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Red River Valley Fair Foundation

EIN 46-0799137 · West Fargo, ND

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE RED RIVER VALLEY FAIR FOUNDATION WAS FOUNDED IN 2012. THE FOUNDATION WAS CREATED TO ENHANCE THE RED RIVER VALLEY FAIR ASSOCIATION THROUGH CHARITABLE DONATIONS. THE FOUNDATION SERVES AS DIRECT SUPPORT TO BENEFIT THE RED RIVER VALLEY FAIR ASSOCIATION. THE RED RIVER VALLEY FAIR FOUNDATION WAS ORGANIZED TO ESTABLISH A GROWING BASE OF LONG-TERM FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE RED RIVER VALLEY FAIR ASSOCIATION THROUGH THE RECEIPT AND INVESTMENT OF GIFTS AND DONATIONS MADE ON BEHALF OF THE ASSOCIATION. THE FOUNDATION PORTFOLIO IS INTENDED TO BE A PERPETUAL SOURCE OF FUNDING FOR ASSOCIATION. TO MEET FUTURE ONGOING CHARITABLE NEEDS OF ASSOCIATION, CONTINUED STEADY GROWTH OF THE FOUNDATION PORTFOLIO THROUGH GIFTS, EARNINGS AND ASSET APPRECIATION IS ESSENTIAL. MANAGEMENT DECISIONS RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF ASSOCIATION FUNDS ARE MADE FOR THE EXCLUSIVE LONG-TERM BENEFIT OF ASSOCIATION, WITH DUE CONSIDERATION FOR THE INCOME OF THE FOUNDATION.

Income
$112,746
Spending
$107,218
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
6.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Employees
0
Volunteers
20

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 60% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 93% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave 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 October 31, 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 (1)
  1. $105,870 spent. CHARITY, EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES, INCLUDING, FOR SUCH PURPOSES AS SUPPORTING, AND MAKING THE DISTRIBUTIONS TO THE RED RIVER VALLEY FAIR ASSOCIATION AND ITS PROGRAMS THAT QUALIFY AS AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)3 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, OR CORRESPONDING SECTION OF ANY FUTURE FEDERAL TAX CODES. ADDITIONALLY, DONATIONS OF $18,450 WAS MADE TO THE LIVESTOCK ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, ENABLING PARTICIPANTS TO RAISE AND SHOWCASE ANIMALS AT THE FAIR. THIS YEAR THE FOUNDATION WAS ABLE TO SUPPLY SUBSTANTIAL SUPPORT TO THE RED RIVER VALLEY FAIR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2013.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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