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Hydro District Free Fair Inc

EIN 90-0535424 · Hydro, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES THE HYDRO DISTRICT FREE FAIR. REVENUES COME FROM THE CAKE AUCTION,PUBLIC DONATIONS, AND SALES TAX ALLOCATED FROM CADDO COUNTY, OKLAHOMA.THE PORTION OF THE FAIR THAT IS OPERATED BY THIS ENTITY INCLUDES EXHIBITS AND LIVESTOCK AND COMMODITIES COMPETITIONS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES PRIZES TO COMPETITION WINNERS, ARRANGES JUDGES FOR COMPETITION, AND PROVIDES ADVERTISING FOR THE FAIR. ALL LABOR IS ON A VOLUNTEER BASIS, SO THERE ARE NO WAGES.THE ORGANIZATION ACCUMULATES MONEY FROM THE OPERATION EACH YEAR TO BUILD NEW FAIR BUILDINGS, WHICH ARE THEN DONATED TO THE TOWN OF HYDRO. IT ALSO DONATES MONEY TO THE HYDRO AMUSEMENT COMPANY TO BUY NEW RIDES FOR THE FAIR. THE ACTIVITY HAS BEEN OPERATED FOR 119 YEARS. THIS ACCOUNTS FOR 100% OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ACTIVITIES.

Income
$67,503
Spending
$37,059
Reserves
27.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%

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

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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. $37,059 spent. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES THE HYDRO DISTRICT FREE FAIR. REVENUES COME FROM THE CAKE AUCTION, PUBLIC DONATIONS, AND SALES TAX ALLOCATED FROM CADDO COUNTY, OKLAHOMA.THE PORTION OF THE FAIR THAT IS OPERATED BY THIS ENTITY INCLUDES EXHIBIT AND LIVESTOCK AND COMMODITIES COMPETITIONS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES PRIZES TO COMPETITION WINNERS, ARRANGES JUDGES FOR COMPETITION, AND PROVIDES ADVERTISING FOR THE FAIR. ALL LABOR IS ON A VOLUNTEER BASIS, SO THERE ARE NO WAGES.THE ORGANIZATION ACCUMULATES MONEY FROM THE OPERATION EACH YEAR TO BUILD NEW FAIR BUILDINGS, WHICH ARE THEN DONATED TO THE TOWN OF HYDRO. IT ALSO DONATES MONEY TO HYDRO AMUSEMENT COMPANY TO BUY NEW RIDES FOR THE FAIR. WE OBSERVE AND SEE THAT THE DISTRIBUTIONS ARE FOR THEIR INTENDED PURPOSE.THE ACTIVITY HAS BEEN OPERATED FOR 119 YEARS. THIS ACCOUNTS FOR 100% OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ACTIVITIES.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 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 December 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 May 2021.

    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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