2019-11-14T14:52:44-06:00 2018-12-31 BRUCE E BERNSTIEN & ASSOCIATES 10440 N CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY STE 1040 DALLAS TX 75231 990 2018-01-01 756002511 STATE FAIR OF TEXAS % JAIME NAVARRO STAT 2144218701 PO BOX 150009 DALLAS TX 75315 JAIME NAVARRO CFO 2144218701 2019-11-13 true BRUCE E BERNSTIEN P01424343 2147060840 66.196.249.54 75901220193185000000 2019-11-14 P 595337210D422B070848ABD885C9FFEC9F98D423 595337210D422B070848ABD885C9FFEC9F98D423 2018 2020-04-17 16:48:07Z MITCHELL GLIEBER PO BOX 150009 dallas TX 75315 48016328 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 2236 1435 0 18203 1774012 3688682 48339411 42155852 1212228 1137485 148631 20718 51474282 47002737 1453874 3793771 0 0 10930128 12922396 0 0 3113746 39818188 33087511 52202190 49803678 -727908 -2800941 81518384 80269862 23592462 25738731 57925922 54531131 X 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 41401258 3793771 42155852 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. 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. As 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 throughout 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 2.1 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 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 charitable 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. 2018s theme gave a nod to Texas past and present by connecting the Fairs own innovative roots with the many Texans and Texas organizations who have been influential in the growth of our great state. "Celebrating texas innovation" served as a platform for showcasing texas history of delivering groundbreaking inventions, technological advancements, and scientific milestones. With dedicated shows and exhibits during the Fair, as well as programs throughout the year, the 2018 theme worked to highlight the many achievements rooted in the progression of Texas and inspire the next era of pioneers. The 2018 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 this years exposition: - The State Fair welcomed more than 2 million fairgoers through the gates; - Approximately $45.3 million was generated in gross coupon sales for food, beverages, and rides, supporting 109 businesses, many of which are small and independently owned. - Military Appreciation Day provided free admission for more than 11,400 members of the military and their families; - More than 4,500 first responders and their families visited the Fair for free on First Responders Day; - The State Fair provided more than 2.1 million free admission tickets to students and teachers throughout North Texas; - More than 200,000 dots were used on this years VisitDallas map in Big Tex Circle for fairgoers to proudly showcase where they are from. Dots were scattered across all 50 United States of America and 183 of 195 countries from around the world were represented with at least one dot; - With 9,600 exhibitors competing, the Fairs livestock and agricultural events hosted a record total of more than 16,000 livestock entries; - On Friday, October 5 the annual 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 Landmark Nurseries with Paula & Jim Prewitt and the Big Tex Champion Club for a record high of $150,000; - Ag Awareness Day gathered more than 7,500 students and leaders representing 165 chapters of 4-H, FFA, and FCCLA to participate in the canned food drive, donating more than 27,000 pounds of food to the North Texas Food Bank; - Several community events were held throughout the 24-day run, the largest being a Community Engagement Day luncheon with approximately 200 in attendance; - The Fair hosted the Inaugural Juanita Craft Humanitarian Awards, awarding three individuals following in Mrs. Crafts footsteps, making a positive impact in their community and in civil rights efforts; - Sensory-Friendly Mornings were introduced for all three Wednesdays of the Fair reducing noise and lights across the grounds to accommodate those with sensory-related concerns; - Community members got crafty with nearly 10,000 entries in the Fairs Creative Arts competitions. With more than 4,000 contestants, 86 newcomers tried their hand in entering Creative Arts competitions a 20 percent increase from last year; - More than 64,000 kids enjoyed the farm-to-market activity, Little Hands on the Farm, at the all-new Home on the Range exhibit inside the Coliseum; - The Hall of State welcomed more than 125,000 fairgoers through the doors to showcase its featured exhibits, Celebrating Texas Innovation and Dallas in the Time of MLK; - Shopping at the Fair included 265 vendor locations across the fairgrounds, supporting 219 small business owners. - The Cotton Bowl welcomed more than 157,000 college football fans for the State Fair Classic, Red River Showdown, and State Fair Showdown games; - Free concerts were once again held on the Chevrolet Main Stage, with Ludacris, Morris Day and The Time, Hunter Hayes, and Casting Crowns drawing the largest crowds; - Fifty-three events were hosted at the Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center throughout the Fairs 24-day run; - In 2018, the Fair awarded nearly $1.4 million in new college scholarships to 229 graduating seniors throughout the Lone Star State; - With college applications right around the corner, the Fair encourages eligible high school seniors to go online to BigTex.com/scholarship and apply for a State Fair of Texas college scholarship; - As one of its new initiatives, the State Fair of Texas has partnered with Goodwill Industries of Dallas, Inc. to host the Third 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 2018, the Fair was able to contribute more than $659,000 in community support, which included sponsorships, program funding of goods, and investments made through our signature programs, benefiting 68 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 292,000 people in the community and look forward to expanding our impact for future years. Introduced in 2016, the Fairs Big Tex Urban Farms is a mobile agriculture system comprised of portable planting beds and hydroponic systems housed in the heart of Fair Park. 