Civic Intelligence

Pontotoc County Fair Association

EIN 64-0821664 • 501(c)4 • Pontotoc, MS

Profile

To encourage and advance the agricultural, livestock, industrial and social interests of pontotoc county by providing an annual fair.

1545 Hall RoadPontotoc, MS 38863
Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

77th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 77% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

82nd percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 82% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

76th percentile

19%

Higher net margin than 76% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

89th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

65th percentile

5.0%

Faster asset growth than 65% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

66th percentile

9.1%

Faster revenue growth than 66% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$196,281

Up $9,264 (+5.0%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$15,700

Down $12,832 (-45%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$180,581

Up $22,096 (+14%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$116,199

Up $9,717 (+9.1%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$94,103

Up $4,105 (+4.6%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$22,096

Up $5,612 (+34%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2011: $114,691Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $114,6912011Assets 2012: $122,050Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $122,0502012Assets 2013: $119,791Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $119,7912013Assets 2014: $107,564Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $107,5642014Assets 2015: $221,315Liabilities 2015: $112,217Net Assets 2015: $109,0982015Assets 2016: $207,725Liabilities 2016: $103,367Net Assets 2016: $104,3582016Assets 2017: $195,488Liabilities 2017: $94,214Net Assets 2017: $101,2742017Assets 2018: $189,119Liabilities 2018: $84,725Net Assets 2018: $104,3942018Assets 2019: $185,739Liabilities 2019: $74,901Net Assets 2019: $110,8382019Assets 2020: $176,194Liabilities 2020: $64,726Net Assets 2020: $111,4682020Assets 2021: $205,181Liabilities 2021: $54,196Net Assets 2021: $150,9852021Assets 2023: $187,017Liabilities 2023: $28,532Net Assets 2023: $158,4852023Assets 2024: $196,281Liabilities 2024: $15,700Net Assets 2024: $180,5812024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$196,281
Liabilities$15,700
Net Assets$180,581

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2011: $68,356Expenses 2011: $58,709Net Income 2011: $9,6472011Revenue 2012: $66,466Expenses 2012: $59,107Net Income 2012: $7,3592012Revenue 2013: $55,954Expenses 2013: $58,213Net Income 2013: -$2,2592013Revenue 2014: $49,281Expenses 2014: $61,508Net Income 2014: -$12,2272014Revenue 2015: $69,825Expenses 2015: $68,291Net Income 2015: $1,5342015Revenue 2016: $75,221Expenses 2016: $79,961Net Income 2016: -$4,7402016Revenue 2017: $80,051Expenses 2017: $83,136Net Income 2017: -$3,0852017Revenue 2018: $77,801Expenses 2018: $74,681Net Income 2018: $3,1202018Revenue 2019: $74,241Expenses 2019: $67,797Net Income 2019: $6,4442019Revenue 2020: $16,800Expenses 2020: $16,170Net Income 2020: $6302020Revenue 2021: $114,504Expenses 2021: $74,987Net Income 2021: $39,5172021Revenue 2023: $106,482Expenses 2023: $89,998Net Income 2023: $16,4842023Revenue 2024: $116,199Expenses 2024: $94,103Net Income 2024: $22,0962024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$116,199
Expenses$94,103
Net Income$22,096

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2023 to Sep 30, 2024
Signed
Aug 15, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$116,199
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To encourage and advance the agricultural, livestock, industrial and social interests of pontotoc county by providing an annual fair.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$112,978$106,668▼ $6,310
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$73,189$88,763▲ $15,574
Total Assets$187,017$196,281▲ $9,264
Other Assets Total$850$850→ $0
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$28,532$15,700▼ $12,832
Total Liabilities$28,532$15,700▼ $12,832
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$158,485$180,581▲ $22,096
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$158,485$180,581▲ $22,096
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$187,017$196,281▲ $9,264

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$106,668$300,673$407,341
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Chad LongTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$116,161
Investment Income
$38
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$22,096
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$94,103
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
Depreciation Depletion$6,310--$6,310
All Other Expenses$3,704--$3,704
Other Expenses$3,470--$3,470
Occupancy$2,776--$2,776
Office Expenses$1,392--$1,392
Total Functional Expenses$94,103$0$0$94,103
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
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Other Liabilities$15,700
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

Reviewed at board meeting prior to filing

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

Documents are available for public review upon request being made to fair board

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Pontotoc County Fair Association
EIN
64-0821664
Address
1545 HALL ROAD, PONTOTOC, MS 38863

Signing Officer

Name
Chad Long
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2025-08-15

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Chad Long
Formed
1949
Legal Domicile
Ms
Voting Board Members
0
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Stegall & Associates Pllc
Address
15 WEST REYNOLDS STREET, PONTOTOC, MS 38863
Preparer
Hayden M Stegall CPA
Phone
6624896021
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

ANNUAL FAIR

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