2017-08-15T16:33:20-04:00 2016-09-30 650370602 WARD AND COMPANY PA 5725 CORPORATE WAY STE 106 WEST PALM BEACH FL 33407 990 2015-10-01 650641013 PALM BEACH COUNTY SPORTS COMMISSION INC PALM 1555 PALM BEACH LAKES BLVD WEST PALM BEACH FL 33401 GEORGE LINLEY EXECUTIVE DIREC 5612333180 2017-05-30 false ZENORA KERR WARD CPA P00961711 5616979468 2017-08-15 2015 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z 1690785 false X X 1994 FL THE COMMISSION PROMOTES PALM BEACH COUNTY AS A TOURIST DESTINATION BY SUPPORTING SPORTS EVENTS THAT INCREASE BED TAX REVENUES, ENHANCE ECONOMIC IMPACT AND MAXIMIZE THE UTILIZATION OF COUNTY FACILITIES. 17 17 13 159 5500 -211020 1085119 1472960 220850 145845 0 7209 36003 1313178 1654808 30000 26500 0 689567 773837 0 2708 549568 817579 1269135 1617916 44043 36892 326524 375634 32962 55180 293562 320454 THE COMMISSION PROMOTES PALM BEACH COUNTY AS A TOURIST DESTINATION BY SUPPORTING SPORTS EVENTS THAT INCREASE BED TAX REVENUES, ENHANCE ECONOMIC IMPACT AND MAXIMIZE THE UTILIZATION OF COUNTY FACILITIES. false false 1165153 145845 AT THE CONCLUSION OF 2016, THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SPORTS COMMISSION (THE COMMISSION) HOSTED 152 SPORTS EVENTS, WHICH PRODUCED 203,262 ROOM NIGHTS DERIVED FROM HOTELS, MOTELS AND VACATION RENTALS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY. THESE NUMBERS REPRESENT A RECORD SETTING YEAR FOR SPORTS TOURISM IN THE PALM BEACHES. THE COMMISSION REPORTED OVER 200,000 ROOM NIGHTS FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1985. THE 203,262 SPORTS RELATED ROOM NIGHTS ECLIPSES THE COMMISSIONS PREVIOUS RECORD OF 183,896, WHICH WAS SET LAST YEAR. THE 19,366 RISE IN ROOM NIGHTS REPRESENT A 10% YEAR OVER YEAR INCREASE. THE COMMISSIONS PORTFOLIO INCLUDES AN IMPRESSIVE COLLECTION OF STATEWIDE, REGIONAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL SPORTS EVENTS. FOR EXAMPLE, THE COMMISSION PARTNERED WITH USA TRACK AND FIELD HOCKEY TO HOST THE NATIONAL HOCKEY FESTIVAL OVER THANKSGIVING WEEKEND, NOVEMBER 24-27, 2016, AT THE INTERNATIONAL POLO CLUB IN WELLINGTON. THE NATIONAL HOCKEY FESTIVAL IS THE WORLDS LARGEST FIELD HOCKEY TOURNAMENT AND ONE OF THE LARGEST AMATEUR SPORTS EVENTS THAT TAKES PLACE ANNUALLY IN THE UNITED STATES. THE COMMISSION ALSO ESTABLISHED A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL INVITATIONAL, THE HOLIDAY BASKETBALL CLASSIC OF THE PALM BEACHES. BOYS AND GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAMS TRAVELED FROM ACROSS THE UNITED STATES TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT, WHICH WAS CREATED AND OWNED BY THE COMMISSION. THE COMMISSION IS ONE OF THE CONTRACTED MARKETING AGENCIES UNDER THE TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL. THE COMMISSION MARKETS THE COUNTY AS A SPORTS DESTINATION AND RECRUITS, DEVELOPS, AND SUPPORTS SPORTS EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES THAT ENHANCE ECONOMIC IMPACT, STIMULATES BED TAX REVENUES, AND MAXIMIZES UTILIZATION OF COUNTY FACILITIES. 1165153 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false true false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 true 13 true true true false false false false true false false false false false false false X 17 17 false false false false true true true true true false false true true true true true true true true false X EDWARD HOLLAND 5612333180 1555 PALM BEACH LAKES BLVD STE 930 WEST PALM BEACH FL 33401 X PAM LINDEN PRESIDENT 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 STEPHANIE LANZA VICE PRESIDENT 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ERIC CALL SECRETARYTREASURER 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 PATTY DENT DIRECTOR 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 GUY QUATTLEBAUM DIRECTOR 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARGIE WALDEN DIRECTOR 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 STEVE POLITZINER DIRECTOR 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DOUG MOSLEY DIRECTOR 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 WILLIAM DAVIS DIRECTOR 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ANTHONY LAFASO DIRECTOR 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN DEMOTT DIRECTOR 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MALACHI KNOWLES DIRECTOR 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL ZEFF DIRECTOR 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 STEVE ROCKOFF DIRECTOR 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JEFF ZIPPER DIRECTOR 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SUSAN GUINAN DIRECTOR 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 GEORGE LINLEY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 