TY 2018 Form 990EZ

Form990EZ

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

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OMB No. 1545-1150

2018

Open to Public
Inspection

Check if applicable:

Address change

Name change

Initial return

Final return/terminated

Amended return

Application pending

C Name of organization
Western States Hereford Association Inc

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)PO Box 8126
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code Reno, NV89507

D Employer identification number

88-0407586

E Telephone number

(916) 207-1142

F Group Exemption
Number bullet

Part ⅢStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? The primary function of the Western States Hereford Association, Inc., which is a volunteer group, is to stage the Western Nugget National Hereford Show. In turn the purpose of this cattle show is to promote the Hereford cattle breed. The show is held annually in December at the Reno Livestock Events Center in Reno, Nevada. This activity takes 100% of the time and resources of the Western States Hereford Association, Inc. and is the only activity of the association. Net earnings will not benefit any member.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 The primary function of the Western States Hereford Association, Inc., which is a volunteer group, is to stage the Western Nugget National Hereford Show, held annually in December at the Reno Livestock Events Center in Reno, Nevada. The purpose of this cattle show is to promote the Hereford cattle breed. This activity takes 100% of the time and resources of the Western States Hereford Association, Inc. and is the only activity of the association. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		28a
29 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		29a
30 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
Brian Gallagher President	2.00	0
Bill Cox Director	2.00	0
Michelle Thelen Secretary/Treas	2.00	0
Chris Bianchi Director	2.00	0
Don Brumley Director	2.00	0
Cameron Molrony Director	2.00	0
Cori Anderson Director	2.00	0
Scott Holt Vice President	2.00	0
Buffy Goss Director	2.00	0
Jim Mickelson Director	2.00	0
Steve Lambert Director	2.00	0
Rod Curtis Director	2.00	0

Yes

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 .......................

Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and title of each employee	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ............. bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Return Reference	Explanation
Part I, Line 2b - Fundraiser Additional Information	Auction Incomes

Return Reference	Explanation
Other Revenue.1	Prior Year Rev (Net) $450
Other Expenses.1001	Advertising and Promotion $2388
Other Expenses.1002	Office Expenses $607
Other Expenses.1003	Information Technology $686
Other Expenses.1012	Insurance $1909
Other Expenses.1	Show Expenses $30648
Other Expenses.2	Sale Expenses $15410
Other Expenses.3	Gifts & Donations $1864
Other Expenses.4	Licenses & Permits $375

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Revenue.1

Prior Year Rev (Net) $450

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $2388

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $607

Other Expenses.1003

Information Technology $686

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $1909

Other Expenses.1

Show Expenses $30648

Other Expenses.2

Sale Expenses $15410

Other Expenses.3

Gifts & Donations $1864

Other Expenses.4

Licenses & Permits $375

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	17,850
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ...............	2
3	Membership dues and assessments ...........................	3	8,320
4	Investment income ...........................	4	4
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .....	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses .......	5b	0
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..	6b	26,078
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	0
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d	26,078
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a	129,669
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b	99,479
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c	30,190
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..........	8	450
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	82,892

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	6,735
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ............	19	76,349
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ..........	20
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 .......	21	83,084

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	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

Software ID:	18007218
Software Version:	2018v3.1

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ............	10
11	Benefits paid to or for members ................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	3,090
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14	19,180
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ..............	15
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ..............	16	53,887
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ..............	17	76,157

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?
	Yes	No










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