STATE FAIR OF TEXAS: Form 990, tax year 2021

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Organization: STATE FAIR OF TEXAS (EIN 75-6002511)
Tax period: 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31
Filed: 2022-11-15
IRS object ID: 202243199349315139
Schema version: 2021v4.2
Source: Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica

Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header
Form 990
Schedule A
Schedule B
Schedule C
Schedule D
Schedule G
Schedule I
Schedule J
Schedule L
Schedule M
Schedule O

Return header ReturnHeader

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Return	2022-11-15T12:56:56-06:00	ReturnTs
Tax Period End	2021-12-31	TaxPeriodEndDt

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City	DALLAS	CityNm
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Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
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Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
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Form 990 IRS990

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
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Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
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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. The State Fair of Texas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with proceeds helping to preserve and improve Fair Park; underwrite museum, community, and scholarship programs; and help improve State Fair operations to help put on the next State Fair of Texas. Our nonprofit purpose is funded through the proceeds from the annual 24-day State Fair of Texas event, which serves as the organization's largest fundraiser of the year.	MissionDesc
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Revenue	$74,680,888	RevenueAmt
Desc	Since its inception in 1886, the State Fair of Texas has celebrated all things Texan by promoting agriculture, education, and community involvement through quality entertainment in a family-friendly environment. Following the cancellation of the 2020 State Fair of Texas due to the state of the COVID-19 pandemic at that time, the 2021 State Fair of Texas strived to welcome back more than 2.2 million fairgoers in the safest possible environment. Agriculture serves not only as a pillar of this organization but as a fundamental feature of the Lone Star State and its history. The State Fair of Texas offers a variety of interactive exhibits focusing on agriculture and livestock - implementing hands-on activities that are both enjoyable and informative. Activities range from feeding furry friends at the petting zoo to learning about different livestock species during daily guided tours through the livestock barns. In addition, each year, thousands of students from around the state work diligently in preparation for the competitive livestock events and leadership contests at the State Fair. The largest of these events, the annual Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction, celebrates the agricultural heritage of our great state, while also providing scholarships and prizes to students all over Texas. The Fair's educational initiatives extend far beyond our 24-day exposition. With education at the very core of our foundation, the State Fair of Texas continues to serve as a showcase for Texas history, agriculture, and the community that connects it all. The Fair expands its educational initiatives to the classroom with an innovative curriculum, created in partnership with Big Thought. The online curriculum combines the unique culture of the Fair with Texas history and agriculture, incorporating it into a TEKS-aligned program that focuses on STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, and math) for grades 4 through 12. With a focus on educating visitors about Texas history and agriculture, the Fair offers a unique experience that is both informative and entertaining. As a long-standing Dallas institution, the State Fair of Texas has a distinctive appreciation for the local support that makes such a big event possible every year. With the ultimate goal of having a positive community impact, the Fair aims to give back through our partnerships with local organizations and initiatives. The Fair continues to expand outreach programs while placing a special priority on promoting community involvement at the local level. Our impact in the community focuses on three areas that complement our mission - social capital, human capital, and financial capital. In addition, the Fair seeks to assist food insecurity in the South Dallas/Fair Park area through its Big Tex Urban Farms initiative. Each year, the State Fair of Texas brings guests from all walks of life together for 24 days in celebration of the Lone Star State's evolving culture. Beginning in 1886 as a local gathering place for people to share ideas and learn from new cultures, the annual state fair and exposition in Fair Park became a breeding ground for Texas education and innovation. 2021's theme encompassed the foundation of what the Fair is all about - being together. "Howdy Folks!" served as a reminder not only for a warm Texan welcome, but a welcome back. When life seemingly came to a halt in 2020 and the Fair was canceled for the first time since 1945, it was clear that the day we were able to gather together again would be a monumental one for all - one worthy of a Big Tex-sized "Howdy, folks." The 2021 State Fair of Texas made a difference in more ways that we can count. Below are just a few of the noteworthy successes from this year's exposition: - The State Fair welcomed more than 2.2 million fairgoers through the gates; - Approximately $75 million was generated in gross coupon sales for food, beverage, and rides, supporting more than 130 businesses, many of which are small and independently owned; - The Fair expanded discounted admission access for military and first responder families from a single recognition day to a daily discount. Approximately 50,178 miliary and 21,625 first responders used this discount, bringing the program's total to more than 53,000 additional participants this year compared to 2019; - More than 50,000 people enjoyed the return of 10 performances of the State Fair of Texas Rodeo presented by United Ag & Turf in the historic Woodbridge Home Solutions Coliseum - the home of the Original National Finals Rodeo; - Nearly 1.84 million free admission tickets were given to students throughout North Texas. In addition, more than 270,000 teachers received a voucher for free admission; - Community members got crafty with nearly 10,000 entries in the Fair's Creative Arts competitions. More than 5,200 folks took home ribbons celebrating their creativity this year; - More than 12,700 livestock entries were entered and processed by our team leading up to the Fair; - Ag Awareness Day gathered nearly 6,400 students and leaders representing 75 chapters of 4-H, FFA, and FCCLA to participate in the canned food drive, donating more than 28,000 pounds of food to the North Texas Food Bank; - On Friday, October 1, the 73rd Annual Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction raised a record of more than $1.7 million for youth livestock exhibitors; - The Grand Champion Market Steer of the Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction was sold to the Jim Prewitt Memorial Fund for $126,000; - Free concerts were once again held on the Chevrolet Main Stage, with Clay Walker, Black Pumas, La Energia Nortena, Grand Funk Railroad, Bill Engvall, and Charley Crockett drawing the largest crowds; - More than 550 people were involved in several community events sponsored by the community affairs team of the State Fair of Texas, which were held throughout the 24-day run. - The Fair hosted the Fourth Annual Juanita Craft Humanitarian Awards, awarding eight individuals following in Mrs. Craft's footsteps, making a positive impact in their community and in civil rights efforts; - Sensory-Friendly Mornings were held for the third time this year for all three Wednesdays of the Fair - reducing noise and lights across the grounds to accommodate those with sensory-related concerns; - Nearly 66,000 people visited the Hall of State to enjoy all three exhibits, Our State Fair: 135 years of the State Fair of Texas, the Junior League of Dallas Centennial exhibit, and the Tom & Alicia Landry Family Collection; - Shopping at the Fair included 274 commercial exhibit locations across the fairgrounds, supporting 217 small business owners. - Forty-nine events were hosted at the Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center throughout the Fair's 24-day run; - In 2021, the Fair awarded more $1 million in new college scholarships to 166 graduating seniors throughout the Lone Star State; - Following the close of the exposition, the Fair holds a food drive where concessionaires can donate their unused food items to local food banks. The 2021 food drive collected donations from 31 vendors, representing 72 booths throughout the fairgrounds. Donations were divided up and shared amongst seven South Dallas/Fair Park area organizations. These organizations included Cornerstone Community Kitchen; Empowering the Masses; Inspired Vision Community Center; Jubilee Park Community Center; Living Word Harvest; St. Philip's Community Pantry; and TR Hoover Community Development Center. On top of the initiatives and donation programs that take place during the annual exposition, the Fair works to maintain a year-round presence in our community. Through new and existing efforts in 2021, the Fair was able to contribute more than $324,000 in community support, which included sponsorships, cash grants, program funding of goods, and investments made through our signature programs, benefiting 47 South Dallas/Fair Park area organizations and several agricultural-related programs across the state. In addition to offering financial resources, our Community Affairs & Strategic Alliances department has connected with approximately 250 or more local organizations to foster community relationships, form partnerships, and develop initiatives that work to make a positive impact. Our ability to serve and continue growing our scope of service is strengthened through the support of fairgoers, relationships with like-minded organizations, and the dedication of our State Fair team. Through this investment, we were able to help serve more than 650,000 people in the community and look forward to expanding our impact for future years. The Fair's Big Tex Urban Farms is a mobile agriculture system comprised of portable planting beds and hydroponic systems housed in the heart of Fair Park. The mission of Big Tex Urban Farms is to create a food system that: - Invests financial and human capital into immediate Fair Park neighborhoods and companies; - Connects like-minded food-related organizations to eac	Desc
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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (32 entries)