X 119300 0 25101 119300 0 25101 1 false false false 10550 1221105 241305 1472960 SPONSORSHIPS 721210 66300 66300 REGISTRATION ADMISSIONS 721210 66409 66409 HOTEL ROOM REBATE 721110 13136 13136 145845 64600 35028 29572 29572 1880 949 931 931 ADVERTISING 541800 5500 5500 5500 1654808 145845 5500 30503 17500 17500 9000 9000 610541 436842 172661 1038 32719 23410 9253 56 92962 66514 26290 158 37615 26913 10638 64 7612 5446 2153 13 14115 10099 3992 24 216520 154920 61232 368 24016 17183 6792 41 28913 20687 8177 49 2128 1522 602 4 72610 51952 20534 124 11593 8295 3278 20 MEMBERSHIPS 48588 34764 13741 83 EVENTS 220757 157952 62430 375 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 93900 67185 26555 160 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 38737 27716 10955 66 38090 27253 10772 65 1617916 1165153 450055 2708 267944 277109 21966 82055 15520 500 5032 6013 15415 9957 647 326524 375634 32962 28380 26800 32962 55180 X 283562 320454 10000 293562 320454 326524 375634 X 36892 -10000 X false true X true false X 7001 114000 111750 1085119 1472960 2790830 183113 180755 363868 7001 114000 111750 1268232 1653715 3154698 3154698 3154698 366695 1.00000 1.00000 X X 2850136 1159351 35977 1195328 1654808 1654808 2813244 1159351 35977 1195328 1617916 1617916 Other revenues not included on Form 990 (Part XI, line 2d) TO RECORD FUNDRAISING EXPENSES REPORTED AS A REDUCTION OF REVENUE IN PART VIII Other expenses not included on Form 990 (Part XII, line 2d) TO RECORD FUNDRAISING EXPENSES REPORTED AS A REDUCTION OF REVENUE ON PART VIII Footnote for uncertain tax position under FIN 48 (Part X) THE COMMISSION IS A TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. HOWEVER, INCOME FROM CERTAIN ACTIVITIES NOT DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE COMMISSIONS TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE IS SUBJECT TO TAXATION AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. MANAGEMENT DOES NOT BELIEVE ANY INCOME TAX IS DUE AND THERE IS NO PROVISION FOR TAXES IN THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. BANQUETS 48349 48349 33182 AUCTIONS 16250 16250 1846 64599 64599 35028 35028 29571 true JUPITER STADIUM LTD 4751 MAIN STREET JUPITER FL 33458 650737707 5000 USA BASEBALL EVENT SPORT EVENT GRANT SAM BUDNYK STUDENT ATHLETE SCHOLARSHIPS 3 20000 Monitoring procedures (Part I, line 2) THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SPORTS COMMISSION (THE COMMISSION) GRANT PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ATTRACT HIGH QUALITY AMATEUR AND PROFESSIONAL SPORTING EVENTS WHICH, IN TURN ADVANCE AND PROMOTE TOURISM AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN PALM BEACH COUNTY THROUGH SPORTS. THE COMMISSION ADMINISTERS THESE GRANTS UNDER CONTRACT WITH PALM BEACH COUNTY. EVENTS THAT WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR GRANT FUNDING INCLUDE AMATEUR OR PROFESSIONAL ATHLETIC EVENTS CONSISTING OF GAME(S), EXHIBITION(S), TOURNAMENT(S) AND/OR OTHER SPORTS RELATED EVENTS PLANNED, PRESENTED, PROMOTED AND PLAYED IN PALM BEACH COUNTY. WHEN AWARDING GRANTS, THE COMMISSION PLACES EMPHASIS ON CONFIRMED HOTEL ROOM NIGHTS, TELEVISION PROMOTION AND OTHER MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES. IN ORDER TO RECEIVE FUNDING, THE GRANTEE MUST PRODUCE AN EVENT REPORT THAT INCLUDES COMPLETE AND ACCURATE ACCOUNTING OF THE EVENTS FINANCIAL ACTIVITY, ROOM NIGHT CONFIRMATIONS, AND MARKETING AND MEDIA BENEFITS. THE COMMISSION WILL DISBURSE FUNDS AS REIMBURSEMENT FOR PAID INVOICES FOR EXPENSES SPECIFIED IN THE EVENT REPORT. AFTER REVIEW OF THE EVENT REPORT, THE GRANT FUNDS WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE ORGANIZATION. Members or stockholder classes and rights Part VI line 6 THE ORGANIZATION HAS DUES PAYING MEMBERS Member election for additional members Part VI line 7a THE GOVERNING BODY AND ALL NEW BOARD MEMBERS ARE ELECTED BY THE MEMBERS Governing body decisions Part VI line 7b DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY ARE APPROVED AT AN ANNUAL MEETING Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO IRS FILING. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST CHECKLIST WHICH IS DISCUSSED AT BOARD MEETINGS. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a MANAGEMENT REVIEWS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS COMPENSATION BASED ON OTHER AGENCIES OF COMPARABLE SIZE. Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b MANAGEMENT REVIEWS OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION PACKAGE BASED ON OTHER ORGANIZATIONS OF COMPARABLE SIZE. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9 NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM RESTRICTIONS