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← FIESTA EVENTS INC

Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by FIESTA EVENTS INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$3,097,349
Total expenses
$5,171,721
Contributions and grants received
$300,213
Grants paid
$2,285,961
Program service revenue
$2,745,154
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$51,982
Total assets, end of year
$593,405
Total liabilities, end of year
$38,761,174
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
-$38,167,769
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$4,793,563
Management and general expenses
$368,319
Fundraising expenses
$9,839
Program service expenses (Part III)
$4,793,563

Program services were 92.7% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $300,213

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $10,589

  • 2a · Program service revenue: EVENT REVENUE

    total $2,140,343 · excluded $2,140,343

  • 2b · Program service revenue: PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES

    total $545,728 · related or exempt $545,728

  • 2c · Program service revenue: PARTY LOFT REVENUE

    total $59,083 · unrelated business $59,083

  • 6a · Gross rents

    real property $15,600

  • 6b · Less rental expenses

    real property $0

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $15,600

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $15,600 · excluded $15,600

  • 9a · Gaming: gross income

    $93,828

  • 9b · Gaming: direct expenses

    $103,571

  • 9c · Net income from gaming

    total -$9,743 · excluded -$9,743

  • 11a · Other revenue: OTHER INCOME

    total $46,125 · related or exempt $46,125

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $46,125

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $2,285,961 · program services $2,285,961

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $96,196 · program services $58,872 · management and general $37,324

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $256,420 · program services $156,929 · management and general $99,491

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $14,951 · program services $9,150 · management and general $5,801

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $42,949 · program services $19,076 · management and general $16,664 · fundraising $7,209

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $21,120 · program services $11,316 · management and general $7,174 · fundraising $2,630

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $197,390 · program services $197,390

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $66,230 · program services $66,230

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $16,355 · program services $16,355

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $45,435 · program services -$998 · management and general $46,433

  • 17 · Travel

    total $32,807 · program services $32,807

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $46,312 · program services $46,312

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $53,272 · program services $22,065 · management and general $31,207

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $43,033 · program services $43,033

  • 24a · Other expenses: PROMOTIONAL&HOSPITALITY

    total $1,605,008 · program services $1,605,008

  • 24b · Other expenses: ASF OVERHEAD ALLOCATION

    total $319,768 · program services $195,698 · management and general $124,070

  • 24c · Other expenses: UBIT

    total $28,365 · program services $28,359 · management and general $6

  • 24d · Other expenses: DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS

    total $149 · management and general $149

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $332,261 · end of year $0

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $255,563 · end of year $63,418

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $62,717 · end of year $44,370

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $271,010

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $253,961

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $27,266 · end of year $17,049

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $609,215 · end of year $468,568

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $84,215 · end of year $49,780

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $532,702 · end of year $235,980

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $36,763,502 · end of year $38,475,414

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year -$36,702,610 · end of year -$38,680,551

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $609,213 · end of year $512,782

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

SEE SCHEDULE O.

Activities or mission (Part I)

FIESTA EVENTS, INC. HOSTS EVENTS TO PROMOTE VOLUNTEER PARTICIPATION AND POSITIVE COMMUNITY IMPACT.

  • THE MISSION OF FIESTA EVENTS, INC. IS TO PROVIDE LOCAL EVENTS THAT SERVE AS ECONOMIC DRIVERS FOR ARIZONA AND PROVIDE CHARITABLE RESOURCES FOR OUR COMMUNITY. AS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, WE BELIEVE IN THE IMPORTANCE OF FOSTERING A CULTURE OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND SERVICE. FIESTA EVENTS, INC. HOSTS NUMEROUS EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, INCLUDING A KICK-OFF LUNCHEON, YOUTH CLINICS, WISHES FOR TEACHERS, A PAR-3 CHALLENGE, AND A PARADE, WHILE DONATING APPROXIMATELY $30 MILLION TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OVER THE PAST 13 YEARS AND SERVING OVER 600,000 YOUTH THROUGH ITS CHARITABLE EFFORTS. [CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O]AN ESTIMATED 1,500 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTE APPROXIMATELY 9,000 HOURS OF THEIR TIME AS COMMUNITY SERVICE TO HELP PUT ON THE LOCAL EVENTS.

