2020-11-16T12:43:37-06:00 2019-12-31 BRUCE E BERNSTIEN & ASSOCIATES 10440 N CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY STE 1040 DALLAS TX 75231 990 2019-01-01 756002511 STATE FAIR OF TEXAS % JAIME NAVARRO STAT 2144218701 PO BOX 150009 DALLAS TX 75315 JAIME NAVARRO CFO 2144218701 2020-11-16 true BRUCE E BERNSTIEN P01424343 2147060840 66.196.249.54 75901220203215000002 2020-11-16 P 595337210D422B070848ABD885C9FFEC9F98D423 103B958B4215536270663DA70FA1FF91E4F587EC 2019 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z MITCHELL GLIEBER PO BOX 150009 dallas TX 75315 64412994 false X www.bigtex.com X 1886 TX the state fair of texas celebrates all things texan by promoting agriculture, education & community involve- ment through quality entertainment in a family-friendly environment. 20 20 2537 1779 0 0 3688682 3714010 42155852 57370482 1137485 1457092 20718 78813 47002737 62620397 3793771 3232521 0 0 12922396 14992124 0 0 3125697 33087511 37811586 49803678 56036231 -2800941 6584166 80269862 90573560 25738731 27010447 54531131 63563113 THE STATE FAIR OF TEXAS CELEBRATES ALL THINGS TEXAN BY PROMOTING AGRICULTURE, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT THROUGH QUALITY ENTERTAINMENT IN A FAMILY-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT. THE STATE FAIR OF TEXAS IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH PROCEEDS HELPING TO PRESERVE AND IMPROVE FAIR PARK; UNDERWRITE MUSEUM, COMMUNITY, AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS; AND HELP IMPROVE STATE FAIR OPERATIONS TO HELP PUT ON THE NEXT STATE FAIR OF TEXAS. OUR NONPROFIT PURPOSE IS FUNDED THROUGH THE PROCEEDS FROM THE ANNUAL 24-DAY STATE FAIR OF TEXAS EVENT, WHICH SERVES AS THE ORGANIZATIONS LARGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR. THE FAIR IS COMPLETELY SELF-SUPPORTIVE AND RECEIVES NO GOVERNMENT FUNDING. false false 47455017 3232521 57370482 Since its inception in 1886, the State Fair of Texas has celebrated all things Texan by promoting agriculture, education, and community involvement through quality entertainment in a family-friendly environment. Agriculture serves not only as a pillar of this organization, but as a fundamental feature of the Lone Star State and its history. The State Fair of Texas offers a variety of interactive exhibits focusing on agriculture and livestock implementing hands-on activities that are both enjoyable and informative. Activities range from feeding furry friends at the petting zoo to learning about different livestock species during daily guided tours through the livestock barns. In addition, each year, thousands of students from around the state work diligently in preparation for the competitive livestock events and leadership contests at the State Fair. The largest of these events, the annual Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction, celebrates the agricultural heritage of our great state, while also providing scholarships and prizes to students all over Texas. The Fairs educational initiatives extend far beyond our 24-day exposition. With education at the very core of our foundation, the State Fair of Texas continues to serve as a showcase for Texas history, agriculture, and the community that connects it all. In support of its student ticketing program, which provided more than 2.29 million free tickets to students and teachers, the Fair expands its educational initiatives to the classroom with an innovative curriculum, created in partnership with Big Thought. The online curriculum combines the unique culture of the Fair with Texas history and agriculture, incorporating it into a TEKS-aligned program that focuses on STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, and math) for grades 4 through 12. With a focus on educating visitors about Texas history and agriculture, the Fair offers a unique experience that is both informative and entertaining. As a long-standing Dallas institution, the State Fair of Texas has a distinctive appreciation for the local support that makes such a big event possible every year. With the ultimate goal of having a positive community impact, the Fair aims to give back through our partnerships with local organizations and initiatives. The Fair continues to expand outreach programs while placing a special priority on promoting community involvement at the local level. Our impact in the community focuses on three areas that complement our mission social capital, human capital, and financial capital. In addition, the Fair seeks to assist food insecurity in the South Dallas/Fair Park area through its Big Tex Urban Farms initiative. Each year, the State