Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2023, or tax year beginning 07-01-2023 , and ending 06-30-2024
Name of foundation
GERMANFESTINC
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 175
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
MUENSTER, TX76252
A Employer identification number

20-8963798
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(940) 759-2251
C right arrow
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ...
right arrow
E right arrow
H Check type of organization:
F right arrow
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)right arrow$4,270,764
J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books
(b) Net investment
income
(c) Adjusted net
income
(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 957,576
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 129 129 129
4 Dividends and interest from securities...      
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10  
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a  
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 0
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... 102,600 0 102,600
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 1,060,305 129 102,729
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0 0 0
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 90,441 452 48,928 41,061
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... 2,370 24 1,270 1,076
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest............... 24,490 0 24,490 0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... 6,658 3 3,632 3,023
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 243,944 0 243,944
20 Occupancy.............. 46,163 0 25,205 20,959
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 55,703 0 30,414 25,289
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 469,769 479 377,883 91,408
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 0 0
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 469,769 479 377,883 91,408
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 590,536
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 0
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 2
Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)
Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 37,555 56,752 56,752
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 239 51,634 51,634
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
4 Pledges receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges.......... 45 45 45
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow6,951,041
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow2,136,827 4,994,238 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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4,814,214
4,162,333
15 Other assets (describe right arrow)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 5,032,077 4,922,645 4,270,764
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 1,216 1,248
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons 733,000 33,000
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)...... 23,000 23,000
22 Other liabilities (describe right arrow)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 757,216 57,248
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions........... 4,274,861 4,865,397
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 4,274,861 4,865,397
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 5,032,077 4,922,645
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
4,274,861
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
590,536
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
4,865,397
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
4,865,397
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)
(b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation
(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.)
(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1a
b
c
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price
(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable)
(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale
(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69
(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69
(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7
Bracket 2  
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ...................
Bracket 3  
Part V
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here right arrow and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions) 1 0
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 0
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 0
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023 6a 45
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 45
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10 45
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated taxright arrow45 Refundedright arrow 11 0
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. right arrow$ 0(2) On foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
and Part XIV..................................
7
Yes
 
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
right arrowTX
b
If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
8b
Yes
 
9
Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2023 or the taxable year beginning in 2023? See the instructions for Part XIII.
If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
9
Yes
 
10
Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
and addresses. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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10
Yes
 
11
At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
11
 
No
12
Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
12
 
No
13
Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
13
Yes
 
Website addressright arrowHERITAGEPARKMUENSTERTX.COM
14
The books are in care ofright arrowTHE ORGANIZATION Telephone no.right arrow (940) 759-2251

Located atright arrow205 N WALNUT STMUENSTERTX ZIP+4right arrow76252
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........right arrow
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........right arrow
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2023, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
16   No
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country right arrow
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
Yes
No
1a
During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person? ..............................
1a(2)
Yes
 
(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
1a(3)
 
No
(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
1a(4)
 
No
(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
1b
 
No
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
d
Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023? .............
1d
 
No
2
Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
a
At the end of tax year 2023, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2023?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
b
Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
2b
 
 
c
If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
3a
Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
any time during the year? ..............................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2023 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2023.) .....................
3b
 
 
4a
Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
4a
 
No
b
Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023? ..
4b
 
No
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
5a
During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
Yes
No
(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
5a(1)
 
No
(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
5a(2)
 
No
(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
5a(3)
 
No
(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
5a(4)
 
No
(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
5a(5)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
5b
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
d
If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
5d
 
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
6a
Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
a personal benefit contract? .............................
6a
 
No
b
Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
6b
 
No
If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
7a
At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
7b
 
