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Isanti County Agricultural Society

EIN 20-2695047 · Cambridge, MN

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceFair66 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ISANTI COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY, INC. IS ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND AGRICULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC.

Income
$410,909
Spending
$366,472
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
23.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 78%
Employees
3
Volunteers
58
Highest pay
$5,900, secretary

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 66 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 21 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $227,216 spent. THE ORGANIZATION'S GREATEST OPPORTUNITY TO EDUCATE, INTERACT AND SOCIALIZE WITH THE PUBLIC IS THROUGH THE COUNTY FAIR WHERE APPROXIMATELY 26,000 WERE IN ATTENDANCE. AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION IS SHOWCASED, INCLUDING CROPS AND LIVESTOCK. FUNCTIONAL HOME AND FARM ITEMS INCLUDING CREATIVE DECORATIVE ITEMS, FOOD AND PRESERVED FOODS ARE ALSO EXHIBITED. EXHIBITORS AND 4H EXHIBITORS RECEIVE AWARDS AND PREMIUM CHECKS. EDUCATIONAL DEMONSTRATIONS AND FREE ENTERTAINMENT ARE ATTENDED BY BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS. KIDS' DAY IS A VERY POPULAR EVENT WITH MANY ATTRACTIONS, AND IS A BIG HIT WITH PRESCHOOLERS AND DAYCARE PROVIDERS. SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS' DAY ARE WELL ATTENDED. SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER 501C3 ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVE GRANT MONEY FOR ASSISTING IN THIS LARGE EVENT.
  2. $64,345 spent. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO MAKE THE BUILDINGS AND FAIRGROUNDS AVAILABLE TO THE COMMUNITY AT A REASONABLE COST FOR BOTH COMMUNITY AND FAMILY EVENTS. ACTIVITIES CARRIED ON DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ON THE GROUNDS WERE ATV & SNOWMOBILE TRAINING, A DOG SHOW, 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS. OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING, CAMBRIDGE FOOD SHELF DISTRIBUTION, MN DEER HUNTERS COLLECTION OF "HIDES FOR HABITAT AND GUN TRAINING, AND THE FRANKENSTEINERS CAR CLUB HELD A CAR SHOW. THE FAIRGROUNDS WERE ALSO USED FOR WEDDING CEREMONIES AND GRADUATION PARTIES WHEN APPROPRIATE.
  3. $59,076 spent. THE ORGANIZATION SHOWCASES THE AGRICULTURAL AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES OF THE LOCAL 4-H MEMBERS. A BUILDING IS PROVIDED THAT INCLUDES AN EXHIBIT AREA FOR CREATIVE ACTIVITIES, ARTS, CRAFTS, A STAGE FOR FASHION REVIEW, AND A SNACK BAR. DURING THE FAIR, 8 BUILDINGS AND 2 ARENAS ARE PROVIDED TO THE 4-H PROGRAM TO SHOW THEIR LIVESTOCK AND HORSE EXHIBITS. 249 4-H MEMBERS EXHIBITED ANIMALS AND NON-ANIMAL PROJECTS TOTALING 1836 EXHIBITS AT THE FAIR THIS YEAR. PREMIUM AWARD CHECKS WERE GIVEN FOR THOSE EXHIBITING. THE 4-H DOG PROGRAM USES THE GROUNDS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS FOR THEIR TRAINING SESSIONS. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO MAKE THE FAIRGROUNDS AVAILABLE TO THE 4-H PROGRAM DURING THE ENTIRE YEAR FOR CLINICS AND TRAINING. THE ORGANIZATION HAS MEETINGS INCLUDING THEIR ANNUAL MEETING TO INFORM MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC AS WELL AS CONTINUE TO PERFORM THE REQUIRED GENERAL FUNCTIONS NEEDED DURING THE ENTIRE YEAR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2006.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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