American Royal Association
American Royal Association reported $12.5 million in revenue and $8.4 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $81.18 went to program services, $12.16 to management and general costs and $6.66 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 64.5% of the total. Government grants made up 28.0%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $271,889 (PRESIDENT & CEO). 5 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue fell 36% between FY2020 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $8.4MFor context, the median across 237 covered recreation & sports charities: $88.05 programs, $10.89 management, $1.06 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $12MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 81.2% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 12.2% | 10.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 6.7% | 1.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.07 | $0.05 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 64.5% | 25.2% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 28.0% | 0.0% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 33.1% | 61.0% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $271,889 | $365,322 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 3.23% | 2.14% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 71.9 | 14.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 61 of 61 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseThe American Royal Association annually manages and hosts one of the nation's largest agriculture expositions including livestock shows, prestigious horse shows, prca rodeo, world series of barbeque contest, and other special events. These events provide a focus on the region's inherent economic and agrarian heritage.(continued on schedule o)the American Royal is the nation's highest caliber livestock show providing a premier experience for exhibitors. Rooted in our legacy, which began in 1899, we are committed to providing a platform for competition, scholarships, and education. The 125th…
Highest reported compensation
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT & CEO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $241,441 | $0 | $30,448 | $271,889 |
| VICE PRESIDENT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $189,000 | $0 | $24,975 | $213,975 |
| CFO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $159,968 | $0 | $22,401 | $182,369 |
| COO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $111,940 | $0 | $18,457 | $130,397 |
| DIRECTOR OF PARTNERSHIPS Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $103,740 | $0 | $16,852 | $120,592 |
| COO (THRU 5/2024) Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $60,932 | $0 | $4,147 | $65,079 |
5 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from American Royal Association (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $650K (Part IX, line 5).
6 filings since FY2020
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2024 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b61 · 61 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aNo
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26Yes
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 538
- Volunteers Part I, line 6500
Largest outside contractors
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| JE DUNN CONSTRUCTION Construction | $54,458,715 |
| TERRACON CONSULTANTS Construction consulting | $658,991 |
| LACY & COMPANY Construction consulting | $313,500 |
| 365 PERSONNEL Temporary labor | $275,344 |
| KINETIC INC Consulting | $122,009 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 6 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
15 private foundations reported grants to American Royal Association totaling $11M on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of American Royal Association's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, American Royal Association reported that 81.2% of its $8.4 million in expenses went to program services, 12.2% to management and general and 6.7% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does American Royal Association pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation American Royal Association reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $271,889, for the role of PRESIDENT & CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does American Royal Association get its money?
Of $12.5 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 64.5% came from contributions and grants (including 28.0% from government grants) and 33.1% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is American Royal Association a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 44-0615551 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202542729349300049 · read the filing
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202423039349302082 · read the filing
- FY2022 (9 mo.): Form 990 for the 9-month short period ending December 31, 2022, object 202303189349318310 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, object 202330469349301718 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021, object 202210329349300316 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020, object 202110349349301231 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 44-0615551: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.