Southeast Alaska State Fair Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Raising each dollar of donations cost 56 cents.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Southeast Alaska State Fair Inc enriches community by hosting celebrations of heritage, creativity, and social exchange. Southeast Alaska State Fair hosts a regional Fair and plans and operates other events that enhance the economic, cultural, and creative well-being of Haines and the region, and encourages year-round use of the fairgrounds or educational and active pursuits.
- Income
- $402,318
- Spending
- $436,110
- Spent on programs
- 87%
- Reserves
- 11.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 76%
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 200
- Highest pay
- $44,650, interim executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 11.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 7% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1587% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 56 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (5)
- $146,398 spent. The 54th Annual Southeast Alaska State Fair is a community event organized and orchestrated for the betterment of both our local community and those around us. The Southeast Alaska State Fair hosts a 4-day event full of art, music, food and family for everyone to enjoy. Many attendees come from surrounding communities to take part in the four days of fun. There is a logging show, children's rides and a variety of music on the big stage.
- $85,584 spent. The 30th Annual Great Alaska Craft Beer and Home Brew Festival showcases beers from all over Alaska and the Yukon and draws a crowd from all over North America. We proudly present the best brews from over 25 regional breweries, ciders and distributors in the region. The event begins with a gourmet brewers dinner on Friday evening and is followed the next day by a 4-hour event featuring great brews, fantastic local food and lively music.
- $49,708 spent. The Fisherman's BBQ is a community event held at the beginning of the summer. It is a time for everyone to come and celebrate the beginning of fishing season.
- $49,432 spent. Other Fair Events: Spring Fling, Dalton City Limits. Small gatherings that host live music, food, and social gathering.
- $46,756 spent. Fair Maintenance and other expenses to keep fairgrounds prepared for events
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 1992.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 October 21, 2026.
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