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Mitchell Glieber
President	45.0	0.0	Yes (X)	$431,108	$0	$69,811
Jaime Navarro
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Robert Hilbun
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Jennifer Schuder
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Daryl Real
SVP, Livestock	45.0	0.0		$222,720	$0	$42,108	Yes (X)
Russell Fitzgerald
SVP, Operations	45.0	0.0		$204,770	$0	$33,593	Yes (X)
Karissa Condoianis
SVP, Public Relations	45.0	0.0		$184,817	$0	$33,458	Yes (X)
Lindsay Clark
Controller	45.0	0.0		$173,365	$0	$23,752		Yes (X)
Melanie Linnear
VP, Food and Beverage	45.0	0.0		$136,705	$0	$29,506		Yes (X)
Froswa' Booker-Drew phd
VP, Community Relations	45.0	0.0		$128,087	$0	$32,906		Yes (X)
Jason K Hays
VP, Brand Experience	45.0	0.0		$130,574	$0	$26,248		Yes (X)
Robert Forswall
Director, Purchasing	45.0	0.0		$113,538	$0	$36,111		Yes (X)
Robert Abtahi
Director	1.0	0.0		$0	$0	$0			Yes (X)
Marissa Anchia
Director	1.0	0.0		$0	$0	$0			Yes (X)
Sean Allen
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Cheryl Amerine
Director	1.0	0.0		$0	$0	$0			Yes (X)
Victor Elmore
Director	1.0	0.0		$0	$0	$0			Yes (X)
Robert Estrada
Director	1.0	0.0		$0	$0	$0			Yes (X)
Lois Finkelman
Director	1.0	0.0		$0	$0	$0			Yes (X)
Gilbert Gerst
Director	1.0	0.0		$0	$0	$0			Yes (X)
John DHarkey Jr
director	1.0	0.0		$0	$0	$0			Yes (X)
Richard Knight Jr
director	1.0	0.0		$0	$0	$0			Yes (X)
Wendy Lopez
Director	1.0	0.0		$0	$0	$0			Yes (X)
Steve Mancillas
Director	1.0	0.0		$0	$0	$0			Yes (X)
Alyssa G Martin
Director	1.0	0.0		$0	$0	$0			Yes (X)
Frank Mihalopoulos
Director	1.0	0.0		$0	$0	$0			Yes (X)
James M Moroney III
Director	1.0	0.0		$0	$0	$0			Yes (X)
Gina Norris
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Bill O'Dwyer
Director	1.0	0.0		$0	$0	$0			Yes (X)
James C Roberts
Director	1.0	0.0		$0	$0	$0			Yes (X)
Bruce A Sifford
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Mary Suhm
Director	1.0	0.0		$0	$0	$0			Yes (X)

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PO Box 463	ADDISON	TX	75001	JANITORIAL/ECOLOGICA	$1,533,699
GLENN SMITH PRESENTS INC
PO BOX 7814	HORSESHOE BAY	TX	78657	NAMED ENTERTAINMENT	$1,167,500
PLATINUM EVENT SVCS-USA LLC
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VISIONONE INC
PO BOX 35146 1012	SEATTLE	WA	981245146	TICKETING SERVICES	$563,907
EAGLE AUDIOVISUAL INC
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Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
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Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
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Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
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Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
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Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
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Rental Income Or Loss RentalIncomeOrLossGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
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Personal	$0	PersonalAmt

Net Rental Income Or Loss NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
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Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
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Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
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Gain Or Loss GainOrLossGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Securities	$1,307,167	SecuritiesAmt

Net Gain Or Loss Investments NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column	$1,307,167	TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion	$1,307,167	ExclusionAmt

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Fundraising Gross Income	$250,552	FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt
Contri Rpt Fundraising Event	$1,865,498	ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt
Fundraising Direct Expenses	$236,803	FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt

Net Incm From Fundraising Evt NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column	$13,749	TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion	$13,749	ExclusionAmt

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Gaming Gross Income	$0	GamingGrossIncomeAmt
Gaming Direct Expenses	$0	GamingDirectExpensesAmt

Net Income From Gaming NetIncomeFromGamingGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column	$0	TotalRevenueColumnAmt

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Gross Sales Of Inventory	$0	GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt
Cost Of Goods Sold	$0	CostOfGoodsSoldAmt

Net Income Or Loss NetIncomeOrLossGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column	$0	TotalRevenueColumnAmt

Other Revenue Misc OtherRevenueMiscGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Desc	PPP LOAN FORGIVENESS	Desc
Total Revenue Column	$6,058,845	TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Related Or Exempt Func Income	$6,058,845	RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Other Revenue Total	$6,058,845	OtherRevenueTotalAmt

Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column	$80,726,809	TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Related Or Exempt Func Income	$74,680,888	RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
Exclusion	$1,761,846	ExclusionAmt

Grants To Domestic Orgs GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$1,343,987	TotalAmt
Program Services	$1,343,987	ProgramServicesAmt

Grants To Domestic Individuals GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$1,757,080	TotalAmt
Program Services	$1,757,080	ProgramServicesAmt

Foreign Grants ForeignGrantsGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$0	TotalAmt

Benefits To Members BenefitsToMembersGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$0	TotalAmt

Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$2,092,873	TotalAmt
Program Services	$1,466,760	ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General	$489,731	ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising	$136,382	FundraisingAmt

Comp Disqual Persons CompDisqualPersonsGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$0	TotalAmt

Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$9,699,566	TotalAmt
Program Services	$6,797,801	ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General	$2,269,693	ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising	$632,072	FundraisingAmt

Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$305,165	TotalAmt
Program Services	$213,871	ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General	$71,408	ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising	$19,886	FundraisingAmt

Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$528,424	TotalAmt
Program Services	$370,338	ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General	$123,651	ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising	$34,435	FundraisingAmt

Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$1,079,055	TotalAmt
Program Services	$756,240	ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General	$252,498	ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising	$70,317	FundraisingAmt

Fees For Services Management FeesForServicesManagementGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$0	TotalAmt

Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$536,792	TotalAmt
Management And General	$536,792	ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$135,907	TotalAmt
Management And General	$135,907	ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Lobbying FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$0	TotalAmt

Fees For Services Prof Fundraising FeesForServicesProfFundraising

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$0	TotalAmt

Fees For Srvc Invst Mgmnt Fees FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$127,925	TotalAmt
Management And General	$127,925	ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$13,619,641	TotalAmt
Program Services	$13,303,149	ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General	$284,559	ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising	$31,933	FundraisingAmt

Advertising AdvertisingGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$1,432,829	TotalAmt
Program Services	$171,724	ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General	$2,778	ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising	$1,258,327	FundraisingAmt

Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$2,611,855	TotalAmt
Program Services	$2,430,560	ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General	$129,514	ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising	$51,781	FundraisingAmt

Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$228,051	TotalAmt
Program Services	$103,965	ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General	$98,051	ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising	$26,035	FundraisingAmt

Royalties RoyaltiesGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$0	TotalAmt

Occupancy OccupancyGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$2,635,172	TotalAmt
Program Services	$2,010,878	ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General	$453,967	ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising	$170,327	FundraisingAmt

Travel TravelGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$42,107	TotalAmt
Program Services	$35,143	ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General	$4,727	ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising	$2,237	FundraisingAmt

Pymt Travel Entrtnmnt Pub Ofcl PymtTravelEntrtnmntPubOfclGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$0	TotalAmt

Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$0	TotalAmt

Interest InterestGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$0	TotalAmt

Payments To Affiliates PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$0	TotalAmt

Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$3,244,327	TotalAmt
Program Services	$3,123,569	ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General	$111,510	ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising	$9,248	FundraisingAmt

Insurance InsuranceGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$1,230,794	TotalAmt
Program Services	$1,184,982	ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General	$42,303	ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising	$3,509	FundraisingAmt

Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)

DescDesc	TotalTotalAmt	Program ServicesProgramServicesAmt	Management And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmt	FundraisingFundraisingAmt
SPECIAL EVENTS FAIRTIME EXP	$7,384,258	$7,377,482	$3,704	$3,072
REPAIR & MAINTENANCE	$800,150	$783,208	$15,661	$1,281
FAIR PARK IMPROVEMENTS	$19,401	$19,401
MISCELLANEOUS EXP	$420,224	$336,846	$38,102	$45,276

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$51,275,583	TotalAmt
Program Services	$43,586,984	ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General	$5,192,481	ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising	$2,496,118	FundraisingAmt

Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$209,896	BOYAmt
EOY	$367,432	EOYAmt

Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$14,193,499	BOYAmt
EOY	$50,206,687	EOYAmt

Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$0	BOYAmt
EOY	$0	EOYAmt

Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$109,659	BOYAmt
EOY	$962,122	EOYAmt

Receivables From Officers Etc ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$0	BOYAmt
EOY	$0	EOYAmt

Rcvbl From Disqualified Prsn RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$0	BOYAmt
EOY	$0	EOYAmt

Oth Notes Loans Receivable Net OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$0	BOYAmt
EOY	$0	EOYAmt

Inventories For Sale Or Use InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$245,370	BOYAmt
EOY	$193,637	EOYAmt

Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$466,915	BOYAmt
EOY	$321,254	EOYAmt

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss	$75,746,999	LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt
Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec	$57,576,439	LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt

Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$21,270,205	BOYAmt
EOY	$18,170,560	EOYAmt

Investments Pub Traded Sec InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$32,127,226	BOYAmt
EOY	$32,340,593	EOYAmt

Investments Other Securities InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$0	BOYAmt
EOY	$0	EOYAmt

Investments Program Related InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$0	BOYAmt
EOY	$0	EOYAmt

Intangible Assets IntangibleAssetsGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$0	BOYAmt
EOY	$0	EOYAmt

Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$1,921,349	BOYAmt
EOY	$2,287,938	EOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$70,544,119	BOYAmt
EOY	$104,850,223	EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$400,565	BOYAmt
EOY	$222,409	EOYAmt

Grants Payable GrantsPayableGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$0	BOYAmt
EOY	$0	EOYAmt

Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$0	BOYAmt
EOY	$0	EOYAmt

Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities TaxExemptBondLiabilitiesGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$0	BOYAmt
EOY	$0	EOYAmt

Escrow Account Liability EscrowAccountLiabilityGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$11,966,655	BOYAmt
EOY	$11,856,820	EOYAmt

Loans From Officers Directors LoansFromOfficersDirectorsGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$0	BOYAmt
EOY	$0	EOYAmt

Mortg Notes Pybl Scrd Invst Prop MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$0	BOYAmt
EOY	$0	EOYAmt

Unsecured Notes Loans Payable UnsecuredNotesLoansPayableGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$0	BOYAmt
EOY	$0	EOYAmt

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$13,188,057	BOYAmt
EOY	$17,467,541	EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$25,555,277	BOYAmt
EOY	$29,546,770	EOYAmt

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows FASB117	Yes (X)	OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind

No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$44,988,842	BOYAmt
EOY	$75,303,453	EOYAmt

Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$0	BOYAmt
EOY	$0	EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$44,988,842	BOYAmt
EOY	$75,303,453	EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$70,544,119	BOYAmt
EOY	$104,850,223	EOYAmt

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss	$29,451,226	ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst	$863,385	NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt
Method Of Accounting Accrual	Yes (X)	MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or Review	false	AccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS Audited	Yes (true)	FSAuditedInd

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Separate Basis Fincl Stmt	Yes (X)	SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Audit Committee	Yes (true)	AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit Required	false	FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Publicly Supported Org509a2	Yes (X)	PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind

Gifts Grants Contris Rcvd509 GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years	$1,774,012	CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years	$3,688,682	CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years	$3,714,010	CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year	$1,667,728	CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year	$4,284,075	CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total	$15,128,507	TotalAmt

Gross Receipts Admissions GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years	$48,339,411	CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years	$42,155,852	CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years	$57,370,482	CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year	$1,257,986	CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year	$68,622,043	CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total	$217,745,774	TotalAmt

Gross Receipts Non Unrlt Bus GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$0	TotalAmt

Tax Rev Levied Orgnztnl Bnft509 TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft509Grp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$0	TotalAmt

Govt Furn Srvc Fclts Vl509 GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl509Grp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$0	TotalAmt

Total509 Total509Grp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years	$50,113,423	CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years	$45,844,534	CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years	$61,084,492	CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year	$2,925,714	CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year	$72,906,118	CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total	$232,874,281	TotalAmt

Amounts Rcvd Dsqlfy Person AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$0	TotalAmt

Substantial Contributors Amt SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$0	TotalAmt

Subst And Dsqlfy Prsns Tot SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$0	TotalAmt

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Public Support Total509	$232,874,281	PublicSupportTotal509Amt

Gross Investment Income509 GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years	$414,615	CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years	$739,383	CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years	$1,016,542	CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year	$780,226	CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year	$440,928	CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total	$3,391,694	TotalAmt

Post1975 UBTI Post1975UBTIGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$0	TotalAmt

Investment Income And UBTI InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years	$414,615	CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years	$739,383	CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years	$1,016,542	CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year	$780,226	CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year	$440,928	CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total	$3,391,694	TotalAmt

Net Income From Other UBI NetIncomeFromOtherUBIGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$0	TotalAmt

Other Income509 OtherIncome509Grp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year	$6,058,845	CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total	$6,058,845	TotalAmt

Total Support Calendar Year TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years	$50,528,038	CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years	$46,583,917	CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years	$62,101,034	CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year	$3,705,940	CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year	$79,405,891	CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total	$242,324,820	TotalAmt

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Public Support CY509	0.96100	PublicSupportCY509Pct
Public Support PY509	0.98617	PublicSupportPY509Pct
Investment Income CY	0.01400	InvestmentIncomeCYPct
Investment Income PY	0.01383	InvestmentIncomePYPct
Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY509	Yes (X)	ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Contributor	RESTRICTED	ContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1	RESTRICTED	BusinessNameLine1

Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Address Line1	RESTRICTED	AddressLine1
Address Line2	RESTRICTED	AddressLine2
City	RESTRICTED	City
State	RESTRICTED	State
ZIP Code	RESTRICTED	ZIPCode

