Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2013 , 2013, and ending 12-31-2013
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
THE DELAWARE STATE FAIR INC
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
PO BOX 28
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
HARRINGTON, DE19952
D Employer identification number

51-0072431
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 17,872,891
F Name and address of principal officer:
R RONALD DRAPER
PO BOX 28
HARRINGTON,DE19952
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.DELAWARESTATEFAIR.COM
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1920
M State of legal domicile: DE
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE MISSION OF THE DELAWARE STATE FAIR, INC. FOCUSES ON THE PRESERVATION OF THE PAST, PROMOTION OF THE PRESENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE FUTURE, OF AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, MECHANICAL ARTS, AND RURAL AND DOMESTIC ECONOMY.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 78
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 75
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2013 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 382
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 300
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 588,646
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b -186,066
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 537,885 543,153
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 4,845,139 4,499,347
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 2,422,825 1,701,261
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 938,250 975,696
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 8,744,099 7,719,457
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 25,300 25,250
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 1,669,651 1,763,686
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 5,881,313 5,290,347
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 7,576,264 7,079,283
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 1,167,835 640,174
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 29,749,715 30,243,689
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 1,387,030 1,228,330
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 28,362,685 29,015,359
Part II
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE MISSION OF THE DELAWARE STATE FAIR, INC. FOCUSES ON THE PRESERVATION OF THE PAST, PROMOTION OF THE PRESENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE FUTURE, OF AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, MECHANICAL ARTS, AND RURAL AND DOMESTIC ECONOMY.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
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, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 6,806,597 including grants of $ 25,250 ) (Revenue $ 6,027,396 )
ORGANIZE AND OPERATE THE DELAWARE STATE FAIR
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet6,806,597
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II........
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C,
Part III............................
5
 
No
6
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? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
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 organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions)....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II... Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I........
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If so, complete Schedule L, Part II....................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M.............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................ Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ 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, line 2... Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
78
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
382
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
 
No
b
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5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?............
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
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.
13a
 
 
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 ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b 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 if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
78
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
75
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the 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 ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written 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? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
DE
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, 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, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
MediumBulletTHE DELAWARE STATE FAIR INCPO BOX 28HARRINGTONDE199520028 (302) 398-3269
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Part VII
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 VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the 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.

