990 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax JOB No 1545-0047 2 Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private 20 1 5 Department ofthe foundations) > Do not enter social security numbers on this farm as it may be made public ‘Open to Public cca poresorn) > Information about Form 990 and its instructions 1s at yvw JRS gov/Form990 01-01-3015 __, and ending 49-31.2015 B Chock appcabie [© Name ot org2 ployer identific TT pares change name canse taal tum [Frat rtumytarmnatad TWarber and avast (or 0 box i mai w not Gelvered wo Arest acres] Room/ate Cnn | Poe tone Ttooieavon penal Cay RW Rae or BONS, UTEY, ard LP Toren pom ee 1 For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning ‘6 JAIME NAVARRO 75-6002811 Doing Bussess a5 E Telephone number (214) 421-8701 6 Gross recep § 57,607,160 F Name and address of prmcipal officer (a) Is this a group return for MITCHELL GLIEBER ae os Po BOX 150009 suboramat Po oves © dallas,TX 75315 Hp) Are all subordinates res [no Fy sores) [7 s0nte) ( ) insert no) [7 494ztay(s) or [7 527 included? IF "No," attach alist (see instructions) 1 Tacexemptataus 3 Website: wivw bigtex com H(c)_Group exemption number ® K Form of organzaton_[¥ Comorstion [Trust [Associaton [other Lear of formeton 1986 [M State of legal domiie TX EEE Summary LGriefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities TO CONDUCT AN ANNUAL STATE FAIR, CELEBRATE TEXAS BY PROMOTING AGRICULTURE, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. 2 Check this box ® [ifthe organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets 3 Number of voting membe! 55 4 Number of independent of the governing body (Part VI, line 1) : 3 oting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b)». 4 53 5 6 Activties & Govemance 5 Total number of ndduals employed in calendar year 2015 (PartV, ine 28) 7570 6 Total number of volunteers (estimate unecessary) a 250 7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 woe woe Ja o b Netunrelated business taxabie ncome fom Form 990-T,line34_. + +. + ee ss [ae Prior Year Current Year 8 Contributions and grants (PartVitt,tne th) vv ee ee 193628 3,207,887 2 Program service revenve (Part VitI,iine2a) vv + vv vv ee 24800.612 53,612317 § [10 investment income (Part Vill, column (A),tines 3,4,2nd 74)... 331,129 334,485 © a2 other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6¢, 8c, 9¢, 10c, and 11e) 96,831 95,194 12 Teolevenve-ed nes © tough 11 (mst ea Por VI, clam (4), ne ren v799.983 23 Grants and smiley amounts paid (Part, column (A) nes 1-3) vs 2ea78 308,000 14 Benefits paid to orfor members (Part 1x, column (A), line 4)... a ° [PS Sagres otercompersaton, elves beets (at, clam A), nes ycaase yasiaea £ | 160 Professional tundraising fees (Part Tx, column (A),line 3e) sv es A a E | total tncronina expenses (Par, clu (0), ne 25) BO 17° other expenses (Part IX, column (A) les 41a-a16,12-246) . ss 295565 aonoea7e 18 Total expenses Ada lines 13-17 (must eaual Part 1X, column (A) ine 25) 38,616,188] 50,765,724 19 _Revenveless expenses Subtract line 18 fom ine 12 3.348.600 6.534.162 33 ginning of Current Year] End of Ye Sg | 21 otal uaoiines (Pax ne26) Lo Lo 20,343,139 17,500,808 22 |22__netassets orfund balances Subvfactline 21 fom e201 w+ += 26,443,933 sz.602.344 EERSTE Signature Block Under penalties of perjury, declare that I have examined this return, meluding accompanying schedules and statements, and ta the best of my knowledge and belief, itis true, correct, and complete Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge Here We navaan0 Cro : Beuce Pear Bees © oeRNaTEN check [| ponszenes Paid SF Sadved Fiemme SRUCE E BEAWSTIEN& RSSOCINTES Fis IN Preparer - Firs adress T0800 1 CENTRAL BORESEWAY STE 1000 rane wo (218) 7060849 Use Only May the IRS discuss ths return with the preparer shown above? (eee structions) Teves [No For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. Cat No 11282¥ Form990(2015)Form 990 (2015) Page 2 [EIEEH statement of Program Service Accomplishments Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IIT Cc 1 Brety desenbe the arganvzaton’s mission THE STATE FAIR OF TEXAS CELEBRATES ALL THINGS TEXAN BY PROMOTING AGRICULTURE, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT THROUGH QUALITY ENTERTAINMENT IN A FAMILY-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT 2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? be eee Fes Reno If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule 0 3 _Didthe organization cease conducting, or make significant change: series? 2 ee ee 7 _ Le ++ D¥es fyNo 1f"'Yes," desenbe these changes on Schedule O im how it conducts, any program 4 Describe the organization's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses Section 501 (c)(3) and 501 (c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, f any, for each program service reported 4a (code 7 (expenses 40,726,834 including grants of 8 308,000) (Revenue & 53612317) ab (code 7 (expenses Tneuaing gente of & (Revenue § Y 4 (code 7 (expenses $ including grants of § 7 (Revenues y ‘4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule 0 ) (Expenses $ Including grants of $ diRevenue $ ) ‘4e__Total program service expenses > 40,728,834 Torm geo (2015).Form 990 (2015) 10 a > 15 16 v 18 1 20a » Page 3 FAME Checklist of Required Schedules Yes | No 1s the organzatondggcrbedn section 504(6)(3) oF 4947(aX1) ther than a private foundation)? 11 “es, Yes complete ScheauleA J. a . . oe . 2 Is the organization required to complete schedule ‘Schedule of Contributors 3 instructions)? y.. 2 | ves, id the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or m opposition to No candidates for public ofice? If "es,"complete Schedule Part. + ee ww we ee 3 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying actwities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? Tf "es," complete Schedule, Part». + wv 4 No Is the organization a section 501 (c)(4), 504 (c)(5), oF 503(¢)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amaunts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? Tf "¥es," complete Schedule Parti ss ee ee ee 5 ne Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in Such funds or accounts? N If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Pat J... 2 ee ee 6 o Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space, N the environment, histone land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part ir J... 2 o Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? 7 If "Yes," complete Schedule D, PartIII 9)... - - ew ee we 8 eo Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liabilty, serve as a custodian for amounts nat listed n Part X, or provide creditcounseling, debt management, credit repair, of debt egotlation services? "Yes, "complete Scheduled, Patt ne se ee eee ° 6 Did the organization, directly oF through a related organvzation, hold assets in temporgnily restricted endowments,| 10 | Yes permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If *Yes," complete Schedule D, Pat 3... . 4 If the organization's answer to any of the folowing questions Is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIIL, 1X, oF X as applicable Did the organzaton report an amount gr and bugs, and equipment m Par X, tne 107 y If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part vi) . toe oe : hone noe ata | Yes Did the organization report an amount for investments —other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% oF more of| its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule 0, Pare vil. oe ii ° Did the organization report an amount for investments —program related in Part X, line 13 that s 5% oF more of Its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? IF "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part iT 9... . ss [Ate ° Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more ofits total assets No reported in Part X, ine 167 IF "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX)... . 1 se we + [aad 1d the organization report an amount for other abilities in Part X, ne 257 JF "Yes," complete Schedule 0, Fart Tass] ya, Did the organization's separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that ary addresses the organrzation’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? es If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part x %) Did the organization obtain separate, independgnt audited financial statements forthe tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XIE. 6 ee ee ee ee ee ee ee [BR] Ves Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited fancial statements forthe tax year? 1b No If "Yes," and if the organizatian answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII 1s optional “| 1 the organization a school described in section 170(b){1)(A){u)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E 3 No Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? . . . . . [aga No Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, mvestment, end program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate fren vestments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV. oe 4b No Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organvzation? 1f "Yes," complete Schedule, Ports tf and iV... + 15 No id the organization report on Part 1X, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate arants or other assistance to of for foreign individuals? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV» 16 No Did the organization report a total of more than $1 5,000 of expenses for professional fundraising serwices on Part] 4y No 1X, column (A), nes 6 and 11¢7 If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (See instructions) . «+ « Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions, gh Part VIIL, lines 1¢ and 8a7 if "Yes," complete ScheduleG, Part IT ss + ee vw we ee as | ves Dud the organization report ore than $15,000 of ross nome from gaming actwies on Part VII 4mg 8a? If |g "ves," complete Schedule G, Part ve we we . y ° bid the organization operate one or more hospital facilites? If "Yes,"complete Schedule... 20a Ne If "Yes" to line 26a, did the organization attach a copy ofits audited financial statements to this return 2p Form 990(2015)Form 990 (2015) Page 4 [AGENT Checklist of Required Schedules (continued) ‘2L_Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or | aa | Yes domestic government on Part 1X, column (A), line 1? Tf "Yes,"complete Schedule, Pats I and IT. « 22 id the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part | 33. N 1X, column (A), line 27 If "Yes,"complete Schedule, Parts andl... «s+ e 23 Didtthe organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, line 3,4, or 5 about compensation ofthe organization’ y current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? Ives," | 2a | Y®s complete Schedule). ve ee 24a Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue mith an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as ofthe last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? 1/ "Yes, “answer lines 240 though 24d ‘and complete Schedule Tf 'No,"gotoline 25a. vse ee ee 249 No b Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyand a temporary period exception? 9 WP f porary ot oe € Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year todefease any tax-exempt bonds? ve ee et et tt ee ee 24c 4 Did the organization act as an “on behalf of issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? aa 25a Section 502(c)(3), 504(¢)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benef transaction wth @disqualiied person dunng the year? 1f "Yes," | ag. No complete Schedule LPT vv ve we ee b 1s the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction wth a disqualified person ina prior Year, and hat he transaction has not ben reported on any ofthe rgerzatons pro Forms 290 or 999.627 | 250 No 11 "Yes," complete Schedule, Pat!» + + ec 26 Did the arganization report any amount on Part X, line 5,6, of 22 for cecewvables from oF payables to any current or former oficers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? | 26 na 14"¥es," complete Schedule l, Patil ve ve ee ee 27 Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor ar employee thereof, 2 grant selection committee member, or to.a'359 controlled entty or family. | 27 No member of any of these persons? If *Yes,"complete Schedule, Pat I! we ee ww 28 Was the organization a party toa business transaction wth one ofthe fllowng parties (see Schedule L, Part1V instructions for applicable fling tiresholds, conditions, and exceptions) aA current or former officer director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, PV eS peal eee A family member ofa current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? Jf "Yes," complete Schedule L, Pet 20 No © Anentity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thergor) was, No an officer, director, trustee, ar direct or indict owner? 