Fair of Texas brings guests from all walks of life together for 24 days in celebration of the Lone Star States evolving culture. Beginning in 1886 as a local gathering place for people to share ideas and learn from new cultures, the annual state fair and exposition in Fair Park became a breeding ground for Texas education and innovation. The theme for 2019 gave a nod to Texas past and present by connecting the Fairs own deep creative roots with the many Texans and Texas organizations who have driven progress through their visionary thinking. "celebrating texas creativity" served as a platform for showcasing texas' history of creative progression over the years and applied it to how we approach our own nonprofit mission of promoting agriculture, education, and community involvement. With dedicated shows and exhibits during the Fair, as well as programs throughout the year, the 2019 theme worked to highlight the many achievements rooted in the creativity of Texas and inspire the next generation of artists, innovators, and pioneers. The 2019 State Fair of Texas proved to make a difference in more ways than we can count. Below are just a few of the noteworthy successes from the 2019 exposition: - The State Fair welcomed more than 2.5 million fairgoers; - Approximately $61.8 million was generated in gross coupon sales for food, beverages, and rides, supporting more than 80 businesses, many of which are small and independently owned. - Military Appreciation Day provided free admission for more than 9,600 members of the military and their families; - More than 5,600 first responders and their families visited the Fair for free on First Responders Day; - The State Fair provided more than 2.29 million free admission tickets to students and teachers throughout North Texas; - in line with the 2019 theme, "celebrating texas creativity," community members got crafty with more than 10,500 entries in the Fairs Creative Arts competitions. With more than 4,000 contestants, nearly 2,000 newcomers tried their hand in entering Creative Arts competitions; - With more than 11,000 exhibitors competing, the Fairs livestock and agricultural events hosted a total of more than 15,000 livestock entries; - On Friday, October 4 the annual Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction raised a record of more than $1.3 million in scholarships and prizes for youth livestock exhibitors; - The Grand Champion Market Steer of the Youth Livestock Auction was sold to the Big Tex Champion Club, led by an anonymous donor, for a record high of $155,000; - Ag Awareness Day gathered more than 7,900 students and leaders representing 165 chapters of 4-H, FFA, and FCCLA to participate in the canned food drive, donating more than 30,000 pounds of food to the North Texas Food Bank a program record; - More than 650 people were involved in several community events sponsored by the community affairs team of the State Fair of Texas, which were held throughout the 24 day run; - The Fair hosted the Second Annual Juanita Craft Humanitarian Awards, awarding seven individuals following in Mrs. Crafts footsteps, making a positive impact in their community and in civil rights efforts; - Sensory-Friendly Mornings were held for the second time this year for all three Wednesdays of the Fair reducing noise and lights across the grounds to accommodate those with sensory-related concerns; - The Fair-funded, newly restored Texas Vietnam Veterans Memorial had more than 17,000 flags placed on the memorials panels to honor those Texas veterans who sacrificed their lives during the Vietnam War. - The Hall of State welcomed more than 118,000 fairgoers through the doors to showcase its featured exhibits, Texas Cinema and A Shared Border: An Exhibit of Tex-Mex Culture; - Shopping at the Fair included 278 commercial exhibit locations across the fairgrounds, supporting 230 small business owners. - The State Fair of Texas invested more than $2.6 million in partnership with the City of Dallas, Fair Park First, and Spectra for new features at Cotton Bowl Stadium, increasing the quality of the game experience for more than 156,000 guests in attendance for the State Fair Classic, AT&T Red River Showdown, and State Fair Showdown; - Free concerts were once again held on the Chevrolet Main Stage, with Daughtry, Big & Rich with special guests Cowboy Troy, Rick Springfield, La Maquinaria Nortea, 98 Degrees, and Billy Ray Cyrus drawing the biggest crowds; - Fifty-two events were hosted at the Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center throughout the Fairs 24-day run; - In 2019, the Fair awarded more $1.25 million in new