McKenzie County Fair
An organization conducting an annual fair which hosts various exhibits, events and amusement for the enjoyment of the public.
McKenzie County Fair at a glance
In short: McKenzie County Fair gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in North Dakota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,000
- +155.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $12,000
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $557,493
- +20.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who McKenzie County Fair funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was McKenzie County Ag Expo Foundation ($12K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2022) to $12K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McKenzie County Ag Expo Foundation Watford City, ND | General Operations | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $557,493 | $452,895 | $359,302 | $12,000 | 1 | $1,489 |
| 2023 | $463,900 | $630,210 | $277,569 | $4,700 | Total only | $1,197 |
| 2022 | $111,259 | $222,209 | $184,169 | $3,850 | Total only | $1,198 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About McKenzie County Fair
Based on IRS filings
McKenzie County Fair is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Watford City, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $557K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
McKenzie County Fair is led by Stacy Boekelman, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stacy Boekelman
President
Board Member → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
April Mitteer
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary & Tresurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$8K (2022) → $7K (2024)
Chris Kubal
Board Member
Vice President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Hystad
Commissioner Representative
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurel Nelson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Seth Cargo
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Jorgenson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Nelson
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shantell Jepson
Extension Agent
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Faller
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Orbench
Extension Agent
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Devon Leo (2022–2023) — Extension Agent
- Former: Janel Lee (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Marcia Hellandsass (2022–2023) — Extension Agent
- Former: Lonnie Fielmeier (2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $7K, to April Mitteer (Secretary/Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about McKenzie County Fair
How much does McKenzie County Fair give each year?
McKenzie County Fair gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $5K in grants paid.
How large is McKenzie County Fair?
McKenzie County Fair reported $557K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $453K.
What is McKenzie County Fair?
McKenzie County Fair is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Watford City, ND. It holds $557K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does McKenzie County Fair operate?
McKenzie County Fair has awarded grants in North Dakota.
What is McKenzie County Fair's EIN?
McKenzie County Fair's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2432104. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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