Union County Fair Association
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Union County Fair Association is a 501(c)(3) organization based in El Dorado, Arkansas, registered in 1971, with $300,395 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 10755, El Dorado, AR, 71730 EIN 71-0507811 Since 1971
Revenue (FY2025)
$300K
▲ 13.0% vs prior year
Recreation median: $129K
Expenses (FY2025)
$259K
Net assets
$268K
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+
★★★★
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 Union County Fair Association— 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 rating12 mo reserves · +14% 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 Union County Fair Association: 12 mo reserves · +14% 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 Union County Fair Association— 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 Union County Fair Association: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 10755, El Dorado, AR, 71730
- City
- El Dorado
- State
- Arkansas
- Category
- Recreation & Sports
- Subcategory
- Community Recreation Centers
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $316K (FY2021) to $300K (FY2025) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $1,722Net assets $268K
Operating margin
13.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$270K
Total liabilities
$1,722
Net assets
$268K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $300,395▲13.0% | $259,073▼16.3% | $268,343▲3.7% | $270,065▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2024 | $265,861▲10.0% | $309,639▲43.7% | $258,737▼18.4% | $260,112▼18.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $241,775▼13.5% | $215,470▲0.9% | $316,938▲4.8% | $318,219▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $279,383▼11.7% | $213,535▼23.3% | $302,367▲35.5% | $303,509▲35.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $316,235 | $278,405 | $223,148 | $224,176 | 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 · $21K total
5 grants to Union County Fair Association totaling $21K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Union county jr. livestock from local el dorado committee funds | 2017 | $5,600 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | For additional funds for live stock sale | 2017 | $525 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | For the union county fair junior livestock | 2016 | $5,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | For junior livestock sale sponsorship | 2015 | $5,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Benefiting the junior livestock sale | 2014 | $5,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Union County Fair Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Union County Fair Association is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 71-0507811, based in El Dorado, Arkansas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Union County Fair Association's EIN?
- Union County Fair Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 71-0507811.
- How much revenue does Union County Fair Association report?
- Union County Fair Association reported $300,395 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Union County Fair Association have?
- CharityIndex grades Union County Fair Association C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Union County Fair Association (EIN 71-0507811) 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.