Nonprofit · EIN 74-1172561
MCLENNAN COUNTY FAIR INC
Also known as DBA HEART O TEXAS FAIR
Tax-exempt · WACO, TX 76710
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $8,935,206 | $10,032,469 | -$1,097,263 | $5,735,542 | $1,329,554 | $4,405,988 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $9,147,088 | $9,862,583 | -$715,495 | $6,699,240 | $1,280,416 | $5,418,824 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $8,585,192 | $9,833,465 | -$1,248,273 | $7,141,383 | $1,090,049 | $6,051,334 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $86,286
- Program service revenue
- $6,956,300
- Investment income
- $172,100
- Net rental income
- $1,720,520
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $65,023
- Other revenue
- $1,720,520
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $448,398
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $197,527
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,645,501
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,966,471
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $49,815
- Accounting fees
- $49,815
- Depreciation
- $244,918
- Program services (functional)
- $6,729,389
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,303,080
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,699,240
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,735,542
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,329,554
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,405,988
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,386,995
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,044,187
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,286,992
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $118,996
- Gross receipts
- $9,053,421
- Employees
- 35
- Volunteers
- 625
- Year formed
- 1954
- State of legal domicile
- TX
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUSTIN COUFAL | PRESIDENT/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $197,527 | $1,743 |
| LIZ BARTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES BATES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN INGHAM | CHAIRMAN-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE TAWATER | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TREY WARREN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RON WOLAVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENT NEUHAUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TANNER MOORE | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRAVIS LOUGE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LIBBY CAIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WHIT WEEMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES WES ALLISON | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $202,279 |
| LIZ BARTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES BATES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAN INGHAM | CHAIRMAN-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS KINCAID | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE LEWIS | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DUSTY LYNCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE TAWATER | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| TREY WARREN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROB WOLAVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TJ ZAWACKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRENT NEUHAUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 36 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES WES ALLISON | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $189,684 |
| LIZ BARTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES BATES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICAH BOLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MACKIE BOUNDS | EXEC COMMITTEE MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LIBBY CAIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BEAU CHASTAIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WES DOWD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS ELLIOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN EMBRY | EXEC COMMITTEE MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATT D FATHEREE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WAYNE GARTMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID GROSCHKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CARL HILLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAN INGHAM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA JUAREZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS KINCAID | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE LEWIS | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| TRAVIS LOUGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DUSTY LYNCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROSEMARY MAYES-RAFUSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EMILY MCELREATH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BOB MOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TANNER MOORE | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| TOM MORGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JONATHAN OLVERA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEBBIE PARKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID POST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE TAWATER | CHAIRMAN-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| TED TEAGUE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DIANE WALTERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TREY WARREN | EXEC COMMITTEE MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHARLES WILEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WHIT WEEMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROB WOLAVER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TJ ZAWACKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4601 BOSQUE BLVD, WACO, TX 76710-4604
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DUSTIN COUFAL, 4601 BOSQUE BLVD, WACO, TX 76710
- Signed the 990
- DUSTIN COUFAL, CEO
- Phone
- (254) 776-1660
- Return prepared by
- JRBT PC
Mission
FAIR AND RODEO TO PROMOTE THE YOUTH OF COUNTY THROUGH AG PROGRAMS AND SCHOLARSHIPS AND TO STIMULATE ECONOMIC ACTIVITY AND GROWTH IN THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- NON FAIR EVENTS ON THE GROUNDS TO COMPLEMENT THE OPERATIONS OF THE FAIR AND PROMOTE THE FAIR'S GOALS.Expenses $2,916,037 · revenue $2,735,292
- FAIR AND RODEO TO BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREA.Expenses $3,381,102 · grants $16,148 · revenue $4,221,008
- THE MCLENNAN COUNTY FAIR PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO AREA STUDENTS. FIFTY-THREE SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED IN 2025.Expenses $432,250 · grants $432,250
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 74-1172561
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1954
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,735,542
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,053,421
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $8,935,206 | $10,032,469 | $5,735,542 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $9,147,088 | $9,862,583 | $6,699,240 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $8,585,192 | $9,833,465 | $7,141,383 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $8,640,295 | $8,190,278 | $8,014,376 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 74-1172561).
Questions about MCLENNAN COUNTY FAIR INC
- What is the EIN of MCLENNAN COUNTY FAIR INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MCLENNAN COUNTY FAIR INC is 74-1172561.
- Is MCLENNAN COUNTY FAIR INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1954.
- Are donations to MCLENNAN COUNTY FAIR INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MCLENNAN COUNTY FAIR INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of MCLENNAN COUNTY FAIR INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MCLENNAN COUNTY FAIR INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MCLENNAN COUNTY FAIR INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DUSTIN COUFAL.
- Who are the officers and directors of MCLENNAN COUNTY FAIR INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $197,527 (DUSTIN COUFAL, PRESIDENT/CEO).
- How much revenue does MCLENNAN COUNTY FAIR INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,935,206, expenses of $10,032,469 and total assets of $5,735,542 at year end.
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