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ARIZONA NATIONAL LIVESTOCK SHOW INC
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860187686 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE K26Z · Food, Agriculture & Nutrition · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.anls.org
revenue
$1.6M
expenses
$1.6M
net assets
$994K
employees
27
volunteers
50
program ratio
81%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE A QUALITY LIVESTOCK SHOW EXPERIENCE FOR EXHIBITORS, VENDORS, AND GENERAL PUBLIC.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Arizona National Livestock Show is the largest livestock show in the Southwest, held annually in Phoenix since 1948. It serves youth and families involved in livestock and equestrian competitions, providing educational opportunities and showcasing agricultural practices. The organization promotes agricultural education and community engagement through various events and contests.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Farm Experience
Series of events designed to educate children about farm animals, their care, and their importance in agriculture.
Horse Skill-A-Thon
Educational competition testing participants’ knowledge and skills related to the equine industry, including horse care and management.
Livestock Judging Contest
Educational and competitive event assessing participants' ability to evaluate and rank livestock based on specific criteria.
activities · 8 groups

what they do

  • Youth & Community Land Stewardship Education 6 activities
    • Agricultural Education Programs
      Organizes "The Farm Experience" at the Arizona National Livestock Show to educate people, particularly children, about farm animals, their care, and importance, and hosts a Farming Simulator Tournament to allow players to experience modern farming.
    • Agricultural Education Programs
      Organizes "The Farm Experience" at the Arizona National Livestock Show to educate people, particularly children, about farm animals, their care, and importance, and hosts a Farming Simulator Tournament to allow participants to experience modern farming.
    • Agricultural Education Programs
      Organizes "The Farm Experience" at the Arizona National Livestock Show to educate people, particularly children, about farm animals, their care, and importance, and showcases agricultural mechanics projects through its Ag Mechanics Show and Contest.
    • Providing Agricultural Education through "The Farm Experience"
      Hosts "The Farm Experience" at the Arizona National Livestock Show to educate people, particularly children, about farm animals, their care, and importance.
    • Providing Agricultural Education through "The Farm Experience"
      Hosts "The Farm Experience" at the Arizona National Livestock Show to educate people, particularly children, about farm animals, their care, and importance.
    • Providing Agricultural Education through "The Farm Experience"
      Organizes "The Farm Experience" at the Arizona National Livestock Show to educate people, particularly children, about farm animals, their care, and importance.
  • Agriculture & Wildlife Scholarship Programs 5 activities
    • Awarding Scholarships
      Offers scholarships with applications reviewed annually by March 15th, investing in the future of agriculture.
    • Offering Scholarships
      Offers scholarships to support individuals, with applications reviewed annually by a March 15th deadline, and invests in the future of agriculture through these scholarships.
    • Offering Scholarships
      Offers scholarships to support individuals, with applications reviewed annually by a March 15th deadline, and a portion of proceeds from the Hacienda Bar benefiting the scholarship fund.
    • Scholarship Program
      Offers scholarships to support individuals, with applications reviewed annually by a March 15th deadline, and invests in the future of agriculture through these scholarships, partially funded by proceeds from the Hacienda Bar.
    • Scholarship Program
      Offers scholarships with applications reviewed annually by a March 15th deadline, investing in the future of agriculture.
  • Arizona Tax Credit Donation Facilitation 3 activities
    • Arizona National Fuel Card Program
      Offers an Arizona National Fuel Card in partnership with FuelLink.net, providing savings on diesel fuel to supporters and contributing to education.
    • Providing Fuel Card Program
      Offers an Arizona National Fuel Card in partnership with FuelLink.net, providing savings on diesel fuel to supporters and contributing to education.
    • Supporting Education through Fuel Card Program
      Offers an Arizona National Fuel Card in partnership with FuelLink.net, providing savings on diesel fuel to supporters and contributing to education.
  • Annual Rodeo Event Production 3 activities
    • Arizona National Ranch Rodeo
      Organizes the Arizona National Ranch Rodeo to showcase the skills of cowboys and horses from the Southwest.
    • Hosting the Arizona National Ranch Rodeo
      Organizes the Arizona National Ranch Rodeo to showcase the skills of cowboys and horses from the Southwest.
    • Organizing the Arizona National Ranch Rodeo
      Organizes the Arizona National Ranch Rodeo to showcase the skills of cowboys and horses from the Southwest.
  • Equestrian Competition Organization 3 activities
    • Organizing the Arizona National Horse Show
      Organizes the Arizona National Horse Show, including the Arizona National AQHA Horse Show at WestWorld facilities in Scottsdale, which attracts trainers and exhibitors from multiple states and features the National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA).
    • Organizing the Arizona National Horse Show
      Organizes the Arizona National Horse Show, including the Arizona National AQHA Horse Show at WestWorld facilities in Scottsdale, which attracts trainers and exhibitors from multiple states and features the National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA).
    • Organizing the Arizona National Horse Show
      Organizes the Arizona National Horse Show, including the Arizona National AQHA Horse Show at WestWorld facilities in Scottsdale, which attracts trainers and exhibitors from multiple states and features the National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA).
  • Livestock Show Organization 3 activities
    • Organizing the Arizona National Livestock Show
      Organizes the Arizona National Livestock Show, the largest livestock show in the Southwest, which has been an annual tradition in Phoenix since 1948, showcasing high-quality livestock with superior genetics.
    • Organizing the Arizona National Livestock Show
      Organizes the Arizona National Livestock Show, the largest livestock show in the Southwest, which has been an annual tradition in Phoenix since 1948, showcasing high-quality livestock with superior genetics.