 
8
Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
8
 
No
Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors
1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
(a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position
(c) Compensation
(If not paid, enter
-0-)
(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
other allowances
ALVIN FUHRMAN PRESIDENT
2.00
0 0 0
PO BOX 175
MUENSTER,TX76252
MATT SICKING VICE PRESIDENT
2.00
0 0 0
PO BOX 175
MUENSTER,TX76252
WAYNE KLEMENT DIRECTOR
2.00
0 0 0
PO BOX 175
MUENSTER,TX76252
MARK LIPPE DIRECTOR
2.00
0 0 0
PO BOX 175
MUENSTER,TX76252
JOHN BARTUSH JR TREASURER
2.00
0 0 0
PO BOX 175
MUENSTER,TX76252
STAN ENDRES DIRECTOR
2.00
0 0 0
PO BOX 175
MUENSTER,TX76252
KELLY BAYER DIRECTOR
2.00
0 0 0
PO BOX 175
MUENSTER,TX76252
2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position
(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
employee benefit
plans and deferred
compensation
(e) Expense account,
other allowances
NONE
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow 0
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Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow0
Part VIII-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
1 GERMANFEST, INC MAINTAINS HERITAGE PARK AND MAKES IT AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL EVENTS CELEBRATING THE RICH GERMAN HERITAGE OF MUENSTER, TX. EIGHTEEN SUCH EVENTS WERE HELD AT THE PARK DURING THE YEAR. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SUPPORTS THE GERMANFEST FESTIVAL HELD AT THE PARK EACH YEAR, BRINGING IN OVER 5,000 VISITORS. 91,408
2  
3  
4  
Part VIII-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
1  
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................right arrow0
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Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
0
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
84,328
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
4,162,378
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
4,246,706
e
Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
1e
0
2
Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
2
0
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
4,246,706
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
63,701
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
4,183,005
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
209,150
Part X
Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
1
Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
1
 
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
 
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
 
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
 
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
 
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
 
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
6
 
7
Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
7
 
Part XI
Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
1
Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
a
Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
1a
91,408
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
0
2
Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes...............................
2
 
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
3a
 
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
3b
 
4
Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......
4
91,408
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Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus
(b)
Years prior to 2022
(c)
2022
(d)
2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Part X, line 7  
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a Enter amount for 2022 only.......  
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022:
a From 2018......  
b From 2019......  
c From 2020......  
d From 2021......  
e From 2022......  
f Total of lines 3a through e ........  
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$  
a Applied to 2022, but not more than line 2a  
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions).....
 
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)........
 
d Applied to 2023 distributable amount.....  
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2023.    
(If an amount appears in column (d), the
same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as
indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5  
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b ..........
 
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
income for which a notice of deficiency has
been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
tax has been previously assessed......
 
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
—see instructions ...........
 
e Undistributed income for 2022. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions .............
 
f Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2024 ..........
 
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
be required - see instructions) .......
 
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2018 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
 
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2024.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
 
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019....  
b Excess from 2020....  
c Excess from 2021....  
d Excess from 2022....  
e Excess from 2023....  
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 10
Part XIII
Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2023, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow
 
b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
income from Part I or the minimum
investment return from Part IX for each
year listed ..........
Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2023 (b) 2022 (c) 2021 (d) 2020
0 0 0 0 0
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a ......... 0 0 0 0 0
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
line 4 for each year listed .....
91,408 51,349 70,230 108,861 321,848
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
for active conduct of exempt activities ..........
0 0 0 0 0
e Qualifying distributions made directly
for active conduct of exempt activities.
Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....
91,408 51,349 70,230 108,861 321,848
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ...... 4,270,765 5,344,723 5,669,198 5,867,521 21,152,207
(2) Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)
4,162,333 5,306,884 5,547,809 5,687,895 20,704,921
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
of minimum investment return shown in
Part IX, line 6 for each year listed ..
        0
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross
investment income (interest,
dividends, rents, payments
on securities loans (section
512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....
        0
(2) Support from general public
and 5 or more exempt
organizations as provided in
section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....
        0
(3) Largest amount of support
from an exempt organization
        0
(4) Gross investment income         0
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
ALVIN FUHRMAN
bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
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aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
cAny submission deadlines:
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 11
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (continued)
3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient If recipient is an individual,
show any relationship to
any foundation manager
or substantial contributor
Foundation
status of
recipient
Purpose of grant or
contribution
Amount
Name and address (home or business)
aPaid during the year
Total .................................right arrow 3a 0
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b 0
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 12
Part XV-A
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
Related or exempt
function income
(See instructions.)
1Program service revenue: (a)
Business code
(b)
Amount
(c)
Exclusion code
(d)
Amount
aFACILITY USAGE FEES         102,600
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies          
2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments ...........
    14 129  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....          
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......          
bNot debt-financed property.....          
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
7 Other investment income .....          
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............
         