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Contributions	RESTRICTED	TotalContributionsAmt

Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Grassroots Lobbying		TotalGrassrootsLobbyingGrp
Total Direct Lobbying		TotalDirectLobbyingGrp
Total Lobbying Expend		TotalLobbyingExpendGrp
Other Exempt Purpose Expend		OtherExemptPurposeExpendGrp
Total Exempt Purpose Expend		TotalExemptPurposeExpendGrp
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount		LobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp
Grassroots Nontaxable		GrassrootsNontaxableGrp
Tot Lbbyng Grassroot Mns Non Tx		TotLbbyngGrassrootMnsNonTxGrp
Tot Lbby Expend Mns Lbbyng Non Tx		TotLbbyExpendMnsLbbyngNonTxGrp
Volunteers	false	VolunteersInd
Paid Staff Or Management	false	PaidStaffOrManagementInd
Media Advertisements	false	MediaAdvertisementsInd
Mailings Members	false	MailingsMembersInd
Publications Or Broadcast	false	PublicationsOrBroadcastInd
Grants Other Organizations	false	GrantsOtherOrganizationsInd
Direct Contact Legislators	false	DirectContactLegislatorsInd
Rallies Demonstrations	false	RalliesDemonstrationsInd
Other Activities	Yes (true)	OtherActivitiesInd
Other Activities	$46,875	OtherActivitiesAmt
Total Lobbying Expenditures	$46,875	TotalLobbyingExpendituresAmt
Not Described Section501c3	false	NotDescribedSection501c3Ind

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Form And Line Reference	Lobbying activities	FormAndLineReferenceDesc
Explanation	SFT has retained the government affairs consulting firm of HMWK, LLC to provide Texas state governmental affairs information services, including (i) identifying and monitoring legislation and regulations affecting the SFT's interests in Texas; (ii) providing legislative, regulatory and governmental affairs services on behalf of SFT before the Texas legislature, state agencies, and other administrative bodies; (iii) facilitating meetings between key Texas state legislators and regulators regarding legislation that directly affects SFT; and (iv) working with SFT and similarly situated Texas nonprofit entities to ensure, to the extent legal, ethical and feasible, a coordinated strategy and effort on specifically identified legislative issues that might impact SFT. SFT expends an insubstantial amount of funds on government affairs services solely to ensure that it is kept apprised of Texas legislative activities that may affect its operations and nonprofit status.	ExplanationTxt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Art Public Exhibition Amounts		ArtPublicExhibitionAmountsGrp
Held Works Art		HeldWorksArtGrp
Agent Trustee Etc	false	AgentTrusteeEtcInd
Incl Escrow Custodial Acct Liab	Yes (true)	InclEscrowCustodialAcctLiabInd
Explanation Provided	Yes (X)	ExplanationProvidedInd

CY Endwmt Fund CYEndwmtFundGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance	$41,669	BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses	$8	InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures	$8	OtherExpendituresAmt
End Year Balance	$41,669	EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus1 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance	$41,669	BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses	$8	InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures	$8	OtherExpendituresAmt
End Year Balance	$41,669	EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus2 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance	$41,669	BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses	$8	InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures	$8	OtherExpendituresAmt
End Year Balance	$41,669	EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus3 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance	$41,669	BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses	$8	InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures	$8	OtherExpendituresAmt
End Year Balance	$41,669	EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus4 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance	$41,669	BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses	$8	InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures	$8	OtherExpendituresAmt
End Year Balance	$41,669	EndYearBalanceAmt

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Prmnnt Endowment Balance EOY	1.00000	PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct
Endowments Held Unrelated Org	false	EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd
Endowments Held Related Org	false	EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd

Land LandGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis	$4,754,089	OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Book Value	$4,754,089	BookValueAmt

Buildings BuildingsGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis	$23,690,131	OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation	$19,676,494	DepreciationAmt
Book Value	$4,013,637	BookValueAmt

Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovementsGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis	$14,996,763	OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation	$14,344,135	DepreciationAmt
Book Value	$652,628	BookValueAmt

Equipment EquipmentGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis	$32,295,549	OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation	$23,555,810	DepreciationAmt
Book Value	$8,739,739	BookValueAmt

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis	$10,467	OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Book Value	$10,467	BookValueAmt

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings	$18,170,560	TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt
Federal Income Tax Liability	$0	FederalIncomeTaxLiabilityAmt

Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp (7 entries)

DescDesc	AmtAmt
ACCRUED SCHOLARSHIPS PAYABLE	$2,056,250
ACCRUED RETIREMENT EXPENSE	$2,287,938
ACCRUED RENT	$8,463,979
ACCRUED COMPENSATION	$1,735,533
ACCRUED SECURITY EXPENSE	$1,926,071
ACCRUED UTILITIES EXPENSE	$358,569
OTHER ACCRUED LIABILITIES	$639,201

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Liability	$17,467,541	TotalLiabilityAmt
Footnote Text	Yes (X)	FootnoteTextInd
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt	$84,096,195	TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Net Unrealized Gains Invst	$863,385	NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt
Donated Services And Use Fclts	$1,230,865	DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt
Revenue Not Reported	$2,094,250	RevenueNotReportedAmt
Revenue Subtotal	$82,001,945	RevenueSubtotalAmt
Investment Expenses Not Incld	$127,925	InvestmentExpensesNotIncldAmt
Other Revenues Not Included	-$1,403,061	OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt
Revenue Not Reported Fincl Stmt	-$1,275,136	RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990	$80,726,809	TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt	$53,781,584	TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Donated Services Use Fclts	$1,230,865	DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt
Expenses Not Reported	$1,230,865	ExpensesNotReportedAmt
Expenses Subtotal	$52,550,719	ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Investment Expenses Not Incld2	$127,925	InvestmentExpensesNotIncld2Amt
Other Expenses Not Included	-$1,403,061	OtherExpensesNotIncludedAmt
Expenses Not Rpt Fincl Stmt	-$1,275,136	ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990	$51,275,583	TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (5 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc	ExplanationExplanationTxt
Revenue on 990, not on book	form 990, schedule d, part xi, line 4b: RENT EXPENSE: $(1,166,258) FUNDRAISING DIRECT EXPENSES RECLASS: $(236,803)
EXPENSE ITEMS ON THE RETURN BUT NOT ON BOOKS	form 990, schedule d, part xii, line 4b: RENT EXPENSE: $(1,166,258) FUNDRAISING DIRECT EXPENSES RECLASS: $(236,803)
intended use of endowment fund	FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART V, LINE 4: THE ENDOWMENT IS RESTRICTED BY THE DONOR FOR PURPOSES OF LIVESTOCK AUCTION PREMIUMS AT THE ANNUAL YOUTH LIVESTOCK AUCTION.
FIN 48 (ASC 740)	PART X, LINE 2: THE FAIR IS EXEMPT from federal income tax under section 501 (a) of internal revenue code (irc) as an organization described in section 501(c)(3). The fair receives certain contributions to partially offset the costs of various events at the annual fair. the fair believes such contributions are related to its tax-exempt purpose and, accordingly, excludes such amounts from its unrelated business income computation.
escrow and custodial arrangement	FOrm 990, schedule d, part iv, line 2b: Per a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Dallas dated 6/28/17, funds committed to the City by the State Fair of Texas are allocated by the Fair and the City for major maintenance projects. The amount funding the City's portion of major maintenance projects is deposited into a restricted account known as the "Fair Park Improvement Fund." This account is reflected as "Restricted investment for Fair Park improvements" on the Fair's Statement of Financial Position within its audited financial statements. Upon request from the City, and in compliance with the MOU, the Fair disburses funds from this account to the City.

