Mission
THE MISSION OF THE W.H. LYON FAIRGROUND IS TO BE A FUN, HANDS-ON AGRICULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION THAT REFLECTS, SUPPORTS, UPLIFTS AND ENTERTAINS THE SIOUX EMPIRE.
Public Charity
SIOUX EMPIRE FAIR ASSOCIATION INC
SIOUX EMPIRE FAIR ASSOCIATION INC is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in SIOUX FALLS, SD. Its most recent IRS filing (2024) reports revenue of $2.7M, expenses of $2.7M, total assets of $1.9M. Imperigo tracks 3 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $18K.
EIN: 460209185
SIOUX FALLS, SD
Fairs
NTEE: N52
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$2.7M
Total Expenses$2.7M
Total Assets$1.9M
Grant Records3
Funding Total$18K
Filing Years2019–2024
Where $100 goes at Sioux Empire Fair Association Inc
How Sioux Empire Fair Association Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 7 years.
$86
Programs
the work itself
$14
Management
running the organization
$0
Fundraising
none reported
No fundraising costs are reported. That often means fundraising runs through a separate affiliated organization that files its own return.
Inside the $86 for programs
$29
The association conducts the sioux empire fair, which is the largest fair in the state of south dakota
$29
The association facilitates the use of the w.H
$28
To hold the sioux empire fair and other events for the benefit of the sioux empire
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2024. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
Sponsorship of the Sioux Empire Fair
$6,000
Sponsorship of the Sioux Empire Fair
$6,000
Sponsorship of the Sioux Empire Fair
$6,000
Showing up to 5 of 3 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
BOARD MEMBER
Art Nordstrom
BOARD MEMBER
Brooke Hendrickx
BOARD MEMBER
Bruce Sharpe
VICE CHAIR
Dan Pirrung
TREASURER
Dave Knudson
BOARD MEMBER
Duane Mlsna
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.7M | $2.7M | $1.9M |
| 2023 | $2.7M | $2.9M | $1.9M |
| 2022 | $2.7M | $2.5M | $2.1M |
| 2020 | $1.6M | $1.8M | $1.4M |
| 2019 | $2.3M | $2.3M | $1.4M |
Between 2019 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $2.3M to $2.7M (+18%), with total assets most recently reported at $1.9M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.