State Fair of Texas
84% goes to programs $75 to raise $100 Strong reserves
State Fair of Texas is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Dallas, Texas, registered in 1951, with $81,058,544 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 84% of spending to programs.
Po Box 150009, Dallas, TX, 75315 EIN 75-6002511 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$81.1M
▲ 4.3% vs prior year
Recreation median: $129K
Expenses (FY2024)
$74.2M
Net assets
$110.7M
Employees
2,559
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →FProgram efficiency40% of the rating84% to programs · $75 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For State Fair of Texas: 84% to programs · $75 to raise $100 earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating18 mo reserves · +8% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For State Fair of Texas: 18 mo reserves · +8% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For State Fair of Texas: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For State Fair of Texas: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The state fair of texas celebrates all things texan by promoting agriculture, education & community involve- ment through quality entertainment in a family-friendly environment.
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 150009, Dallas, TX, 75315
- City
- Dallas
- State
- Texas
- Category
- Recreation & Sports
- Subcategory
- Community Recreation Centers
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $47.0M (FY2013) to $81.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $42.7MNet assets $110.7M
Operating margin
8.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$153.4M
Total liabilities
$42.7M
Net assets
$110.7M
Salaries & benefits
$20.2M
27% of expenses
Board members
19
19 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $81,058,544▲4.3% | $74,197,261▲10.3% | $110,673,042▲7.9% | $153,357,581▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $77,695,676▼9.7% | $67,263,108▼4.2% | $102,523,626▲15.4% | $144,211,303▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $86,043,902▲6.6% | $70,179,151▲36.9% | $88,822,585▲18.0% | $135,080,076▲28.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $80,726,809▲1210% | $51,275,583▲113% | $75,303,453▲67.4% | $104,850,223▲48.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $6,164,144▼90.2% | $24,113,913▼57.0% | $44,988,842▼29.2% | $70,544,119▼22.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $62,620,397▲33.2% | $56,036,231▲12.5% | $63,563,113▲16.6% | $90,573,560▲12.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $47,002,737▼8.7% | $49,803,678▼4.6% | $54,531,131▼5.9% | $80,269,862▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $51,474,282▼12.6% | $52,202,190▼4.8% | $57,925,922▲1.1% | $81,518,384▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $58,882,562▲2.8% | $54,834,619▲8.0% | $57,290,710▲8.9% | $78,487,793▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $57,299,883▲21.5% | $50,765,721▲30.8% | $52,602,344▲13.3% | $70,403,152▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $47,164,788▲0.3% | $38,816,188▼21.0% | $46,443,933▲21.3% | $66,787,072▲12.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $47,009,887 | $49,123,752▲39.1% | $38,302,678▼4.2% | $59,333,410▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $35,326,874▲0.2% | $39,989,123▲18.8% | $60,518,772▲10.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $35,269,775▲3.5% | $33,664,560▲20.5% | $54,663,302▲14.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $34,079,292 | $27,940,088 | $47,788,746 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Mitchell Glieber — $857,875 (1.16% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Glieber | President | 45 | $857,875 |
| Jaime Navarro | Coo | 45 | $500,160 |
| Lindsay Clark | Cfo | 45 | $378,105 |
| Jennifer Schuder | Svp - Marketing | 45 | $343,035 |
| Daryl Real | Svp - Livestock | 45 | $342,886 |
| Russell Fitzgerald | Svp - Operations | 45 | $328,138 |
| Karissa Condoianis | Svp - Public Relations | 45 | $320,831 |
| Melanie Linnear | Svp - Food and Beverage | 45 | $279,892 |
| Jason K Hays | Svp - Brand Experience | 45 | $270,833 |
| Leah Anthony Schulz | Controller | 45 | $203,356 |
| Nathan Gross | Vp - Fair Operations | 45 | $189,627 |
| Robert Hilbun | Retired General Manager | 5.11 | $183,751 |
| Margaret Hannah | Vp - Hr | 45 | $182,424 |
| Alyssa G Martin | Director | 1 | — |
| Brian P Foley | Director | 1 | — |
| Bruce A Sifford | Board Chair | 6 | — |
| Cheryl Amerine | Director | 1 | — |
| Felix J Lozanno III | Director | 1 | — |
| Frank Mihalopoulos | Director | 1 | — |
| Gilbert Gerst | Treasurer/vice Chairman | 3 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Andy Frain Services Inc | Security Services | $2,726,001 |
| Act Event Services | Cleaning Services | $2,143,536 |
| Romeo Entertainment Group Inc | Entertainment Servic | $1,728,000 |
| Blaine Kern Artists Inc | Entertainment Servic | $1,350,700 |
| Michael Sandone Productions Inc | Tent Rental/setup | $861,108 |
Grants received · $998K total
28 grants to State Fair of Texas totaling $998K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2024 | $11,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $10,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $40,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Inc | Program ops cost | 2023 | $20,000 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2023 | $10,250 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2022 | $18,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2022 | $15,500 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2022 | $10,250 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2022 | $6,000 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2021 | $27,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $8,550 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $8,550 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2019 | $108,648 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For the youth scholarship. please inform susan brosin of this grant | 2019 | $500 |
Grants made · $1.8M in FY2024
38 grants totaling $1.8M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by State Fair of Texas →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Other Organizations With Grantsscholarships | — | $743,162 |
| Texas A&m University College Station | — | $210,250 |
| Texas Tech University | — | $134,500 |
| Dallas Historical Society Hall of State Fair Park | — | $100,000 |
| West Texas A & M University | — | $60,000 |
| Tarleton State University | — | $56,500 |
| City of Dallas-parksrecr | — | $50,000 |
| University of Texas At Austin | — | $47,250 |
| University of Texas At Arlington Scholarship | — | $45,750 |
| University of North Texas | — | $33,750 |
| African American Museum | — | $27,500 |
| Texas Discovery Gardens | — | $25,000 |
| Blinn Junior College Financial Aid | — | $24,750 |
| Texas A&m University Commerce | — | $22,500 |
| Southern Methodist University | — | $20,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is State Fair of Texas a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. State Fair of Texas is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 75-6002511, based in Dallas, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is State Fair of Texas's EIN?
- State Fair of Texas's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 75-6002511.
- How much revenue does State Fair of Texas report?
- State Fair of Texas reported $81,058,544 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of State Fair of Texas's spending goes to programs?
- State Fair of Texas spends about 84% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does State Fair of Texas have?
- CharityIndex grades State Fair of Texas C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does State Fair of Texas's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on State Fair of Texas's latest Form 990 is $857,875, paid to Mitchell Glieber (President).
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Data for State Fair of Texas (EIN 75-6002511) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.