1f "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV. 28 29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes, complete Schedule . Sh a | ves 30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, histonical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified, No conservation contributions? If "Yes,"complete Schedule vv we ee ee 30 34_Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part T i" a o 32 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of ts net assets? 1 "¥e5," complete ScheduteN, PCI ese we et eee 32 No 33 Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301 7701-2 and 30% 7701-37 If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Pat. es ws 33 No 34 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R Pare 1, 111,07 1¥. | aq N andPatVinef ee ee nt nt 2 35a Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 51 2(by(13)? 358 No b 16-¥es'to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? IF "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line2 380 36 Section 504(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related N organrzation? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V,ne2.« a _ 36 e 37° Did the organzation conduct more than 5% of ts activities through an entity that nota related organization N and that is treated as 2 partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Vee," complete Schedule , Pare VI 37 o 38 Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 197 y, Note. All Form 990 filers ave required to complete Schedule O.= : : 3e | Yes Form 990 (2015)Form 990 (2015) Page 5 ‘Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V fo Yes | No 4a Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- ifnot applicable ta 730 b Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line La Enter-0- nat applicable [3b o © Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ac | ves 2a Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and ‘Ta Statements, he forthe calender yeer ending wth or wnt the year covered bythisreturn ss ew eer ~ [aa 570) b_Ifat least one 1s reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns? 2b | ves Note.fthe sum of ines ia and 2a 1s greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions) 3a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year? 3a No. b_IfYes,"has it iled a Form 990-T for this year?If "No" to line 3b, provide an explanation 10 Schedule O 3b 4a At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or ather authority over, a financial account ina foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? 40 No. > re-yes," enter the name of the foreign country». See instructions for filing requirements for FInCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) ‘5a Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? 5a No. Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was oF 1s a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? = No © If"Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-7 5c 6a Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the a | ves organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contnbutions? b_If*Y¥es," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ee er ee ob | ves 7 Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).. 2 Did the organization receive a payment m excess of $75 made partly asa contribution and partly fr goods and | 7a | Yes services provided to the payor? . eer b If"Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? 7 | ves € Dud the organzation sell, exchange, orothermse dispose of tangible personal propery for which twas required to file Form 8282? Re Je No. 4. 1F°¥es,- indicate the number of Forms 8262 filed dunng the year». se [7d Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on 2 personal benefit contract? ve No. f Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? 7 No. 9 Ifthe organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, dic the organization file Form 8899 as| required? oo aig 79 hh Ifthe organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? Th 8 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time uring the year? Parmer Gu oa 8 9a Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? 98 b_ Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? 9% 410 Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter @ Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, lne12. . . | 40a b Gross receipts, included on Form $90, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club [40m facilties, 11 Section 504(c)(12) organizations. £: ‘@ Gross income from members or shareholders... oe tua b Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them). + + a + Late 12a Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts.s the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 10417 12 b If*Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received of accrued during the year 320 13. Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers. @ Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?Note, See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O 132 b Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states In which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans 136 Enter the amount of reserves on hand 13¢ 4da_Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year? aa No. b_If*Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments?/f "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O 44b Form 990 (2015)Form 990 (2015) Page 6 GEERT Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 76 below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions. Check sfSchedule O contains a response or note to any line mnths PartVI. ss — We Section A. Governing Body and Management Yes | No 4 rier ane numberof voting members ofthe govermng body ane endorere tae | ay A Ifthere are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or f the governing body delegatec broad authority to an executive committee| or similar committee, explain in Schedule 0 b Enter the number of voting members included in ine La, above, who are independent. 4b 531 2 bid any oficer, rector, trustee, of Key employee have a family relaionshp oa business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, orkeyemployee? - - - eee ee ee ee eee LD | Yes 3 Did the orgamzation delegate cantrol over management duties customanly performed by or under the direct 3 n supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? 2 4 Didthe organization make any significant changes tots governing documents since the prior Form 990 was AO ee 4 No. 5. Did the organrzation become aware during the year ofa significant diversion of the organization's assets? 5 No. 6 Did the organization have members orstackholders? . . . ew ee ee ee ee LO No. 7a Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members ofthe governing body? vs ee et te et ee te ee ee Le No. b Are any governance decisions ofthe organization reserved to or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, | 7b No or persons other than the governing body?» . s Loe a — 8 Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following a The governing body? - 6 ee ee ga | ves b Each committee with authority to act on behalf ofthe governing body?» ss. es ee ss | ab | Yes 9 Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VIL, Section A, who cannot be reached at the! organization's mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule.» ~- |s No. Section B, Policies (This Section 6 requests information about policies not required by te Internal Revenue Code.) Yes | No 40a. Did the organization have local chapters, branches, oraffliates? . . se ee vw ee 0a No. b_If*Yes," did the organization have wntten policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affilates, and branches ta ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? 10b 44a Has the organcatin provided a compete copy ofthis Form 990 to al members ofits governing body before Hing the form? ss area reer ne arie hoes [Ata] Yes bb Describe in Schedule O the process, any, used by the organization ta revnewths Form 990. ss + « 12a Did the organization have 2 wntten conflict of interest policy? If "No," gotoline 13. Pact 2a | Yes Were oficers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could we nsetoconficts? . ee ee a rr 2 ee [tab] ves bid the organization regulary and consistently monitor and enforce compliance wth the policy? If “Yes,"desenbe Im Schedule Ohow this Was done sss te kt azc | ves. 13. Did the organization have a wntten whistleblower policy?» ss ss ee ee ew ee es [a3 | ves 14 Did the organization have a wntten document retention and destruction policy? . 2 eee 14 | ves 15 Did the process for determining compensation ofthe following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision? a The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management official... ee 35a | Yes b Other officers ar key employees of the organization. se ee eee ee ee ee es [abl ves IF "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, descnbe the process in Schedule O (see instructions) 46a_Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a yomnt venture or similar arrangement with 2 taxable entity during the year? ee ee ee | 1a, No. b If"Yes," did the organization follow a wntten policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization's exempt status with respect to such arrangements? se ee ee es ee | Geb Section €. Disclosure 47 List the States with which @ copy ofthis Form 990 15 required to be fled 1B Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 stappicable), 990, and 990-T (S01(c) @)s only) available for public ispection Indicate how you made these available Check all that apply [own website [~ Another's website [¥Upon request _[~ Other (explain in Schedule 0) 49 Describe in Schedule O whether (and ifso, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of Interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year 20 State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records DOAIME NAVARRO 3921 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD dallas, TX 75210 (214) 421-8701, Form 990 (2015)Form 990 (2015) Page 7 [EEX compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIL we Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees Ta Complete tis table for al persons required tobe listed Repork compensation forthe calendar year ending with or within the erganveaton’ tar year @ ist al ofthe organization's eurent oficers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount of compensation Enter -0- in columns (0) (€), and (F)f no compensation was pavd ‘9 List all of the organization's current key employees, ifany See instructions for definition of "key employee List the organization's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee) who received reportable compensation (Box § of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations ‘List all ofthe organization's former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations ‘List all of the organization's former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations List persons in the following order individual trust compensated employees, and former such persons I Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee 105 or directors, institutional trustees, officers, key employees, highest (A) (B) (o) (0) (e) (F) Name ard Title Average | Position (do not check nepertable | Reportable | estimeted week ist. | "person's both an offcer ‘tom the ‘tomrelated | ‘compensation any nours | ‘aneadirectoritrustee) | organization (w- | organizations | fromthe forretated [= Say ziiose-misc) | tw-2/1099 | organreation and organzations |% 3 Sle [Bz |2 Misc) related below = gle [Br [3 organizations dotted tne) [EE £ ig le8 |e g g E ‘ee Adaivonal Data Table Form 990 (2015)Form 990 (2015) Page 8 [EWE Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) (A) (8) (c) (0) (E) (F) Name and Title average | position (donot check Reportable | Reportable estimates hours per | mare than one box, unless | compensation | compensation | amount of ther week (ist _| ‘persons both an ofcer fromthe fromretated. | ‘compensation anyhours | ‘anda director/tustee) | orgamaation (W- | organizations (W-| from the forvetes FST Te Te BE Tp] zeae mise) | 2/1099-MIsc) | organzation and ovganzatons [23 | 2) 3 |e Se |F related e |2/*|§ 8 |f e z f a See Ral Ons TOB 1b Sub-Total ee > € Total from continuation sheets to Part VIE, Section A > 4_Total (add tines 4b and ic) > REI z co 2 Total number of individuals (including but nt limited to those hsted above) who received more than $100,000 af reportable compensation fom the organization ® 17 Yes | No 3° Did the organization list any former offcer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee online 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule for such individual vs sv tv 4 + 4 ts 4 + + | 3 na 4 Forany indwidual sted an ine 12,18 the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organteation