Gillespie County Fair & Festival Assn Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Gillespie County Fair & Festival Assn Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Fredericksbrg, Texas, registered in 1949, with $901,442 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 526, Fredericksbrg, TX, 78624 EIN 74-1036549 Since 1949
Revenue (FY2024)
$901K
▲ 28.8% vs prior year
Recreation median: $129K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.0M
Net assets
$1.1M
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.
C+
—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 Gillespie County Fair & Festival Assn Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating14 mo reserves · -11% 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 Gillespie County Fair & Festival Assn Inc: 14 mo reserves · -11% margin earns a C+ 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 Gillespie County Fair & Festival Assn 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 Gillespie County Fair & Festival Assn 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 526, Fredericksbrg, TX, 78624
- City
- Fredericksbrg
- State
- Texas
- Category
- Recreation & Sports
- Subcategory
- Community Recreation Centers
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $614K (FY2014) to $901K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $129KNet assets $1.1M
Operating margin
-11.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.3M
Total liabilities
$129K
Net assets
$1.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $901,442▲28.8% | $1,003,274▲32.8% | $1,144,583▲5.4% | $1,273,323▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $700,053▼7.2% | $755,304▲11.6% | $1,086,029▼4.8% | $1,267,730▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $754,190▼13.2% | $676,596▼4.6% | $1,141,182▲7.3% | $1,283,126▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $868,570▲9.7% | $709,580▲38.4% | $1,063,563▲23.1% | $1,208,445▲14.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $791,925▲304% | $512,518▲8.6% | $864,073▲58.8% | $1,053,870▲57.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $195,974▼71.9% | $471,946▼30.0% | $544,166▼33.6% | $668,990▼20.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $696,295▼5.2% | $674,452▲21.7% | $820,063▲2.7% | $841,411▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $734,146▲31.8% | $554,123▲3.0% | $798,118▲29.1% | $820,072▲30.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $556,983▲2.8% | $537,987▲16.3% | $618,025▲3.2% | $630,856▼18.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $541,757▼11.8% | $462,750▼8.4% | $599,004▲15.2% | $776,364▲26.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $614,262 | $505,436 | $519,972 | $614,550 | 990 |
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.
Grants received · $50K total
1 grant to Gillespie County Fair & Festival Assn Inc totaling $50K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Create Healthy Management | Scholarships | 2023 | $50,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Gillespie County Fair & Festival Assn Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Gillespie County Fair & Festival Assn Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-1036549, based in Fredericksbrg, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Gillespie County Fair & Festival Assn Inc's EIN?
- Gillespie County Fair & Festival Assn Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-1036549.
- How much revenue does Gillespie County Fair & Festival Assn Inc report?
- Gillespie County Fair & Festival Assn Inc reported $901,442 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Gillespie County Fair & Festival Assn Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Gillespie County Fair & Festival Assn Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Gillespie County Fair & Festival Assn Inc (EIN 74-1036549) 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.