RoundBullet 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 trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) R RONALD DRAPER........................................................................
PRESIDENT
 1.00
.......................1.00 		X   X       0 2,500 0
(2) JOHN M SHORT........................................................................
1ST VICE PRESIDENT
 1.00
.......................1.00 		X   X       0 15,495 0
(3) KENNETH S CLARK JR........................................................................
2ND VICE PRESIDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(4) HARVEY R KENTON JR........................................................................
3RD VICE PRESIDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(5) R BRUCE BETTS........................................................................
4TH VICE PRESIDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(6) WILLIAM J DIMONDI........................................................................
GEN MANAGER/SECRETARY
 60.00
.......................   		X   X   X   158,687 0 6,348
(7) C DOUGLAS CROUSE........................................................................
TREASURER
 5.00
.......................1.00 		X   X       1,500 1,955 0
(8) ROBERT A HOLLOWAY........................................................................
EXECUTIVE BOARD
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(9) AMY JONES........................................................................
EXECUTIVE BOARD
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) RONALD HATFIELD........................................................................
EXECUTIVE BOARD
 1.00
.......................1.00 		X           0 200 0
(11) W LEROY BETTS........................................................................
EXECUTIVE BOARD
 1.00
.......................1.00 		X           0 2,500 0
(12) G ROBERT MOORE JR........................................................................
EXECUTIVE BOARD
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(13) JEANIE T DELEO........................................................................
EXECUTIVE BOARD
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(14) DENNIS S HAZZARD........................................................................
EXECUTIVE BOARD
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(15) J WILLIAM ANDREW........................................................................
EXECUTIVE BOARD
 1.00
.......................1.00 		X           0 2,500 0
(16) F GARY SIMPSON........................................................................
EXECUTIVE BOARD
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(17) JOSEF A BURGER........................................................................
EXECUTIVE BOARD
 1.00
.......................1.00 		X           0 2,500 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) WILLIAM G JESTER........................................................................
EXECUTIVE BOARD
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) HARRY E RAUGHLEY........................................................................
EXECUTIVE BOARD
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) JAMES W MESSICK........................................................................
EXECUTIVE BOARD
 0.00
.......................1.00 		X           0 1,458 0
(21) BRENT M ADAMS JR........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) RUTHI ADAMS-JOSEPH........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) EUGENE H BAYARD........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 1.00
.......................1.00 		X           0 2,500 0
(24) RONALD BREEDING........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) HAROLD K BRODE........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) DONALD BULLOCK........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) ARTHUR B CAHALL III........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) L AARON CHAFFINCH........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) JEFF CHAMBERS........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) ALLEN J COOK........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(31) KRISTIN COOK........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(32) H WALLACE COOK JR........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(33) WILLIAM J COOK........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(34) JOHN M CURTIS JR........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(35) JOHN T DAWSON........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(36) JD DENNIS SR........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(37) A EUGENE DILL........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(38) MARIAN HANDLIN........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(39) JOHN W HENDRICKS........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(40) JOHN W HICKEY........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(41) GARY B HOMEWOOD........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(42) JOHN D HUKILL........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(43) KAREN HUTCHISON........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(44) RONALD W JARRELL........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(45) DAVID G JONES........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(46) ROBERT A KILLEN........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(47) RICHARD G KLAIR........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(48) ROGER MARINO........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(49) KENNETH L MCDOWELL........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 1.00
.......................1.00 		X           0 2,500 0
(50) JAMES W MESSICK II........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(51) ROBERT E MESSICK........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(52) ANNE T MINNER........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 1.00
.......................1.00 		X           0 2,500 0
(53) ELIZABETH MORRIS........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(54) DONNA MOWBRAY........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(55) WILLIAM C MYERS JR........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(56) WILLIAM R OUTTEN........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(57) WILLIAM COULTER PASSWATERS........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(58) PETE PIZZADILI........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(59) ROBERT E PRICE........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(60) ANTHONY RICHARDSON........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(61) ROBERT F RIDER JR........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(62) RICHARD L SAPP SR........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(63) JAMES M SATTERFIELD........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(64) DENIS P SHAFFER........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(65) BRIAN C SOMERS........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(66) ROBERT TAYLOR........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(67) H WESLEY TOWERS JR........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(68) SUSAN TRUEHART GAREY........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(69) DEBORAH VANDERWENDE........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(70) WILLIAM VANDERWENDE........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(71) JIMMY D WARREN........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(72) PENI WARREN........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(73) MICHAEL WASYLKOWSKI........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(74) N EDGAR WELCH........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(75) DAVID L WILSON........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(76) GEORGE LUFF........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(77) JAMES M SATTERFIELD IV........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(78) ELAINE ZEITLER WEBB........................................................................