    Expenses $4,793,563 · Grants $2,285,961 · Revenue $591,853

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Patrick Barkley

    CHAIR EMERITUS

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 3 related
  • Judy Bernas

    CHAIR-ELECT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 3 related
  • Randy Norton

    CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 3 related
  • Bryce Hancock

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 3 related
  • Kelly Mero

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 3 related
  • Ray Artigue

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 3 related
  • Brian Bednar

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 3 related
  • Tim Brown

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 3 related
  • Dave Dorward

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 3 related
  • Ed Erhardt

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 3 related
  • Mark Fast

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 3 related
  • Marchelle Franklin

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 3 related
  • Harry Grewal

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 3 related
  • Gary Hanson

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 3 related
  • James Hatfield

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 3 related
  • Tom O'Malley

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 3 related
  • John Rawicz

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 3 related
  • Don Reese

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 3 related
  • Dawn Rogers

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 3 related
  • Rachel Sacco

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 3 related
  • Denise Seomin

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 3 related
  • Gene Smith

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 3 related
  • Nick Smith

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 3 related
  • Jeff Smith

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 3 related
  • Brent Stoddard

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 3 related
  • Mike Wilcox

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 3 related
  • Glenn Wong

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 3 related
  • Erik Moses

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO

    Total calculated
    $619,215
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $614,274
    Other
    $4,941
    Hours/week
    5 + 35 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $542,765 related
    Bonus
    $0 + $53,333 related
    Other
    $0 + $18,176 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $4,410 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $531 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $619,215 related
  • Jose Moreno

    CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER (THRU 5/23)

    Total calculated
    $400,242
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $383,122
    Other
    $17,120
    Hours/week
    5 + 35 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $101,444 related
    Bonus
    $0 + $121,126 related
    Other
    $0 + $160,552 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $7,189 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $9,931 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $400,242 related
  • Curt Krizan

    CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (THRU 11/23)

    Total calculated
    $424,683
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $386,748
    Other
    $37,935
    Hours/week
    5 + 35 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $283,347 related
    Bonus
    $0 + $102,950 related
    Other
    $0 + $451 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $17,346 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $20,589 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $424,683 related
  • Bob Whitehouse

    CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (THRU 6/23)

    Total calculated
    $218,690
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $208,368
    Other
    $10,322
    Hours/week
    5 + 35 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $115,521 related
    Bonus
    $0 + $90,822 related
    Other
    $0 + $2,025 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $8,228 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $2,094 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $218,690 related
  • Scott Leightman

    SR. DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION

    Total calculated
    $221,193
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $203,079
    Other
    $18,114
    Hours/week
    5 + 35 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $182,499 related
    Bonus
    $0 + $19,800 related
    Other
    $0 + $780 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $12,829 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $5,285 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $221,193 related
  • Rosemary James

    CONTROLLER (THRU 10/23)

    Total calculated
    $154,573
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $138,554
    Other
    $16,019
    Hours/week
    5 + 35 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $121,402 related
    Bonus
    $0 + $16,460 related
    Other
    $0 + $692 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $8,546 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $7,473 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $154,573 related
  • Emily Holden

    SENIOR DIRECTOR OF GAME & EVENT OPERATIONS

    Total calculated
    $130,584
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $117,711
    Other
    $12,873
    Hours/week
    10 + 30 related
  • Kristina Chumpol

    CHIEF OF STAFF/VP OF COMM. INV

    Total calculated
    $174,084
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $154,344
    Other
    $19,740
    Hours/week
    5 + 35 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $141,344 related
    Bonus
    $0 + $13,000 related
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0 + $9,893 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $9,847 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $174,084 related
  • Anthony Econ

    PREMIUM SALES MANAGER

    Total calculated
    $164,510
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $155,281
    Other
    $9,229
    Hours/week
    5 + 35 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $49,775 related
    Bonus
    $0 + $104,881 related
    Other
    $0 + $625 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $8,174 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $1,055 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $164,510 related
  • Michael Nealy

    FORMER EXEC. DIRECTOR (THRU 3/7/22)

    Total calculated
    $250,994
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $242,307
    Other
    $8,687
    Hours/week
    0

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0
    Bonus
    $0 + $112,500 related
    Other
    $0 + $129,807 related
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $8,687 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $250,994 related

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings

Answered no

  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

PART I, LINE 3
THE ARIZONA SPORTS FOUNDATION DETERMINED COMPENSATION OF THE FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR USING A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, FORM 990 OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, COMPENSATION SURVEY OR STUDY, AND APPROVAL BY BOARD OR COMPENSATION COMMITTEE.
PART I, LINES 4A-B
ASF PAID A SEVERANCE TO MICHAEL NEALY IN THE AMOUNT OF $129,807 AND TO JOSE MORENO IN THE AMOUNT OF $159,296, INCLUDED IN COLUMN B(III) IN PART II, DURING THE TAX YEAR. ALL AMOUNTS WERE INCLUDED IN TAXABLE WAGES FOR THE APPROPRIATE CALENDAR YEAR. ASF PROVIDES A SPLIT DOLLAR LIFE INSURANCE PLAN TO ITS FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MICHAEL NEALY. NO CASH PAYMENTS WERE MADE TO MICHAEL NEALY UNDER THIS PLAN DURING THE REPORTING YEAR.
PART I, LINE 5
THE ARIZONA SPORTS FOUNDATION, RELATED ORGANIZATION, HAS A FORMAL BONUS PLAN BASED UPON ORGANIZATIONAL AND INDIVIDUAL GOALS. THESE GOALS MAY INCLUDE RESULTS CONTINGENT ON REVENUE OR NET INCOME OF THE ARIZONA SPORTS FOUNDATION AND RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. BONUSES ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO PAYMENT.
PART I, LINE 6
THE ARIZONA SPORTS FOUNDATION, RELATED ORGANIZATION, HAS A FORMAL BONUS PLAN BASED UPON ORGANIZATIONAL AND INDIVIDUAL GOALS. THESE GOALS MAY INCLUDE RESULTS CONTINGENT ON REVENUE OR NET INCOME OF THE ARIZONA SPORTS FOUNDATION AND RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. BONUSES ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO PAYMENT.
SCHEDULE J, PART II
FOR PAYROLL TAX PURPOSES, ARIZONA SPORTS FOUNDATION (ASF) PAYS ALL EMPLOYEES OF ASF AND ITS RELATED ORGANIZATIONS: VALLEY OF THE SUN BOWL FOUNDATION, FIESTA EVENTS, INC., AND THE ARIZONA COLLEGE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP FOUNDATION. ALLOCATIONS OF OFFICER, KEY EMPLOYEE, AND STAFF COMPENSATION ARE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EMPLOYEES' AVERAGE TIME DEVOTED TO EACH OF THE ORGANIZATIONS.