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue: a
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 0 129 102,600
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
102,729
(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
Part XV-B
Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
Line No.
DownArrow
Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
instructions.)
1A CELEBRATING THE RICH GERMAN HERITAGE OF MUENSTER, TX THROUGH COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL EVENTS HELD AT HERITAGE PARK. EIGHTEEN COMMUNITY EVENTS WERE HELD AT THE PARK DURING THE YEAR.
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 13
Part XVI
Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
1
Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
Yes
No
a
Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
(1) Cash...................................
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Other assets.................................
1a(2)
 
No
b
Other transactions:
(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
1b(1)
 
No
(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
1b(2)
 
No
(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
1b(3)
 
No
(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
1b(4)
 
No
(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
1b(5)
 
No
(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
1b(6)
 
No
c
Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
1c
 
No
d
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
(a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
2a
Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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Schedule of Contributors

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2023
Name of the organization
GERMANFESTINC
 
Employer identification number

20-8963798
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 isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't 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 doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
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for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Schedule B (Form 990) (2023) Page 2
Name of organization
GERMANFESTINC
 
Employer identification number
20-8963798
Part I
Contributors
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
1
ALVIN AND GRACIE FUHRMAN
PO BOX 331
 
MUENSTER, TX76252

$ 824,490


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
2
MUENSTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
 
1000 EAST DIVISION STE D
 
MUENSTER, TX76252

$ 25,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
3
COOKE COUNTY
 
101 S DIXON STREET
 
GAINESVILLE, TX76240

$ 50,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
4
WEBER RANCH
 
1902 WEBER RANCH ROAD
 
MUENSTER, TX76252

$ 5,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
5
ALVIN AND GRACIE FUHRMAN FOUNDATION
 
PO BOX 331
 
MUENSTER, TX76252

$ 52,000


(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) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Page 3
Name of organization
GERMANFESTINC
 
Employer identification number

20-8963798
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
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Page 4
Name of organization
GERMANFESTINC
 
Employer identification number

20-8963798
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. 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
 
 
     
 
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TY 2023 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
GERMANFESTINC
EIN:
20-8963798
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING 2,370 24 1,270 1,076

