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ARIZONA HIGH SCHOOL RODEO
SAN TAN VALLEY, AZ · EIN 860564701 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE N6XI · Recreation & Sports · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.ahsra.com
revenue
$878K
expenses
$924K
net assets
$177K
employees
0
program ratio
91%
mission · from form 990

THE ASSOCIATION'S GOAL IS TO KEEP THE WESTERN HERITAGE ALIVE IN AMERICA AND THE STATE OF ARIZONA THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF RODEO EVENTS FOR JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

profile · synthesized from sources

Arizona High School Rodeo Association (AHSRA) organizes and governs high school and junior high rodeo competitions across Arizona for students in grades 5–12. The organization runs a seasonal schedule of rodeo events, facilitates membership and eligibility, and prepares student athletes for state and national competition. It operates as a state chapter of the National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA), promoting sportsmanship, horsemanship, and academic achievement.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Build A Cowboy (BAC)
Program for new riders to compete on lower-pointed livestock; participants earn year-end awards but cannot qualify for National Finals
Cutting and Reined Cow Horse
Equestrian events held at designated rodeos and locations across Arizona
High School Rodeo Competition
Organized rodeo events for students in grades 9–12 across Arizona, culminating in State Finals and qualification for National Finals
Junior High Rodeo Competition
Rodeo events for students in grades 5–8, providing competitive experience and pathway to high school rodeo
Shooting Sports
.22 rifle and trap shooting events for student athletes, held in conjunction with rodeo schedule
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Annual Rodeo Event Production 2 activities
    • Administering rodeo event entries and scheduling
      Manages the registration and scheduling process for rodeo events, including opening online membership registration, accepting online entries for specific rodeos, processing late entries, and publishing draft and final daysheets online.
    • Manages rodeo participation and event logistics
      Operates an online entry system for rodeo events with defined entry windows, late fees, and standalone event requirements. Publishes draft and final daysheets for competition rounds, including multi-round State Finals, and manages registration for the annual season.
  • Youth Equine Education & Horsemanship 2 activities
    • Administers youth development and inclusion programs
      Runs the Build A Cowboy (BAC) program to support less experienced riders by allowing them to compete using lower-scored livestock and earn year-end awards. Also promotes academic persistence among student-athletes and prepares youth for advancement to higher levels of rodeo competition.
    • Developing youth rodeo athletes
      Prepares youth rodeo athletes for advancement to higher levels of competition and encourages academic persistence and educational improvement among student-athletes.
  • Youth and Collegiate Rodeo Organization 2 activities
    • Hosts competitive rodeo events for youth
      Organizes and hosts rodeo competitions across Arizona for students in grades 5–12 at regional, state, and national levels, featuring events such as Bareback Riding, Barrel Racing, Bull Riding, Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, and more. Events are held at multiple locations including Holbrook, Globe, Tucson, Buckeye, and Sonoita.
    • Organizing and hosting youth rodeo competitions
      Organizes and hosts competitive rodeo events for students in grades 5 through 12 across Arizona, including various disciplines like Barrel Racing, Bull Riding, Cutting, and Shooting, with events held at regional, state, and national levels.
  • Board & Committee Governance 1 activity
    • Maintains organizational governance structure
      Operates with a dual leadership model consisting of a board of adult officers (including National Director, President, Vice President, and Secretaries) and a student officer board (including President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Queen) to manage operations and representation.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Awards scholarships to student-athletes
      Provides scholarship awards to youth participants, including two annual $2,000 scholarships specifically awarded to young women pursuing higher education in Arizona.
    • Providing academic scholarships
      Awards scholarships to young women pursuing higher education in Arizona and provides scholarship opportunities to youth participating in competitive rodeo events.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$878K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$906K103%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$-28K
expenses
Total expenses$924K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$177K
Cash$177K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$177K
Liquid reserves2.3 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -0.8%
relationships · 10

who they work with

  • AZCHA Partner — Collaborates on cutting events in Queen Creek.
  • Cognito Forms Partner — Uses Cognito Forms platform to manage shooting sports and late rodeo entries.
  • NHSRA Network — Member organization within the National High School Rodeo Association, using its membership portal and rules.
  • National High School Rodeo Association Network — Arizona High School Rodeo Association is a member state association of the National High School Rodeo Association.
  • National High School Rodeo Foundation Partner — Source of scholarship information shared through AHSRA.
  • PayPal Giving Fund Partner — Partner organization enabling fee-free credit card donations and donation tracking.
  • Professionals Choice Partner — Co-sponsors monthly awards for student and equine athletes.
  • Royal Mountain Elk Foundation Partner — Title sponsor for the High School State Finals.
  • SACHA Partner — Collaborates on cutting events in Sonoita and Casa Grande.
  • Sonoita Rodeo Partner — Hosts high school rodeo events in coordination with AHSRA.