and related organizations greater than'$150,000" It “Yes,” complete Schedule Yor such 5 bid any person sted online 1a recewe or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered tothe organtzation?If “Yes,” complete Schedule for such person ss st we we |g No Section B, Independent Contractors 2 Complete this table for yaur five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of Compensation fom the organization Report compensation forthe calendar year ending wth or within the organization's tax yea a @ © foots Tx_75001 iVEtoon- ALIAS LER TG PCKeT NTIS Tea Font St, ak_72901, CGENN SHIT PRESENTS Faved ETE 3,005 HORSESHOE Ba, TH 70657 5e conENcTL, [consTRUCTION TORS isn, 73087 arn eve seRVCES TC [SCOR SERS Ta Salas Te 9540: 2 Total number of ndependent contractors (cluding BUT not limited to those Vsted above) who received more han $100,000 of compensation from the organization Bt Form 990 (2015)Form 990 (2015) [ZERGI statement of Revenue Page 9 Check i Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line w this Part VIII c @ © @ Total revenue unrelated | Revenue fexemot | business | excluged from function revenue | tax under revenue sections $12-514 ia Federated campagne Fe ef EE | b membersnipdues . . tb G EB Fundraising events ac 751081 g¢ ee ve | 4 Related organizations. a 5 & FE | o covermentgrans (onmeator) te é! —_— Bs] 1 Sntancune notncusea ors pe 2 BS | a wera cenmtone ced anes 43,750 8 otal. Add lines 13-1 « 207.07 EE | totat.rddines 13-1f : : Busnes Code 2 | 25 somssions pave exter ‘00009 2a,rsrare| 21,267,076 Z|» covcessionssrecin araacrions 0085 menos] se ela & e | + Airother program service revenue é 9 Total. Add lines 2a-2f _ as 53,612,317| 3 Investment mcome (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts) 149,675 149,675) 44 ncome rom evestment of tx-oxemt bod proceeds | 7 3 Royalties » 7 (nea (Personal 62 Gross rents bless rental ortoss) Net rental income or (loss) “ a q (@secunties Wormer 7a Gross amount assets other “ than ventory bb less costar other bass an 239,202 Sslr expenses e Gamer (es) ame 4. Net gain or (os) > 234,04 24.50 82 Gross income from fundraising $ events (not including 5 5 sist 3 of contnbitions reported an line te) & See Part iV, line 18 E |b ess airect expenses » 51.014 6 7 € Net income or (loss) from fundraising events os.194 35.195 98. Gross income from gaming activities See Part iV, line 19 b Less direct expenses > € Net income or (loss) fom gaming actives q > 10a. Gross sales of ventory, less returns and allowences & Less cost of goods sole > €_Netincome or (loss) from sales of inventory Fe q Wiscellaneous Revenue Business Code ite » 4. Alvather revenue © Total. Add lines 1ta-tid 2 7 7 12 Total revenue. See Instructions Le > vamenl nena aad Form 990 (2015)Form 990 (2015) Page 10 [EseY Statement of Functional Expenses Section 50i(c)(3) and S01(c}(4) organizations must complete al jumns Allather organizations must complete column (A) Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part 1X i Donat nude amounts reported on nes 6, © von Prnne Jno awa) volo 7b, Bb, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. Toutespenses | PPEGene | general expenses | expenses” 1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments See PartlV,line21.- 02,000 200,900 2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals See Part IV, line 220» ° 3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals See Part IV, lines 15 aie eee ee ee ° 4 Benelits paid to orformembers . ° 5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees a 2491.39 6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(N(1)) and persons described in section 4958(6\3)(8) =» ° Other salanes and wages. Saen770| 5987.79 Pension plan aceruals and contributions (include section 403 (k) and 403(b) employer contebutions) ss = 326,260 226,200 9 Other empioyee benefits . : 461,795 10 Payroll taxes 41 Fees for services (non-employees) 2 Management wae wae bles. ee 72,308 794,208 € Accounting . fee ona02 53,02 4 Lobbying... eee ° Professional fundravsing services See Patt IV, line 17 ° f Investment management fees... . aio a7 9 Other (If ine 129 amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, ist line Ligexpenses on ScheduleO) .- 3999.312 3909 312 42° Advertising and promotion. « essa] 30652 43° office expenses... . 1565900] 3,569,640 44 Information technology. Le 103,39 103,19 45° Royalties. ° 46 occupancy . fee iene) seam yotavel 236 e726 18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, orlocal public oficiais s+ . ° 49 Conferences, conventions, and meetings.» - ° 20 Interest Pee 3,097 5007 21 Payments toaffilates . . . : A 22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization... 393,500] 3,943,590 23 Insurance. . Lee 4,103,738 24 Other expenses Ttemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses inline 24e Ifline 24e amount exceeds 10% oftine 25, column (A) amount, lst line 24e expenses on Schedule 0 ) 2 EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND MAINT sansa 9arnara b SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS 982,705] 6,652,795 ¢ OPERATING SUPPLIES 8 EXP ea003ee| 680,48 a Aiother expenses 25 Total functional expenses, Add lines 1 through 246 soresai] _ao.reeasa| 10,036.87 ° 26 Joint costs.C omplete this lime only #Fthe organrzation reported in column (8) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation Check here P [if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720) Form 990 (2015)Form 990 (2015) Page 12, EES Balance sheet Check if Schedule © contamns a response or note to any line this Part x c @ @ fegnning of year endo year 7 Cash-nomnterestbeame ~ ~ : vai) a ae SN eres near ac restr waesoasr] 2 Sieeo.Te 3 Pledges and grants recewable,net ss 7 + = Le eron[ 3 Tata 4 Accounts recewable, net. « Ls a a 7.005] 4 mere 5 Loans and other recewables rom current and former oficers, directors, trustees key employees, and highest compencoted employees. Compete Part ef Shed Eee eee eee mee ree ds ° 5 Loans and otherrecewables from other cisquaified persons (as defined under section 4958(F)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and [and complete $ lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34, E [27 unestncted net assets s520,109| 27 users 3 |28 remporaniy estreted net assets Tomas a8 1872 E [29 permanently resinctednetassets vv vss Lo oe) 71668 é Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here [and 3 complete lines 30 through 34, g 30 © Capital stock ortrust principal, orcurrent funds - . - ee 7 ee 30 # |31 paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund... 34 [32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 32 B Jas rotainetassets orfund tances. « .. a wean) 33 wee 34__Totaliabities and net assets/fund balances vv vv + ts = cazerore) 34 70.43.82 Form 990 (2015)Form 990 (2015) EES Reconc Page 12 jation of Net Assets Check sf Schedule © contains a response or note to any line in this Part XT B 21 Total revenue (must equal Part VIIT, column (A), line 12) 4 57,299,883 2 Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 2 50,765,721 3 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 2 from line 1 3 6,534,162 4 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)} 4 46,443,933 5 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments 5 280,558 6 Donated services and use of facilities 6 7 Investment expenses 7 8 Prior period adjustments e 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule 0} ° 95,193 10 Net assets or fund balances at end of year Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (6)) 10 52,602,344 inancial Statements and Reporting Check ifSchedule © contains a response or note to any line inthis Part XII c Yes | No 4 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990 Fcash accrual [other Ifthe organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked “Other,” explain i Schedule 0 2a Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? 2a No. If'¥es,/check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both TF Separate basis F consolidated basis [Both consolidated and separate basis Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant? 2 | ves If'¥es/’check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both Fy Separate basis [consolidated basis [Both consolidated and separate basis € If*Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of ts financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? 2c | ves Ifthe organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O 3a As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an ausit or audits as set forth inthe Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-1337 3a No. b If*Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit ar audits? Ifthe organization did not undergo the required audit ar audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such aucits 3b Form eso (201s)Additional Data Software ID: Software Version: EIN: Name: 75-6002511 STATE FAIR OF TEXAS Form 990, Part VII - Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors w @) © © © C) Name and Title Average | Position (donot check | Reportable | Reportable | estimated ours per_|morethen one box, unless | compensation | compensation | amount of other week (ist | "personis bothanoticer | fromthe | tromrelated” | compensation any hours | ‘anda directorfiustee) | organization | organizations | from the forvelates = = Tez]a] (We 2/1099- | (w-2/1099- | organization organizations |2 3] 3 |3|2 (2a |F] isc) MISC) and related teow [22/3 18 fe Fe organizations dotted ine) [RE |S |* [2 [eS|® a8 Ie les g 8) 3 e g a Soe antar t Bear na ‘aneo Anca 10 Brector Nom P Baawel oben W bes ee x q Jan wart Back to Badr aie x q Bide aa ‘on ox Chamberain r0 oy € Coffee 3 v0 fice cian a” ‘Dane A cury Fieri x qlForm 990, Part VII - Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors Key Employees, Highest “ @) © ) © « Name and Tite average | Position (donoteneck | Reportable | Reportable | estimated ours per | more than one box, | compensation | compensation | amount of week (ist | unless person's both an | fromthe | from elated | other any hours officer anda exganization | organizations | compensation forrelated | auectorpusteey | (w= 2/3099- | (w- 2/1099- | trom the organizations este Mise) misc) | organization aottectine) 123) 3 |B le [FE |2 organizations ae g Tony R Dales eee x q q aia John dea Gra aac Foul Over oe x q q Water cone aac sense x o ql Wotee che kre andy R Engarom ee x q q Ruben € Esq iis i ote sada we x] fx q qForm 990, Part VII - Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors Key Employees, Highest “ @) © ) © « Name and Tite average | Position (donoteneck | Reportable | Reportable | estimated ours per | more than one box, | compensation | compensation | amount of week (ist | unless person's both an | fromthe | from elated | other any hours officer anda exganization | organizations | compensation forrelated | auectorpusteey | (w= 2/3099- | (w- 2/1099- | trom the organizations este Mise) misc) | organization aottectine) 123) 3 |B le [FE |2 organizations ae g fob Fare ios Feiainan oe x] fx q q ica Ces TGuedoupe V Gowen acer Gayot once x q q oma Hatta Bieta Doug O Hawthome oo x q q Janes HiTaERGER trend ceo ee x q q Rar Knott ear wee x q qForm 990, Part VII - Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors Key Employees, Highest “ (e) © ©) «) ) Name and Tite average | Position (donoteneck | Reportable | Reportable | estimated ours per | more than one box, | compensation | compensation | amount of week (ist | unless person's both an | fromthe | from elated | other any hours officer anda exganization | organizations | compensation forrelated | auectorpusteey | (w= 2/3099- | (w- 2/1099- | trom the organizations este Mise) misc) | organization aottectine) 123) 3 |B le [FE |2 organizations ae g Tae awe Wendy pez eee x q q aia ‘mc waonace aie Seven Manaiae Seen x q q Toad Cear aac James Morey Bt ee x] |x q q ‘hea Muray ies i ee x q q Gano ies is Reymond F Gara comer x q qForm 990, Part VII - Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors Key Employees, Highest “ (e) © ©) «) ) Name and Tite average | Position (donoteneck | Reportable | Reportable | estimated ours per | more than one box, | compensation | compensation | amount of week (ist | unless person's both an | fromthe | from elated | other any hours officer anda exganization | organizations | compensation forrelated | auectorpusteey | (w= 2/3099- | (w- 2/1099- | trom the organizations este Mise) misc) | organization aottectine) 123) 3 |B le [FE |2 organizations ae g James € Robots ies Rowand «Robin a x q q aia Pete Schenk ies i Don Fld Sova ae x] |x q q carrie Chiron Googe A Ser ies ai fice Ait ee x] |x q q ober 8 Sth ey ee x q q ou Thompson race wes x q qForm 990, Part VII - Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors Key Employees, Highest «@) (6) © © «) ) Name and Title average | Position ao natcheck | Reportable | Reportable | Estimated tours per | more than one box, | compensation | compensation | amount of seek (ist | unless persons bathan | ftomthe. | fomrelated | other any hours officer and 3 axganzation | organizatians | compensation forrelated | dvrectorfrustee) | (W- 2/3038- | (Wi-2/1099- | "fromthe orgenzations SeeTal Mise) Wisc) | organization dotted tine) 3 Els FElz organizations “Pa lesl* g WW KELWN WALKER ‘an Wane eee x] |x | q ited cha ‘ne Wharton Brace Soa Wane ee x] |x | q Jet wars Brace Crag A Woodeok ea x] |x | q ATTEN WALTERS ince 5 Grebe ee x] |x sao. q 30 est Some navare erie cE ober Ubon aa x 226,154 qForm 990, Part VII - Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors Key Employees, Highest «@) (6) rc) ©) «) « Name\and Title average | Position ao natcheck | Reportable | Reportable | estimated tours per | more than one box, | compensation | compensation | amount of week (ist | unless persons bathan | fromthe. | romrelated | other forrelated | dvrectortrusteey | (W- 2/3099. | (w- 2/1099- | ~ fromthe orgenzations [== FTez]a] Msc) wiscy | organization below |23| = Sle ‘and related dotted line) 2/3 |2le 2 organizations £12 (°B x z 8 g Carey D Risinger 450 ee x ast. Sv Foad easveage use Pager 350 ee x 200,40 Si persone Dent E Rea ; Bical fe Jennifer Schuder 450 ‘een ° " hnstopher Bemer ee x 34.05 25.68 Beta Ran fe KARISSA C HANTS. 