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TY 2023 DepreciationSchedule
Name:
GERMANFESTINC
EIN:
20-8963798
Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
Life (# of years)
Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
LAND 2010-01-13 201,884   L   0 0 0  
AMPHITHEATRE 2013-09-30 121,273 30,322 SL 39.000000000000 3,110 0 3,110  
PARKING LOT & DRIVES 2013-09-30 436,906 212,989 SL 20.000000000000 21,845 0 21,845  
IRON BRIDGE 2013-09-30 6,000 2,925 SL 20.000000000000 300 0 300  
SKYJACK LIFT EQUIPMENT 2013-09-30 7,250 7,250 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
LANDSCAPING 2013-09-30 17,490 8,531 SL 20.000000000000 875 0 875  
INDOOR PAVILION 2013-09-30 3,572,300 893,071 SL 39.000000000000 91,597 0 91,597  
CLEANING SYSTEM 2014-01-06 4,313 4,313 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
SCAG LAWN MOWER 2014-08-25 9,939 9,939 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
LAND MASTER UTILITY VEHICLE 2014-09-05 5,548 5,548 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
2011 YAMAHA GOLF CART (ELECTRIC) 2014-11-11 3,049 3,049 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
LENOVO DESKTOP COMPUTER 2015-03-10 567 567 SL 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION 2015-06-16 50,095 20,040 SL 20.000000000000 2,505 0 2,505  
PARKING, DRIVES & SIDEWALKS 2014-12-23 139,760 59,398 SL 20.000000000000 6,988 0 6,988  
INDOOR PAVILION 2015-06-09 298,811 61,934 SL 39.000000000000 7,662 0 7,662  
AMPHITHEATRE 2015-06-09 68,324 14,162 SL 39.000000000000 1,752 0 1,752  
SOUND SYSTEM 2014-08-15 24,128 12,064 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
INDOOR PAVILION 2016-06-06 61,910 11,241 SL 39.000000000000 1,587 0 1,587  
AMPHITHEATRE 2016-06-06 35,955 6,531 SL 39.000000000000 922 0 922  
PARKING, DRIVES & SIDEWALKS 2016-01-04 5,147 1,928 SL 20.000000000000 257 0 257  
LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION 2016-05-10 68,835 24,668 SL 20.000000000000 3,442 0 3,442  
BRIDGES 2016-05-18 99,698 35,310 SL 20.000000000000 4,985 0 4,985  
KUBOTA TRACTOR WITH LOADER/6'MOWER 2016-03-12 20,700 20,700 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
SOUND SYSTEM 2016-03-07 1,745 1,745 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
KITCHEN APPLIANCES 2015-09-21 49,247 49,247 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
LANDSCAPING 2016-09-28 2,600 878 SL 20.000000000000 130 0 130  
WATER & SEWER HOOK UPS 2016-07-01 17,616 3,164 SL 39.000000000000 452 0 452  
DONOR RECOGNITION PLAQUES 2017-04-27 3,931 3,466 SL 7.000000000000 465 0 465  
FENCING 2017-04-11 24,970 7,806 SL 20.000000000000 1,249 0 1,249  
CHAIN LINK FENCING 2018-06-05 21,987 5,587 SL 20.000000000000 1,099 0 1,099  
GIFTLOGIC POINT OF SALE SYSTEM 2018-02-06 11,627 8,997 SL 7.000000000000 1,661 0 1,661  
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE LIGHTING 2018-03-07 9,987 2,661 SL 20.000000000000 499 0 499  
DONOR RECOGNITION PLAQUES 2018-05-07 649 480 SL 7.000000000000 93 0 93  
PARK LIGHTING 2018-06-12 175,703 44,657 SL 20.000000000000 8,785 0 8,785  
CREEK BRIDGE 2018-05-07 47,476 12,266 SL 20.000000000000 2,374 0 2,374  
SECURITY CAMERAS 2018-03-28 6,490 4,867 SL 7.000000000000 927 0 927  
RETAINING WALL 2018-02-02 74,646 20,215 SL 20.000000000000 3,732 0 3,732  
WATER HEATER 2017-11-13 9,172 7,424 SL 7.000000000000 1,310 0 1,310  
FUHRMAN HALL SIGN 2017-07-25 1,100 325 SL 20.000000000000 55 0 55  
INDOOR PAVILION ADDITION 2018-03-07 8,391 1,147 SL 39.000000000000 215 0 215  
PARKING, DRIVES & SIDEWALKS 2018-06-12 324,194 82,401 SL 20.000000000000 16,210 0 16,210  
LENOVO THINKPAD LAPTOP 2019-06-15 1,031 841 SL 5.000000000000 190 0 190  
SECURITY CAMERAS & UNIFI ACCESS POINT 2019-04-29 3,712 2,208 SL 7.000000000000 530 0 530  
