Essex Agricultural Society
THE ESSEX AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY IS DEDICATED TO THE TASK OF ENCOURAGING, PROMOTING AND PRESERVING ESSEX COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND EDUCATING THE GENERAL PUBLIC REGARDING THEIR IMPORTANCE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18.2M
+7.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$62K
+11.0% YoY
Grant Count
2
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$31K
-44.5% YoY
About Essex Agricultural Society
Based on IRS filings
Essex Agricultural Society is a nonprofit organization, based in TOPSFIELD, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $18.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $62K. Net investment income was $533K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $18,172,937 | $16,872,738 | $15,607,627 |
| Revenue | $6,906,371 | $6,656,041 | $7,827,558 |
| Expenses | $6,040,461 | $5,859,837 | $5,152,352 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $532,985 | $316,271 | $93,945 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Essex Agricultural Society
Charles E. Larner Family Foundation Student Scholarship
ESSEX AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
Amount
$2,000 per award (4 awards available)
Deadline
April 1, 2027
Essex Agricultural Society Student Scholarship
ESSEX AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
Amount
$1,000 per award (multiple scholarships available)
Deadline
April 1, 2027
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Essex Ns Agricultural & Technical ($54,000), Topsfield Police Department ($7,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ESSEX NS AGRICULTURAL & TECHNICAL DANVERS, MA | CHARITABLE | $54,000 |
| TOPSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT TOPSFIELD, MA | CHARITABLE | $7,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES O'BRIEN | GENERAL MANA | 40 | $223,019 |
| KURT SCHMAKEL | GROUNDS MANA | 40 | $121,870 |
| DONNA J BARTLETT | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| WILLIAM CLARK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LISA COLBY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GENE DEMSEY | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| FRANCIS DILUNA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM FITZGERALD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PRISCILLA GERRARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN S HALL II | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TED COSTA III | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FORRESTER ACLARK JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRUCE POTTER | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| CLIFF TAYLOR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EDWARD WHITE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Essex Agricultural Society?
As of 2024, Essex Agricultural Society holds $18.2M in total assets with $6.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $62K in 2024.
Where does Essex Agricultural Society operate?
Essex Agricultural Society has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What size grants does Essex Agricultural Society award?
In 2024, Essex Agricultural Society awarded 2 grants totaling $62K — an average of about $31K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Essex Agricultural Society's EIN?
Essex Agricultural Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2135160. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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