450 ine ie WEIN oe " .[efile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS. DLN: 93493319098586) [OMB No 1545-0047 SCHEDULE A Public Charity Status and Public Support (Form 990 or Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization ora section 990EZ) 4947(a)(4) nonexempt charitable trust. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-7 > Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-£2) and its instructions is at Pear ot www.irs.aov/formss0. Intemal Revenue Serve ‘Name of the organization rr en Employer identification number 75-6002511 Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions. The organization 1s nota private foundation because itis (Far ines 1 through 11, check only one box ) 1 [A .church, convention af churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(4)(A)(i) 2 [A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(H)Attach Schedule E (Form 990 oF 990-EZ)) 3 [— A hospital ora cooperative hospital service organization described in section 470(b)(1)(A)(H}). 4 [7 A medical research organization operated in conjunction with @ hospital described in section 470(b)(4)(A KIN). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state 5 [~_Anorganization operated for the Benefit of = college oF university owned or operated by @ governmental unit described in section £70(b)(4)(A){iv). (Complete Part 11) 6 [A federal, state, oF local government or governmental unit descnbed in section 470(b)(1)(A)(). 7 [7 Anorganization that normally receives a substantial part of ts support from a governmental unit or from the general pubic described in section 470(b)(2)(A (vi). (Complete Part 11) 8 Acommunity trust described in section 470(b)(4)(A)(vi) (Complete Part II ) 9 [J Anorganzation that normally receives (1) more than 331/38 of ts support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts fom activities related to its exempt functions ~subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no mare than 331/33 of ts support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) fom businesses acquired by the organization after June 30,1975. Seeseetion 509(a)(2). (Complete Part 11] } 10 [_ Anorganization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety See section 509(a)(4). 11 [—_Anorganization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions af, arta carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organzations described in section $09{a)(1) ar section 509(a)(2) See seetlon 509(a)(3)- check the box in ines 11 through 114 that descnbes the type of supporting arganization and complete lines 1 1e, 11f,and 119 2 Type. supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supparted organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a major ofthe directors or trustees of the supporting organization You must complete Part IV, Sections A and 8. [Type TE. supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organtzation(s), by having control or management of the supporting ofganization vestea in the same persons that control or menage the supportes organization(s) You trust complete Part TV, Sections A and C © [7 Type TI functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connectian with, and functionally integrated with ts supported organization(s) (see instructions) You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E. 4 [Type TIE non-functionally integrated. 4 supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organvzation(s) thet rs not functionally integrated The organization generally ‘rust satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions) You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V. © [Check this box ifthe organization received a wnitten determination from the IRS that itis a Type I, Type II, Type LIL functionally Integrated, or Type ITI non-functionally integrated supporting organization f Enter the number of supported organizations a Provide the following information about the supported organization(s) o (EN cy (wy oy ow Name of supported organization Type of Is the organization Amount of Amount of other organization | listed in your governing | _manetary support | support (see (described on lines document? (see instructions) | instructions) 1-9 above (see Instructions) Yes No. Total For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ. (cat No 11285 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015Schedule A (Form 990 of 990-EZ) 2015 Page 2 [EEEEEIE support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(4)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(4)(AN(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to quality under Part IIL, If the organization fails to qualify under the rests listed below, please complete Part III Section A. Public Support Calendar year m o > © oa ee ee (2011 (e012 (2013 (ay2o14 (ep20is (FyTotal 1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received (00 not elude any unusual grants ) 2. Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and esther paid to or expended on its benait 3. The value of services or faciities furnished by @ governmental unt to the arganization wthout charge 4 Total. Add ines 1 chrough 3 5 The portion oftotal contributions by each person (ather than 2 governmental unt or publicly Supported organization) included an line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 21, column © 6 Public support, Subtract ine 5 from line 4 Section B, Total Support Calendar year ; : eee eae (011 (2012 (2023 (a2014 (ey2015 (Teal 7 Amounts from tine 4 8 Gross income from interest, dividenes, payments received on secunties loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources 9 Wetincome from unrelated business activities, whether oF not the business is regularly carned on 40 Other income D0 not include gain or loss from the sale of Capital assets (Explain in Part vty 41, Total support. Ads lines 7 through 10 12. Gross receipts from related activities, ete (eee instructions) 2 13 First five years. the Form 990 1s for the organization's first, Second, thd, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section SO1(e}S) organization, check this box and stop here. Pr Section C, Computation of Public Support Percentage ¥4 Public support percentage for 2015 (lie 6, column {f) divided by hne 11, column (W) 4 45. Public support percentage for 2014 Schedule A, Part IL, line 14 15 16a. 33 1/3% support test-2015.1Fthe organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 1s 33 1/3%% or more, check This Dox and stop here. The organtzation qualifies as a publicly supported organization a b 33.1/3% support test—20141F the arganizatign didnot check a box on line 13 oF 16a, and ne 15 1s 33 3/3% or more, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organtzation mr 47a 10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2015.1{ the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 | 10% or more, and ifthe organization meets the facts-and-circumstances test, check this box and stop here. Expiain In Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization > b 10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2014.1{ the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16, or 17a, and line 15 1s 10% or more, and ifthe organization meets the “facts-and-circumstances” test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part V1 how the organization me: -and-circumstances" test The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organtzation > 18 Private foundation.if the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17, or 17b, check this box and see Instructions rT “Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015.Schedule A (Form 990 of 990-EZ) 2015 Page 3 MEZIISITME Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II, If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part IL Section A, Public Support Calendar year (or Fiscal year beginning in) f "Gite, qrante, contributions, and membership fees received (Do not include any unusual grants ") 2. Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold ar services performed, or facilities furn'shed In any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose 3 Gross receipts from activites that are not an unrelated trade ° orbusiness under section 513, (ayort (by2012 (2013, (ao14 (ey2015 (prota! 13469,745 3,519,737 2,012,795 1,936,226] 3,207,887| 14,146,380 4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either ° paid to or expended on its behalf 5 The value ofservices or facilities furnished by a ° governmental unit to the organization without charge 6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5 20,350,550) 5,555 | eae 35,736,525) se,e20,z0e] 229,967,593 Ja Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified ° persons b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 recewved from other than fisqualified persons that exceed ° the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount an line 13 for the year © Add ines 7a and 7b 2 8 Public suppor. (Subtract ine 7¢ yoeras Section B, Total Support Calendar year 7 u013 en ota RenETneal pace ES fayoort (by2012 (e201 (ay2o14 (e2015 (prota! ‘9 Amounts from line 6 20,350, 5) a 356,463) 34,423,803 26,736,823) 36,820,209] 229,887,998 40a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received Fealsecuriies)inanstrenca 125,635 38,225] 5,996,251 128,404] 149,679 6,938,194 royalties and income from b Unrelated business taxable income (less section $11 taxes) from businesses ° acquired after June 30, 1975 © Add lines 10a and 10b 125,635 338,225) 5996.25 723.406) 799,679 ere 14 Net income from unrelated business activities nat included ° inline 106, whether or nat the business 15 regularly carried on 12. Otherincome ‘Do not include gain or loss fom the sale of ° Capital assets (Explain Part ww 13° Total support (Add tines 9, or a oc, 1isand 12 ) 14 Firat five years the Form 990 18 Tor he organvation's frst, second, Turd, fourth, ar i tax year as a section S01 (e}(3) ovsanvzaton, check this box and stop here rr Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage TB Public support percentage for 2015 (ie 8, column () divided by Hine T3, column @) ro s7in7od entage from 2014 Schedule A, Part IT, line 15 ae[ 904% Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage 865,234 36,969,883] 236,626,185 16 Public support pet 47 _ Investment income percentage for 2045 (line 10c, column (f divided by line 13, column ()) 2930 % 18 Investment income percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part I1J, line 17 3 096 % 19a 33.1/3% support tests—2015.[f the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 1s more than 33 1/396, and line 17 1s not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organrzation vy b 33.1/3% support tests—2014.1/ tne organization did not check a box on line 14 of line 19a, and line 16 1s more than 33 1/3% and line 18 1s not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization > 20 private foundation.f the organization did not check 2 box on line 14, 18a, or 18b, this box and see instructions rT “Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015Schedule A (Form 990 of 990-EZ) 2015 [XE Supporting Organizations (Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part If you checked 11a of Part 1, complete Sections A and B If you checked 1b of Part I, complete Sections A and C Ifyou checked 11¢ of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E I you checked 1 1d of Part Page 4 1 complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V ) Section A. All Supporting Organizations Are all ofthe organization's supported organizations listed by name in the organization's governing documents? IF "No," deseribein Part VE how the supported organizations are designated If designated by class or purpose, describe the designation If steric and continuing ‘elations hip, explain, Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1} or (2)? IF "Yes," explain in Part VE how the oxganization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(2)(1) oF (2) 3a Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 504 (c){4), (5), oF (6)? ‘4a Was any supported organization not organized in the United States (" If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below bb Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501 (c)(4), (5), oF (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? 