college scholarships to 203 graduating seniors throughout the Lone Star State; - The State Fair of Texas partnered with Goodwill Industries of Dallas, Inc. to host the Fourth Annual Big Tex Job Fair following the annual Fair in the Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center. More than 35 local companies took applications and interviewed for employment positions across a broad range of skill sets. On top of the initiatives and donation programs that take place during the annual exposition, the Fair works to maintain a year-round presence in our community. Through new and existing efforts in 2019, the Fair was able to contribute more than $676,000 in community support, which included sponsorships, program funding of goods, and investments made through our signature programs, benefiting 76 South Dallas/Fair Park area organizations and several agricultural-related programs across the state. In addition to offering financial resources, our Community Affairs & Strategic Alliances department has connected with more than 200 local organizations to foster community relationships, form partnerships, and develop initiatives that work to make a positive impact. Our ability to serve and continue growing our scope of service is strengthened through the support of fairgoers, relationships with like-minded organizations, and the dedication of our State Fair team. Through this investment, we were able to help serve more than 130,000 people in the community and look forward to expanding our impact for future years. 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FIN 48 (ASC 740) PART X, LINE 2: THE FAIR IS a tax-EXEMPT organization under section 501(A) of the internal revenue code (irc) as an organization decribed in section 501(c)(3). The fair receives certain contributions to partially offset the costs of various events at the annual fair. the fair believes such contributions are related to its tax-exempt purpose and, accordingly, excludes such amounts from its unrelated business income computation. financial position. escrow and custodial arrangement FOrm 990, schedule d, part iv, line 2b: Per a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Dallas dated 6/28/17, funds committed to the City by the State Fair of Texas are allocated by the Fair and the City for major maintenance projects. 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YOUTH LIVESTOCK AUCTION PREMIUMS 1385 1295594 LIVESTOCK AND CREATIVE ARTS PREMIUMS 1603 257146 PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANTS IN THE US FORM 990, SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: Big Tex Scholarship Program Established in 1992, the Big Tex Scholarship Program has awarded college scholarships to thousands of students throughout the Lone Star State. Eligible recipients include graduating high school seniors around the state of Texas who have participated in competitive youth livestock events held at the State Fair, graduating seniors from six Dallas Independent School District high schools in the Fair Park area, and seasonal employees of the State Fair of Texas or their dependents. Recipients receive a $6,000 grant in total, renewable each semester if the student maintains eligibility while working towards a degree at a Texas college or university. State Fair scholars must attend an accredited college or university within the state of Texas. Recipients must enroll in, and pass, a minimum of 12 hours each semester, and must achieve a minimum 2.5 GPA the first semester and a 3.0 cumulative GPA for every semester thereafter. To clarify, if recipients make below a 3.0 one semester but their cumulative GPA is still at least a 3.0, they meet the required GPA. Recipients are required to submit their grades to the State Fair at the end of every semester by the communicated deadline. It is also the responsibility of the scholarship recipient to keep their contact information updated with the State Fair. Pete Schenkel Scholarships Honoring its past Chairman Pete Schenkel each year, the State Fair of Texas awards multiple $6,000 scholarships to selected applicants from the following Fair Park-area high schools: Irma Lerma Rangel Young Womens Leadership School, James Madison, Lincoln, North Dallas, Roosevelt, and Woodrow Wilson High Schools. Youth Livestock Scholarships The State Fair of Texas awards $6,000 scholarships to selected applicants who have competed in specific competitive youth livestock events held at the State Fair. Scholarships are given to applicants who are graduating from a Texas high school and preference is given to those pursuing an agricultural-related or