Tennessee Association of Fairs Inc
Tennessee Association of Fairs Inc is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization based in Spring City, Tennessee, that has served to promote and encourage agricultural fairs across Tennessee since 1922. The organization is classified as a Recreation and Sports Professional Society and Association. It operates as a membership-based association dedicated to supporting county and agricultural fairs throughout the state.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$72K
-19.0% YoY
Revenue
$160K
-86.4% YoY
Net Investment Income
—
-100.0% YoY
Expenses
$177K
-84.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization's mission is to promote and encourage agricultural fairs in Tennessee. Specifically, Tennessee Association of Fairs works to:
- Promote agricultural fairs, livestock shows, community fairs, and youth fairs
- Encourage the growth and usefulness of all fairs—state and county—that are affiliated with the organization through mutual helpfulness
The organization's primary focus areas include recreation and sports, food, agriculture and nutrition, and alliances and advocacy.
Grantmaking
Tennessee Association of Fairs distributes grants to member county fairs across the state. Recent grant activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Tennessee Association of Fairs funds county fair associations throughout Tennessee. Member fairs receiving grants include associations in Smith County, Overton County, Dyer County, Claiborne County, Sevier County, Henry County, and Henderson County, among others.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total assets: $72,322
- Total revenues: $160,172
- Total expenses: $177,191
- Number of employees: 0
Grant Distribution: The organization's expenses exceed revenues, with the difference reflecting its grant-making activities to member fairs.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $72,322 | $89,341 | $71,305 |
| Revenue | $160,172 | $1,176,997 | $718,218 |
| Expenses | $177,191 | $1,158,961 | $715,232 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | $132 | $324 |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Contact Information:
- Email: blakelawstaf@gmail.com
- Phone: +1 (731) 592-0621
- Address: 1401 Williamsburg Dr, Union City, TN 38261
The organization maintains an Officers & Directors roster, though specific names are not detailed in available sources.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Laws | President | — | — |
| Heath Hill | Vice President | — | — |
| Deneicia Gregson | Vice President | — | — |
| Rhonda Humbert | Vice President | — | — |
| Brittany Fisher-Dean | Secretary | 15 | $12,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Tennessee Association of Fairs hosts an annual meeting and convention. The next Annual Meeting and Convention is scheduled for January 15–17, 2026, with the Fairest of the Fair Pageant taking place on January 16, 2026.
Tennessee's Outstanding Fairs Honored - Morning Ag ClipsThe organization maintains an active calendar of events and a directory of member fairs. Member fairs have been recognized for outstanding achievements, with awards presented at the Tennessee Association of Fairs convention.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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