The Rowan County Agricultural and Industrial
To develop and grow the rowan co agricultural & industrial fair. To provide, maintain & operate facilities through which the agricultural & industrial segments of the county may present to the general public evidence of the progress achieved in their respective fields of endeavor
The Rowan County Agricultural and Industrial at a glance
In short: The Rowan County Agricultural and Industrial gave $1K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,140
- +14.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,140
- +14.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,140
- Total assets
- $900,281
- -5.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Rowan County Agricultural and Industrial funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Spencer Jaycees ($1K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (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
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2020) to $4K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Spencer Jaycees Spencer, NC | — | $1,140 |
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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 | $900,281 | $366,882 | $407,162 | $1,140 | 1 | $482 |
| 2024 | $953,226 | $361,436 | $429,273 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,504 |
| 2023 | $1,035,016 | $393,479 | $360,008 | $4,350 | 1 | $978 |
| 2022 | $1,014,355 | $366,568 | $318,324 | $2,500 | Total only | $95 |
| 2021 | $982,715 | $369,744 | $310,029 | $3,500 | Total only | $4 |
| 2020 | $936,498 | $101,110 | $161,309 | $1,000 | Total only | $23 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Rowan County Agricultural and Industrial
Based on IRS filings
The Rowan County Agricultural and Industrial is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Salisbury, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $900K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1K. Net investment income was $482.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Rowan County Agricultural and Industrial's 2025 filing lists 12 officers; none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lynne Purvis
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Spillman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Suzanne McLimore
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Devan Purvis
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Heather Resino
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Michelle Seaford
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Melissa Stepp
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
David Correll
Barn Manager
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gregg Seaford
Grounds Manager
Driector → Grounds Manager, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Johnny Love
Fair Manager
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Linda M. Spillman
Secretarytreasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Randall Barger
Exhibit Manager
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: A. J. Waller (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Clay Boger (2020) — Director
- Former: Mandi Boger (2020) — Director
- Former: Roger Boger (2020) — Director
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 The Rowan County Agricultural and Industrial
How much does The Rowan County Agricultural and Industrial give each year?
The Rowan County Agricultural and Industrial gave $1K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1K across 1 grant.
How large is The Rowan County Agricultural and Industrial?
The Rowan County Agricultural and Industrial reported $900K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $367K.
What is The Rowan County Agricultural and Industrial?
The Rowan County Agricultural and Industrial is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Salisbury, NC. It holds $900K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Rowan County Agricultural and Industrial operate?
The Rowan County Agricultural and Industrial has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is The Rowan County Agricultural and Industrial's EIN?
The Rowan County Agricultural and Industrial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-0797945. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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