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Fair Ground Community Redevelopment Project Incorporated

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 61-1692162

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Feb 13, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.GBFG.ORG

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1554 Boardman StreetSheffield, MA 01257

(413) 229-2003

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

93rd percentile

0.99x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

100th percentile

25.79x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 100% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

12th percentile

-24%

Higher net margin than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2017

Asset Growth

36th percentile

-0.9%

Faster asset growth than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

97th percentile

259%

Faster revenue growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets93rd percentile

Assets

Down

$710,938

Down $6,225 (-0.9%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$8,582

Down $6,436 (-43%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$702,356

Up $211 (+0.0%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue100th percentileNet Margin12th percentile

Revenue

Up

$27,229

Up $19,652 (+259%) from 2016

Expenses

Down

$33,665

Down $8,160 (-20%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

-$6,436

Up $27,812 (+81%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth36th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2013: $867,616Liabilities 2013: $816,244Net Assets 2013: $51,3722013Assets 2014: $890,674Liabilities 2014: $816,244Net Assets 2014: $74,4302014Assets 2015: $865,504Liabilities 2015: $816,238Net Assets 2015: $49,2662015Assets 2016: $717,163Liabilities 2016: $702,145Net Assets 2016: $15,0182016Assets 2017: $710,938Liabilities 2017: $702,356Net Assets 2017: $8,5822017Assets 2018: $753,851Liabilities 2018: $702,356Net Assets 2018: $51,4952018Assets 2019: $742,498Liabilities 2019: $702,356Net Assets 2019: $40,1422019Assets 2020: $736,403Liabilities 2020: $701,248Net Assets 2020: $35,1552020Assets 2021: $753,268Liabilities 2021: $701,248Net Assets 2021: $52,0202021Assets 2022: $743,417Liabilities 2022: $701,248Net Assets 2022: $42,1692022Assets 2023: $736,384Liabilities 2023: $701,248Net Assets 2023: $35,1362023Assets 2024: $734,493Liabilities 2024: $701,248Net Assets 2024: $33,2452024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$710,938
Liabilities$702,356
Net Assets$8,582
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth97th percentile

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

$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2013: $96,524Expenses 2013: $49,724Net Income 2013: $46,8002013Revenue 2014: $64,425Expenses 2014: $41,367Net Income 2014: $23,0582014Revenue 2015: $17,739Expenses 2015: $42,903Net Income 2015: -$25,1642015Revenue 2016: $7,577Expenses 2016: $41,825Net Income 2016: -$34,2482016Revenue 2017: $27,229Expenses 2017: $33,665Net Income 2017: -$6,4362017Revenue 2018: $76,801Expenses 2018: $33,888Net Income 2018: $42,9132018Revenue 2019: $12,468Expenses 2019: $23,821Net Income 2019: -$11,3532019Revenue 2020: $4,511Expenses 2020: $9,499Net Income 2020: -$4,9882020Revenue 2021: $23,815Expenses 2021: $6,950Net Income 2021: $16,8652021Revenue 2022: $14,829Expenses 2022: $24,680Net Income 2022: -$9,8512022Revenue 2023: $2,493Expenses 2023: $9,526Net Income 2023: -$7,0332023Revenue 2024: $1,500Expenses 2024: $3,391Net Income 2024: -$1,8912024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$27,229
Expenses$33,665
Net Income-$6,436
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Feb 13, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$28,991
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The organization provide educational, charitable and recreational services to specific groups and the general public on a historically significant site in great barrington mass. Such services and activities include: open space and recreation areas and a canoe launch park, space including trails and indigenous plantings, opportunities for scientific study and on site school group visits, internships and educational forums and ongoing exhibits and lectures on historic, cultural, agricultural, scientific, botanical and other themes. Providing land,expertise and infrastructure for small scale farming and agricultural activities including farmers' markets, internships and other educational opportunities as well as growing produce for individuals and organizations including schools. River clean up activities. Engaging with other non profit groups in beneficial partnerships. The organization will maintain the site and ensure its use is in accordance with our mission statement to preserve the

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Loans From Officers Directors$702,145$701,856▼ $289
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$698,580$699,909▲ $1,329
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$18,583$11,029▼ $7,554
Total Assets$717,163$710,938▼ $6,225
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$0$500▲ $500
Total Liabilities$702,145$702,356▲ $211
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$24,456$20,242▼ $4,214
Unrestricted Net Assets$-9,438$-11,660▼ $2,222
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$15,018$8,582▼ $6,436
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$717,163$710,938▼ $6,225

