Nonprofit · EIN 77-0399864
SANTA CLARA COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS MANAGEMENT CORPORATION INC
Tax-exempt · SAN JOSE, CA 95111
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $8,732,905 | $8,322,729 | $410,176 | $6,821,831 | $1,182,395 | $5,639,436 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $8,421,063 | $10,200,967 | -$1,779,904 | $6,525,012 | $1,295,752 | $5,229,260 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $323,551
- of which government grants
- $300,000
- Program service revenue
- $8,283,522
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from gaming
- $47,244
- Other revenue
- $125,832
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $591,451
- Other salaries and wages
- $982,452
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,037,390
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $143,520
- Accounting fees
- $6,771
- Occupancy
- $1,561,668
- Travel
- $274,877
- Depreciation
- $553,934
- Program services (functional)
- $6,623,454
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,699,275
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,525,012
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,821,831
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,182,395
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,639,436
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,005,680
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,639,436
- Gross receipts
- $9,683,488
- Employees
- 19
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 1995
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARMANDO CARLOS - FR 070124 | INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $131,770 | $47,787 |
| SANDY SHAYESTEH | DIRECTOR OF IT, HR, & FINANCE Officer | 40 | $126,508 | $31,353 |
| ABRAHAM ANDRADE - TO 060424 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $118,978 | $28,640 |
| DEBBIE ABAD | ACCOUNTING MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,521 | $29,128 |
| SALENE DUARTE - FR 070124 | INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $95,369 | $11,046 |
| VICKY BOSWORTH | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTIN UCOVICH | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BINI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ORIN MAHONEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JEAN COHEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABRAHAM ANDRADE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $210,399 | $47,321 |
| ARMANDO CARLOS | DIRECTOR OF OFF-TRACK BETTING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,904 | $42,920 |
| DEBBIE ABAD | ACCOUNTING MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,082 | $27,939 |
| OBDULIA ESPARZA | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,032 | $25,612 |
| SANDY SHAYESTEH | DIRECTOR OF IT, HR, & FINANCE Officer | 40 | $55,144 | $20,053 |
| ORIN MAHONEY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| VICKY BOSWORTH | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BINI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTIN UCOVICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 344 TULLY RD, SAN JOSE, CA 95111-1913
- In care of
- % CARL COOKSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SALENE DUARTE, 344 TULLY ROAD, SAN JOSE, CA 95111
- Signed the 990
- SALENE DUARTE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (408) 494-3131
- Website
- WWW.THEFAIRGROUNDS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ARMANINO ADVISORY LLC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 77-0399864 or by the name SANTA CLARA COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS MANAGEMENT CORPORATION INC.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
TO ENTERTAIN AND PROMOTE THE COMMUNITIES' TRADITIONS, TALENTS, DIVERSITY, VISION, AND ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE, IN A SECURE AND FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE WAY TO PROMOTE EDUCATION FOR THE YOUTH OF THE COUNTY THROUGH EXHIBITS, VOLUNTEERING, TOURS, AND FUNDRAISING EVENTS.
