TY 2018 Form 990EZ

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 International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas (IBRBS) is the worlds largest organization of professional Santas, Mrs. Clauses and supporting wives. As per its Bylaws, its purpose is:1)To support, mentor, and promote professional development;2)To be an avenue for social networking for Santa and those within the community who appear and perform in the Spirit of Christmas; and 3)To strive to offer Santa services to deserving organizations.IBRBS members agree to abide by these Tenets:1)We uphold the magical spirit and meaning of Christmas.2)We promote the joy of giving.3)We respect the diversity of Christmas traditions throughout the world.4)We uphold the positive image of Christmas performers.5)We are aware of the impact and effect of our appearance at all times.6)We support the principles embodied in the Santa Claus Oath, the Mrs. Claus Pledge, and the Elves' Oath.7)We foster good will and cooperation throughout the entire Christmas Community.8)We encourage members to participate
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 IBRBS ended the tax year with more than 2,400 members, the highest number in the organizations history, with a record-setting nearly 500 new members joining.IBRBS is well-recognized for its member benefits and programs, and during the 2018-19 tax year, enjoyed these accomplishments:-The Santas Heart Program continued into its fifth year. This program recognized members charitable hours, key events and activities that had a major impact upon the communities in which they live and work. The program honored international and regional recipients. IBRBS is very proud of the tens of thousands of hours our many members continue to contribute, either pro-bono or at reduced rates, to local, regional, and national charitable organizations.-IBRBS awarded eight, $250 scholarships to a Christmas performer school.-IBRBS awarded two $500 higher education scholarships to immediate family members.-IBRBS negotiated and facilitated access to entertainers liability insurance at no increased cost, which has become an industry standard for professional Santas and Mrs. Clauses.-IBRBS negotiated and facilitated access to deeply discounted and subsidized background checks for members and friends of members and experienced a record number or more than 1,400 requested background checks.-IBRBS announced plans to host the biennial International Santa Celebration (ISC) in April 2020 in Atlanta, expecting a sold-out event with 50% increase in attendance from the preceding ISC in April 2018, and offering a first-time fundraiser to support national and local charities.-IBRBS continued its practice to offer communications for its members, including a members-only Facebook page, quarterly newsletters, website (IBRBSantas.org), and a members-only portal.-IBRBS grew its affiliated, autonomous Chapters by 15%, to 46. Chapters offer local and regional networking opportunities to both IBRBS and non-IBRBS members. -IBRBS began an upgrade of its infrastructure to improve processes, increase standardization, and automate manual procedures. (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
STEPHEN ARNOLD President & CEO	0	0
FRED SELINSKY Chair/Director	0	0
STEVEN JAMES EASTIS Director	0	0
ROBERT ELKIN Director	0	0
HOWARD GRAHAM Ofcr & Director	0	0
THOMAS CARMODY Ofcr & Director	0	0
ROBERT TURNER Ofcr & Director	0	0
DEANNA GOLDEN Ofcr & Director	0	0
STEVE SOUTHARD Ofcr & Director	0	0
FRED LUECK Chief Tech Ofcr	0	0
KEITH CARSON Director	0	0
DON FASIG Director	0	0
JOHNATHAN BURTON Director	0	0

(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

STEPHEN ARNOLD

President & CEO

FRED SELINSKY

Chair/Director

STEVEN JAMES EASTIS

Director

ROBERT ELKIN

Director

HOWARD GRAHAM

Ofcr & Director

THOMAS CARMODY

Ofcr & Director

ROBERT TURNER

Ofcr & Director

DEANNA GOLDEN

Ofcr & Director

STEVE SOUTHARD

Ofcr & Director

FRED LUECK

Chief Tech Ofcr

KEITH CARSON

Director

DON FASIG

Director

JOHNATHAN BURTON

Director

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
Other Revenue.1	MEMBER BACKGROUND CHECKS $12188
Other Revenue.2	OTHER INCOME $4236
Other Expenses.1002	Office Expenses $4436
Other Expenses.1005	Travel $145
Other Expenses.1012	Insurance $7239
Other Expenses.1	BACKGROUND CHECKS $22574
Other Expenses.2	PAYPAL FEES $6999
Other Expenses.3	WEBPAGE $5420
Other Expenses.4	MEETINGS $5193
Other Expenses.5	SCHOLARSHIP EXPENSE $2500
Other Expenses.7	MERCHANDISE COST $1218
Other Expenses.8	CHAPTER EXPENSE $916
Other Expenses.9	BADGES AND PINS $292
Other Assets.1011	Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $5870 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $4000
Total Liabilities.1	- Beginning $0 - Ending $0
Total Liabilities.2	DEFERRED MEMBERSHIP DUES - Beginning $33775 DEFERRED MEMBERSHIP DUES - Ending $41255
Total Liabilities.3	Scholarships payable - Beginning $197 Scholarships payable - Ending $0

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Revenue.1

MEMBER BACKGROUND CHECKS $12188

Other Revenue.2

OTHER INCOME $4236

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $4436

Other Expenses.1005

Travel $145

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $7239

Other Expenses.1

BACKGROUND CHECKS $22574

Other Expenses.2

PAYPAL FEES $6999

Other Expenses.3

WEBPAGE $5420

Other Expenses.4

MEETINGS $5193

Other Expenses.5

SCHOLARSHIP EXPENSE $2500

Other Expenses.7

MERCHANDISE COST $1218

Other Expenses.8

CHAPTER EXPENSE $916

Other Expenses.9

BADGES AND PINS $292

Other Assets.1011

Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $5870 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $4000

Total Liabilities.1

- Beginning $0 - Ending $0

Total Liabilities.2

DEFERRED MEMBERSHIP DUES - Beginning $33775 DEFERRED MEMBERSHIP DUES - Ending $41255

Total Liabilities.3

Scholarships payable - Beginning $197 Scholarships payable - Ending $0

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ...............	2
3	Membership dues and assessments ...........................	3	54,121
4	Investment income ...........................	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	0
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
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b	0
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..........	8	16,424
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	70,545

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Software ID:	18007218
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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
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ..............	15	1,717
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ..............	16	56,932
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ..............	17	58,649

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	11,896
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	29,664
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	41,560