Civic Intelligence

Sonoma County Fair Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 45-4827997

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Nov 10, 2017

Organization Profilewww.sonomacountyfair.com/foundation.php
1350 Bennett Valley RoadSanta Rosa, CA 95404

(707) 545-4200

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

57th percentile

0.15x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 57% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

78th percentile

0.53x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

98th percentile

96%

Higher net margin than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$123,255

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 12.9% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

94th percentile

77%

Faster asset growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

18th percentile

-17%

Faster revenue growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets57th percentile

Assets

Up

$3,295,991

Up $1,436,917 (+77%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$2,788,746

Up $934,649 (+50%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$507,245

Up $502,268 (+10092%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue78th percentileNet Margin98th percentile

Revenue

Down

$955,197

Down $190,257 (-17%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$41,296

Up $15,573 (+61%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

$913,901

Down $205,830 (-18%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth94th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2014: $743,367Liabilities 2014: $9,001Net Assets 2014: $734,3662014Assets 2015: $1,859,074Liabilities 2015: $4,977Net Assets 2015: $1,854,0972015Assets 2016: $3,295,991Liabilities 2016: $507,245Net Assets 2016: $2,788,7462016Assets 2017: $3,431,304Liabilities 2017: $400,000Net Assets 2017: $3,031,3042017Assets 2018: $4,176,272Liabilities 2018: $320,235Net Assets 2018: $3,856,0372018Assets 2019: $4,098,539Liabilities 2019: $256,000Net Assets 2019: $3,842,5392019Assets 2020: $3,898,974Liabilities 2020: $96,000Net Assets 2020: $3,802,9742020Assets 2021: $3,784,970Liabilities 2021: $20,000Net Assets 2021: $3,764,9702021Assets 2022: $3,436,058Liabilities 2022: $20,000Net Assets 2022: $3,416,0582022Assets 2023: $3,440,242Liabilities 2023: $20,000Net Assets 2023: $3,420,2422023Assets 2024: $3,397,693Liabilities 2024: $38,966Net Assets 2024: $3,358,7272024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$3,295,991
Liabilities$507,245
Net Assets$2,788,746
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth18th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2014: $701,626Expenses 2014: $7,657Net Income 2014: $693,9692014Revenue 2015: $1,145,454Expenses 2015: $25,723Net Income 2015: $1,119,7312015Revenue 2016: $955,197Expenses 2016: $41,296Net Income 2016: $913,9012016Revenue 2017: $375,226Expenses 2017: $132,668Net Income 2017: $242,5582017Revenue 2018: $1,064,462Expenses 2018: $142,036Net Income 2018: $922,4262018Revenue 2019: $41,081Expenses 2019: $198,821Net Income 2019: -$157,7402019Revenue 2020: $161,430Expenses 2020: $299,967Net Income 2020: -$138,5372020Revenue 2021: $87,582Expenses 2021: $195,340Net Income 2021: -$107,7582021Revenue 2022: $36,725Expenses 2022: $175,230Net Income 2022: -$138,5052022Revenue 2023: $42,970Expenses 2023: $169,734Net Income 2023: -$126,7642023Revenue 2024: $96,648Expenses 2024: $206,089Net Income 2024: -$109,4412024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$955,197
Expenses$41,296
Net Income$913,901
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Nov 10, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$955,197
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of the sonoma county fair foundation is to raise and steward funds to support facility improvements and other special projects of the sonoma county fair.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$1,854,097$2,788,746▲ $934,649
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$2,478,713▲ $2,478,713
Pledges and Grants Receivable$421,064$503,816▲ $82,752
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,099,011$271,278▼ $827,733
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$100,021--
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$13,360$42,184▲ $28,824
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$1,859,074$3,295,991▲ $1,436,917
Other Assets Total$225,618$0▼ $225,618
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable-$500,000-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,977$7,245▲ $2,268
Total Liabilities$4,977$507,245▲ $502,268
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,854,097$2,788,746▲ $934,649
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,859,074$3,295,991▲ $1,436,917

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$2,478,713$28,962-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay77th percentile

Employees

NameTitleOtherTotal
Michael MargettsChief Financial Officer$123,255$123,255

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Pat EmeryPresident
Marilyn HerzogMember
Summer JeffusMember
Terry LindleyMember
Les PerrySecretary
Ross LiscumTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$955,139
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$58
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$955,139
Change in Net Assets
$913,901
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$41,296
Total Fundraising Expense$4,261
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Depreciation Depletion$28,962--$28,962
Interest$4,142--$4,142
Office Expenses-$1,051-$1,051
Other Expenses$1,006$302$4,261$1,006
Total Functional Expenses$35,682$1,353$4,261$41,296
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

“A copy of the 990 was provided to the CFO and Board of Directors for review before it was filed.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“We make our governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Sonoma County Fair Foundation
EIN
45-4827997
Phone
7075454200
Address
1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95404

Signing Officer

Name
Ross Liscum
Title
Treasurer
Phone
7075454200
Signed
2017-11-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ross Liscum
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
0
Volunteers
6

Preparer

Firm
Pisenti & Brinker Llp
Address
3562 ROUND BARN CIRCLE SUITE 300, SANTA ROSA, CA 95403-0180
Preparer
Brett Bradford
Phone
7075423343
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C:

“The Sonoma County Fair Foundation's (the Foundation) financial statements are consolidated in the audited financial statements of the Sonoma County Fair & Exposition, Inc (the Fair). Consolidation of the financial statements into the Fair's audited statements is required due to common control of the Foundation's board of directors by the Fair. The audit selection process and oversight is administered by the Fair's board of directors. There has been no change to the process for selection and oversight of the auditor.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0A copy of the 990 was provided to the CFO and Board of Directors for review before it was filed.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1We make our governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Sonoma County Fair Foundation's (the Foundation) financial statements are consolidated in the audited financial statements of the Sonoma County Fair & Exposition, Inc (the Fair). Consolidation of the financial statements into the Fair's audited statements is required due to common control of the Foundation's board of directors by the Fair. The audit selection process and oversight is administered by the Fair's board of directors. There has been no change to the process for selection and oversight of the auditor.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,295,991
Liabilities
$507,245
Net assets
$2,788,746
Revenue
$955,197
Expenses
$41,296
Net income
$913,901
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.40$0.04$3.36$0.10$0.21$0.11
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.44$0.02$3.42$0.04$0.17$0.13
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.44$0.02$3.42$0.04$0.18$0.14
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.78$0.02$3.76$0.09$0.20$0.11
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.90$0.10$3.80$0.16$0.30$0.14
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.10$0.26$3.84$0.04$0.20$0.16
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.18$0.32$3.86$1.06$0.14$0.92
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.43$0.40$3.03$0.38$0.13$0.24
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.30$0.51$2.79$0.96$0.04$0.91
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.86$0.00$1.85$1.15$0.03$1.12
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.74$0.01$0.73$0.70$0.01$0.69