irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $18Kprovided agricultural awareness awards to member fairs
- #2 $69Kannual conference to provide training and workshops
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Agricultural Awareness Program
Provides grants to member fairs for exhibits and facility improvements that showcase New York agriculture, with $2,000 available to each fair in 2026
Annual Conference and Training
Hosts an annual convention with workshops and training sessions for member fairs to improve operations and agricultural programming
NYSAAF & NYSSA Scholarship Program
Offers annual scholarships to students who have been active in member fairs or NYSSA businesses and are pursuing higher education, with preference for those in agriculture or fair management
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Administers student scholarship programsAwards up to ten $1,500 scholarships annually to students active in local fairs and one $500 scholarship in partnership with the Fair Managers Association, supporting students pursuing college degrees related to agriculture or showpeople's businesses.
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County and Regional Agricultural Fair Management 1 activity
- Hosts public agricultural fairs and eventsOrganizes family-friendly events featuring carnival rides, games, live entertainment, food vendors, and agricultural showcases, including harness horse races and demonstrations of local trades and services.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Organizes annual conference and leadership development eventsHosts an annual convention with training sessions, workshops, leadership transitions, and themed events such as the "Cops & Robbers" President's Reception and "Fair Flair" day, supporting professional development and networking for member fairs.
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Agricultural Training and Education Programs 1 activity
- Promotes agricultural education and awarenessConducts educational demonstrations such as fiber processing from shearing to yarn-making, installs interactive exhibits on agricultural history and sustainable land management, and modernizes educational spaces to enhance public understanding of farming and local products.
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Agricultural Grantmaking and Funding Programs 1 activity
- Provides financial support and infrastructure grants to member fairsFunds local county fairs for agricultural exhibits, facility improvements, and capital projects such as swine wash racks, sound systems, and digital reader boards to promote New York agriculture and improve visitor and animal handling conditions.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Recognizes contributions to the fair communityConfers annual awards including the Fair Person of the Year and lifetime achievement honors, and publishes memorials for deceased members to acknowledge long-term service and dedication to member fairs.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Maintains a statewide directory of agricultural fairsProvides a comprehensive listing of agricultural fairs across New York State, including event names, dates, locations, and official websites to support public access and participation.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$247K
Contributions & grants$15K6%
Program service revenue$91K37%
Investment income$10K4%
Other revenue$131K
expenses
Total expenses$220K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$16K
Grants paid out$18K
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$443K
Cash$443K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$443K
Liquid reserves24.1 mo
3 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +40.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| MARK STJACQUES | EX SECRETARY | 10 | $10K |
| JANE LUSKIN | TREASURER | 8 | $5K |
board members · 8
- DONALD PECK — DIRECTOR
- JENNY LANG — DIRECTOR
- JESSICA UNDERBERG — DIRECTOR
- JIM FOLTZ — DIRECTOR
- JOHN LUSKIN — DIRECTOR
- KATHY ELTHORP — DIRECTOR
- MARTHA BUSH — DIRECTOR
- SARAH JEAN HAMILTON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- Chenango County Fair Partner — Member fair represented by a District Director.
- Columbia County Fair Partner — Member fair represented by a District Director.
- County Highway 33 Government — Shares a physical address in Cooperstown, New York, indicating a potential operational or administrative relationship with local government infrastructure.
- Delaware County Fair Partner — Member fair represented by the 2nd Vice President.
- Equine veterinarian Partner — Provides expertise at a tent hosted by the Genesee Valley Breeder Association Fair to educate the public on horse health care.
- Erie County Fair Partner — Member fair represented by a District Director.
- Fair Mangers Association Partner — Collaborates to award a $500 scholarship as part of the joint scholarship program.
- Gouverneur & St. Lawrence County Fair Partner — Member fair represented by a District Director.
- Herkimer County Fair Partner — Member fair represented by the 3rd Vice President.
- Horse rescue organization Partner — Participates in a tent at the Genesee Valley Breeder Association Fair to demonstrate equine welfare efforts.
- Lewis County Fair Partner — Member fair co-represented by the 1st Vice President and a District Director.
- Local feed mill Partner — Featured in a tent at the Genesee Valley Breeder Association Fair to showcase agricultural supply chain operations.
- Member Fairs Partner — Provides training, workshops, and agricultural awareness awards to member fairs across New York State
- NYSSA Partner — Collaborates with NYSSA to award scholarships.
- NYSShowpeople Partner — Partner organization that hosts the Fair Person of the Year award winners list.
- New York State Fair Partner — Represented within the association by a designated representative.
- New York State ShowPeople's Association Partner — Co-sponsors an annual scholarship program with NYSAAF for students involved in member fairs or associated businesses.
- New York State ShowPeople’s Association Partner — Collaborates with the New York State ShowPeople’s Association to expand programming and participation in "Fair Flair" day at the annual convention.
- Otsego County Fair Partner — Member fair represented by the president of the association.
- Saratoga County Fair Partner — Member fair represented by the Past President and a District Director.
- Schaghticoke Fair Partner — Member fair represented by the Treasurer.
- Steuben County Fair Partner — Member fair represented by a District Director.
- Wayne County Fair Partner — Member fair represented by a District Director.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Based Agricultural Educationmethodology: community-based_agricultural_educationBy using county fairs as interactive educational platforms, we increase public awareness and engagement with New York agriculture, because hands-on experiences and demonstrations make agricultural learning accessible and memorable at the community level.
- Peer Learning Network for Agricultural Fairsmethodology: peer_learning_networkBy facilitating knowledge exchange among member fairs regardless of size, we improve collective capacity and innovation in promoting agriculture, because shared learning strengthens under-resourced fairs and spreads effective practices.
- Workforce Development through Scholarshipsmethodology: workforce_developmentBy providing scholarships to students active in fairs—especially those studying agriculture or fair management—we strengthen the future workforce in these sectors, because financial support paired with practical experience fosters career pathways and sector retention.