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

Fundraising Event Information FundraisingEventInformationGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Event1	auction	Event1Nm
Gross Receipts Event1	$1,648,965	GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt
Charitable Contri Event1	$1,512,938	CharitableContriEvent1Amt
Gross Revenue Event1	$136,027	GrossRevenueEvent1Amt
Non Cash Prizes Event1	$40,262	NonCashPrizesEvent1Amt
Rent Facility Costs Event1	$3,034	RentFacilityCostsEvent1Amt
Food And Beverage Event1	$41,822	FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt
Entertainment Event1	$4,060	EntertainmentEvent1Amt
Other Direct Expenses Event1	$25,228	OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt
Event2	clay shoot	Event2Nm
Gross Receipts Event2	$212,185	GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt
Charitable Contri Event2	$168,118	CharitableContriEvent2Amt
Gross Revenue Event2	$44,067	GrossRevenueEvent2Amt
Non Cash Prizes Event2	$1,877	NonCashPrizesEvent2Amt
Rent Facility Costs Event2	$32,409	RentFacilityCostsEvent2Amt
Food And Beverage Event2	$4,065	FoodAndBeverageEvent2Amt
Entertainment Event2	$1,180	EntertainmentEvent2Amt
Other Direct Expenses Event2	$11,923	OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt
Other Events Total	2	OtherEventsTotalCnt
Gross Receipts Other Events	$254,900	GrossReceiptsOtherEventsAmt
Charitable Contri Other Events	$184,442	CharitableContriOtherEventsAmt
Gross Revenue Other Events	$70,458	GrossRevenueOtherEventsAmt
Non Cash Prizes Other Events	$7,122	NonCashPrizesOtherEventsAmt
Rent Fclty Costs Other Events	$19,655	RentFcltyCostsOtherEventsAmt
Food And Beverage Other Events	$13,816	FoodAndBeverageOtherEventsAmt
Entertainment Other Events	$2,530	EntertainmentOtherEventsAmt
Oth Direct Expnss Other Events	$27,820	OthDirectExpnssOtherEventsAmt
Gross Receipts Total	$2,116,050	GrossReceiptsTotalAmt
Charitable Contributions Tot	$1,865,498	CharitableContributionsTotAmt
Gross Revenue Total Events	$250,552	GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt
Non Cash Prizes Total Events	$49,261	NonCashPrizesTotalEventsAmt
Rent Fclty Costs Total Events	$55,098	RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt
Food And Beverage Total Events	$59,703	FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt
Entertainment Total Events	$7,770	EntertainmentTotalEventsAmt
Oth Direct Expnss Total Events	$64,971	OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt
Direct Expense Summary Events	$236,803	DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt
Net Income Summary	$13,749	NetIncomeSummaryAmt

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Grant Records Maintained	Yes (true)	GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Recipient Table RecipientTable (47 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1Txt	CityUSAddress/CityNm	State AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd	ZIPUSAddress/ZIPCd	Recipient EINRecipientEIN	IRC SectionIRCSectionDesc	Cash GrantCashGrantAmt	Purpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxt
AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSEUM
PO BOX 150157	DALLAS	TX	753150157	751678200	501(c)(3)	$20,000	educational programming/exhibits
AFTER8TOEDUCATE
4212 EAST GRAND AVE	DALLAS	TX	75223	823145228	501(c)(3)	$7,500	education as a pathway
BEACON HILL PREPARATORY INSTITUTE
1402 CORINTH ST 257	DALLAS	TX	75215	421624235	501(c)(3)	$7,500	CLOSING COVID-19 LEARNING GAP
BRASWELL CHILD DEVELOPMENT
2203 2ND AVE	DALLAS	TX	75210	752538361	501(c)(3)	$7,500	EDUCATION GRANT FUNDING
CARD BOARD PROJECT
4008 CAVALRY DR	PLANO	TX	75023	814431217	501(c)(3)	$9,000	10 STEP ROADMAP GRANT FUNDING
CARTER'S HOUSE
2500 ROMINE AVE	DALLAS	TX	75215	465198495	501(c)(3)	$8,000	PT EVENT COORDINATOR
CITY OF DALLAS PARKS & RECREATION DEPT
3809 GRAND AVE	DALLAS	TX	75210	756000508	LOCAL GVT	$50,000	FAIR PARK MARKETING AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS
5500 CARUTH HAVEN LANE	DALLAS	TX	75225	750964565	501(c)(3)	$50,000	OAC JUANITA CRAFT HOUSE & GARD
CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP
1819 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD	DALLAS	TX	75215	752623357	501(c)(3)	$9,000	ED/OP-BREAKING POVERTY CYCLE
CROSSROADS COMMUNITY SERVICES INC
4500 S COCKRELL HILL RD	DALLAS	TX	75246	472676714	501(c)(3)	$8,000	ED/OP-BREAKING POVERTY CYCLE
DALLAS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 150038	DALLAS	TX	75315	750851204	501(c)(3)	$123,000	2021 EXHIBIT
FRIENDS OF FAIR PARK INC
1121 FIRST AVE	dallas	TX	75210	752007688	501(c)(3)	$10,000	MAGNOLIA LOUNGE SUPPORT
IF INSTITUTE
1312 PAINTBRUSH ST	MESQUITE	TX	75149	843239436	501(c)(3)	$7,000	YOUNG LEADERS STRONG CITY YOUT
JUBILEE PARK AND COMMUNITY CENTER CORP
917 BANK STREET	DALLAS	TX	75223	752726296	501(c)(3)	$8,500	BUILDING CAPACITY FUNDING
MILES OF FREEDOM
2922 MLK JR BLVD BLDG A 118B	DALLAS	TX	75215	454959062	501(c)(3)	$8,000	PORTION OF CASEWORKER SALARY FUNDING
REDEMPTION BRIDGE
1506 W PIONEER PARKWAY STE 204	ARLINGTON	TX	76013	273500079	501(c)(3)	$10,000	OPERATING SUPPORT
SHELTER MINISTRIES OF DALLAS DBA AUSTIN STREET CEN
PO BOX 151085	DALLAS	TX	75315	751881365	501(c)(3)	$6,000	SUPPORTING INNOVATION IN CARING/SPONSORSHIP
SOUTHERN DALLAS LINK INC
1020 SCOTLAND 3115	DESOTO	TX	75115	822392922	501(c)(3)	$7,500	RIDE TO WORK PROGRAM FOR S DALLAS RESIDENTS
TEXAS DISCOVERY GARDENS
PO BOX 152537	DALLAS	TX	75315	750974342	501(c)(3)	$25,000	OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
TRUSTED WORLD FOUNDATION INC DBA TRUSTED WORLD
906 W MCDERMOTT DR STE 116-277	ALLEN	TX	75013	455264332	501(c)(3)	$15,000	SOUTH DALLAS SERVICE AREA SPONSORSHIP
UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN DALLAS
1800 N LAMAR ST	DALLAS	TX	75202	756005352	501(c)(3)	$15,000	PATHWAYS TO WORK INITIATIVE
YMCA OF METROPOLITAN DALLAS
601 N AKARD ST	DALLAS	TX	75201	750800696	501(c)(3)	$6,000	EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION - OP
YOUTH REVIVE INC
3209 WICHITA DR	MESQUITE	TX	75149	464680632	501(c)(3)	$7,500	IGNITE ME PROGRAM-LINCOLN & MA
ZAN WESLEY HOLMES JR COMMUNITY OUTREACH CENTER
PO BOX 571513	DALLAS	TX	75357	270054084	501(c)(3)	$10,000	OPERATION MANAGER SALARY
ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY
2601 West Ave N	San Angelo	TX	76909	756002403	501(c)(3)	$12,750	STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
BLINN JUNIOR COLLEGE
902 College Ave	Brenham	TX	77833	746000400	501(c)(3)	$14,250	STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
CLARENDON COLLEGE
PO BOX 968	CLARENDON	TX	79226	756055652	501(c)(3)	$6,750	STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGe
3030 N DALLAS AVENUE	LANCASTER	TX	75134	751213148	501(c)(3)	$16,500
PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY
P O BOX 519	PRAIRIE VIEW	TX	77446	746001078	501(c)(3)	$8,250
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
1905 UNIVERSITY AVE	HUNTSVILLE	TX	77340	760079981	501(c)(3)	$17,250	STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE
1401 S COLLEGE AVE	LEVELLAND	TX	79336	756004667	501(c)(3)	$8,250
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
P O Box 750196	Dallas	TX	75275	750800689	501(c)(3)	$13,500	STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
STEPHEN F AUSTIN STATE UNIVER
SFA BOX 13035	NACOGDOCHES	TX	75962	756002514	501(c)(3)	$6,750	STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY
Box T 0310	STEPHENVILLE	TX	76402	756001870	501(c)(3)	$61,000	STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY-COLLEGE
The Pavilion	College Station	TX	77843	746000531	501(c)(3)	$230,500	STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY - COMMERC
P O Box 3011	TAMU Station	TX	75249	756001353	501(c)3	$21,750	STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
3801 CAMPUS DR	WACO	TX	76705	741646989	501(c)(3)	$5,750	STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY
601 UNIVERSITY DR	SAN MARCOS	TX	78666	746002248	501(c)(3)	$9,000	STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
P O Box 45011	Lubbuck	TX	79409	756002622	501(c)(3)	$166,250	STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY
P O Box 425439	Denton	TX	76204	756002618	501(c)(3)	$18,750	STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
P O Box 311317	Denton	TX	76203	756002149	501(c)(3)	$31,500	STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
P O Box 7699	Austin	TX	78713	746000203	501(c)(3)	$51,750	STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGT SCHOLARSHIP OFFICE
219 WEST MAIN STREET	ARLINGTON	TX	76010	756000121	501(c)(3)	$32,250	STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS
800 W Campbell Rd MC 12	Richardson	TX	75083	751305566	501(c)(3)	$17,250	STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
UNT-DALLAS
7300 UNIVERSITY HILLS BLVD	DALLAS	TX	75241	751208151	501(c)(3)	$12,750	STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
WEST TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY
WTAMU Box 60939	Canyon	TX	76016	756031405	501(c)(3)	$38,750	STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
other organizations with grants or
scholarships below reporting	threshold	TX	75231			$107,487	grants and/or student scholarships