agricultural-benefiting natural science curriculum at a Texas college or university. Seasonal Employee Scholarship First awarded in 2018, the State Fair of Texas Seasonal Employee Scholarship awards scholarships each year to seasonal staff members directly employed by the State Fair of Texas or to a dependent child, step-child, grandchild, step-grandchild, foster, or adopted child of the qualified seasonal employee. This scholarship is available for applicants who plan to attend an accredited two-year or four-year Texas college, university, or vocational-technical school. Eligible seasonal staff are those who have completed at least three years of seasonal employment as of January 1st of the year in which the scholarship is to be awarded and have worked an average of 20 hours a week during the prior Fair. Recipients receive a $6,000 grant, renewable in pre-determined increments (paid by semester or term) if the student maintains a 3.0 GPA while working towards the completion of an eligible degree. Other Livestock Awards and Scholarships On behalf of its significant past leaders and longtime supporters, the Fair also awards additional scholarships to exemplary program recipients whose behavior honors the namesake of each opportunity. With opportunities available for both newly awarded applicants and current sophomores, selected recipients receive an additional $6,000 to be disbursed throughout the duration of their college career. Benny Clark Memorial Scholarship A strong leader in the Texas agricultural community, Benny Clark served as the former vice president of agriculture & livestock at the State Fair of Texas. This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding Youth Livestock Scholarship new recipient and honors Bennys years of commitment to the State Fair. Peggy Sloan Memorial Scholarship A strong female leader, Peggy Sloan served as the former vice president of exhibits at the State Fair of Texas. This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding Pete Schenkel Scholarship recipient from the Irma L. Rangel Young Womens Leadership School and honors Peggys years of commitment to the State Fair. Terry Griffin Memorial Scholarship Serving on both the Board of Directors and Executive Committee for the State Fair of Texas, Terry Griffin was instrumental in developing the Fairs Youth Scholarship Program. This scholarship is awarded to two outstanding students one sophomore Pete Schenkel Scholarship recipient and one sophomore Youth Livestock Scholarship recipient. Clarice Tinsley Journalism Scholarship While millions of viewers in the Dallas/Fort Worth area know Clarice Tinsley for her work as a FOX4 News Anchor, the State Fair of Texas recognizes her as a longtime friend and supporter of its Scholarship Program. This scholarship is awarded to one outstanding student a sophomore Pete Schenkel Scholarship recipient who is pursuing a degree in journalism. Youth Livestock Contest Scholarships In addition to the Youth Livestock Scholarship mentioned above, the Fair also awards scholarships to Texas 4-H, FFA, and FCCLA students who have won or placed in specific youth livestock contests held during the State Fair of Texas. Scholarship awards vary by contest and placement won, with funds ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. During the annual State Fair of Texas event, approximately 170 livestock and agriculture events and leadership contests are held. Participants may receive compensation to reward placement in specific contests, ranging in amounts. These contests include but are not limited to public speaking, agriculture mechanics, AgRobotics, food, product identification, dairy judging, livestock skill-a-thons, an agriculture science fair, and the annual youth livestock auction. Community Initiatives As a long-standing Dallas institution, the State Fair of Texas has a unique appreciation for the local support that makes such a big event possible every year. With the ultimate goal of having a positive community impact, the Fair aims to give back through our partnerships with local organizations and initiatives. The Fair continues to expand outreach programs while placing a special priority on promoting community involvement at the local level. Our impact in the community focuses on three areas that complement our mission social capital, human capital, and financial capital. In addition, the Fair seeks to assist food insecurity in the South Dallas/Fair Park area through its Big Tex Urban Farms initiative. Community Grant Funding As a neighbor in the South Dallas/Fair Park community, we are committed to supporting nonprofit organizations that