BACKYARD THEATRE 2019-06-28 5,000 2,856 SL 7.000000000000 714 0 714  
ROOM DIVIDER CURTAIN 2019-06-28 3,003 1,716 SL 7.000000000000 429 0 429  
2 CEDAR ARCHES 2019-05-17 500 290 SL 7.000000000000 71 0 71  
WATER HYDRANTS 2018-12-06 743 486 SL 7.000000000000 106 0 106  
FENCING 2019-04-29 24,871 5,183 SL 20.000000000000 1,244 0 1,244  
GIFTLOGIC POINT OF SALE SYSTEM 2018-09-13 72,986 50,397 SL 7.000000000000 10,427 0 10,427  
LAND BRIDGE SUPPORTS 2019-03-26 18,672 5,291 SL 15.000000000000 1,245 0 1,245  
PARKING LOT 2019-02-01 238,536 52,678 SL 20.000000000000 11,927 0 11,927  
PARK LIGHTING 2019-05-15 48,659 10,137 SL 20.000000000000 2,433 0 2,433  
WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT 2019-06-06 3,750 3,750 SL 3.000000000000 0 0 0  
FORK LIFT 2019-10-29 2,000 1,048 SL 7.000000000000 286 0 286  
LIGHTING 2019-10-04 3,639 682 SL 20.000000000000 182 0 182  
LIGHTING CONTROL PANELS 2020-06-04 5,997 925 SL 20.000000000000 300 0 300  
ELECTRICAL UPGRADE 2019-10-31 1,256 117 SL 39.000000000000 32 0 32  
ELECTRICAL UPGRADE 2020-03-30 1,297 107 SL 39.000000000000 33 0 33  
WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT 2019-09-10 2,000 2,000 SL 3.000000000000 0 0 0  
WATCHGUARD FIREBOX VPN SOFTWARE 2020-05-14 1,167 1,167 SL 3.000000000000 0 0 0  
4 FORCED AIR HEATERS 2020-01-30 10,119 885 SL 39.000000000000 259 0 259  
2 14'X12' ROLLING STEEL DOORS 2020-03-25 11,750 978 SL 39.000000000000 301 0 301  
ELECTRICAL UPGRADE - FIBER 2019-10-29 2,979 546 SL 20.000000000000 149 0 149  
FENCING 2020-02-21 6,500 1,083 SL 20.000000000000 325 0 325  
FENCING 2020-03-13 3,400 567 SL 20.000000000000 170 0 170  
GREEN ROOM FURNITURE 2020-01-31 2,724 1,329 SL 7.000000000000 389 0 389  
FENCING 2020-07-13 9,601 1,440 SL 20.000000000000 480 0 480  
CEMENT CULVERTS 2020-09-02 3,922 555 SL 20.000000000000 196 0 196  
8 HEATER UNITS 2021-01-06 17,838 1,143 SL 39.000000000000 457 0 457  
PARKING LOT GRAVEL 2020-10-13 5,668 779 SL 20.000000000000 283 0 283  
FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM 2021-03-01 153,569 9,189 SL 39.000000000000 3,938 0 3,938  
HANDRAIL IMPROVEMENTS 2021-09-24 900 79 SL 20.000000000000 45 0 45  
HANDRAIL IMPROVEMENTS 2021-10-06 376 33 SL 20.000000000000 19 0 19  
PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS 2021-10-26 30,500 2,542 SL 20.000000000000 1,525 0 1,525  
LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS 2021-10-26 900 75 SL 20.000000000000 45 0 45  
PARK FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS 2021-12-07 2,610 207 SL 20.000000000000 131 0 131  
ADA TOILETS 2022-01-06 25,317 5,425 SL 7.000000000000 3,617 0 3,617  
WATER WELL IMPROVEMENTS 2022-03-09 2,500 167 SL 20.000000000000 125 0 125  
LIGHTS 2022-04-06 2,070 370 SL 7.000000000000 296 0 296  
ADI SECURITY CAMERAS 2021-11-24 3,830 866 SL 7.000000000000 547 0 547  
CAMERAS 2022-06-23 14,676 2,097 SL 7.000000000000 2,097 0 2,097  
SURVEILLANCE HARD DRIVE 2022-06-24 1,866 267 SL 7.000000000000 267 0 267  
CHAIRS 2022-03-23 2,095 374 SL 7.000000000000 299 0 299  
HANGING HEAT LINES 2021-08-31 3,607 944 SL 7.000000000000 515 0 515  
BATHROOM PARTIONS 2021-11-08 9,200 767 SL 20.000000000000 460 0 460  
HANDICAP PARKING SIGNS 2022-03-09 1,882 359 SL 7.000000000000 269 0 269  
SMART TV 2022-12-15 3,296 275 SL 7.000000000000 471 0 471  
TENNANT M20 FLOOR SCRUBBER 2023-03-20 47,570 1,699 SL 7.000000000000 6,796 0 6,796  
LIGHTSWEEP MODULE 2022-07-15 3,375 87 SL 39.000000000000 87 0 87  
CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS 2023-06-30 12,249     0 % 0 0 0  
LAPTOP 2024-05-15 1,256   SL 5.000000000000 42 0 42  
QUICKBOOKS 2024-05-15 1,028   SL 3.000000000000 57 0 57  
PROMAX 24 POE SWITCH 2024-05-15 6,151   SL 5.000000000000 205 0 205  
POLE SIGN 2024-01-08 55,485   SL 15.000000000000 1,850 0 1,850  