DIRECTORS
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(79) DELBERT C CAIN........................................................................
HONORARY DIRECTOR
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(80) RICHARD CALHOUN........................................................................
HONORARY DIRECTOR
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(81) JAMES L CROTHERS........................................................................
HONORARY DIRECTOR
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(82) PIERRE S DUPONT........................................................................
HONORARY DIRECTOR
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(83) MARY E PITLICK........................................................................
HONORARY DIRECTOR
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(84) DAVID WOODWARD........................................................................
HONORARY DIRECTOR
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 160,187 36,608 6,348
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet1
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
ROW CROP LLC1600 DIVISION STNASHVILLETN37203 ENTERTAINMENT EVENT 276,134
KENT CONSTRUCTION CO2 BIG OAK RDSMYRNADE19977 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE 229,610
RED WIRE BLUE WIRE INC13801 VENTURA BLVDSHERMAN OAKSCA91423 ENTERTAINMENT EVENT 207,176
HESS CORPORATIONPO BOX 905CHARLOTTENC28290 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE 153,781
DUDE INCPO BOX 340020NASHVILLETN37203 ENTERTAINMENT EVENT 135,046
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet5
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Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 146,594
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		396,559
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		 
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 543,153
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a GATE AND GRANDSTAND 713990 2,813,318 2,813,318    
b CENTRE REVENUE 713990 588,646   588,646  
c CONCESSIONS 713990 516,370 516,370    
d CARNIVAL 713990 401,056 401,056    
e OTHER INCOME 713990 153,727 153,727    
f All other program service revenue . 26,230 26,230    
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 4,499,347
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 1,057,568     1,057,568
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 975,696  
b Less: rental expenses 0  
c Rental income or (loss) 975,696  
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 975,696     975,696
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 10,787,927 9,200
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 10,153,434 0
c Gain or (loss) 634,493 9,200
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 643,693 9,200   634,493
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 7,719,457 3,919,901 588,646 2,667,757
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 25,250 25,250
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 160,187 152,178 8,009  
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 1,284,513 1,243,272 41,241  
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 83,466 79,921 3,545  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 121,755 116,746 5,009  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 113,765 110,195 3,570  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 65,287 65,287    
b Legal ......... 1,168   1,168  
c Accounting ........... 49,750   49,750  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 51,417   51,417  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 41,160 8,075 33,085  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 223,491 223,491    
13 Office expenses ....... 39,523 37,740 1,783  
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ...........        
17 Travel ............ 44,646 42,451 2,195  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....        
20 Interest ........... 4,291   4,291  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 970,968 937,901 33,067  
23 Insurance .............. 247,974 239,358 8,616  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a GRANDSTAND/SUPPORT 1,287,335 1,287,335    
b UTILITIES, TRASH, R&M/F 852,909 828,583 24,326  
c FAIR WEEK EXPENSES 818,197 818,197    
d SAFETY, FEES, AND PROGR 481,122 481,122    
e All other expenses 111,109 109,495 1,614  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 7,079,283 6,806,597 272,686 0
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing .............   1  
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 1,809,707 2 1,531,722
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 368,939 4 437,904
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 134,798 9 127,560
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 32,197,607
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 17,855,721 14,425,217 10c 14,341,886
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 11,927,107 11 12,822,989
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 155,628 12 155,628
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 928,319 15 826,000
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 29,749,715 16 30,243,689
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 428,058 17 468,455
18 Grants payable .................   18  
19 Deferred revenue ................ 708,002 19 660,991
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 212,500 24 62,500
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.................... 38,470 25 36,384
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 1,387,030 26 1,228,330
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 28,362,685 27 29,015,359
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ...........   28  
29 Permanently restricted net assets ...........   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 28,362,685 33 29,015,359
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 29,749,715 34 30,243,689
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
7,719,457
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
7,079,283
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
640,174
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
28,362,685
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
 