are providing services in this area. We understand that these organizations, like ours, depend on year-round generosity from citizens, volunteers, corporations, and other nonprofit organizations. In order to extend our hand to the members of our community that are bringing about positive change, the State Fair of Texas offers grants and sponsorships to local nonprofit organizations at specific times throughout the year. Since its establishment in 1886, the State Fair of Texas has celebrated all things Texan by promoting agriculture, education, and community involvement through quality entertainment in a family-friendly environment. Through our community donations, the State Fair is focused on supporting the local South Dallas/Fair Park community in three areas: Education (primarily high schools in the Fair Park area); Capacity Building of Nonprofits; and Economic Development. As a neighbor in this community, we are committed to supporting organizations that are providing services in this area. Interested parties, must apply and follow the grant application and funding timeline posted to BigTex.com/community. Sponsorship Those who are seeking sponsorship for an event or opportunity must submit the sponsorship request with all the essential information to the Fair on the indicated date or deadline posted to BigTex.com/community. Letters should include: - date of event - targeted audience expected and how many of participants impacted are in the s dallas/fair park area - recruitment/outreach efforts to target s dallas/fair park orgs/individuals - background/history of org - amount requested and why Summer Program Funding Each year the Fair funds summer programs, granting thousands of dollars to the local South Dallas community. Interested parties, must apply and follow the summer program funding timeline posted to BigTex.com/community. Payments to the City of Dallas The State Fair of Texas is a tenant of the City of Dallas at Fair Park. In addition to rent, as part of the contract, the Fair is to give a portion of excess revenues to the City for the upkeep of Fair Park. The Fair also pays money to the City for the services rendered by the Dallas Police Department, in order to help create a safe environment for all fairgoers, vendors, and staff. Contributions to Cultural Facilities and Organizat X X X false false false false false false false false false Mitchell Glieber President 371108 182500 16932 41765 32096 644401 Jaime Navarro CFO/Sr. VP Finance 211508 90800 270 28520 35307 366405 Froswa Booker-Drew PhD VP, COMMUNITY AFFAIRS 116189 16600 270 10794 18845 162698 Susan Brosin Director, Development 104057 14900 774 7612 24484 151827 Lindsay Clark controller 159843 25000 162 8080 11997 205082 Karissa Condoianis SVP, Public Relations 145510 34500 162 18073 11883 210128 Russell Fitzgerald SVP, Operations 183254 39600 1597 22716 11626 258793 Robert Forswall Director, Purchasing 106255 17800 1188 8008 26031 159282 Margaret Hannah Director, HR/it 99241 30100 774 7961 15031 153107 Jason K Hays VP, BRAND EXPERIENCES 124418 42800 144 16967 11842 196171 Robert Hilbun GM/SVP 231483 92900 3708 27990 13025 369106 Melanie Linnear VP, FOOD AND BEVERAGE 126172 30000 384 15816 12505 184877 Daryl Real SVP, Livestock 167620 41800 180 22828 33121 265549 CAREY RISINGER FORMER SVP, CONCESSIONS 212459 212459 Jennifer Schuder SVP, Marketing 187965 48900 485 23751 12246 273347 substantial contributor substantial contributor 1687165 cleaning service -see note 1 false Robert B Smith Former Director 204129 Legal SERVICE -see note 2 false substantial contributor substantial contributor 357257 rides operating -see note 3 false substantial contributor substantial contributor 316219 waste & recycling - see note 4 false Footnotes to Schedule L, PART IV: 1. CLEANING SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO SFT ON THE SAME TERMS AS THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. 2. MR. SMITH MAINTAINS A PRIVATE LAW PRACTICE. MR. SMITHS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ARE REVIEWED PERIODICALLY TO ENSURE HIS FEES ARE COMPETITIVE IN THE DALLAS MARKET FOR THE TYPE OF WORK REQUIRED BY SFT. DURING THE 2018 TAX YEAR, MR. SMITH PROVIDED MORE HOURS OF LEGAL SERVICES FOR SFT THAN WERE REMUNERATED IN THE MONTHLY FEE PAID WHEN CALCULATED USING A COMPETITIVE MARKET RATE. 3. RIDE VENDORS AT THE ANNUAL FAir CONDUCTED BY SFT MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS TO the STATE FAIR'S Youth Livestock Auction. 