Colusa County Fair Foundation
The objectives of the foundation are 1) to allocate financial resources, along with volunteer time to programs, events and activities that support and develop local organizations and educational opportunities focused upon Colusa county's agricultural heritage.2) to provide financial support for the repair and improvement of this publicly owned Colusa county fairgrounds, and to educate the community concerning the value and importance of the Colusa county fair and its grounds and facilities.
Colusa County Fair Foundation at a glance
In short: Colusa County Fair Foundation gave $274K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $274K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $274,468
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $274,468
- Median grant
- $274,468
- Total assets
- $303,218
- -37.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Colusa County Fair Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was 44TH District Agricultural Association ($274K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $274K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 44TH District Agricultural Association Colusa, CA | Hvac donation to the main exhibit building for the Colusa county fairgrounds. | $274,468 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $303,218 | $1,596,278 | $1,779,316 | $274,468 | 1 | $12,680 |
| 2024 | $486,256 | $1,552,537 | $1,504,230 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $437,949 | $1,653,788 | $1,576,875 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $387,056 | $1,612,040 | $1,381,413 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $130,409 | $48,730 | $50,224 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $131,903 | $54,195 | $69,040 | — | — | — |
About Colusa County Fair Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Colusa County Fair Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Colusa, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $303K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $274K. Net investment income was $13K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Colusa County Fair Foundation is led by Dan Bailey, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dan Bailey
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Carter
Board Member
President → Past President, 2021
Past President → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Nelson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emmet Pennebaker
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Myers
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sallie Lagrande
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shiela Etchepare
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mackenzie Bressler
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carissa Lee
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Sandy Ottenwalter (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Jolyn Campbell (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Tony Garofalo (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Mike Doherty (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Terry Bressler (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Dan O'Connell (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Daniel Bailey (2020–2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Colusa County Fair Foundation
How much does Colusa County Fair Foundation give each year?
Colusa County Fair Foundation gave $274K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Colusa County Fair Foundation?
Colusa County Fair Foundation reported $303K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What is Colusa County Fair Foundation?
Colusa County Fair Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Colusa, CA. It holds $303K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Colusa County Fair Foundation operate?
Colusa County Fair Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Colusa County Fair Foundation's EIN?
Colusa County Fair Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1356943. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
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