11 "Yes," describe mn Part VI when and how the organization made the determination € Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(8) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VE what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use reign supported organizatio > 11"¥es" and if you checked 11a or 11b 1m Part 1, answer (b) and (c) below bb Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? IF "Yes," describe in Part VI how the organization had such contro! and discretion despite being contialied or supervised| by ov m connection with ts supported organizations € Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501 (c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? TF "Yes, "explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(8) purposes 5a Did the organization add, substitute, ar remove any supported organizations during the tax year? IF "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable) Also, provide detail in Part VI including (1) the names and EIN humbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed, (11) the reasons for each such action, (1) the ‘authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action, and (1v) how the action was ‘accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document) bb Type I o Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document? Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control? Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services oF facilities) to anyone other than (2) its supported organizations, (b) individuals that are part ofthe charitable class benefited by bone or mare of its supported organreations, or (c) ather supporting organveations that also support or benefit ane or more of the filing organization's supported organizations? If "Yes," provide detail in Part VI. Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to @ substantial contributor (defined in IRC 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35-percent controlled entity ‘wth regard to a substantial contnbutor? If "Yes," complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If "Yes, "complete Part 11 of Schedule L (Form 890) 9a Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509 (@)(t) or (2))? IF "Yes," provide detail in Part VE. bb Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9{a)) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? f "Yes,” provide detat! in Part VI. € Did 2 disqualified person (as defined inline 9(a)) have an ovnershup interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? 1 "Yes,” provide detat! in Part VI. 10a Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of IRC 4943 because of RC 4943(f) Fry (regarding certain Type IZ supporting organizations, anc all Type IIT non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If "ves, “answer b below bb Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings) Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons? 2A person wio directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization? A family member of a person described in (2) above? € A. 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) oF (b) above? If "Yes toa, b, oF ¢, provide deta! 1m Part VI Yes ab 5b 9b ata erry ite ‘Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015Schedule A (Form 990 of 990-EZ) 2015 Page 5 GEGEA Supporting Organizations (continued) Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations Yes | No 4 Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to requlariy appoint of elect at least a majority of the organization's directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? IF "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s} effectively opetated, supervised, ar cantralied the organizations activities If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year 1 2. Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s} that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? IF "Ves," explain in Part VE how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization 2 Section C. Type 1 Supporting Organizations Yes | No 4 Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization's supported organization(s)? IF "No," describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s) 1 ‘Section D. All Type IIT Supporting Organizations Yes | No 4. Did the organization provide to each of ts supported organizations, by the last day af the fith month of the organization's tax year, (1) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (2) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (3) copies of the organization's governing documents in effect on the date of notification, ta the extent not previously provided?|_4 2 Were any of the organization's officers, directors, or trustees either (1) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (1) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? 11 "No," explain in Part VF how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relations ip with the A supported organization(s) 3. By reason ofthe relationship described in (2), did the organization's supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization's investment policies and in directing the use of the organization's income or assets at all times during the tax year? 11 "es," describe in Part VI the role the organization's supported organizations played in this regard 3 ‘Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations 4 Check the box next ta the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see Instructions) a [The organization satisfied the Activities Test Complete line 2 below bb [The organization is the parent of each of ts supported organizations Complete line 3 below © [The organization supported 2 governmental entity Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instruc tions) Test Answer (a) and (b) below, Yes | No 2 Actus 2 Did substantially all of the organization's actwities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the| supported organization(s) to which the organieation was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI Identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, hiow the organization was responsive fo these s upported organizations, and how the organization determimed that these activities constituted substantially all ofits activities 2a bb Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization's involvement, one or more off the organization's supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? 11 "¥es," explain in Part VI the reasons for the ergamrzation's position that its supported erganrzation(s) would have engaged im these activities but for the organization's involvement 2b 3. Parent of Supported Organizations _ Answer (a) and (b) below. a Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majonty of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI bb Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, pregrams and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe n Part VI the role played by the organization in this regard aa 2b Schedule A (Form 950 or 950-EZ) 2015,Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 KEEERID Type 111 Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations Page 6 1 Check here fhe organcation sausted the Tnegral Pan Testes 8 qualiving Wust on Nov 20, 1970 See Instructions, AN other Type III non-funetionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E c Section A - Adjusted Net Income (a Prox Year pemenie 1 Net short-term capital gain z 2 Recovenes of pnor-year distributions 2 3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3 4 Add ines 1 through 3 4 5 Depreciation and depletion 5 Portion of operating expenses paid or mcurred for production or collection of 6 gross income or for management, conservatin, or maintenance of propery held for production of income (see instructions} 6 Other expenses (see instructions) Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) @ Curent Year Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (WP Year a t_ Adaregate fair market value ofall non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tex year or assets held for pat of year) 1 a Average monthly value of secures ia b Average monthly cash balances ib € Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets ie Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1¢) ra fe Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in PareVI) Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exemot use assets 2 Subtract line 2 from line 44 3 dg Cash deemed held for exempt use Enter 1-1/2% of ime 3 (or greater amount, see instructions) 4 5 Net value ofon-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from lie 3) 5 6 Multiply tine 5 by 035 6 7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7 8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to ine 6) 3 Section C - Distributable Amount Canerk Year 1 Adusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) z 2 Enter 85% of ne 1 2 3. Minimum asset amount fr prior year (ftom Section 8 tine 8, Columna) — [3 4 Enter greater of ine 2 or line 2 4 5 Income tax imposed m prior year 5 6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line S from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (eee structions} 6 7 Check here ithe current year isthe organveatio’s fist as a non-functionally-integrated Type TIT supporting argancaton (eee instructions) [— Schedule A (Form 990 or 950-EZ) 2015,Schedule A (Farm 990 of 990-EZ) 2015 KEENER. type 111 Non-Func ‘Section D - Distributions 4_Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes 2. Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, 1n excess of income from activity 3_Acministratuive expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) 6 Other distnbutions (describe in Part VI) See instructions Page 7 nally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued) Current Year 7_ Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6 8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part V1) See instructions 9. Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, hne 6 10 _Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount Section E - Distribution Allocations (see w instructions) Excess Distributions Pre-2015 (i Distributable Amount for 2015, rer 6 tnbutable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 2 Underdistnibutions, ifany, for years prior to 2015 (reasonable cause tequired--see instructions) {cess distributions carryover, any, to 2015 @ From 2013. e From 2014. {Total of lines 3a through 9 Applied to underaistnbutions of pnor years Applied to 2015 distributable amount T Carryover from 2010 not applied (see J Remainder Subtract ines 39, 3h, and 31 fom 3f “ Distributions for 2015 from Si jon D, line 7 2 Applied to underdistributions of pror years b Applied to 2015 distributable amount © Remainder Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4 5 Remaining underdistributions for years prorto 2015, ffany Subtract ines 3g anc 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zera, see instructions} @ Remaining underdistributions for 2015 Subtract ines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, See instructions) 7 Excess distributions carryover to 2026. Add lines 3yand 4c 'B_Breakdown of ine 7 b © Excess rom 2013, d from 2014, e From 2015. ‘Schedule A (Form 990 oF 990-2) (2015)Schedule A (Form 990 of 990-EZ) 2015 EEWSUE Suppiementai Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, lme 10; Part II, line 17a or 17; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3¢, 49, 4c, 5a, 6, 92, 9b, 9C, 11a, 115, and 11¢; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Secton , lines 1¢, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b: Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions) Page 8 Facts And Circumstances Test Return Reference Explanation "Schadale A'(Forn S00 or S00-EZ) 2015SCHEDULED Supplemental Financial Statements 20 1 5 (Form 990) > Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Coo Part 1V, line 6, 7,8, 9, 40, 11a, 14b, 14¢, 144, 146, 14F, 12a, or 42b, '» Attach to Form 990. Department of the Teeny Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www-irs.gov /forms90. porary ‘Name of the organization Employer identification number STATE FAIR OF TEXAS 75-6002511 MEENIES. Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6. (a) Donor advised funds (b)Funds and other accounts, 1 Total number at end of year 2 Aggregate value of contnbutions to (during year) 3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year) 4 Aguregate value at end of year Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisers in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? Dyes [No 6 Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring mpermissible private benefit? [yes no [EEEEGE conservation Easements. Complete i he organzation answered "Yes" on Form 590, ParIV, Ine 7 1 Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply) T Preservation of land for public use (e g , recreation or education) I Preservation of an historically important land area I Protection of natural habitat [7 Preservation of a certified histone structure TT Preservation of open space 2 Complete lines 2a through 2¢ ifthe organization held a qualified conservation contribution 1n the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax yea: Held at the End of the Year a Total number of conservation easements 2a b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements 2b Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) 2e d__ Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in che National Register 24 3 Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the tax year. 4 Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located P. Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspect Jn, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? [yes "No 6 Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year ». 7 Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, ins pecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year > 8 Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(4) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4) (@\G) and section 170(n}(4 JE )H)? Fes [No 9 InPart x111, desenbe how te organization reports conservation easements nits revenue and expense statement, and balence sheet, and clades tfppueeble, the text of te fcttote tothe orgenrzatons financial statements thet describes che organization's accounting far conservation easements [EIEGY Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets, Complete if the organization answered Yes" on Form 390, Part IV, ine 6 da ithe organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report n ts revenue statement and balance sheet works ofart historical treesures, of oer smile assets hela for pubic exhbiton, education, or research in furerance of public Sotwce, provide, in Pare XIE, the text ofthe footnote tos nancial statements that deserves these les b_ Ifthe organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report ints revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these rtems (D Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 hs (i) Assets included in Form 990, Part x bs 2. Ifthe organization received oF held works of art, historteal treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating t 2 Revenue sded on Form 990, Part VITT, line 1 bs b Assets included in Form 990, Part x bs For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions Tor Form 90. Tat No 52283D Schedule D (Form 990) 2015.Schedule D (Form 980) 2015 Page 2 EEMIEEE Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued) 3 Using the organization's acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use ofits collection stems (check al het apply) 2 Public exhibition 4 7 Loan or exchange programs © omer [7 Scholarly research © [7 Preservation for future generations 4 Provide a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization's exempt purpose in Pare xIr 5 During the year, did the organization solicitor receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part ofthe organization's collection? [ves [No Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21. a _Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contnbutions or other assets not Included on Form 990, Part X? Fes [No b _If"Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XILI and complete the following table Amount © Beginning balance te 4 Adsitions during the year id © bistnbutions during the year te fending balance af 2a Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 24, for escrow or custodial account lability? [yes [No b reves," explain the arrangement in Part XIEI_ Check here ifthe explanation has been provided inPartxtty ........ C1 [EIN Endowment Funds. Compiete ifthe organizaton answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10 Cancer yeor [Pra ear —[ (ns vor ek (Tiree vars back | TeFour VSO Dh Ta Begining olyenrbalence ss om cn a5 71865 a6 b Contnbutions © Net investment earnings, gains, and losses : ‘| ‘| ‘ 2 4 Grants or scholarships fe Other expenditures for faci 7 1 1 1 2 and programs f Administrative expenses oe 9 End of year balance 41,665] 4,663] Fess] aaa 7,665 2 Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1, column (a}) held as 2 Board designated or quast-endowment ® b Permanent endowment » 100 000 % © Temporanly restricted endowment ® ‘The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100% 3a Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the organization by Yes [ no (i unrelated organizations. ee aa) No. (ii) related organizations Bail) No. duleR? Le -[3e funds b_ If "Yes" on 3a(u), are the related organizations listed as required on Si 4 Describe in Patt XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Compiete if the organization answered "Yes! to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a,See Form 990, Part x, ine 10 Description of property @) ©) ‘ecumulated | (d)Be0K value cost orether bass | Cort arether bass | (e)deprecabon (investment) Gothen) ated - Dee 5,028 422 5058 «22 b Buileings: . .- 17,906,523] 14,098,776 3,997,787 € Leasehold improvements... ee eee ee 13,911,623] 10,218,975 3,692,448 @ equipment. 2 ee oo 30,405,409] 13,810,920 16,594,409 e other Total, Ada lines 1a through 16 (Column (a) must equal Form 990, Part x, column (B), ime 10¢e)) > 25,204,106 “Schedule D (Form 990) 2015Schedule D (Form 980) 2015 Page 3 GEWEW Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered ‘Yes’ on Form 990, Part lv, line 11D. See Form 990, Part X, line 12. (@) Descnption of secunty or category (including name of security) (byBOoK value (OMethod of valuation Cost or end-of year market value (2)Fwancial denvatives (2)Closely-held equity interests (a)other {Coram (b) must equal Form 990, Part X col (B) ine 12) > GEkase Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11¢.See Form 990, Part X, line 13. (@) Descnption of mvestment (b) Book value (€) Method of valuation Cost or end-of-year market value {Cournn (b) must equel For 990, Part X, cl (B) tne 13) ,| EEEEsd Other Assets. complete the organization answered Ves’ on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d See Form 990, Part X, ine 15 (a) Description (b) Book value Total. (Column (o)n st equal Form 990, Part X, col (8) line 15) ‘Other Liabilities, Complete if the organization answered ‘Yes’ on Form 990, PartlV, line 11e or 1if, See Form 990, Part X, line 25. (@) Description of lability (b) Book value Federal come taxes ° See Additional Data Table Total (Column (6) must equal Form 990, Pat X col (8) ime 25) 14,405,730 2. Liability for uncertain tax positions In Part XIIT, provide the text of the fo organization's lability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740) C: xUL ote to the organization's financial statemel ck here ifthe text of the footnote has been provided in Part that reports the "Schedule D (Form 990) 2015Schedule D (Form 990) 2015 Page TEEMESE Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return ‘Complete if the organization answered ‘Yes’ on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements. « ae 4 53,450,724 Amounts included an line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VILL, ine 12 2 Netunrealized gains (lasses) on investments... 2a b Donated services and use of facilities. .: . . [ae Recovenes of prior year grants - oar fae 2c @ Other (Describe in Part XIII ) So ee 24 © Acdlines 2athrough 2d... ee (2 3 Subtract line 2efromined . ee 3 53,450,724 4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIIT, line 12, but not on line & Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b 4a 41170 Other (Desenbe in Part XIIT ) ‘4b 3,807,989 © Acdlines 4a and 4b 4c 3,849,159 5 ___ Total revenue Add lines 3 and 4c,(This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12 ) 5 57,299,883 EEE Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return, Complete if the organization answered ‘Yes’ on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements... s+ se + +) DE 47,292,313 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Patt IX, line 25 @ Donated services and use of facilities. oa . + [2a b Prior year adustments 2 Other losses 2 4 Other (Describe in Part XIII ) 2d © Add lines 2a through 24 2e 3 Subtract line 2e from line 4 3 47,292,313 4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on tine 4: Investment expenses not included on Form 990,Part VIII,line 7b. | 4a 41,170 Other (Descnibem Part XIII)... ao ei) 3,432,238) © Addlines 4a and 4b Be ~ 4c 3,473,408 5 ___ Total expenses Add lines 3.and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, ine 18) a 5 50,765,721 EETEDEY supplemental information Provide the descriptions required for Part LI, lines 3, 5, and 8, Part 111, lines 1a and 4, Part IV, lines 1b and 2b, Part, line 4, Part, line 2, Part XI, lines 2 and 4b, and Part X11, lines 24 and 40 Also complete this part to provide any additional information Return Reference Explanation Revenue on 990, not on book form 990, schedule 4, partm,, ine 4b CASH SPONSORSHIP CONTRIBUTIONS $4,319,429 FUNDRAISING NET INCOME RECLASSIFICATION $95,194 RENT EXPENSE §(885,189) REALIZED INVESTMENT GAIN $ 234,806 IN KIND GOODS $ 43,750 ROUNDING $(1) TOTAL $ 3,807,989 Schedule D (Form 990) 2015Schedule D (Form 980) 2015 Page 5 ea Supplemental Information (continued) Return Reference Explanation intended use af endowment fund FIN 48 (ASC 740) FORM 950, SCHEDULE D, PART V, LINE 4 THE ENDOWNENT IS RESTRICTED BY THE DONOR FOR PURPOSES OF LIVESTOCK AUCTION PREMIUMS AT THE ANNUAL YOUTH LIVESTOCK laucTiON [THE FAIR 15 EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION SO1(A) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) AS AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) ITHE 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 ‘Schedule D (Form 990) 2015Additional Data Software Versio Form 990, Schedule D, Part X, - Other Lial Software ID: 75-6002511 STATE FAIR OF TEXAS 1 (a) Description of Liability Ce eco ale ACCRUED SCHOLARSHIPS PAYABLE 1,231,125 ACCRUED POLICE OT-CITY OF DAL 575,400 DEFERRED COMPENSATION-SEC 457 963,689 ACCRUED RENT 7,936,890 ACCRUED LEGAL FEES 24ai4 ACCRUED MANAGEMENT BONUS 1,675,359 ACCRUED AUDIT FEES 98,927 ACCRUED BANK ANALYSIS FEES 115,772 ACCRUED CREDIT CARD FEES 2.500 AUCTION SALES-2015 SEASON 30,167 ACCRUED INTEREST 3,340 ACCRUED UTILITIES 500,000 LIVESTOCK BUILDING CENTER CONT 794,892 LONG-TERM PLEDGES 16,624 OTHER ACCRUED LIABILITIES 436,9313493319098586) (OMB No 1545-0047 ‘SCHEDULE G Supplemental Information Regarding (Form 990 or 990-£Z) Fundraising or Gaming Activities jrpenanon cere mr thn 15,000 0m Farm 0-2 te a eG )-£2) and ainetructone at www We gov /fomno0 por a) Employer identification number Department af the Treasury intemal Revenue Service D-t0formaton about Schedule (Form 990 or Name ofthe organization STATE FAIR OF TEXAS 75-6002511 EEEGES Fundraising activities.complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part lV, line 17, Form 980-E2 filers are not required to complete this part. 1 Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any ofthe following actwties Check al that apply [Nail sohctations € [Solicitation ofnon-government grants tions fF Solicitation of government grants b [Internet and email sol © [Phone solicitations 9 [ Special fundraising events [7 Inperson solicitations 2a Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees or key employees listed in Farm 990, Part VIL) or entity in connection with professional fundraising. [ves [No b _1F*Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals o to be compensated at least $5,000 by the of tities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser 1s (Name anc address of | (ii) Actwity city 01d | (iv) Gross receipts | (v) Amount paid to | (vl) Amount paid to Individual fundraiser have} from activity (or retained by} (or retained by} or entity (fundraiser) custody or fundraiser listed in organization control of ol (i) contributions? ‘Yes | No 1 2 z 7 é 7 e 3 0 Total > 13 List all states in which the organtzation is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified its exempt from egistration or licensing For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-7 Cat No S0083H Schedule G (Form990 or 990-€2) 2015Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Page 2 EES Fundrai ing Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000. (aevent #1 (hyevent #2 (Other events oy Total events AUCTION GOLF TOURNAMENT (24s €ot (a) through (event type) ‘event type) Total number) col (€)) [EEEEY Gaming. g z & | 1 Gross receipts 82,700] 63,508 397,259 & 2 Less Contnbutions 251,051 3. Gross income (line 1 minus line2) +s zl 82,700) 63,508 146,208 4 Cash pnzes 5S Noncash prizes 5 16,085] 1,384] 17,466 wp |S Rentifaciity costs. 