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
12,500
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
29,015,359
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ 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:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
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 its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the 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 audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2013)
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
THE DELAWARE STATE FAIR INC
 
Employer identification number

51-0072431
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) A family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? (v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? (vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? (vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 425,110 512,040 539,915 537,885 543,153 2,558,103
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 425,110 512,040 539,915 537,885 543,153 2,558,103
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..  
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 2,558,103
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 425,110 512,040 539,915 537,885 543,153 2,558,103
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 4,141,336 2,774,004 2,165,744 2,857,424 1,588,447 13,526,955
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10). 16,085,058
12
12
24,987,616
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here.................................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
15.900 %
15
15
14.190 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part III
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 II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
THE REQUIREMENTS OF REG. 1.170A-9(F)(3)(I), (F)(3)(II), AND (F)(3)(III) ARE SUMMARIZED AND ADDRESSED BELOW. NOTABLY, (F)(3)(I) PROVIDES THAT AN ORGANIZATION MAY QUALIFY AS PUBLICLY SUPPORTED SO LONG AS AT LEAST 10% OF ITS SUPPORT NORMALLY COMES FROM GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC SUPPORT. BASED ON THE CURRENT YEAR AND THE FOUR IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING YEARS, 15.90% OF THE FAIR'S TOTAL SUPPORT DURING THIS PERIOD WAS FROM GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC SUPPORT. CONSEQUENTLY, THE FAIR MEETS THE 10% PUBLIC SUPPORT LIMITATION OF 1.170A-9(F)(3)(I). PURSUANT TO REG. 1.170-9(F)(3)(II), THE FAIR IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED SO AS TO ATTRACT NEW AND ADDITIONAL PUBLIC OR GOVERNMENTAL SUPPORT ON A CONTINUAL BASIS. SOME RELEVANT EXAMPLES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: (1) EACH YEAR FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS, THE FAIR HAS APPLIED FOR AND BEEN AWARDED GRANT-IN-AID CONTRIBUTIONS PAID DIRECTLY BY THE STATE OF DELAWARE IN ANNUAL AMOUNTS CURRENTLY IN THE RANGE OF $120,000 - $150,000, AND (2) EACH YEAR THE FAIR SOLICITS AND RECEIVES CONTRIBUTIONS FROM A BROAD RANGE OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL BUSINESSES.PARAGRAPHS (A) THROUGH (E) OF 1.170A-9(F)(3)(III) ARE ADDRESSED, IN TURN, BELOW:(A)PERCENTAGE OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT - NOTABLY, PARAGRAPH (A) PROVIDES THAT "[I]F THE PERCENTAGE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S SUPPORT FROM PUBLIC OR GOVERNMENTAL SOURCES IS LOW BECAUSE IT RECEIVES A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF ITS TOTAL SUPPORT FROM INVESTMENT INCOME ON ENDOWMENT FUNDS, SUCH FACT WILL BE TREATED AS EVIDENCE OF AN ORGANIZATION BEING "PUBLICLY SUPPORTED" IF SUCH ENDOWMENT FUNDS WERE ORIGINALLY CONTRIBUTED BY A GOVERNMENTAL UNIT OR BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC." THE PRIMARY SOURCES OF THE INVESTMENT INCOME CURRENTLY RECEIVED BY THE FAIR ARE A COMBINATION OF (I) DIVIDEND INCOME RECEIVED FROM ITS INVESTMENT IN HARRINGTON RACEWAY, INC., AND (II) ASSETS UNDER INVESTMENT MANAGED BY M&T BANK AND PNC BANK. BOTH OF THESE INVESTMENTS WERE INITIALLY PURCHASED OR FUNDED COMPLETELY WITH CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND THE STATE OF DELAWARE. THE FAIR HAS OWNED A SUBSTANTIAL HOLDING IN HARRINGTON RACEWAY, INC. FOR SEVERAL DECADES, AND ORIGINALLY MAINTAINED ITS HOLDINGS IN HARRINGTON RACEWAY AS A WAY TO ENSURE THAT THE ART OF HORSERACING REMAINED ALIVE IN DELAWARE. PRIOR TO 1996, THE FAIR'S INVESTMENT IN HARRINGTON RACEWAY WAS OF LITTLE OR NO MONETARY VALUE AT ALL. DUE TO LEGISLATION ENACTED BY THE DELAWARE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN 1996, HARRINGTON RACEWAY WAS GRANTED ONE OF ONLY THREE FRANCHISE LICENSES PERMITTING BETTING IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THE NEW LEGISLATION, THE HARRINGTON RACEWAY STOCK OWNED BY THE FAIR BECAME VERY VALUABLE. (B)SOURCES OF SUPPORT - THE FAIR RECEIVES SIGNIFICANT SUPPORT FROM THE STATE OF DELAWARE, AND FROM A BROAD NUMBER OF BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS WHICH VARY FROM YEAR TO YEAR. NO INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY OR LIMITED GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS IS CONSISTENTLY AND ANNUALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF THE FAIR'S SUPPORT.