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

  • FUNDS WILL BE APPLIED TO SUPPORTING THEIR BLOOD SAVES LIVES PROGRAMMING IN ARIZONA, SPECIFICALLY TARGETING EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS IN ARIZONA SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES CONCERNING THE CONSTANT NEED FOR BLOOD DONATIONS AND UNDERWRITING THE COST OF SEVERAL HIGH SCHOOL BLOOD DRIVES.

  • FUNDING WILL PROVIDE AWARDS TO CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE FOR ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES, TUTORING, CAMPS, PROM EXPENSES, CLASSES, SWIMMING LESSONS AND OTHER EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES THAT ARE NOT FUNDED IN ANY OTHER WAY.

  • FUNDING WILL PROVIDE IMMERSIVE STEM LEARNING AT NO COST BY UNDERWRITING PLANNING, MATERIALS, AND DELIVERY OF FOCUSED FIELD TRIPS AND SCIENCE ON WHEELS FOR STUDENTS, AND THE EXPANSION OF VISITOR ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE CENTER.

  • FUNDING WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE PURCHASE AND RENOVATION OF A BUILDING IN CENTRAL TUCSON TO PROVIDE AN ACTIVITY AND MENTORING CENTER FOR THE YOUTH IN THEIR PROGRAMS.

  • BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE VALLEY WILL ADD FEMALE-FOCUSED SPORTS LEAGUES TO ITS YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMMING. THIS INVESTMENT WILL IMPACT MORE YOUTH AND SERVE THEM BETTER WHILE CREATING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO SPORTS WITH 400 YOUTH HAVING THE NEW OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY IN TWO FEMALE-FOCUSED SPORTS LEAGUES.

  • CARTWRIGHT SCHOOL DISTRICT #83

    $25,000

    WITH THIS FUNDING, CARTWRIGHT SCHOOL DISTRICT WILL PURCHASE LARGE, MOBILE, INDOOR/OUTDOOR SCOREBOARDS FOR FIVE OF THEIR CAMPUSES. THESE SCOREBOARDS WILL HAVE THE FLEXIBILITY TO FUNCTION AT ALL SPORTING EVENTS BECAUSE OF THEIR DURABILITY AND MOBILITY.

  • THE EXHIBIT AND TOURS CONNECT CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND EDUCATORS WHO HAVE LIMITED ACCESS DUE TO DISTANCE, PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, AND PARENTAL TIME CONSTRAINTS TO THE MUSEUMS IN-PERSON EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES. THEY WILL ALSO PROVIDE TITLE I STUDENTS WITH OUTREACH LESSONS FOCUSED ON SOUND AND THE ANATOMY OF THE EAR.

  • FOSTERING HEROES WILL ALLOCATE FUNDS FOR COWBOY SUMMER CAMP 2024, BENEFITING 400 FOSTER YOUTH FROM DIFFERENT GROUP HOMES OVER A MONTH-LONG PERIOD. WITH 20+ VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF, THE PROGRAM WILL ENCOURAGE PERSONAL GROWTH, ENHANCE CONFIDENCE, AND NURTURE POSITIVE CONNECTIONS FOR THE YOUTH.

  • THE GRANT WILL SUPPORT THEIR "PASSING HOPE PROGRAM ON THEIR CAMPUS BY UPDATING SPACES AND MATERIALS AND ADAPTING A FLEX SPACE TO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING. THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN; FACILITATES POSITIVE PARENTING AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS AND INCREASES RESILIENCY.

  • LIONS CAMP TATIYEE WILL PURCHASE TWO FOUR-SEATER GO-CARTS AND FIVE TWO-SEATER GO-CARTS FOR USE IN A YOUTH GO-CART SPORTS PROGRAM FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES IN ARIZONA.

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
3 February 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202540379349301764

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