Sonoma County Fair & Exposition Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Sonoma County Fair & Exposition Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Santa Rosa, California, registered in 1957, with $11,341,512 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1350 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa, CA, 95404 EIN 94-6003236 Since 1957
Revenue (FY2024)
$11.3M
▼ 4.1% vs prior year
Recreation median: $129K
Expenses (FY2024)
$11.7M
Net assets
$14.2M
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
—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 Sonoma County Fair & Exposition Inc— 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 rating15 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 Sonoma County Fair & Exposition Inc: 15 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 Sonoma County Fair & Exposition 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 Sonoma County Fair & Exposition Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1350 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa, CA, 95404
- City
- Santa Rosa
- State
- California
- Category
- Recreation & Sports
- Subcategory
- Community Recreation Centers
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $9.6M (FY2014) to $11.3M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $3.1MNet assets $14.2M
Operating margin
-3.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$17.3M
Total liabilities
$3.1M
Net assets
$14.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,341,512▼4.1% | $11,730,129▼0.3% | $14,185,967▼2.7% | $17,296,002▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $11,832,190▲2.4% | $11,768,650▲16.2% | $14,574,584▲0.4% | $18,385,036▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $11,549,617▲18.4% | $10,127,018▲70.5% | $14,511,044▲10.9% | $18,567,464▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $9,756,365▲83.6% | $5,939,720▲5.5% | $13,088,445▲41.2% | $17,626,127▲18.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $5,312,811▼52.2% | $5,630,774▼48.0% | $9,271,800▼3.3% | $14,823,082▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $11,116,775▼7.1% | $10,829,109▲4.2% | $9,589,763▲3.1% | $15,580,280▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $11,966,203▲7.6% | $10,388,574▼6.0% | $9,302,097▼5.6% | $14,357,186▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $11,120,776▲15.9% | $11,047,813▲10.5% | $9,858,972▲4.1% | $13,287,535▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $9,591,778 | $9,994,473▼3.1% | $9,468,458▼20.0% | $11,726,925▼17.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $10,315,255▼1.7% | $11,837,976▲5.4% | $14,153,453▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $10,492,602▲3.9% | $11,231,767▼4.0% | $14,951,923▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $10,103,306 | $11,701,001 | $16,140,193 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Sonoma County Fair & Exposition Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Sonoma County Fair & Exposition Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-6003236, based in Santa Rosa, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Sonoma County Fair & Exposition Inc's EIN?
- Sonoma County Fair & Exposition Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-6003236.
- How much revenue does Sonoma County Fair & Exposition Inc report?
- Sonoma County Fair & Exposition Inc reported $11,341,512 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Sonoma County Fair & Exposition Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Sonoma County Fair & Exposition Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Sonoma County Fair & Exposition Inc (EIN 94-6003236) 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.