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Scott-Carver Old Threshers Association

EIN 41-0919064 · Jordan, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE PRESENT A STEAM AND GAS FESTIVAL THE FIRST WEEKEND IN AUGUST. DURING THIS TIME WE DEMONSTRATE FARMING TECHNIQUES FROM THE TURN OF THE CENTURY. ABOUT 5,000 PEOPLE ATTEND AND LEARN ABOUT THE FARMING AND INDUSTRIAL HISTORY OF OUR COUNTRY.

Income
$68,405
Spending
$70,472
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
21.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 72%
Employees
0
Volunteers
140

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

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 21.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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 (2)
  1. $54,378 spent. THIS STATEMENT OF PROGRAM REVENUE AND EXPENSES IS THE PROFIT AND LOSS ASSOCIATED WITH OUR ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL. WE HOLD A FALL FESTIVAL FEATURING DISPLAYS OF ANTIQUE FARMING AND MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES FROM THE TURN OF THE CENTURY. THE FESTIVAL IS THREE DAYS LONG, WE CHARGE ADMISSION AT THE GATE, AND OUR PROGRAM REVENUE COMES PRIMARILY FROM THE ADMISSION AND FOOD THAT WE SELL AT THE FESTIVAL. THERE ARE NO GRANTS BEING PAID TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS BY THE SCOTT CARVER OLD THRESHERS. ALL OF THE REVENUE STATED ON THE TAX RETURN WITH THE EXCEPTION OF INTEREST, MEMBERSHIP FEES, AND DONATIONS, IS A RESULT OF THE FESTIVAL.
  2. $7,242 spent. THE VARIOUS CROPS WHICH ARE GROWN AS PART OF THE DEMONSTRATION OF USE OF THE WIDE VARIETY OF MACHINES AND EDUCATION ON HISTORICAL METHODS OF FARMING ARE SOLD DURING AND AFTER THE FESTIVAL.

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

  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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2015 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2015.

    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 December 2024.

    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 2018.

    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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