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total501c3 Org	46	Total501c3OrgCnt
Total Other Org	0	TotalOtherOrgCnt

Grants Other Asst To Indiv In US GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp (2 entries)

Grant TypeGrantTypeTxt	RecipientRecipientCnt	Cash GrantCashGrantAmt
youth livestock auction premiums	2454	$1,746,575
CREATIVE ARTS PREMIUMS	139	$10,505

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Form And Line Reference	PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANTS IN THE US	FormAndLineReferenceDesc
Explanation	Form 990 - Schedule I, Part I, Line 2: Supplemental Information Big Tex Scholarship Program Established in 1992, the Big Tex Scholarship Program has awarded college scholarships to thousands of students throughout the Lone Star State. Eligible recipients include graduating high school seniors around the state of Texas who have participated in competitive youth livestock events held at the State Fair, graduating seniors from six Dallas Independent School District high schools in the Fair Park area, and seasonal employees of the State Fair of Texas or their dependents. Recipients receive a $6,000 grant in total, renewable each semester if the student maintains eligibility while working towards a degree at a Texas college or university. Big Tex scholars must attend an accredited college or university within the State of Texas. Recipients must enroll in, and pass, a minimum of 12 hours each semester, and must achieve a minimum 2.5 GPA the first semester and a 3.0 cumulative GPA for every semester thereafter. To clarify, if recipients make below a 3.0 one semester but their cumulative GPA is still at least a 3.0, they meet the required GPA. Recipients are required to submit their grades to the State Fair at the end of every semester by the communicated deadline. It is also the responsibility of the scholarship recipient to keep their contact information updated with the State Fair. Juanita Craft Scholarships Honoring legendary civil rights activist Juanita Craft each year, the State Fair of Texas awards multiple $6,000 scholarships to selected applicants from the following Fair Park-area high schools: Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School, James Madison, Lincoln, North Dallas, Roosevelt, and Woodrow Wilson High Schools. This scholarship is available for applicants who plan to attend an accredited two-year or four-year Texas college, or university. Youth Livestock Scholarships The State Fair of Texas awards $6,000 scholarships to selected applicants who have competed in specific competitive youth livestock events held at the State Fair. Scholarships are given to applicants who are graduating from a Texas high school and preference is given to those pursuing an agricultural-related or agricultural-benefiting natural science curriculum at a Texas college or university. Seasonal Employee Scholarship First awarded in 2018, the State Fair of Texas Seasonal Employee Scholarship awards scholarships each year to seasonal staff members directly employed by the State Fair of Texas or to a dependent child, step-child, grandchild, step-grandchild, foster, or adopted child of the qualified seasonal employee. This scholarship is available for applicants who plan to attend an accredited two-year or four-year Texas college, university, or vocational-technical school. Eligible seasonal staff are those who have completed at least three years of seasonal employment as of January 1 of the year in which the scholarship is to be awarded and have worked an average of 20 hours a week during the prior Fair. Recipients receive a $6,000 grant, renewable in pre-determined increments (paid by semester or term) if the student maintains a 3.0 GPA while working towards the completion of an eligible degree. Other Livestock Awards and Scholarships On behalf of its significant past leaders and longtime supporters, the Fair also awards additional scholarships to exemplary program recipients whose behavior honors the namesake of each opportunity. With opportunities available for both newly awarded applicants and current sophomores, selected recipients receive an additional $6,000 to be disbursed throughout the duration of their college career. Benny Clark Memorial Scholarship A strong leader in the Texas agricultural community, Benny Clark served as the former vice president of agriculture and livestock at the State Fair of Texas. This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding Youth Livestock Scholarship new recipient and honors Benny's years of commitment to the State Fair. Peggy Sloan Memorial Scholarship A strong female leader, Peggy Sloan served as the former vice president of exhibits at the State Fair of Texas. This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding Juanita Craft Scholarship recipient from the Irma L. Rangel Young Women's Leadership School and honors Peggy's years of commitment to the State Fair. Terry Griffin Memorial Scholarship Serving on both the Board of Directors and Executive Committee for the State Fair of Texas, Terry Griffin was instrumental in developing the Fair's Youth Scholarship Program. This scholarship is awarded to two outstanding students - one sophomore Juanita Craft Scholarship recipient and one sophomore Youth Livestock Scholarship recipient. Clarice Tinsley Journalism Scholarship While millions of viewers in the Dallas/Fort Worth area know Clarice Tinsley for her work as a FOX4 News Anchor, the State Fair of Texas recognizes her as a longtime friend and supporter of its Scholarship Program. This scholarship is awarded to one outstanding student - a sophomore Juanita Craft Scholarship recipient who is pursuing a degree in journalism. Youth Livestock Contest Scholarships In addition to the Youth Livestock Scholarship mentioned above, the Fair also awards scholarships to Texas 4-H, FFA, and FCCLA students who have won or placed in specific youth livestock contests held during the State Fair of Texas. Scholarship awards vary by contest and placement won, with funds ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. During the annual State Fair of Texas event, approximately 170 livestock and agriculture events and leadership contests are held. Participants may receive compensation to reward placement in specific contests, ranging in amounts. These contests include but are not limited to public speaking, agriculture mechanics, AgRobotics, food, product identification, dairy judging, livestock skill-a-thons, an agriculture science fair, and the annual youth livestock auction. Community Initiatives As a long-standing Dallas institution, the State Fair of Texas has a unique appreciation for the local support that makes such a big event possible every year. With the ultimate goal of having a positive community impact, the Fair aims to give back through our partnerships with local organizations and initiatives. The Fair continues to expand outreach programs while placing a special priority on promoting community involvement at the local level. Our impact in the community focuses on three areas that complement our mission - social capital, human capital, and financial capital. In addition, the Fair seeks to assist food insecurity in the South Dallas/Fair Park area through its Big Tex Urban Farms initiative. Community Grant Funding As a neighbor in the South Dallas/Fair Park community, we are committed to supporting nonprofit organizations that are providing services in this area. We understand that these organizations, like ours, depend on year-round generosity from citizens, volunteers, corporations, and other nonprofit organizations. In order to extend our hand to the members of our community that are bringing about positive change, the State Fair of Texas offers grants and sponsorships to local nonprofit organizations at specific times throughout the year. Since its establishment in 1886, the State Fair of Texas has celebrated all things Texan by promoting agriculture, education, and community involvement through quality entertainment in a family-friendly environment. Through our community donations, the State Fair is focused on supporting the local South Dallas/Fair Park community in three areas: education (primarily high schools in the Fair Park area); capacity building of nonprofits; and economic development. As a neighbor in this community, we are committed to supporting organizations that are providing services in this area. Interested parties must apply and follow the grant application and funding timeline posted to BigTex.com/grants. In 2021, due to the cancellation of the 2020 State Fair of Texas, the Fair offered one grant cycle. In traditional years, however, there are three grant cycles - spring, summer, and fall. The summer cycle focuses on providing funding for summer programs and provides training for these organizations. Sponsorship Those who are seeking sponsorship for an event or opportunity must submit the sponsorship request with all the essential information to the Fair on the indicated date or deadline posted to BigTex.com/community. Letters should include: . Date of event . Targeted audience expected and how many of participants impacted are in the South Dallas/Fair Park area . Recruitment/outreach efforts to target South Dallas/Fair Park organizations/individuals . Background/history of organization . Amount requested and why Payments to the City of Dallas The State Fair of Texas is a tenant of the City of Dallas at Fair Park. In addition to rent, as part of the contract, the Fair is to give a portion of excess revenues to the Cit	ExplanationTxt