4. WASTE AND RECYCLYING SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO SFT ON THE SAME TERMS AS THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC X BOOTS 1 12000 FMV X UNIFORMS 1 30000 FMV false true false DIFFERENCES IN VOTING RIGHTS AMONG MEMBERS OF GOVERNING BODY FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1a: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPRISES 20 VOTING MEMBERS. SFTS AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS STATE THAT SFT SHALL HAVE GENERAL COUNSEL SERVE AS AN EX-OFFICIO, NON-VOTING MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; ADDITIONALLY, EACH PAST CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, EXCEPT FOR THE IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SHALL BE AN EX-OFFICIO, NON-VOTING MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FURTHER, SFTS AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS ALLOW FOR A PAST CHAIR TO BE SELECTED AS A DIRECTOR DESIGNATE WITH VOTING RIGHTS. THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS ALSO CREATE A BOARD OF ADVISORS WHOSE MEMBERS ACT IN AN ADVISORY CAPACITY ONLY AND DO NOT HAVE VOTING RIGHTS. process to review form 990 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION b, LINE 11B: The Form 990 was reviewed in detail with the Finance/Audit Committee. The Form 990 was then distributed to all members of the Board of Directors prior to filing. MONTIORING AND ENFORCING CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C: SFT performs an annual survey of its directors, officers, and key employees regarding any business or family relationships with SFT or with other of the organizations directors, officers and key employees. Any potential conflicts of interest are reviewed by the Finance/Audit Committee which recommends any necessary corrective action to the Board of Directors. PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 15A & 15B: SFTS INDEPENDENT BOARD DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT USING COMPARABILITY DATA. EACH EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLETE WRITTEN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THEIR OPERATING AREA WHICH IS APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT. THE PRESIDENT MAKES ASSESSMENTS OF ALL EMPLOYEES (EXCLUDING HIMSELF) PERFORMANCE AND ACHIEVEMENT OF WRITTEN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, AND THEIR TARGET INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PERCENTAGE AND MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE DELIBERATES ON THE RECOMMENDATIONS AND ANY INCENTIVE COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT WITHOUT STATE FAIR MANAGEMENT PRESENT AND MAKES A RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DELIBERATES AND DECIDES ON THE FINAL STATE FAIR MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE COMPENSATION WITHOUT MANAGEMENT PRESENT. ALL SUCH DECISIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE DOCUMENTED WITH CONTEMPORANEOUS MINUTES OF THE ITS MEETINGS. THE FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE REGULARLY REQUESTS THIRD-PARTY COMPENSATION STUDIES PERFORMED BY A NATIONAL ACCOUNTING AND CONSULTING FIRM TO ENSURE THE STATE FAIRS COMPENSATION FOR SENIOR STAFF MEMBERS IS WITHIN A COMPETITIVE AND ACCEPTABLE RANGE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE IRS AND DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY "REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION" FEDERAL REGULATION (26 CFR 53.4958-6). THE FIRM PROVIDES THIS ANALYSIS INDEPENDENTLY UNDER THE AICPA INDEPENDENCE STANDARDS. HOW DOCUMENTS are made available to the PUBLIC FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19: SFT makes the following documents available to the general public on SFTs website at www.bigtex.com: amended and restated Bylaws, Restated Certificate of Formation, Conflict of Interest/Ethics Policy, Finance/Audit Committee Charter, and audited financial statements. In addition, SFT makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public by providing copies upon request and available for inspection at its administrative office. FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:RIDES/GAMES OPERATORS TOTAL FEES:5158561 FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:SECURITY TOTAL FEES:2992267 FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:CLEANING TOTAL FEES:1504209 FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:TICKET-TICKETING SERV TOTAL FEES:533243 FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:MARKETING SERVICES TOTAL FEES:201435 FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:SUPERINTENDENTS, JUDGES, VETS TOTAL FEES:238740 FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:OTHER TOTAL FEES:476285