8,349] 15,314] 23,663 2 |7 rood and beverages 5 & |e entertainment 5 Be other direct expenses . 9.884 9.884 & | ro direct expense summary Add lines 4 through 9 incolumn(s) . 2. ee Le > 51,013 41Net income summary Subtract line 10 fromline 3, column(4) . + + 7 s+ oe oe 95,195 Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-E2, line 6a. 2 a)Bingo (bull tabs/instant | (yo ther gamin (a) 2 SS longo/pragressive bingo] f° 9™D I oea1 gaming (add col 5 {a} through col (€)) & 14 Gross revenue . g |2 cash pres 5 & | 5 oncash prizes 5 & [a Rentfaciity costs 6 5. Other direct expenses T Yes,..%. [I ves x. | ves % 6 Volunteer labor rN im TN 7 Direct expense summary Add lines 2 through S incolumn(@) . ee ee 8 Net oaming income summary Subtract Ine 7 from line column (@). ss + ve ee 2 Enter the state(s) mn which the organization conduets gaming actwities a Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? [Yves [No b 11°No," explain 10a Were any ofthe organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? Tre Pie b 1F¥es,* explain | “Echedule G (Form 900 or 990-Ez) 2015‘Schedule G (Form 990 of 990-EZ) 2015 Page 3 a 2 16 7 » Supplemental Information. Provide the explanauons required by Parti, ine 2b, columns oes the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? Pres no 1s the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity formed to administer charitable gaming? Yes No Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in ‘The organization's facility 33a % An outside facility 3b 3 Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/spectal events books and records Name > Address Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming revenue? ves [No 1F"Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization B $ and the amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party P $ IF "Yes," enter name and address of the third party Name Address Gaming manager information Name > Gaming manager compensation P §__ Description of services provided > PF owrector/otficer [employee F independent contractor Mandatory distributions 1s the organization required under state law to make chantable distributions from the gaming proceeds to retain the state gaming license? Tres Pwo Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent In the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year $ i) and (v); and Part IIT, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable, Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions). Return Reference Explanation “Schadule G (Form oso or 890-E2) 2015[efile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS. DIN: 93493319098586) Schedule I - (OMB No 1545-0087 (Form 990) Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations, Governments and Individuals in the United States 20 1 5 Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 24 or 22. D Attach to Form 990. Cory Department of the Treasury > Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov /form990. a intemal Revenue Serve Tame of the organaaton Employer identification number STATE FAIR OF TEXAS 75-6002511 [GENER General information on Grants and Assistance Does the organrzation maintain records to substantiate the amount of the selection citer usedto ovord te grants or assistance? swt sw 2 Describe Part IV the organieation's procedures for mentoring the use of EEYIETY Grants and other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments, Complete ifthe organization answered "Ves" on Form 590, Part IV, line D1, farany recipient that received more than $5,000 Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed grants or assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and Wes [No int funds in the United States (a) Name and adcress of (b) EIN (IRC section | (4) Amount of cash | (e) Amount of non (fy Method of | (g) Description of | (h) Purpose of grant organization if applicable grant cash valuation non-cash assistance | or assistai or government assistance (book, FMY, appraisal, other) See Additional Data Table 2 Enter total number of section 501 (e)(3) and government organizations listed inthe line table... 1 es Lo Ce 16 3__Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 4 table - oo eee ee eee For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990, ‘cat No 50055 ‘Schedule X (Form 990) 2015Schedule] (Form 990) 2015 Page 2 Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals, Complete ifthe organization answered "Ves" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22 Part ITT can be duplicated if additional space 1s needed (a)Type of grant or assistance (byNumber of (@)Amount of (Amount of [(e)Method of valuation (book,] _(F)Description of non-cash assistance recipients cash grant non-cash assistance | FMV, appraisal, other) Supplemental Information, Provde te wformaton requred Parl, ine 2 PareTi, column (b) and any Omer addtional WornaNon: Return Reference Explanation PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANTS IN THE US [The recipients of scholarships from the State Fair of Texas Youth Scholarship Fund must meet these five requirements (1) Compete in one of the State Fair of Texas competitive agriculture/livestock events, (2) Submit high school transcript (complete through third six weeks of sentor year) including lveritied ACT and/or SAT scores and verified rank in graduating class and graduating class size, (3) Submit a completed application during the period IMarch 1-15 (4) Graduate from high school during the current year and begin college or university course work the following Fall Semester, (5) Attend lan accredited college or university in Texas and take a minimum of 12-hour course load per term and maintain a minimum 2 5 grade point average [Scholarship awards are determined on the basis of financial need, academic performance and participation in extra-curricular activities, with preference lawven to those applicants who enroll in an agricultural and/or natural resources curriculum who show financial need Additionally, scholarships are lawarded to inner-city youth attending the five Dallas Inéependent School District high schools surrounding the Fair Park area (James Madison, Lincoln, INorth Dallas, Irma Rangel ana Woodrow Wilson high schools) Such awards are based upon applications recewved from students at the five high schools land selection is based upon financial need, academic performance and participation in extra-curricular activities and the criteria listed in items two through five above Schedule IF (Form 990) 2015Additional Data Software ID: Software Version: EIN: Name: 75-6002511 STATE FAIR OF TEXAS Form 990,Schedule I, Part II, Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. (a) Name and adcress of (b) EIN (ERC section | (A) Amount of cash |(e) Amount ofnon-|(f) Method of valuation] —_(g) Description of | (h) Purpose of arant organization ifapplicable grant cash (book, FMV, appraisal,] non-cash assistance | or assistance or government assistance other) TEXAS A AM UNIVERSITY- | 74-6000531 503(€)(3) 134,250 [student Scholarship COLLEGE PO Box 30016 College Station, TX 77843 TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | 75-6002618 503(€)(3) 56,875 [student Schotarsiip PO Box 45011 Lubbuck,TX_ 79409 UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS 74-6000203, 503(eX3) 26,125 AUSTIN P 0 Box 7699 Austin, TX 78713 [student ScholarshipForm 990,Schedule 1, Part II, Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. (a) Name and address of (b) EIN (IRC section | (a) Amount of cash | (e) Amount of non- [(f) Method of valuation] (g) Description of | (h) Purpose af grant organization ifapplicable grant cash (book, FMV, appraisal,| non-cash assistance | or assistance or government assistance other) TARLETON STATE 75-6001870 503(€)3) 23,750 tudent Schotarsiup UNIVERSITY Box T 0310 Stephenville, 76402 UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT | 75-1305566 503/103) 9,438 Student Scholarstup DALLAS 1800 W Campbell Rd Richardson, TX_75083 BLINN JUNIOR COLLEGE 74-6000400 503(€)3) 10,188 902 College Ave Brenham, 1x 77833 JBtudent scholarsipForm 990,Schedule I, Part II, Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. (a) Name and aderess of (b) EIN (IRC section | (a) Amount of cash |(e) Amount ofnon-|(#) Method of valuation] (g) Description of | (hy Purpose of grant organization ifapplicable grant cash (book, FMV, appraisal,| non-cash assistance | or assistance or government assistance other) SOUTHERN METHODIST 75-0800689 503(€)(3) 7,313 [student Schotarsiip UNIVERSITY P 0 Box 750196 Dallas, Tx 75275 TEXAS WOMAN'S 75-6002618 503/13) 13,875 [student Schotarstup UNIVERSITY PO Box 42543 Denton, TX 76204 UNIVERSITY OF NORTH 75-6002149 503(€)3) 7,625 [student Scholarship TEXAS PO Box 311317 Denton, 1X 76203Form 990,Schedule 1, Part II, Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. (a) Name and address of (b) EIN (epIRC section | (4) Amount of cash |(e) Amount of non- |(#) Method of valuation] (g) Deseription of | (h) Purpose of grant, organization ifapplicable grant cash (book, FMV, appraisal,| non-cash assistance | or assistance or government assistance other) ANGELO STATE 75-6002403, 503¢€)3) 7,625 otudent scholarship UNIVERSITY 2601 West Ave N Sen Angelo,TX_76809 ‘AUSTIN COLLEGE 75-0827409 501(C)(3) 6.375 STUDENT ‘900 N GRAND STE 6F ;CHOLARSHIP. SHERMAN, TX_75090 ‘CLARENDON COLLEGE 75-2378278 501(C}3) 5,625 TUDENT PO BOX 968 SCHOLARSHIP. CLARENDON, TX 79226Form 990,Schedule 1, Part II, Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. (a) Name and address of (b) EIN (ETRE section | (A) Amount of cash | (e) Amount of non- |(F) Method of valuation] (g) Description of | (h) Purpose of grant organization ifapplicable grant cash book, FMV, appraisal,| non-cash assistance | or assistance or government assistance other) DALLAS COUNTY 23-7326612 501(C)(3) 6.875 TUDENT COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP 1601 S LAMAR STREET DALLAS, TX 75215 SAM HOUSTON STATE 74-6001430 501(¢)(3) 5,625 TUDENT UNIVERSITY |CHOLARSHIP UNI ADV 1806 AVENUE ) HUNTSVILLE, TX 77340 TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY | 74-6002248 501(C)3) 5,375 Jtupent 601 UNIVERSITY DR SCHOLARSHIP. SAN MARCOS, TX 78666Form 990,Schedule I, Part II, Grants and Other Assistance to Domesti Organizations and Domesti Governments. (a) Name and aderess of (b) EIN (eRe section | (4) Amount of cash | (e) Amount of non- |(f) Method of valuation] (g) Desenption of | (h) Purpose of grant organization ifapplicable grant cash (book, FMV, appraisal,] non-cashassistance | or assistance or government assistance other) WEST TEXAS amt 75-6031405 501(€)3) 9,000 krupenr UNIVERSITY WTAMU 80x 60939 CANYON, TX 76016 SCHOLARSHIPSchedule J Compensation Information JOMB No 1545-0047 ore) For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees, 20 1 5 Coo oo > complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part 1V, line 23. » Attach to Form 990, > Information about Schedule 3 (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov /form9s0. Department of the Tenn pomreten Name ofthe organization Employer Identification number Sate eat oF Tas 75-6002511 [EMER cuestions regarding compensation Yes | No 4a Check the appropiate box(es) ifthe organization provided any ofthe following to or fora person listed on Form 990, Par VIT, Section A, line 1a. Complete Pert III to provide any relevant information regarding these items TT First-class or charter travel TT Housing allowance or residence for personal use TT Travel for companions TT Payments forbusiness use of personal residence | | | FZ Tax demniication and gross-up payments TT Health or sacral club dues or initiation fees t | ol T~ biscretionary spending account TT Personal services (e 9 , maid, chauffeur, chef) Iotot bIFany ofthe boxes im line La are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or feimbursement or provision of all ofthe expenses described above? If No," complete Part II] fo explain ab | ves 2 Did the organzation require substantiation porto reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by al directors, trustees, offcers, including the CEO /Executive Director, regarding the items checked in hne 17 ale 3 Indicate which, tf any, ofthe fllowng the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the organization's CEO /Executive Director Check all that apply Do net check any boxes for methods Used by a related organvzation to establish compensation of the CEO /Executive Director, but explain in Part 111 [~ Compensation committee [Written employment contract FF independent compensation consultant FZ Compensation survey or study I otol 7 Form 990 of other organizations FF Approval by the board or compensationcommitee | | | 4 During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VIE, Section A, line 1a wth respect to the fling organization ora related organization Receive a severance payment or change-of-contral payment? 