(C)REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNING BODY - THE FAIR HAS A VERY LARGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (APPROXIMATELY 80 MEMBERS) THAT IS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE BROAD INTERESTS OF THE PUBLIC. THE BOARD IS VERY DIVERSE AND INCLUDES A BROAD CROSS-SECTION OF THE VIEWS AND INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITIES COMPRISING SOUTHERN DELAWARE AND THE DEL-MAR-VA PENINSULA INCLUDING: FINANCIAL; LEGAL AND ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONALS; COMMUNITY LEADERS; PUBLIC OFFICIALS SERVING AT MUNICIPAL, COUNTY, AND STATE LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT; FARMERS AND RELATED AGRIBUSINESS PEOPLE; EDUCATORS; RETIRED MILITARY' BLUE COLLAR EMPLOYEES; AND MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC. IN ADDITION TO HAVING A VERY LARGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT IS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC, THE DIRECTORS THAT SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE ELECTED ANNUALLY BY APPROXIMATELY 5,000 INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS OF THE FAIR. (D)AVAILABILITY OF PUBLIC FACILITIES OR SERVICES - THE FAIR ALLOWS MANY CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS TO USE ITS FACILITIES FOR EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES. CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE FAIR'S OFFER TO USE ITS FACILITIES INCLUDE: FFA (FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA); 4-H; 4-H FOUNDATION; STATE GRANGE AND LOCAL RURITAN CLUBS; AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE; DELAWARE BREAST CANCER COALITION; AND DELAWARE RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION, AMONG OTHERS.(E)ADDITIONAL FACTORSCONSIDERATION OF THE FAIR'S STATED AND ADOPTED MISSION AND A REVIEW OF ITS OPERATIONS STRONGLY SUPPORTS THE CONCLUSION THAT THE FAIR BENEFITS THE PUBLIC AT LARGE. EACH YEAR APPROXIMATELY 325,000 PEOPLE ATTEND THE DELAWARE STATE FAIR. EACH YEAR AT THE DELAWARE STATE FAIR THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 3,000 EXHIBITORS (PRIMARILY CHILDREN) ENTERING 46,000 EXHIBITS (INCLUDING LIVESTOCK, HOME CRAFTS, FARM, FRUIT AND APIARY, NEEDLECRAFT, CHILDREN'S AND CULINARY COMPETITIVE EXHIBITS AND CONTESTS) AND 2,300 ANIMALS IN COMPETITION WITH ONE ANOTHER. OVER 300 COMMUNITY MEMBERS VOLUNTEER IN THE AGGREGATE OVER 4,000 HOURS EACH YEAR TO ASSIST IN CONDUCTING THE ANNUAL DELAWARE STATE FAIR. THE DELAWARE STATE, INC. IS A DIVERSE, VOLUNTEER SUPPORTED NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION THAT IS COMMITTED TO EDUCATING AND PROMOTING AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE AND VALUES. THE FAIR PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS, DEMONSTRATIONS AND COMPETITIONS AIMED AT THE ADVANCEMENT OF LIVESTOCK, HORTICULTURE AND AGRICULTURE WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS PLACED ON EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS 4-H, FFA, AND SIMILAR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. THE FAIR CONDUCTS AND PROMOTES ITS ANNUAL 10-DAY FAIR TO SERVE AS ITS PRIMARY MEDIUM TO ACHIEVE ITS MISSION. THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF THE FAIR IS TO SERVE AS A SHOWCASE OF THE TALENTS OF THE YOUTH AND CITIZENS OF THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING THEM WITH A MEANS OF EDUCATION, EXHIBITION AND COMPETITION INVOLVING VARIOUS LIVESTOCK AND NON-LIVESTOCK PROJECTS IN WHICH THE YOUTH AND CITIZENS OF THE COMMUNITY ARE INVOLVED. THE FAIR STRIVES TO CREATE AN EVENT THAT CELEBRATES AN ATMOSPHERE OF RESPONSIBLE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND CITIZENSHIP. THE FAIR ALSO PROMOTES NON-FAIR EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR THAT AID IN SUSTAINING THE FAIRGROUNDS WHILE KEEPING IN FOCUS THE OVERALL MISSION OF THE FAIR. OPERATION OF THE FAIRGROUNDS FACILITIES YEAR-ROUND ARE TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING MULTI- PURPOSE FACILITIES FOR BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE EVENTS IN A RESPONSIBLE MANNER GENERATING ECONOMIC STIMULATION AND TOURISM DEVELOPMENT. THE FAIR USES ITS OWN BOARD MEMBERS, AS WELL AS HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS FROM COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, CIVIC CLUBS, AND INDIVIDUALS TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY MANPOWER AND EXPERTISE THAT IS NEEDED TO ENSURE THAT THE FAIR FULFILLS ITS MISSION. AS CAN BE SEEN FROM THE FOREGOING EXAMPLES, THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FAIR APPEAL TO PERSONS HAVING BROAD COMMON INTERESTS AND PURPOSES.IN SUMMARY, ALTHOUGH THE FAIR DOES NOT LIKELY MEET THE 33 1/3 PERCENT SUPPORT TEST, IT DOES SURPASS THE 10% MINIMUM THRESHOLD. IT IS RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED THAT CONSIDERATION OF THE BROAD REPRESENTATIVE NATURE OF ITS GOVERNING BOARD, THE BROAD SUPPORT OF THE FAIR BY THE PUBLIC, AND THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES BY THE FAIR TO THE PUBLIC AND OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDES CLEAR AND CONSISTENT EVIDENCE OF THE CHARITABLE PUBLIC PURPOSE OF THE FAIR'S EXISTENCE. PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO SOFTWARE LIMITATIONS, WE ARE PRECLUDED FROM PROVIDING CERTAIN DETAILS TO THIS FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES NARRATIVE. WE HAVE THEREFORE SUMMARIZED THE NARRATIVE FOR PURPOSES OF FORM 990, SCHEDULE A, PART IV. HOWEVER, THE FULL NARRATIVE IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AS PART OF THE FAIR'S APPROVED APPLICATION FOR RECOGNITION OF EXEMPTION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) (IRS FORM 1023).
Explanation
 
