Los Angeles County Fair Assn Fairgrounds
501(c)(5)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Los Angeles County Fair Assn Fairgrounds is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Pomona, California, registered in 1942, with $73,162,536 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A.
1101 W Mckinley Ave, Pomona, CA, 91768 EIN 95-1660585 Since 1942
Revenue (FY2024)
$73.2M
▲ 5.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$75.0M
Net assets
$64.7M
Employees
612
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
—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 Los Angeles County Fair Assn Fairgrounds— 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 rating10 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 Los Angeles County Fair Assn Fairgrounds: 10 mo reserves · -3% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For Los Angeles County Fair Assn Fairgrounds: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 Los Angeles County Fair Assn Fairgrounds: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The association conducts the annual los angeles county fair and numerous events during the year
What they do
Year-round fair-type events: lacfa rents its facilities to various outside promotes of events which include equine, home, craft, motor, electronic, and other shows. there were approximately 108 year round events.
Lacfa hosts community events which include 1) kaboom, which is our 4th of july exhibition show , promoting history and community involvement. 2) oktoberfest is our october celebration celebrating the best of culture, art, and bavarian entertainment 3) fall in the farm a celebration of agriculture and wellness and 4) en memoria, celebration of dia de los muertos (day of the dead).
Contact & location
- Address
- 1101 W Mckinley Ave, Pomona, CA, 91768
- City
- Pomona
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $68.4M (FY2013) to $73.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $40.2MNet assets $64.7M
Operating margin
-2.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$104.9M
Total liabilities
$40.2M
Net assets
$64.7M
Salaries & benefits
$18.5M
25% of expenses
Board members
13
13 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $73,162,536▲5.5% | $75,006,880▲6.3% | $64,659,596▲3.2% | $104,883,347▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $69,370,219▼7.5% | $70,532,922▲8.5% | $62,652,692▼0.9% | $105,461,441▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $74,988,896▲30.0% | $65,013,539▲86.5% | $63,207,218▲37.4% | $105,141,663▼12.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $57,689,315▲126% | $34,865,740▲1.1% | $45,994,071▲83.3% | $119,881,793▲24.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $25,487,448▼60.0% | $34,493,482▼50.8% | $25,096,732▼32.5% | $96,393,250▼12.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $63,753,728▼4.1% | $70,071,753▲3.5% | $37,161,397▼19.4% | $109,689,081▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $66,477,322▲0.2% | $67,713,659▼4.1% | $46,082,497▲3.1% | $111,588,802▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $66,326,720▼5.2% | $70,574,032▼1.6% | $44,705,214▼4.9% | $113,619,762▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $69,959,954▼1.2% | $71,741,605▼1.6% | $46,987,374▼3.4% | $118,238,057▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $70,844,948▼1.1% | $72,902,661▼2.9% | $48,640,177▼3.2% | $120,682,023▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $71,625,134▲4.7% | $75,068,832▲4.5% | $50,246,918▼14.6% | $120,371,000▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $68,417,320 | $71,819,630▲10.0% | $58,838,795▲7.6% | $126,178,352▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $65,310,639▲12.5% | $54,662,443▼0.6% | $128,149,001▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $58,044,504▲0.5% | $55,004,642▼13.6% | $128,819,393▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $57,764,755 | $63,664,547 | $127,268,958 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Walter Marquez — $464,609 (0.62% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Marquez | Ceo/president | 40 | $464,609 |
| Steve Birdwell | Cfo/vp Administration | 40 | $308,846 |
| Marcus Lawerence Jackson | Director of Sales | 40 | $217,500 |
| Nena C Hernandez | Vp of External Affairs | 40 | $211,681 |
| Barry Gillies | Director of Property Operations | 40 | $175,962 |
| Geneva Moody | Director of Human Resource | 40 | $175,962 |
| Juan Soto | Controller | 40 | $151,830 |
| Devorah Lieberman | Director | 2 | — |
| Gerald Freeny | Director | 2 | — |
| Gilbert Ivey | Director | 2 | — |
| Heidi Gallegos | Director | 2 | — |
| Heidi Hanson | Director | 2 | — |
| John Landherr | Chair | 2 | — |
| Kiana Webb | Director | 2 | — |
| Linda Bosserman | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Lupita Sanchez-corejo | Director | 2 | — |
| Margarita Luna | Director | 2 | — |
| Mike Driebe | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Peter Hidalgo | Director | 2 | — |
| Tamela Omoto Frias | Director | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Pro Inc DBA Allied Universal | Contracted Security | $3,031,259 |
| Haas & Wilkerson (corp) | Insurance | $2,252,973 |
| Revolution Media Inc | Marketing Consultants | $1,087,024 |
| Ovations Food Services LP DBA Ovg Hosp | Master Food Concessionaire | $1,079,126 |
| Priority Building Services LLC | Cleaning Services | $1,077,702 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Los Angeles County Fair Assn Fairgrounds a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Los Angeles County Fair Assn Fairgrounds is a 501(c)(5) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-1660585, based in Pomona, California.
- What is Los Angeles County Fair Assn Fairgrounds's EIN?
- Los Angeles County Fair Assn Fairgrounds's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-1660585.
- How much revenue does Los Angeles County Fair Assn Fairgrounds report?
- Los Angeles County Fair Assn Fairgrounds reported $73,162,536 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Los Angeles County Fair Assn Fairgrounds have?
- CharityIndex grades Los Angeles County Fair Assn Fairgrounds A, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does Los Angeles County Fair Assn Fairgrounds's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Los Angeles County Fair Assn Fairgrounds's latest Form 990 is $464,609, paid to Walter Marquez (Ceo/president).
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Data for Los Angeles County Fair Assn Fairgrounds (EIN 95-1660585) 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.