named programs · 3 · from sources
what they call their work
Junior Livestock Auctions
Administers annual auctions/sales in Cochise, Graham, Santa Cruz, and Mohave counties for 4-H, FFA, and independent county fair youth exhibitors to sell their project animals. Provides financial oversight and accountability for these sales.
Southeastern Arizona Livestock Expo
An event supported by Champions for Youth Foundation, involving various livestock superintendents and a board of directors, likely including a junior livestock auction component.
Willcox Farm, Ranch, & Youth Event Center at Quail Park
Partners with the City of Willcox to develop and fund a multi-use event center including a covered arena, community meeting room, and restroom facilities. Aims to provide new entertainment options, attract tourism, promote community, and enhance agricultural heritage.
activities · 4 clusters
what they do
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Youth and Collegiate Rodeo Organization 5 activities
- Develop and Manage Quail Park FacilitiesThe organization develops and manages facilities at Quail Park, including an arena, ball fields, a mud bog area, and a walking trail, with the aim of creating a corridor for future economic development, supported by grants such as a State Parks Grant for $166,5000.
- Host Community Events at Quail ParkThe organization hosts various community events at Quail Park, including mud bog events and the Rex Allen Days Rodeo.
- Quail Park Event Hosting and Facility DevelopmentDevelops and operates multi-use recreational facilities at Quail Park, including a rodeo arena, mud bog area, ball fields, and walking trail, supported by a $1,665,000 State Parks Grant, to host community events and stimulate economic development.
- Quail Park Multi-Use Facility DevelopmentDevelops and hosts events at Quail Park, including a rodeo arena, mud bog area, and ball fields, securing grants for its development to create a corridor for future economic development.
- Quail Park Multi-Use Facility Development and EventsChampions for Youth Foundation develops and hosts events at Quail Park, including a mud bog event and the Rex Allen Days Rodeo. They secured a State Parks Grant to develop a multi-use facility at Quail Park, which includes a rodeo arena, mud bog area, ball fields, and a walking trail, aiming to foster economic development.
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Youth Livestock Auctions and Sales 4 activities
- Support Youth Livestock AuctionsChampions for Youth Foundation supports junior livestock auctions, including annual auctions/sales in each county for 4-H, FFA, and independent county fair youth exhibitors to sell their project animals, engaging youth in agriculture.
- Youth Livestock Auction ProgramAdministers annual livestock auctions and sales in each county for 4-H, FFA, and independent county fair youth exhibitors to sell their project animals, supporting youth engagement in agriculture.
- Youth Livestock Auction ProgramAdministers annual auctions and sales in each county for 4-H, FFA, and independent county fair youth exhibitors to sell their project animals, supporting youth engagement in agriculture.
- Youth Livestock Auction ProgramChampions for Youth Foundation supports youth engagement in agriculture by administering annual auctions and sales in each county. These events allow 4-H, FFA, and independent county fair youth exhibitors to sell their project animals, including through the Southeastern Arizona Livestock Expo.
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Livestock Show Organization 2 activities
- Operate Southeastern Arizona Livestock ExpoThe organization operates the Southeastern Arizona Livestock Expo.
- Southeastern Arizona Livestock ExpoOperates the Southeastern Arizona Livestock Expo.
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County and Regional Fair Operations 1 activity
- Southeastern Arizona Livestock ExpoOperates the Southeastern Arizona Livestock Expo, a regional event promoting youth agricultural education and livestock sales.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$1.28M
Contributions & grants$83K6%
Program service revenue$1.19M93%
Investment income$5K0%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$1.27M
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$36K
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$702K
Cash$527K
Investments$115K
Liabilities$8K
Net assets$694K
Liquid reserves6.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -3.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Humphrey | Director | 5 | $5K |
| Dean Fish | Vice President | 2 | $2K |
board members · 7
- Dwayne Owen — President
- Jessica Zamudio — Director
- Patina Thompson — Secretary
- Shane Hawkins — Director
- Shanna Adams — Director
- Susan Pater — Treasurer
- Valerie Burleson — Director
relationships · 9
who they work with
- Arizona Department of Agriculture Government — Government affiliate supporting livestock programs, as indicated by logo and link placement.
- Arizona FFA Association Partner — Partner organization in supporting youth agricultural education, as indicated by logo and link placement.
- City of Willcox Partner — Provided the land for Quail Park.
- City of Willcox Partner — Receives support from the City of Willcox staff, City Manager Caleb Blaschke, and Mayor Greg Hancock.
- Fort Grant Partner — Inmates from Fort Grant performed welding work on the box seats at Quail Park.
- Rex Allen Days, Inc Funder — Donated $10,000 in cash, which served as matching funds for a State Parks Grant.
- Southwest Animal Identification and Licensing Agency (SAILA) Partner — Partner organization involved in animal identification and youth agriculture support, as indicated by logo and link placement.
- Willcox Sheriff’s Posse Partner — Donated original arena panels, bleachers, and dirt for Quail Park.
- Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) Partner — Partner organization supporting youth in agriculture, as indicated by logo and link placement.