Western Stock Show Association

Organization Overview

Western Stock Show Association, operating under the name National Western Stock Show, is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 1964. According to its NTEE Classification (N52) the organization is classified as: Fairs, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 03/2022, National Western Stock Show employed 197 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Western Stock Show is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 03/2020, National Western Stock Show generated $49.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $25.7m during the year ending 03/2020. While expenses have increased by 5.0% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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EDUCATION OF LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION, DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH, AND EDUCATING THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PRESENTATION OF THE NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW, HORSE SHOW ANDRODEO: WSSA ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS AND APPLICATION FOR TAXEXEMPT STATUS REQUIRE IT TO PRODUCE THE SHOW EACH YEAR. THE SHOWTAKES PLACE AT THE NATIONAL WESTERN COMPLEX IN DENVER, CO EVERYJANUARY, AND FOR THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS HAS BEEN ATTENDED BY OVER600,000 PEOPLE. DETAILED INFORMATION ON THE VARIOUS EDUCATIONALACTIVITIES AND BENEFITS OF THIS ANNUAL EVENT IS FAR TOO EXTENSIVETO BE PRESENTED ON A SUMMARY SCHEDULE IN FORM 990.


OFF-SEASON EDUCATIONAL SHOWS AND RELATED PROGRAMS: OUTSIDE OF THEMONTH OF JANUARY, THE ASSOCIATION PROMOTES USAGE OF ITS FACILITIESBY A VARIETY OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, MANY OF WHICH AREAGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK OR HORSE ORIENTED ORGANIZATIONS. THESEORGANIZATIONS PRODUCE THEIR OWN SHOWS IN THE NATIONAL WESTERNCOMPLEX BASED ON CONTRACTS WITH THE ASSOCIATION. SUPPORTED BYASSOCIATION PERSONNEL AND OTHER RESOURCES, MANY OF THESE SHOWSPROVIDE EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS TO THE PARTICIPANTS AND THE GENERALPUBLIC ATTENDING SIMILAR TO THOSE DERIVED FROM THE NATIONALWESTERN STOCK SHOW, HORSE SHOW AND RODEO IN JANUARY.


NATIONAL WESTERN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS: WSSA ESTABLISHED THENATIONAL WESTERN SCHOLARSHIP FUND DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDEDMARCH 31, 1985 TO PROVIDE FOR SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS TO STUDENTSINTERESTED IN LIVESTOCK OR AGRICULTURE. THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMHAS GROWN DRAMATICALLY WITH NUMEROUS STUDENTS AND PROSPECTIVESTUDENTS RECEIVING SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS ANNUALLY BOTH THROUGH WSSAAND THROUGH A SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FROM WSSA MATCHED BY ANDADMINISTERED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING.


JUNIOR LIVESTOCK AUCTION SUPPORT AND OTHER PROGRAMS: IN ADDITION TO ITS SUPPORT OF JUNIOR EXHIBITORS THROUGH THE PREMIER EXHIBITOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM DISCUSSED ABOVE, THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES OTHER FINANCIAL SUPPORT DIRECTLY AND IN THE FORM OF AWARDS FOR THE JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW AND AUCTION VIA A CARCASS CONTEST AND OTHER ACTIVITIES. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO PROMOTES YOUTH EDUCATION RELATIVE TO AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION AND WHAT CAN BE SEEN AT THE NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW IN VARIOUS WAYS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Paul Andrews
President & CEO
$278,876
John Ellis
Staff VP Of Partnership &
$196,547
Jeffrey Childs
Staff VP & CFO
$167,756
Ronald Rohr
Staff VP Of Administration
$149,905
Leon Vick
Staff VP Of Rodeo, Horse &
$137,783
Kyle Baun
Staff VP Of Ticket & Event
$136,879

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Mark Young Construction Inc
Building Contractor
$250,225
Relentless Pursuits
Fundraising
$231,650
Tryba Architects
Building Contractor
$193,278
Crl Association Inc
Design Services
$180,000
The Wells Partnership
Building Contractor
$126,484
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$29,780,056
Investment income $346,919
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$19,272
Net Income from Fundraising Events $304,908
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $49,917,896

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Western Stock Show Association has awarded $25,652,800 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CITY OF DENVER COLORADO

PURPOSE: CAPITAL FUNDS CAMPAIGN FOR NATIONAL WESTERN CENTER DEVELOPMENT

$25,000,000

THE WESTERN STOCK SHOW ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP TRUST

Org PageRecipient Profile

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP

$652,800
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Western Stock Show Association has recieved totaling $40,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Cross H Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: HONOR THE LEGACY CAMPAIGN

$40,000
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