THE MISSION OF THE W.H. LYON FAIRGROUND IS TO BE A FUN, HANDS-ON AGRICULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION THAT REFLECTS, SUPPORTS, UPLIFTS AND ENTERTAINS THE SIOUX EMPIRE.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President/ce 75th to 90th percentile | $134k $144k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 16 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at SIOUX EMPIRE FAIR ASSOCIATION INC equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
Based on 7,435 recreation & sports organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 3%
from 2023
From $131k in 2023 to $134k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 3% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 2%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Revenue and expenses over time
SIOUX EMPIRE FAIR ASSOCIATION INC reported revenue and expenses across 2 filing years.
What Recreation & Sports executives earn
Comparable recreation & sports organizations nationwide pay their highest-earning executive a median of $46,154.
These are recreation & sports sector-wide figures, not this organization's reported pay. Based on 7,437 organizations across 7,437 filings (2020 – 2024).
See full Recreation & Sports compensation data →Common questions about SIOUX EMPIRE FAIR ASSOCIATION INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of SIOUX EMPIRE FAIR ASSOCIATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of SIOUX EMPIRE FAIR ASSOCIATION INC received $134,248 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Recreation & Sports organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at SIOUX EMPIRE FAIR ASSOCIATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at SIOUX EMPIRE FAIR ASSOCIATION INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at SIOUX EMPIRE FAIR ASSOCIATION INC equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
What are SIOUX EMPIRE FAIR ASSOCIATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, SIOUX EMPIRE FAIR ASSOCIATION INC reported $2.7M in total revenue and $2.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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