Program accomplishments
- PROPERTY MANAGEMENT - THE CORPORATION ENTERS INTO A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH LICENSEES FOR THE TEMPORARY USE OF A DESIGNATED LOCATION ON THE FAIRGROUNDS FOR A SPECIFIC TERM. THE LICENSEE AGREES TO PAY THE CORPORATION A MONTHLY LICENSE FEE IN CONNECTION WITH THE PERMITTED USE. THE CORPORATION ALSO COLLECTS A MONTHLY USE FEE FROM GUESTS FOR THE TEMPORARY USES OF A DESIGNATED SPACE IN THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE LOCATION ON THE FAIRGROUNDS.Expenses $1,935,644 · revenue $2,927,222
- COUNTY FAIR - THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY FAIR BRINGS TOGETHER THE BEST OF THE PAST AND THE EXCITEMENT OF TODAY'S TECHNOLOGY IN PRESENTING ITS ANNUAL FAIR PROGRAMMING. THE 4H AND FFA ANIMAL EXHIBITS ALONG WITH MULTIPLE STILL EXHIBITS PROVIDES MUCH TO SEE BY YOUNG AND OLD ALIKE. IN ADDITION TO THE ABUNDANCE OF ENTERTAINMENT, THE CARNIVAL AND THE PRESENTATION OF AN INTERNATIONAL CUISINE OF FOODS PROVIDES SOMETHING FOR ALL INTEREST TO ENJOY AND SHARE.Expenses $1,541,910 · revenue $714,043
- VENUE SALES & EVENTS - THE FAIRGROUNDS OFFERS A VARIETY OF BUILDING VENUES AND AN ABUNDANCE OF ACRES OF LAND FOR CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. OFFERINGS INCLUDE CONCERTS, FAMILY FUN RUNS, TOY AND REPTILE SHOWS, FIREWORKS AND PET FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES. BUSINESSES HAVE FOUND THE FAIRGROUNDS AS THE PLACE TO HOST THEIR ALL-EMPLOYEE PARTIES WHILE THE FARMERS MARKET AND CAR SHOWS ARE ADDITIONAL ATTRACTIONS TO THE USE OF THE OFFERINGS OUTDOORS.Expenses $1,344,371 · revenue $3,369,831
- FACILITIES (SHOULD BE ALLOCATED TO EACH PROGRAMS) - INCLUDE COUNTY REIMBURSEMENT AND MISC REVENUEExpenses $891,254 · revenue $78,588
- OFF TRACK BETTING - SAN JOSE FAIRGROUNDS BRINGS THE EXCITEMENT OF LIVE HORSERACING VIA SATELLITE ON MULTIPLE VIDEO SCREENS, INCLUDING A FUN FILLED ENVIRONMENT FOR WAGERING ON YOUR FAVORITE HORSE WHILE ENJOYING DELICIOUS FOOD AND YOUR FAVORITE DRINK.Expenses $844,131 · revenue $1,254,897
- HOSTED EVENTS - IN ADDITION TO THE ANNUAL COUNTY FAIR, THE CORPORATION TYPICALLY PRODUCES FOUR (4) EVENTS DURING THE YEAR: HOP 'N VINE FESTIVAL & MARKET, FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION, PUPTOBERFEST, AND THE WEDNESDAY NIGHT MUSIC SERIES (WNMS). REVENUES ARE GENERATED FROM ADMISSION FEES, PARKING FEES, FOOD AND BEVERAGE SALES, SPONSORSHIPS, AND VENDOR REVENUE SHARING.Expenses $66,144 · revenue $17,529
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 | Not 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
- 77-0399864
- 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
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N52)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,821,831
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,683,488
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $8,732,905 | $8,322,729 | $6,821,831 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $8,421,063 | $10,200,967 | $6,525,012 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $9,382,698 | $7,623,023 | $8,265,735 | 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 77-0399864).
Questions about SANTA CLARA COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS MANAGEMENT CORPORATION INC
- What is the EIN of SANTA CLARA COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS MANAGEMENT CORPORATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SANTA CLARA COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS MANAGEMENT CORPORATION INC is 77-0399864.
- Is SANTA CLARA COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS MANAGEMENT CORPORATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to SANTA CLARA COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS MANAGEMENT CORPORATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SANTA CLARA COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS MANAGEMENT CORPORATION 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 SANTA CLARA COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS MANAGEMENT CORPORATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SANTA CLARA COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS MANAGEMENT CORPORATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of SANTA CLARA COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS MANAGEMENT CORPORATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SALENE DUARTE.
- Who are the officers and directors of SANTA CLARA COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS MANAGEMENT CORPORATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $131,770 (ARMANDO CARLOS - FR 070124, INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does SANTA CLARA COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS MANAGEMENT CORPORATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $8,732,905, expenses of $8,322,729 and total assets of $6,821,831 at year end.
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