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Independent Consultant	Yes (X)	IndependentConsultantInd
Compensation Survey	Yes (X)	CompensationSurveyInd
Board Or Committee Approval	Yes (X)	BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd
Severance Payment	false	SeverancePaymentInd
Supplemental Nonqual Rtr Plan	false	SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd
Equity Based Comp Arrngm	false	EquityBasedCompArrngmInd
Comp Based On Revenue Of Flng Org	false	CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd On Rev Related Orgs	false	CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Flng Org	false	CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Rltd Orgs	false	CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd
Any Non Fixed Payments	false	AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd
Initial Contract Exception	false	InitialContractExceptionInd

Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp (11 entries)

TitleTitleTxt	Base Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt	Bonus Filing OrganizationBonusFilingOrganizationAmount	Other Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt	Deferred Compensation Flng OrgDeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt	Nontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt	Total Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt
Mitchell Glieber
President	$390,219	$2,000	$38,889	$34,123	$35,688	$500,919
Jaime Navarro
CFO/Sr. VP Finance	$220,920	$2,000	$37,273	$24,037	$36,862	$321,092
Froswa' Booker-Drew phd
VP, Community Relations	$124,270	$2,000	$1,817	$11,864	$21,042	$160,993
Lindsay Clark
Controller	$171,189	$2,000	$176	$10,471	$13,281	$197,117
Karissa Condoianis
SVP, Public Relations	$170,863	$2,000	$11,954	$20,201	$13,257	$218,275
Russell Fitzgerald
SVP, Operations	$192,340	$2,000	$10,430	$21,410	$12,183	$238,363
Jason K Hays
VP, Brand Experience	$125,692	$2,000	$2,882	$15,671	$10,577	$156,822
Robert Hilbun
GM/SVP	$241,637	$2,000	$3,649	$24,368	$12,245	$283,899
Melanie Linnear
VP, Food and Beverage	$129,952	$2,000	$4,753	$15,946	$13,560	$166,211
Daryl Real
SVP, Livestock	$177,439	$2,000	$43,281	$7,691	$34,417	$264,828
Jennifer Schuder
SVP, Marketing	$199,168	$2,000	$26,566	$22,035	$15,728	$265,497

Schedule L IRS990ScheduleL

Bus Tr Involve Interested Prsn BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp (8 entries)

Relationship DescriptionRelationshipDescriptionTxt	TransactionTransactionAmt	TransactionTransactionDesc	Sharing Of RevenuesSharingOfRevenuesInd
substantial contributor
substantial contributor	$1,533,699	cleaning services	false
substantial contributor
substantial contributor	$393,693	printing services	false
substantial contributor
substantial contributor	$417,044	fair park improvements	false
substantial contributor
substantial contributor	$448,292	PROFESSIONAL SERVICES	false
substantial contributor
substantial contributor	$1,167,500	fair time services	false
substantial contributor
substantial contributor	$487,919	fair time services	false
substantial contributor
substantial contributor	$263,524	fair time services	false
substantial contributor
substantial contributor	$269,462	printing services	false

