Hancock County Agricultural Society
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Hancock County Agricultural Society is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Britt, Iowa, registered in 1956, with $1,080,267 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 55, Britt, IA, 50423 EIN 42-0733374 Since 1956
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.1M
▼ 4.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.1M
Net assets
$578K
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 Hancock County Agricultural Society— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · -3% 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 Hancock County Agricultural Society: 6 mo reserves · -3% margin earns a B+ 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 Hancock County Agricultural Society— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Hancock County Agricultural Society: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $543K (FY2013) to $1.1M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $37KNet assets $578K
Operating margin
-3.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$615K
Total liabilities
$37K
Net assets
$578K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,080,267▼4.8% | $1,112,353▲6.6% | $577,804▼16.9% | $615,285▼17.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,135,164▲28.1% | $1,043,946▲17.3% | $695,007▲35.0% | $742,076▲30.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $886,248▲13.8% | $889,615▲30.2% | $514,801▼0.6% | $570,023▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $779,080▲97.6% | $683,491▲86.2% | $518,168▲22.7% | $579,925▲19.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $394,324▼3.7% | $367,134▼5.8% | $422,289▲5.4% | $484,045▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $409,332▼5.8% | $389,536▼6.3% | $400,733▲5.2% | $491,251▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $434,489▲1.7% | $415,621▼11.4% | $380,937▲5.2% | $467,638▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $427,187▼11.8% | $469,048▼12.5% | $362,069▼10.4% | $460,286▲14.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $484,126▼10.9% | $535,791▼8.1% | $403,931▼11.3% | $403,931▼11.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $543,227 | $582,823▲69.9% | $455,596▼8.0% | $455,596▼9.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $343,064▲68.8% | $495,192▲13.1% | $500,992▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $203,199 | $437,969 | $456,445 | 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 · $54K total
9 grants to Hancock County Agricultural Society totaling $54K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distributions for ag society support | 2024 | $6,250 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution for bingo stand renovations | 2023 | $7,500 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2022 | $7,500 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Girl scout space camp (cfmc) | 2021 | $7,500 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution for the observation tower | 2020 | $6,375 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution for fairground lighting | 2019 | $3,250 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution for picnic tables | 2019 | $2,442 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution for intern program | 2017 | $5,887 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Building renovations | 2014 | $7,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Hancock County Agricultural Society a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Hancock County Agricultural Society is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-0733374, based in Britt, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Hancock County Agricultural Society's EIN?
- Hancock County Agricultural Society's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-0733374.
- How much revenue does Hancock County Agricultural Society report?
- Hancock County Agricultural Society reported $1,080,267 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Hancock County Agricultural Society have?
- CharityIndex grades Hancock County Agricultural Society C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Hancock County Agricultural Society (EIN 42-0733374) 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.