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FIN 48 (ASC 740) PART X, LINE 2: THE FAIR IS a tax-EXEMPT organization under section 501(C)(3) of the internal revenue code (irc) and, except for unrelated business income, is exempt from federal income tax. in 2018, section 274 of the IRC was amended by the tax cuts and jobs act, requiring tax-exempt entities providing parking as a qualified transportation fringe benefit to their employees to recognize unrelated business income equal to their parking expenses. the fair included a provision for income taxes due as a result of this amendment as part of accrued liabilities on the statement of 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. The amount funding the city's portion of major maintenance projects is deposited into a restricted account known as the "fair park improvement fund." this account is reflected as "restricted cash for fair park major maintenance projects" on the Fair's Statement of Financial Position within its audited financial statements. 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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, as well as graduating seniors from five Dallas Independent School District high schools in the Fair Park area. Recipients receive a $6,000 grant, renewable in $1,500 annual increments if the student maintains a 3.0 GPA 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. For those who have received a State Fair of Texas Youth Livestock Scholarship, the recipient must be enrolled in an agricultural-related or agricultural-benefiting curriculum. 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 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 are enrolling in an agricultural related or agricultural-benefiting natural science curriculum at a Texas college or university. Seasonal Employee Scholarship 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 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. IN 2018, SFT CHANGED ITS ACCOUNTING TREATMENT SO THAT DONATIONS TO ITS SCHOLARSHIP AND Youth livestock auction program are now reported as part of the "contributions and grants" line item, and payments to youth for the livestock auction program are now reported as part of "grants and similar amounts paid" line item. 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 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 AT FAIR PARK, WHICH IS OWNED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS. In addition to rent, as part of the FAIR PARK contract, the Fair is to PAY 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 Organizations within Fair Park As part of the fair park contract with the City of Dallas, the Fair gives money to support Fair Park museum facilities and community outreach programs. This includes, but is not limited to, funding given to: the Dallas Historical Society to put on an exhibit in the Hall of State during the Fair, the Texas Discovery Gardens and Childrens Aquarium at Fair Park to provide free or discounted admission during the Fair, the African American Museum, and Friends of Fair Park. The Fair also pays a marketing fee to the City of Dallas, per the contract. the City of Dallas, per the contract. X X X false false false false false false false false false Mitchell Glieber President 350276 165000 26637 31188 29814 602915 Jaime Navarro CFO/Sr. VP Finance 207922 88082 33959 18443 30987 379393 Karissa Condoianis SVP, Public Relations 137180 32810 10594 10199 10914 201697 Russell Fitzgerald SVP, Operations 175295 37706 32369 12629 11564 269563 Robert Forswall Director, Purchasing 104227 17280 1188 7765 24217 154677 Jason K Hays Director, Creative Media 107092 42750 144 9036 11381 170403 Robert Hilbun GM/SVP 223835 90140 60014 17929 12264 404182 Daryl Real SVP, Livestock 157440 39043 45416 12550 32015 286464 Carey Risinger SVP, Concessions 184046 66482 33425 13769 12075 309797 Jennifer Schuder SVP, Marketing 180419 46570 16768 13616 11455 268828 substantial contributor substantial contributor 1586942 cleaning service -see note 1 false Robert B Smith Former Director 467185 Legal SERVICE -see note 2 false substantial contributor substantial contributor 336827 rides operating -see note 3 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. X BOOTS 1 12000 FMV X UNIFORMS 1 25000 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 OPERATIONS TOTAL FEES:3710790 FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:SECURITY TOTAL FEES:1710384 FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:CLEANING TOTAL FEES:1559228 FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:TICKET-TICKETING SERVICE TOTAL FEES:458959 FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:MARKETING SERVICES TOTAL FEES:141274 FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:SUPERINTENDENTS, JUDGES, VETS TOTAL FEES:241242 FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:OTHER TOTAL FEES:515056