 
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
THE DELAWARE STATE FAIR INC
 
Employer identification number

51-0072431
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Name of organization
THE DELAWARE STATE FAIR INC
  		Employer identification number

51-0072431
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

   
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTEDRESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)
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Name of organization
THE DELAWARE STATE FAIR INC
  		Employer identification number

51-0072431
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
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Name of organization
THE DELAWARE STATE FAIR INC
  		Employer identification number

51-0072431
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions. SchDMd Bullet Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE DELAWARE STATE FAIR INC
 
Employer identification number

51-0072431
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) .....    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
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 impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its 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, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its 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 items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
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 of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ........          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in 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 ........................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ................. 336,774   336,774
b Buildings ................ 16,115,350   4,879,062 11,236,288
c Leasehold improvements ............ 9,451,223   7,197,499 2,253,724
d Equipment ................ 6,243,301   5,728,201 515,100
e Other ................. 50,959   50,959 0
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 14,341,886
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes  
RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTION PAYABLE 35,634
DEPOSITS 750







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 36,384
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII ..................................................
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 7,731,957
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 12,500
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 12,500
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 7,719,457
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 7,719,457
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 7,079,283
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 7,079,283
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 7,079,283
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART X, LINE 2: THE FAIR RECOGNIZES THE TAX BENEFIT FROM AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION ONLY IF IT IS MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT THAT THE TAX POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED ON EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES, BASED ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION. THE TAX BENEFITS RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FROM SUCH A POSITION ARE MEASURED BASED ON THE LARGEST BENEFIT THAT HAS A GREATER THAN 50% LIKELIHOOD OF BEING REALIZED UPON ULTIMATE SETTLEMENT. GUIDANCE ON ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES ALSO ADDRESSES DE-RECOGNITION, CLASSIFICATION, INTEREST AND PENALTIES ON INCOME TAXES, AND ACCOUNTING IN INTERIM PERIODS. MANAGEMENT EVALUATED THE FAIR'S TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THAT THE FAIR HAD TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS GUIDANCE. WITH FEW EXCEPTIONS, THE FAIR IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY THE U.S. FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAX AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS BEFORE 2010, DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: ISSUANCE OF SHARES 12,500.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Name of the organization
THE DELAWARE STATE FAIR INC
 
Employer identification number
51-0072431
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) THE MID-DEL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
15 WEST RIDER ROAD
HARRINGTON,DE19952 		38-3642292 501(C)(3) 25,000       TO CONTRIBUTE TO AN ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS ACTIVITIES INVOLVING AGRICULTURAL, CIVIC, AND SOCIAL NEEDS EXISTING IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.






















2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
1
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance












Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: CERTAIN BOARD MEMBERS OF THE DELAWARE STATE FAIR MEET WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE MID-DEL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION EACH YEAR TO DISCUSS THE ALLOCATION OF AVAILABLE FUNDS.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE DELAWARE STATE FAIR INC
 
Employer identification number

51-0072431
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1)WILLIAM J DIMONDIGEN MANAGER/SECRETARY (i)
(ii)		 158,687
0 		0
0 		0
0 		6,348
0 		0
0 		165,035
0 		0
0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
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(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public
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Name of the organization
THE DELAWARE STATE FAIR INC
 
