Mission
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE GUTHRIE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT INCLUDING AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION, GROWTH OF THE ARTS, AND HISTORICAL PRESERVATION FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Small Public Charity
GUTHRIE COUNTY FAIR FOUNDATION
GUTHRIE COUNTY FAIR FOUNDATION is a nonprofit organization categorized as Small Public Charity based in GUTHRIE CENTER, IA. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $95K, expenses of $76K, total assets of $38K. Imperigo tracks 3 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $40K.
EIN: 371790355
GUTHRIE CENTER, IA
Fairs
NTEE: N52
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$95K
Total Expenses$76K
Total Assets$38K
Grant Records3
Funding Total$40K
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Guthrie County Fair Foundation
How Guthrie County Fair Foundation divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990-EZ filings, averaged across 9 years.
$100
Programs
the work itself
<$1
Everything else
operations and overhead
Form 990-EZ reports program spending but doesn't separate management from fundraising, so those are shown together.
Inside the $100 for programs
$100
The purpose of the Guthrie County Fair Foundation is to provide supplementary financial support for proposed restoration of the historical buildings of the guthrie county agricultural society and…
Source: Form 990-EZ filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
GRANT DISTRIBUTION FOR CONCRETE FOR THE 4H BUILDING
$20,000
GRANT DISTRIBUTION
$250
TO FUND FAIR FOUNDATION PROGRAMS
$20,000
Showing up to 5 of 3 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Secretary
Becky Peterson
President
C W Thomas
Director
Dale Behrends
Director
Jim Laughery
Vice President
John Knobbe
Director
Paul Clark
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $95K | $76K | $38K |
| 2024 | $158K | $157K | $19K |
| 2023 | $136K | $161K | $19K |
| 2022 | $207K | $220K | $44K |
| 2021 | $50K | $5K | $57K |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $50K to $95K (+90%), with total assets most recently reported at $38K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.