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Form And Line Reference	Footnotes to Schedule L, PART IV:	FormAndLineReferenceDesc
Explanation	1. INTERESTED PERSON IS BOTH A VENDOR AND A SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR, AS DEFINED PER IRS SCHEDULE L INSTRUCTIONS. VENDOR CONTRIBUTED FUNDS TO SFT'S YOUTH LIVESTOCK AUCTION PREMIUM AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. SFT MADE PAYMENTS TO VENDOR FOR CLEANING SERVICES. 2. INTERESTED PERSON IS BOTH A VENDOR AND A SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR, AS DEFINED PER IRS SCHEDULE L INSTRUCTIONS. VENDOR CONTRIBUTED FUNDS TO SFT'S YOUTH LIVESTOCK AUCTION PREMIUM AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. SFT MADE PAYMENTS TO VENDOR FOR PRINTING SERVICES. 3. INTERESTED PERSON RECEIVED PAYMENTS FROM SFT AND IS ALSO A SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR, AS DEFINED PER IRS SCHEDULE L INSTRUCTIONS. SFT MADE PAYMENTS TO REIMBURSE ENTITY FOR IMPROVEMENTS MADE WITHIN FAIR PARK. THESE PAYMENTS WERE MADE FROM THE "FAIR PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND" WHICH IS HELD IN ACCORDANCE WITH SFT'S LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS. PAYMENTS TO THIS ENTITY WERE MADE AT THE DIRECTION OF THE CITY OF DALLAS. 4. INTERESTED PERSON IS BOTH A VENDOR AND A SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR, AS DEFINED PER IRS SCHEDULE L INSTRUCTIONS. VENDOR CONTRIBUTED FUNDS TO SFT'S YOUTH LIVESTOCK AUCTION PREMIUM AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. SFT MADE PAYMENTS TO VENDOR FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. 5. INTERESTED PERSON IS BOTH A VENDOR AND A SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR, AS DEFINED PER IRS SCHEDULE L INSTRUCTIONS. VENDOR CONTRIBUTED FUNDS TO SFT'S YOUTH LIVESTOCK AUCTION PREMIUM AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. SFT MADE PAYMENTS TO VENDOR FOR FAIR TIME SERVICES. 6. INTERESTED PERSON IS BOTH A VENDOR AND A SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR, AS DEFINED PER IRS SCHEDULE L INSTRUCTIONS. VENDOR CONTRIBUTED FUNDS TO SFT'S YOUTH LIVESTOCK AUCTION PREMIUM AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. SFT MADE PAYMENTS TO VENDOR FOR FAIR TIME SERVICES. 7. INTERESTED PERSON IS BOTH A VENDOR AND A SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR, AS DEFINED PER IRS SCHEDULE L INSTRUCTIONS. VENDOR CONTRIBUTED FUNDS TO SFT'S YOUTH LIVESTOCK AUCTION PREMIUM AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. SFT MADE PAYMENTS TO VENDOR FOR FAIR TIME SERVICES. 8. INTERESTED PERSON IS BOTH A VENDOR AND A SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR, AS DEFINED PER IRS SCHEDULE L INSTRUCTIONS. VENDOR CONTRIBUTED FUNDS TO SFT'S YOUTH LIVESTOCK AUCTION PREMIUM AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. SFT MADE PAYMENTS TO VENDOR FOR PRINTING SERVICES.	ExplanationTxt

Schedule M IRS990ScheduleM

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Works Of Art		WorksOfArtGrp
Art Historical Treasures		ArtHistoricalTreasuresGrp
Art Fractional Interest		ArtFractionalInterestGrp
Books And Publications		BooksAndPublicationsGrp
Clothing And Household Goods		ClothingAndHouseholdGoodsGrp
Cars And Other Vehicles		CarsAndOtherVehiclesGrp
Boats And Planes		BoatsAndPlanesGrp
Intellectual Property		IntellectualPropertyGrp
Securities Publicly Traded		SecuritiesPubliclyTradedGrp
Securities Closely Held Stock		SecuritiesCloselyHeldStockGrp
Secur Prtnrshp Trust Intrsts		SecurPrtnrshpTrustIntrstsGrp
Securities Miscellaneous		SecuritiesMiscellaneousGrp
Qualified Contrib Hist Struct		QualifiedContribHistStructGrp
Qualified Contrib Other		QualifiedContribOtherGrp
Real Estate Residential		RealEstateResidentialGrp
Real Estate Commercial		RealEstateCommercialGrp
Real Estate Other		RealEstateOtherGrp
Collectibles		CollectiblesGrp
Food Inventory		FoodInventoryGrp
Drugs And Medical Supplies		DrugsAndMedicalSuppliesGrp
Taxidermy		TaxidermyGrp
Historical Artifacts		HistoricalArtifactsGrp
Scientific Specimens		ScientificSpecimensGrp
Archaeological Artifacts		ArchaeologicalArtifactsGrp

Other Non Cash Contri Table OtherNonCashContriTableGrp (4 entries)

Non Cash CheckboxNonCashCheckboxInd	DescDesc	ContributionContributionCnt	Noncash Contributions Rpt F990NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt	Method Of Determining RevenuesMethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt
Yes (X)	BOOTS	40	$30,000	FMV
Yes (X)	UNIFORMS	3000	$30,000	FMV
Yes (X)	bottled water	1	$6,750	fmv
Yes (X)	cell phone allowance	12	$10,400	fmv

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Any Property That Must Be Held	false	AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd
Review Process Unusual NC Gifts	Yes (true)	ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd
Third Parties Used	false	ThirdPartiesUsedInd

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (12 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc	ExplanationExplanationTxt
DIFFERENCES IN VOTING RIGHTS AMONG MEMBERS OF GOVERNING BODY	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1(a): The Board of Directors comprises at least 15 but no more than 20 voting members. SFT's amended bylaws state that SFT shall have General Counsel serve as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Board of Directors; additionally, each past Chairman of the Board, except for the immediate past chairman of the Board of Directors, shall be an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Board of Directors. The amended bylaws also create a Board of Advisors whose members act in an advisory capacity only and do not have voting rights.
process to review form 990	form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11(b): The Form 990 was reviewed in detail with the Finance/Audit Committee. The Form 990 was then distributed to all members of the Board of Directors prior to filing.
MONTIORING AND ENFORCING CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12(C): SFT performs an annual survey of its directors, officers, and key employees regarding any business or family relationships with SFT or with other of the organization's directors, officers, and key employees. Any potential conflicts of interest are reviewed by the Finance/Audit Committee which recommends any necessary corrective action to the Board of Directors.
PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 15(B): SFT's independent board determines the compensation for the president using comparability data. Each direct report must complete written goals and objectives for their operating area which is approved by the president. The president makes assessments of all employees' (excluding himself) performance and achievement of written goals and objectives, and their target incentive compensation percentage and makes recommendations to the finance/audit committee of the board of directors. The finance/audit committee deliberates on the recommendations and any incentive compensation for the president without State Fair management present and makes a recommendation to the Board of Directors. The board of directors deliberates and decides on the final State Fair management incentive compensation without management present. All such decisions of the board of directors are documented with contemporaneous minutes of its meetings. The finance/audit committee regularly requests third-party compensation studies performed by a national accounting and consulting firm to ensure the State Fair's compensation for senior staff members is within a competitive and acceptable range, in accordance with the IRS and Department of the Treasury "Rebuttable Presumption" federal regulation (26 CFR 53.4958-6). The firm provides this analysis independently under the AICPA Independence Standards." The firm provides this analysis independently under the AICPA Independence Standards.
HOW DOCUMENTS are made available to the PUBLIC	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19: SFT makes the following documents available to the general public on SFT's website at www.bigtex.com: Amended and Restated Bylaws, Restated Certificate of Formation, Conflict of Interest/Ethics Policy, Finance/Audit Committee Charter, annual reports, and audited financial statements. In addition, SFT makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public by providing copies upon request and available for inspection at its administrative office.
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G	DESCRIPTION:RIDES/GAMES OPERATORS TOTAL FEES:6201206
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G	DESCRIPTION:SECURITY TOTAL FEES:4205719
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G	DESCRIPTION:CLEANING TOTAL FEES:1408354
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G	DESCRIPTION:TICKET-TICKETING SERV TOTAL FEES:638271
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G	DESCRIPTION:SUPERINTENDENTS, JUDGES, VETS TOTAL FEES:346622
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G	DESCRIPTION:PUBLICITY SERVICES TOTAL FEES:174359
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G	DESCRIPTION:OTHER TOTAL FEES:645110