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Nonprofit · EIN 62-6064769

LIBERTY BOWL FESTIVAL ASSN

Tax-exempt · MEMPHIS, TN 38120

Financials

$12.5M$12.5M2023$11.3M$11.3M2024$11.9M$11.9M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LIBERTY BOWL FESTIVAL ASSN by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
March 31, 2026990$11,876,409$11,876,409$0$2,079,558$119,015$1,960,543
March 31, 2025990$11,275,427$11,275,427$0$2,083,018$122,475$1,960,543
March 31, 2024990$12,512,970$12,512,970$0$2,114,931$154,388$1,960,543
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$15,600
Membership dues
$15,600
Program service revenue
$11,589,419
Investment income
$122,925
Net income from fundraising events
$148,465
Other revenue
$148,465

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$4,900,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$30,183
Occupancy
$67,574
Travel
$8,806
Depreciation
$1,361
Program services (functional)
$6,338,055
Management and general (functional)
$5,538,354

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,083,018
Total assets, end of year
$2,079,558
Total liabilities, end of year
$119,015
Net assets, end of year
$1,960,543
Land, buildings and equipment
$680
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,960,543
Gross receipts
$12,165,899
Employees
0
Volunteers
150
Year formed
1967
State of legal domicile
TN

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 March 31, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BECKY DINSTUHLCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MALVIN GIPSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SCOTT CUMMINSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SHONE BYNUMPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
WAYNE DOWDLEVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Becky DinstuhlPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Hugh MalloryChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Malvin GipsonTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Shone BynumVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Wayne DowdleSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Becky DinstuhlVice President
Trustee or director
2$0
David BostonChairman
Trustee or director
2$0
Hugh MalloryPresident
Trustee or director
2$0
Shone BynumSecretary
Trustee or director
2$0
Wayne DowdleTreasurer
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
959 RIDGEWAY LOOP 201, MEMPHIS, TN 38120-0000
In care of
% LIBERTY BOWL VENTURE INC
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
PERRY WINSTEAD, 959 RIDGEWAY LOOP 201, MEMPHIS, TN 38120
Signed the 990
PERRY WINSTEAD, CONTROLLER
Phone
(901) 795-7700
Return prepared by
FORVIS MAZARS LLP

Mission

THE LIBERTY BOWL FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION IS HOST TO THE ANNUAL AUTOZONE LIBERTY BOWL NCAA COLLEGE FOOTBALL GAME AND RELATED EVENTS HELD ANNUALLY IN MEMPHIS, TN. THE CITY AND ITS CITIZENS ARE HOSTS TO GUESTS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY AND TO A NATIONAL TELEVISION AUDIENCE. THE ASSOCIATION SPONSORS ATHLETIC, CULTURAL, CIVIC AND RELATED ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC WELFARE OF THE MID-SOUTH AND ITS CITIZENS. THE ASSOCIATION PROMOTES AND SUPPORTS THE MISSION OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • THE LIBERTY BOWL FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION IS HOST TO THE ANNUAL AUTOZONE LIBERTY BOWL NCAA COLLEGE FOOTBALL GAME AND RELATED EVENTS HELD ANNUALLY IN MEMPHIS, TN. THE CITY AND ITS CITIZENS ARE HOSTS TO GUESTS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY AND TO A NATIONAL TELEVISION AUDIENCE. THE ASSOCIATION SPONSORS ATHLETIC, CULTURAL, CIVIC AND RELATED ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC WELFARE OF THE MID-SOUTH AND ITS CITIZENS. THE ASSOCIATION PROMOTES AND SUPPORTS THE MISSION OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
    Expenses $6,338,055 · grants $4,900,000 · revenue $11,589,419

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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025March 31, 2026August 17, 2026990 on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990 on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
62-6064769
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1967
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,079,558
Income (IRS master file)
$12,165,899

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2026$11,876,409$11,876,409$2,079,558XML
990March 2025$11,275,427$11,275,427$2,083,018XML
990March 2024$12,512,970$12,512,970$2,114,931XML
990March 2023$12,391,338$12,391,338$2,134,639IRS
990March 2022–––IRS
990March 2021–––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 62-6064769).

Questions about LIBERTY BOWL FESTIVAL ASSN

What is the EIN of LIBERTY BOWL FESTIVAL ASSN?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LIBERTY BOWL FESTIVAL ASSN is 62-6064769.
Is LIBERTY BOWL FESTIVAL ASSN tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1967.
Are donations to LIBERTY BOWL FESTIVAL ASSN tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does LIBERTY BOWL FESTIVAL ASSN 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 LIBERTY BOWL FESTIVAL ASSN due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending March 31, 2027) is due August 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LIBERTY BOWL FESTIVAL ASSN last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2026.
Who is the principal officer of LIBERTY BOWL FESTIVAL ASSN?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 names PERRY WINSTEAD.
Who are the officers and directors of LIBERTY BOWL FESTIVAL ASSN?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does LIBERTY BOWL FESTIVAL ASSN have?
On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $11,876,409, expenses of $11,876,409 and total assets of $2,079,558 at year end.

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