington State Fair

NameTitleCompensation
Renee McClainChief Executive Officer$182,277
Edward J BarnesChief Operating Officer$155,638
Alan BakerOperations Manager$102,306
Tracey A WittenfeldMarketing Manager$105,595
Andrea ThayerCompetitive Exhibits Manager$105,771
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for Washington State Fair

RevenuesFYE 11/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,655,624
Program services$43,887,244
Investment income and dividends$72,003
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$2,590,745
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$491,645
Total revenues$51,697,261

Form 990s for Washington State Fair

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-112023-10-16990View PDF
2021-112022-10-17990View PDF
2020-112021-10-14990View PDF
2019-112021-02-19990View PDF
2018-112019-11-29990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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State Fair of TexasDallas, TX$86,043,902
FairplexPomona, CA$74,988,896
Cheyenne Frontier Days (CFD)Cheyenne, WY$21,389,882
Zurich Classic of New OrleansAvondale, LA$17,405,479
Data update history
November 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
November 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $748,213 from Washington State Fair Foundation
May 23, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $68,067 from Washington State Fair Foundation
Nonprofit Types
FairsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
110 9th Ave SW
Puyallup, WA 98371
Metro area
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
County
Pierce County, WA
Website URL
thefair.com/ 
Phone
(253) 845-1771
Facebook page
WashingtonStateFair 
Twitter profile
@wastatefair 
IRS details
EIN
91-0470250
Fiscal year end
November
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1900
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N52: Fair, County and Other
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Central organization
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