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$686,316-$686,316
Other Land Buildings$13,593$5,979$19,572
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Bart ElsbachPresident & Director
Janet ElsbachVice President and Treasur
Deborah LevinsonDirector
Noelle LamuniereDirector
Paul ZuydhoekDirector
Noelle LamuniereClerk
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$21,569
Program Service Revenue
$1,160
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$4,500
All Other Contributions
$21,569
Change in Net Assets
$-6,436
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$33,665
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Interest$18,049--$18,049
Insurance-$4,396-$4,396
Depreciation Depletion$2,031--$2,031
All Other Expenses-$488-$488
Fees for Services Accounting-$394-$394
Other Expenses$393--$393
Office Expenses-$182-$182
Total Functional Expenses$28,205$5,460$0$33,665
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$6,262
Fundraising Direct Expenses$1,762
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Bart and Janet ElsbachFounders and OfficersBART AND JANET ESLBACH ACQUIRED THE FAIRGROUNDS PROPERTY AND SOLD IT TO THE ORGANIZATION AT NO GAIN OR LOSS USING SELLER FINANCING IN THE FORM OF A WRITTEN 20 YEAR MORTGAGE AT 3.00%. QUARTERLY PAYMENTS OF INTEREST ONLY ARE DUE THROUGH 2033.No$815,000
Bart and Janet ElsbachFounders and OfficersThe Organization Pays Annual Mortgage Interest to the ElsbachsNo$18,049
Fairground Realty LLCFounders and OfficersThe Organization Has a Payable to an LLC Controlled by Bart and Janet Elsbach to Reimburse Them for Insurance Premiums They Paid on Behalf of the Organization.No$2,040

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$702,145$701,856▼ $289
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Deposit$500
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Business relationship with family members
Yes
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
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
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Janet elsbach, vice president & treasurer, and bart eslbach, president and director, are married.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“There are no committees at this time with authority to act on behalf of the governing board”

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

“The officers and director are provided with a copy of the 990 prior to filing with the irs”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization's 990 and massachusetts annual form pc are available on the massachusetts attorney general web site. Form 1023 and financial information is available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Fairgrounds Community Redevelopment
EIN
61-1692162
Phone
4132292003
Address
1554 BOARDMAN STREET, SHEFFIELD, MA 01257

Signing Officer

Name
Bart Elsbach
Title
President
Phone
4132292003
Signed
2018-02-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Bart Elsbach
Formed
2012
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
250

Preparer

Firm
Edward Leary CPA
Address
745 ATLANTIC AVENUE, BOSTON, MA 02111
Preparer
Edward Leary
Phone
8573277658
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IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionDesc0BART AND JANET ESLBACH ACQUIRED THE FAIRGROUNDS PROPERTY AND SOLD IT TO THE ORGANIZATION AT NO GAIN OR LOSS USING SELLER FINANCING IN THE FORM OF A WRITTEN 20 YEAR MORTGAGE AT 3.00%. QUARTERLY PAYMENTS OF INTEREST ONLY ARE DUE THROUGH 2033.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0JANET ELSBACH, VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER, AND BART ESLBACH, PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR, ARE MARRIED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THERE ARE NO COMMITTEES AT THIS TIME WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BOARD
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE OFFICERS AND DIRECTOR ARE PROVIDED WITH A COPY OF THE 990 PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION'S 990 AND MASSACHUSETTS ANNUAL FORM PC ARE AVAILABLE ON THE MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL WEB SITE. FORM 1023 AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
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IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd00
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IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt05460
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IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/TotalAmt033665
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$710,938
Liabilities
$702,356
Net assets
$8,582
Revenue
$27,229
Expenses
$33,665
Net income
-$6,436
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.34$7.01$0.33$0.02$0.03$0.02
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$7.36$7.01$0.35$0.02$0.10$0.07
2022Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$7.43$7.01$0.42$0.15$0.25$0.10
2021Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$7.53$7.01$0.52$0.24$0.07$0.17
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$7.36$7.01$0.35$0.05$0.09$0.05
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.42$7.02$0.40$0.12$0.24$0.11
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$7.54$7.02$0.51$0.77$0.34$0.43
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.11$7.02$0.09$0.27$0.34$0.06
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$7.17$7.02$0.15$0.08$0.42$0.34
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.66$8.16$0.49$0.18$0.43$0.25
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.91$8.16$0.74$0.64$0.41$0.23
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$8.68$8.16$0.51$0.97$0.50$0.47