Baltimore County 4-h Fair Association Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Baltimore County 4-h Fair Association Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Sparks, Maryland, registered in 2015, with $100,448 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 1008, Sparks, MD, 21152 EIN 52-1799726 Since 2015
Revenue (FY2024)
$100K
▲ 170.0% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2024)
$59K
Net assets
$138K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Baltimore County 4-h Fair Association Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating28 mo reserves · +41% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Baltimore County 4-h Fair Association Inc: 28 mo reserves · +41% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Baltimore County 4-h Fair Association Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Baltimore County 4-h Fair Association Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1008, Sparks, MD, 21152
- City
- Sparks
- State
- Maryland
- Category
- Youth Development
- Subcategory
- Youth Development Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $55K (FY2010) to $100K (FY2024) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $138K
Operating margin
41.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$138K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$138K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,448▲170% | $58,998▲62.9% | $137,628▲43.1% | $137,628▲43.1% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $37,209▲41.1% | $36,219▲15.2% | $96,178▲1.0% | $96,178▲1.0% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $26,362▼24.6% | $31,431▲31.3% | $95,188▼5.1% | $95,188▼5.1% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $34,975▲379% | $23,937▲162% | $100,257▲12.4% | $100,257▲12.4% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $7,299▼82.4% | $9,131▼72.6% | $89,219▼2.0% | $89,219▼2.0% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $41,556▲72.6% | $33,335▲64.5% | $91,051▲11.3% | $91,051▲9.9% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $24,074▲26.0% | $20,270▼14.4% | $81,798▲4.9% | $82,830▲4.7% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $19,107▼17.9% | $23,690▲0.4% | $77,994▼5.5% | $79,105▼5.6% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $23,273▼28.3% | $23,602▲0.3% | $82,577▼0.5% | $83,759▼0.6% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $32,481▲276% | $23,535▲18.6% | $83,015▲8.1% | $84,245▲9.7% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $8,634▼76.1% | $19,844▼43.9% | $76,763▼12.7% | $76,763▼12.7% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $36,178▼16.1% | $35,399▼8.3% | $87,973▲4.1% | $87,973▲4.1% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $43,120▲21.7% | $38,595▲14.7% | $84,500▲5.7% | $84,500▲5.7% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $35,423▼35.0% | $33,639▼32.7% | $79,975▲2.3% | $79,975▲2.3% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $54,527 | $49,971 | $78,191 | $78,191 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Baltimore County 4-h Fair Association Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Baltimore County 4-h Fair Association Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-1799726, based in Sparks, Maryland. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Baltimore County 4-h Fair Association Inc's EIN?
- Baltimore County 4-h Fair Association Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-1799726.
- How much revenue does Baltimore County 4-h Fair Association Inc report?
- Baltimore County 4-h Fair Association Inc reported $100,448 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Baltimore County 4-h Fair Association Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Baltimore County 4-h Fair Association Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Baltimore County 4-h Fair Association Inc (EIN 52-1799726) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.