4a No Participate n, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualiied retirement plan? 4 No € Participate in, oF recewe payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? 4 No If "Yes" to ay of ines 4arc, list the persans and provide the applicable amounts foreach item in Part 11 only 503(c)(3), 502(c)(4), and 504(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9. 5 Forpersons listed on Form 990, Part VIL, Section A, line La, did the organization pay or accrue any The organization? sa No Any related organization? sb No 1f"¥es," on ine Sa or Sb, describe in Part 111 6 Forpersons listed on Form 990, Part Vil, Section A, line 1a, did the organtzation pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the net earnings of “The organization? 6a | ves Any related organization? eb No 1f°Yes," on line 6a oF 6b, describe in Part 111 7 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VIL, Section A, lin 1a, did the organization provide any non-ixed payments nat described im lines § and 6? If"Yes,” describe in Part Il 7 No {8 Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was subject fo the intial contract exception described in Regulations section 53 4958-4(a)(3)? If-¥es," desenbe Inport tit ° No 9 1F*¥es" on line 8, aid the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure descnbed in Regulations section $3 4988-6(0)? 2 For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions Tor Form 90. Tat No 500531 Schedule J (Form 990) 2015.Schedule } (Form 990) 2015, Page 2 Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copes f addtional space is needed Instructions, on row (1) Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form $90, Part VII Note. The sum of columns (B)()-(in) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 12, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual F each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the (A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 099-MISC compensation (€) Retirement and other deferred (0) Nontaxable benefits [() Total of columns] (F) Compensation in : a = {BH0(0) | Cotumn(e) reported oemtiinan | Sonsedincertve | cterienamabe | campensation 2s deterred on ano ‘onoeston ‘onpaeston form 990, an aa rr) ras aie as 0 — a a . 7 : lc crorSe Face jo a ee E a us : le ° TR 7 75000 a7 wa co ° Spi 8 Soeace jo = : ae : me 5 1 3 i é 5 Rear W Fase co) S00 ao = ma crn Se operon cn a : ee : : : an) . ° ° ° co) es S00 330 9.76 ma30 79409 ° . oO . co ad Ta ry Co tianetna eo ns . : lo ° Tamea re ol Tan io é DIRECTOR-PUBLIC a r 5 ELTON. co “Schedule J (Form 990) 2015Schedule } (Form 990) 2015 [EEEEI. supplemental information Provide the information, expfanation, or descriptions required or Par Times 1a, 15,3, 4, 4b, 4c, Sa, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, an 8, and hr Pani Algo Complete ths pan for any adcioral nfomaton Page 3 Return Reference Explanation Compensation contingent on the net earnings of the organization orm 990, schedule, parti, ine 6a State Fair of Texas maintains @ capped management bonus plan for all employees, including department directors, lvice presidents, senior vice presidents and the President Each employee must complete written goals and objectives for their operating area which 1s lapproved by the President The President makes assessments ofall employees’ (excluding himself) performance and achievement of witten goals and lobjectives and their target bonus percentage and makes recommended bonus awards to the Finance/Aucit Committee The Finance/Audit Committee ldeliberates on the recommended awards and any bonus aviard for the President without management present and makes a recommendation to the lexecutive Committee of the Board of Directors ("Executive Committee") The Executive Committee deliberates and decides on the final management lbonus awards without management present All such decisions of the Executive Committee are documented with contemporaneous minutes of its lmeetings ‘Schedule 3 (Form 990) 2015Addi onal Data Software ID: Software Version: EIN: 75-6002511 Name: STATE FAIR OF TEXAS Form 990, Schedule J, Part II - Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (©) Retirement and (0) Nontaxable |(E) Total of columns (F) Compensation in 0 i ti ‘other deferred benefits (8X-(0) column (B) oh eesiel Aue compensation reported as deferred Compensation incentive reportable on prior Form 990 compensation compensation Ttehal S GheborPrendont 0 saan isos aaa 267,563 ° ° Tame Navare Cro/sve FINANCE 178,358 125,000 Rober CHa Oo 195,383 125,000 Sve Maie/oM SET of eas cs) 9 Ql Seay Renae a 160,677 5,009] co 3 ‘Rasa Figen a ‘iP Operations oe co) Daryl Reali? vesiock a 50,000 ca) Semi Shore a 121,250 0,000] cs) Ql TChastopher Borer al aes 33,000 sei 20,226| 3462 163,013 ° cu) o o ‘xARISSA CONDOTNIS o 38,000 16,173 154,306 ELATIONS[efile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS: Schedule L Transactions with Interested Persons eee aeanuay (Form 990 or 990-£2)) > complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part 1V, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 282, 280, or 28c, ‘or Form 990-£2, Part V, line 38a or 40b. oa poreaien > Attach to Form 990 oF Form 990-£2. information about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and Its instructions Is at www.irs.gov /form990, Department of the ‘Name of the organization Employer identification number STATE FAIR OF TEXAS 75.6002511 Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501 (Na), section S01 (©), and S0I()29) organvzations only) Complete s the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-€7, Part V, line 40b 7 fa} Name of disqualied person ib) Relationship between disqualified person and] (e) Description of | (d) Corrected? organization eransaction—Lves [Wo 2 Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 498. ee aa aa Peer eee is) 3. Enter the amount of tax, ifany, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organizat ms [EEEEEN Coane to and/or From Interested Persons, ne 26, orsfthe (a) Name of [(b)Relationship] —_(e)__| (@) Loanto (onamnal] (Balance | _(@)in * wntten interested vith Purpose of| or from the principal | due default? | Approved agreement? person organization | loan forganization? ‘amount by board or committee? Te From No | Yes [No ms Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part 1V, line 27. (a) Name of interested | (b) Relationship between | (€) Amount of assistance | (d) Type ofassistance | (e) Purpose ofassistance on Interested person and the ‘organization For Paperwork Reduction Ret Notice, see the Instructions for Form 550 oF SORE, Cat No STE Schedule U(rorm 090 er 990-( X 7 75.000 FAV dnuronus 27 Other ( ) 28 others ( ) 29. Number of Forms @203 received by he organiation dining te tax yea Tor contributions for which the organization completed Pom 8283, Part 1, Donee Acknowledgement 29 Yes [Ro 304 Dunng the year, did the organization recewe by contnbution any property reported in Par I bnes 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least tee years from the date of the anal contnbution, and whch snot required to be used for exempt purposes forthe entire holding pang? sw. Ls a 0a} | no b 11"¥es,"desenbe the arrangement in Part 1 31 Does the organration have agit acceptance policy that requres the reviewofany non-standard contributions? | a4 | ves 32a Does the organization he or use thr parties or elated organizations to sole process, o sell noncash contributions? aa|__|no b 11"¥es,"descnbe mn Part I 23 Ifthe organization didnot report an amounts column c) fora type of property for which column (2) 18 checked, esenbe Part For Paperwork Reduction Act Netica, ees the Instructions for Form 980. Tarte Sawn Echedule (Form oso) (2015)Schedule M (Form 990) (2015) page 2 ‘Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization 1s reporting In Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information. Return Reference Explanation “Schedule M {Foam sec) (2015)SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service [efile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS DIN; 93493319098586) fom No 1545-0047 Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information. > Attach to Form 990 or 90-EZ. > Information about Schedule © (Form 990 or 990-E2) and its instructions Is at www.irs.gov/form990. rr Inspection Tame of the organization Employer identification number 75-6002511 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Reference Explanation Executive commttee FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1a Artcle V Section 1 of State Far of Texas-SFT’s bylaws provides ‘or the establishment of an Executve Conmnttee of the Board of Drectors and vests m the executwe commttee the authorty to act on behatf of the board of directors between meetings of the board DRECTOR OR KEY EMPLOYEE FAMILY OR BUSINESS RELATIONSHP) FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE2 Name of Indwiduals Name of Individuals Type of Rela tionship Joe! Willams, Jr and Joel Willams ll Famly Roy Coffee and J Michael Lew is B Usiness John W Carpenter land J Michael Lewis Business Ruben Esquivel and Robert WB est Business990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Reference Explanation PROCESS TO REVIEW FORM 990 FORM 980, PART VI, SECTION b, LINE 11B The Form990 w as review ed in detail w th the Finance/Audt Commitee at ts meeting on Noverrber 9, 2016 The Form 990 was then distributed to all members of the Board of Directors prior to fling MONTIORING AND ENFORCING CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FORM 90, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C State Far of Texas("SFT") performs an annual surv ey ofits drectors, officers, and key employees regarding any business or famly relation ships with ST or with other of the organization's directors, officers and key employees, Any exceptions noted are review ed by the Finance/Audt Commttee w hich recommends any nece ssary correcte action to the Executwe Committee990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Explanation Reference PROCESS FOR —_| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION, LINES 15A & 15B In Noverrber 2014, State Fair of Texas("SFT") engaged a natonal DETERMINING | accounting and consulting fmto update the previous compensation review which was last performed in 2012 and 2010 COMPENSATION | (finaized in 2011) Positons cluded n this compensation review were President, Senor Vice Presidents, Vice Presséents and Department Drectors The frm conducted market analyses for these positions’ base and total cash compensation and concluded that all amounts w ere wrthn the compettive range The President provides salary and bonus recommendations for all employees (other than the President), which are review ed by the Finance/Audt Committee The Charman of the Board of Drectors makes recommendation of the President's salary and bonus, w hich is also review ed by the Finance/Audit Commttee Salary and bonus amounts are deliberated on by the Finance/Audt Commitee without the presence of management and utiizing the compensation review referenced above, w th recommendations then made to the Executive Commtiee of the Board of Directors for conskleration, delberation and decision All such decisions of the Executive Cormttee are documented w th contemporaneous mutes of ts meetings HOW MAKE: FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 State Fair of Texas ("SFT") makes the follwing doc DOCUMENTS uments available to the general public on SFT's webste at www bigtex com Bylaws, Cert PUBLIC cate of Formation, Conflict of Iterest/Ethies Policy, Finance/Audit Committee Charter, Ea tly Adoption of Business Organzation Code and audited financial statements h addtion, SFT makes ts governng documents, conflict of mterest poley and audted fmancial state ments avaiable to the puble by providing copies upon request and avaiable for inspect nat ts admnistratve office990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Reference Explanation Reconcihation of Net Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 FUNDRAISING NET INCOME RECLASSFICA ION $(95, 194) ROUNDING ADJUSTMENT $ 1 Assets Total $(95,193) FORM 990, PART, LINE. | SECURED MORTGAGES AND NOTES PAYABLE THE INTEREST RATE OF NOTES PAYABLE IS THAT Brtish 8an 23 ers Associaton one-month floating LIBOR plus 1 0%