TY 2023 LandEtcSchedule2
Name:
GERMANFESTINC
EIN:
20-8963798
Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
LAND 201,884 0 201,884  
AMPHITHEATRE 121,273 33,432 87,841 3,647,803
PARKING LOT & DRIVES 436,906 234,834 202,072  
IRON BRIDGE 6,000 3,225 2,775  
SKYJACK LIFT EQUIPMENT 7,250 7,250 0  
LANDSCAPING 17,490 9,406 8,084  
INDOOR PAVILION 3,572,300 984,668 2,587,632  
CLEANING SYSTEM 4,313 4,313 0  
SCAG LAWN MOWER 9,939 9,939 0  
LAND MASTER UTILITY VEHICLE 5,548 5,548 0  
2011 YAMAHA GOLF CART (ELECTRIC) 3,049 3,049 0  
LENOVO DESKTOP COMPUTER 567 567 0  
LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION 50,095 22,545 27,550  
PARKING, DRIVES & SIDEWALKS 139,760 66,386 73,374  
INDOOR PAVILION 298,811 69,596 229,215  
AMPHITHEATRE 68,324 15,914 52,410  
SOUND SYSTEM 24,128 24,128 0  
INDOOR PAVILION 61,910 12,828 49,082  
AMPHITHEATRE 35,955 7,453 28,502  
PARKING, DRIVES & SIDEWALKS 5,147 2,185 2,962  
LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION 68,835 28,110 40,725  
BRIDGES 99,698 40,295 59,403  
KUBOTA TRACTOR WITH LOADER/6'MOWER 20,700 20,700 0  
SOUND SYSTEM 1,745 1,745 0  
KITCHEN APPLIANCES 49,247 49,247 0  
LANDSCAPING 2,600 1,008 1,592  
WATER & SEWER HOOK UPS 17,616 3,616 14,000  
DONOR RECOGNITION PLAQUES 3,931 3,931 0  
FENCING 24,970 9,055 15,915  
CHAIN LINK FENCING 21,987 6,686 15,301  
GIFTLOGIC POINT OF SALE SYSTEM 11,627 10,658 969  
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE LIGHTING 9,987 3,160 6,827  
DONOR RECOGNITION PLAQUES 649 573 76  
PARK LIGHTING 175,703 53,442 122,261  
CREEK BRIDGE 47,476 14,640 32,836  
SECURITY CAMERAS 6,490 5,794 696  
RETAINING WALL 74,646 23,947 50,699  
WATER HEATER 9,172 8,734 438  
FUHRMAN HALL SIGN 1,100 380 720  
INDOOR PAVILION ADDITION 8,391 1,362 7,029  
PARKING, DRIVES & SIDEWALKS 324,194 98,611 225,583  
LENOVO THINKPAD LAPTOP 1,031 1,031 0  
SECURITY CAMERAS & UNIFI ACCESS POINT 3,712 2,738 974  
BACKYARD THEATRE 5,000 3,570 1,430  
ROOM DIVIDER CURTAIN 3,003 2,145 858  
2 CEDAR ARCHES 500 361 139  
WATER HYDRANTS 743 592 151  
FENCING 24,871 6,427 18,444  
GIFTLOGIC POINT OF SALE SYSTEM 72,986 60,824 12,162  
LAND BRIDGE SUPPORTS 18,672 6,536 12,136  
PARKING LOT 238,536 64,605 173,931  
PARK LIGHTING 48,659 12,570 36,089  
WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT 3,750 3,750 0  
FORK LIFT 2,000 1,334 666  
LIGHTING 3,639 864 2,775  
LIGHTING CONTROL PANELS 5,997 1,225 4,772  
