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IOWA State Fair Foundation

Public charity990-T FY2023
DBA: % JESSICA BUCHHEIT
Other · DES MOINES, IA · EIN 42-1376689

About

Raise funds for renovation and preservation of the historic Iowa State Fairgrounds by soliciting gifts, donations, bequests and grants to help finance infrastructure projects to guarantee the Fair continues to be Iowa's great celebration, a salute to the state's best in ag, industry, entertainment and achievement.

In care of Jessica Buchheit

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
4
Volunteers
700

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-10-31
Revenue
$14.8M
Expenses
$6.5M
Assets
$26.3M
Liabilities
$2.5M

Financial history

$14.8M$7.4M$0
21222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $14.8M · Avg: $9.3M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) has NOT elected 501(h) — lobbying is permitted but limited under the vaguer "no substantial part of activities" test.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$41K
Grants Given
IOWA STATE FAIR FOUNDATION
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Address

PO BOX 57130
DES Moines, IA, 50317-000

Governance

Voting board members15
Independent members15
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeNo
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %0.0%
Permanent endowment %100.0%
Endowment held by related orgYes
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