Employer identification number

51-0072431
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 R. BRUCE BETTS AND W. LEROY BETTS - FAMILY RELATIONSHIP H. WALLACE COOK, JR., BRIAN SOMERS AND ELIZABETH MORRIS - FAMILY RELATIONSHIP JAMES W. MESSICK AND JAMES W. MESSICK, II - FAMILY RELATIONSHIP COULTER PASSWATERS AND JOHN HUKILL - FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WILLIAM VANDERWENDE AND DEBORAH VANDERWENDE - FAMILY RELATIONSHIP JAMES M. SATTERFIELD & JAMES M. SATTERFIELD IV - FAMILY RELATIONSHIP
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013, THE DELAWARE STATE FAIR, INC. HAD APPROXIMATELY 5,000 SHAREHOLDERS. SHARES CAN BE PURCHASED DIRECTLY FROM THE DELAWARE STATE FAIR, INC. FOR THE ESTABLISHED PRICE OF $500/SHARE. A CERTIFICATE IS NOT A SECURITY AND DOES NOT CONVEY ANY EQUITY OR OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN THE DELAWARE STATE FAIR, INC. OR ANY OF ITS ASSETS. A SHAREHOLDER SHALL NOT BE ENTITLED TO ANY DISTRIBUTION OR PORTION OF THE ASSETS OF THE DELAWARE STATE FAIR, INC. UPON ITS DISSOLUTION OR WINDING UP. NO DIVIDEND WILL EVER BE PAID TO THE HOLDER OF A CERTIFICATE. ANNUALLY, SHAREHOLDERS MEET IN ORDER TO ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A SHAREHOLDERS MEET ANNUALLY TO ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD'S NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEETS ONCE OR TWICE PRIOR TO THE ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING TO FORMULATE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NOMINATING A SLATE OF DIRECTORS FOR THE SERVICE DURING THE ENSUING YEAR. THESE NOMINATIONS ADDRESS RE-ELECTION OF SITTING DIRECTORS AS WELL AS ADDRESSING ANY VACANCIES CREATED BY RESIGNATION OR DEATH DURING THE PREVIOUS TWELVE MONTHS. THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS ARE REPORTED OUT AT THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING. THE SHAREHOLDERS ACTING AS A QUORUM (BY WAY OF A COMIBINATION OF PERSONAL PRESENCE AND VOTES EXERCISED BY VALIDLY AUTHORIZED PROXIES) ELECT A BOARD. THE NEWLY ELECTED (OR RE-ELECTED) BOARD THEN MEETS AND CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL REORGANIZATION MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT WHICH TIME OFFICERS ARE ELECTED TO SERVE FOR THE FOLLOWING TWELVE MONTHS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE RETURN IS REVIEWED AT THE DELAWARE STATE FAIR'S ANNUAL MEETING. FOR THOSE THAT ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND, AN ALTERNATE DATE FOR REVIEW IS ESTABLISHED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C PURCHASE AND PROCUREMENT PROCESSES ARE MONITORED ON A TRANSACTION LEVEL BASIS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE BOARD'S ETHICS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE GENERAL MANAGER PERFORMS ANNUAL REVIEWS OF ALL KEY EMPLOYEES AND REVIEWS SALARY RECOMMENDATIONS WITH THE BOARD'S PERSONNEL COMMITTEE WHICH CONSIDERS COMPARABLE SALARIES FROM WITHIN THE FAIR AND ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRIES. THE BOARD'S PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE GENERAL MANAGER IN THE SAME FASHION REFERENCED ABOVE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: ISSUANCE OF SHARES 12,500.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE FINANCE AND BUDGET COMMITTEE ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT.
FORM 4562 THE DELAWARE STATE FAIR, INC., HEREBY ELECTS, PURSUANT TO IRC SEC. 168(K)(2)(D)(III), NOT TO CLAIM THE ADDITIONAL DEPRECIATION ALLOWABLE UNDER IRC SEC. 168(K) FOR ALL QUALIFYING PROPERTY PLACED IN SERVICE DURING THE TAX YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2013. SEE ATTACHED FORM 4562
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Name of the organization
THE DELAWARE STATE FAIR INC
 
Employer identification number

51-0072431
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) THE MID-DEL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

15 WEST RIDER ROAD

HARRINGTON,DE19952
38-3642292 		CHARITABLE FOUNDATION DE 501(C)(3) PF N/A
 
No












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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) HARRINGTON RACEWAY INC

15 WEST RIDER ROAD
HARRINGTON,DE19952
51-0106130 		VIDEO LOTTERY/RACING DE N/A
 C   65,925,090 77.000 % Yes  












Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties or (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
Yes
 
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
Yes
 
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
Yes
 
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) HARRINGTON RACEWAY INC

 A 580,024  
(2) HARRINGTON RACEWAY INC

 Q 457,543  
(3) HARRINGTON RACEWAY INC

 F 755,224  
(4) HARRINGTON RACEWAY INC

 P 462,130  
(5) HARRINGTON RACEWAY INC

 J 580,024  

Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V?UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
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