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Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering

Prescott, AZ · EIN 261585211 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE A20 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · azcowboypoets.org
revenue
$115K
expenses
$127K
net assets
$183K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Education and literacy furtherance of cowboy poetry, music, and history and western heritage culture and history.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting cowboy poetry, music, and Western heritage through an annual gathering in Prescott, Arizona. The event features working cowboys and ranchers who share poetry, storytelling, and music rooted in authentic cowboy culture. Founded as a committee of Sharlot Hall Museum, it became an independent 501(c)(3) in 2008 and continues to emphasize the traditions of the American West.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Annual Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering
Multi-day event featuring poetry readings, music performances, and storytelling by working and former cowboys; includes daytime sessions and evening shows
Awards Ceremony
Event recognizing contributions to cowboy poetry and Western cultural preservation
Coffee With The Cowboys
Morning session during the gathering offering informal interaction between attendees and cowboy poets
Ranch History Presentations
Program segment highlighting the history and heritage of regional ranches and cowboy life
activities · 2 clusters

what they do

  • Annual Cowboy Poets Gathering 9 activities
    • Annual Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering
      Organizes and hosts the annual Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering in Prescott, Arizona, featuring over 40 poets and singers. The event includes nightly performances Thursday through Saturday at 7pm and daytime programming on Friday and Saturday.
    • Annual Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering event production
      Organizes and hosts the annual Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering in Prescott, Arizona, featuring evening performances Thursday through Saturday at 7pm and daytime sessions on Friday (noon to 5pm) and Saturday (9am to 5pm), including the "Coffee With The Cowboys" morning session from 8–9am on Saturday.
    • Artist coordination and participation
      Coordinates participation from more than 40 cowboy poets and singers annually for the Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering.
    • Daytime sessions and special events
      Hosts daytime sessions during the gathering, including performances and activities from noon to 5pm on Friday and 9am to 5pm on Saturday, plus a special morning event "Coffee With The Cowboys" from 8–9am on Saturday.
    • Host performances and sessions at the annual gathering
      During the annual gathering, the organization hosts nightly performances on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, along with daytime sessions on Friday and Saturday, including a "Coffee With The Cowboys" event.
    • Host performances and sessions at the annual gathering
      During the annual gathering, the organization hosts nightly performances on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, along with daytime sessions on Friday and Saturday, and a "Coffee With The Cowboys" event on Saturday morning.
    • Organize and host the annual Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering
      Organizes and hosts the annual Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering in Prescott, Arizona, featuring over 40 poets and singers, including nightly performances, daytime sessions, and a "Coffee With The Cowboys" event.
    • Organize the annual Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering
      The organization conducts an annual gathering in Prescott, Arizona, featuring over 40 cowboy poets and singers, with performances and activities spanning several days.
    • Volunteer and committee engagement
      Engages a volunteer committee of at least 86 members (42 listed and 44 additional) in the planning and operations of the Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering.
  • Tour & Event Ticketing Systems 5 activities
    • Manage ticket sales for the annual gathering
      Offers ticket sales for the annual Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering through online channels and the YCC box office.
    • Manage ticket sales for the annual gathering
      The organization offers tickets for its annual gathering through online channels and at the YCC box office, with sales typically starting in June for the following year's event.
    • Manage ticket sales for the annual gathering
      The organization offers tickets for its annual gathering through online channels and at the Yavapai College box office.
    • Ticket sales for the annual gathering
      Offers ticket sales for the annual Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering through online channels and the YCC box office, with tickets for the 2026 event going on sale June 2nd, 2026.
    • Ticket sales for the annual gathering
      Sells tickets for the annual Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering through online channels and the YCC box office, with sales for the 2026 event starting June 2nd, 2026.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$115K
Contributions & grants$59K51%
Program service revenue$52K45%
Investment income$3550%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$127K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$500
balance sheet
Total assets$183K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$183K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +1.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 5
  • Bill Hill — Director
  • Bob Burson — Director
  • Dennis Yows — Director
  • James Buchanan — Director
  • MaryAnn Suttles — Director
relationships · 24

who they work with

  • Best Western Prescottonian Partner — Provides support to the Gathering by hosting out-of-town performers.
  • Cambium WLS Funder
  • Cambium WLS Partner — Sponsor of the Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering
  • Cambium Western Lifestyle Services Partner — Sponsor of the Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering, represented by Taylor Padgett's logo on the website.
  • Days Inn by Wyndham Prescott Partner — Provides support to the Gathering by hosting out-of-town performers.
  • GreenTree Inn Prescott Valley Partner — Provides support to the Gathering by hosting out-of-town performers.
  • Hampton Inn & Suites Prescott Valley Partner — Provides support to the Gathering by hosting out-of-town performers.
  • Hassayampa Inn Partner — Provides support to the Gathering by hosting out-of-town performers and offers a courtesy discount for room reservations for the Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering.
  • Heaven on Earth Retreat Partner — Provides support to the Gathering by hosting out-of-town performers.
  • Hotel St. Michael Partner — Provides support to the Gathering by hosting out-of-town performers.
  • Quality Inn Funder
  • Quality Inn Funder — Listed as a sponsor.
  • Quality Inn Partner — Lodging sponsor providing accommodations for gathering attendees in Prescott, Arizona.
  • Quality Inn Partner — Sponsor of the Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering
  • Quality Inn Prescott Partner — Provides support to the Gathering by hosting out-of-town performers.
  • Residence Inn Prescott Partner — Provides support to the Gathering by hosting out-of-town performers.
  • Sharlot Hall Museum Partner — Previous host and co-sponsor for 20 years.
  • Sharlot Hall Museum Partner — Previously operated as a committee of the Sharlot Hall Museum.
  • Sharlot Hall Museum Partner — Received help from staff at the museum at its inception and continued to receive encouragement and support after moving the gathering.
  • SpringHill Suites Prescott Partner — Provides support to the Gathering by hosting out-of-town performers.
  • Taylor Padgett Funder — Listed as a sponsor.
  • YCC Partner — Sells tickets for the gathering at its box office.
  • Yavapai College Partner — Hosts the annual gathering on its campus since 2008.
  • Yavapai County Cowboys (YCC) Partner — Hosts the box office for ticket sales, indicating a logistical or venue partnership for the gathering.