ELECTRICAL UPGRADE 1,256 149 1,107  
ELECTRICAL UPGRADE 1,297 140 1,157  
WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT 2,000 2,000 0  
WATCHGUARD FIREBOX VPN SOFTWARE 1,167 1,167 0  
4 FORCED AIR HEATERS 10,119 1,144 8,975  
2 14'X12' ROLLING STEEL DOORS 11,750 1,279 10,471  
ELECTRICAL UPGRADE - FIBER 2,979 695 2,284  
FENCING 6,500 1,408 5,092  
FENCING 3,400 737 2,663  
GREEN ROOM FURNITURE 2,724 1,718 1,006  
FENCING 9,601 1,920 7,681  
CEMENT CULVERTS 3,922 751 3,171  
8 HEATER UNITS 17,838 1,600 16,238  
PARKING LOT GRAVEL 5,668 1,062 4,606  
FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM 153,569 13,127 140,442  
HANDRAIL IMPROVEMENTS 900 124 776  
HANDRAIL IMPROVEMENTS 376 52 324  
PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS 30,500 4,067 26,433  
LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS 900 120 780  
PARK FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS 2,610 338 2,272  
ADA TOILETS 25,317 9,042 16,275  
WATER WELL IMPROVEMENTS 2,500 292 2,208  
LIGHTS 2,070 666 1,404  
ADI SECURITY CAMERAS 3,830 1,413 2,417  
CAMERAS 14,676 4,194 10,482  
SURVEILLANCE HARD DRIVE 1,866 534 1,332  
CHAIRS 2,095 673 1,422  
HANGING HEAT LINES 3,607 1,459 2,148  
BATHROOM PARTIONS 9,200 1,227 7,973  
HANDICAP PARKING SIGNS 1,882 628 1,254  
SMART TV 3,296 746 2,550  
TENNANT M20 FLOOR SCRUBBER 47,570 8,495 39,075  
LIGHTSWEEP MODULE 3,375 174 3,201  
CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS 12,249 0 12,249  
LAPTOP 1,256 42 1,214  
QUICKBOOKS 1,028 57 971  
PROMAX 24 POE SWITCH 6,151 205 5,946  
POLE SIGN 55,485 1,850 53,635  


TY 2023 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
GERMANFESTINC
EIN:
20-8963798
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
OFFICE EXPENSES 1,906 0 1,041 865
INSURANCE 40,378 0 22,046 18,332
EVENT EXPENSES 10,828 0 5,912 4,916
ADVERTISING 2,591 0 1,415 1,176


TY 2023 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
GERMANFESTINC
EIN:
20-8963798
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
FACILITY USAGE FEES 102,600   102,600


TY 2023 SubstantialContributorsSch
Name:
GERMANFESTINC
EIN:
20-8963798
Name Address
ALVIN AND GRACIE FUHRMAN PO BOX 331
MUENSTER,TX76252
NORTEX COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY INC
 
205 N WALNUT STREET
MUENSTER,TX76252


TY 2023 TaxesSchedule
Name:
GERMANFESTINC
EIN:
20-8963798
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
PAYROLL TAXES 6,658 3 3,632 3,023