    • Organizing the Arizona National Livestock Show
      Organizes the Arizona National Livestock Show, the largest livestock show in the Southwest, which has been an annual tradition in Phoenix since 1948, showcasing high-quality livestock with superior genetics.
  • Charity Golf Tournament 1 activity
    • Fundraising through Hacienda Bar
      Operates the Hacienda Bar, with a portion of its proceeds benefiting the Arizona National Livestock Show Scholarship Fund.
  • Uncategorized 30 activities
    • Agricultural Mechanics Show
      Showcases agricultural mechanics projects created by students and participants through its Ag Mechanics Show and Contest.
    • Agricultural Mechanics Show and Contest
      Showcases agricultural mechanics projects created by students and participants through its Ag Mechanics Show and Contest.
    • Awarding the Rose Mofford Award
      Presents the Rose Mofford Award to an outstanding junior exhibitor, honoring former Arizona Governor Rose Mofford.
    • Farming Simulator Tournament
      Organizes a Farming Simulator Tournament, using the video game series to allow players to experience modern farming and farm management.
    • Featuring Equestrian Figures
      Hosts or features prominent equestrian figures such as Bob Avila at its events, providing a competitive platform for participants like Dana Avila.
    • Featuring Equestrian Figures
      Hosts or features prominent equestrian figures such as Bob Avila at its events, providing a competitive platform for participants like Dana Avila.
    • Hosting Farming Simulator Tournaments
      Organizes a Farming Simulator Tournament, using the video game series to allow players to experience modern farming and farm management.
    • Hosting Farming Simulator Tournaments
      Organizes a Farming Simulator Tournament, using the video game series to allow players to experience modern farming and farm management.
    • Hosting Farming Simulator Tournaments
      Organizes a Farming Simulator Tournament, using the video game series to allow players to experience modern farming and farm management.
    • Hosting the Arizona National Ranch Rodeo
      Hosts the Arizona National Ranch Rodeo to showcase the skills of cowboys and horses from the Southwest.
    • Internship Programs
      Offers Animal Welfare Internships for individuals passionate about livestock and provided a digital media internship for the 2018 Arizona National Horse Show.
    • Offering Animal Welfare Internships
      Offers Animal Welfare Internships for individuals passionate about livestock, including digital media internships for events like the Arizona National Horse Show.
    • Organizing Youth Agricultural Competitions
      Organizes various competitions for youth exhibitors (ages 19 and under), including a MIG Welding Competition, a Tool Identification Contest, a Livestock Judging Competition, a Horse Judging Contest, a Horse Skill-A-Thon, and a Showmanship Contest, to educate and assess skills in agriculture and equine industries.
    • Organizing Youth Agricultural Competitions
      Organizes various competitions for youth exhibitors (ages 19 and under), including a MIG Welding Competition, Tool Identification Contest, Livestock Judging Competition, Horse Judging Contest, Horse Skill-A-Thon, and a Showmanship Contest, to educate and assess skills in agriculture and equine industries.
    • Organizing Youth Agricultural Competitions
      Organizes various competitions for youth exhibitors (ages 19 and under), including a MIG Welding Competition, a Tool Identification Contest, a Livestock Judging Competition, a Horse Judging Contest, a Horse Skill-A-Thon, and a Showmanship Contest, to educate and assess skills in agriculture and equine industries.
    • Pioneer Stockmen Recognition
      Established the Arizona Pioneer Stockmen Association in 1976 to preserve and record the history of men and women in the livestock industry, and presents the Pioneer Stockman of the Year award.
    • Pioneer Stockmen Recognition
      Established the Arizona Pioneer Stockmen Association in 1976 to preserve and record the history of men and women in the livestock industry, and recognizes individuals through the Pioneer Stockman of the Year award.
    • Preserving Livestock Industry History
      Established the Arizona Pioneer Stockmen Association in 1976 to preserve and record the history of men and women in the livestock industry, and recognizes individuals through the Pioneer Stockman of the Year award.
    • Preserving Livestock Industry History
      Established the Arizona Pioneer Stockmen Association in 1976 to preserve and record the history of men and women in the livestock industry, and recognizes individuals through the Pioneer Stockman of the Year award.
    • Preserving Livestock Industry History
      Established the Arizona Pioneer Stockmen Association in 1976 to preserve and record the history of men and women in the livestock industry, and recognizes individuals through the Pioneer Stockman of the Year award.
    • Providing Internships
      Offers Animal Welfare Internships for individuals passionate about livestock and provided a digital media internship for the 2018 Arizona National Horse Show.
    • Providing Internships
      Offers Animal Welfare Internships for individuals passionate about livestock and provided a digital media internship for the 2018 Arizona National Horse Show.
    • Recognizing Junior Exhibitors
      Presents the Rose Mofford Award to an outstanding junior exhibitor, honoring former Arizona Governor Rose Mofford.
    • Recognizing Junior Exhibitors
      Presents the Rose Mofford Award to an outstanding junior exhibitor, honoring former Arizona Governor Rose Mofford.
    • Rose Mofford Award
      Presents the Rose Mofford Award to an outstanding junior exhibitor, honoring former Arizona Governor Rose Mofford.
    • Showcasing Agricultural Mechanics Projects
      Showcases agricultural mechanics projects created by students and participants through its Ag Mechanics Show and Contest.
    • Showcasing Agricultural Mechanics Projects
      Showcases agricultural mechanics projects created by students and participants through its Ag Mechanics Show and Contest.
    • Showcasing Agricultural Mechanics Projects
      Showcases agricultural mechanics projects created by students and participants through its Ag Mechanics Show and Contest.
    • Youth Agricultural Skills Competitions
      Hosts various competitions for youth exhibitors (ages 19 and under), including MIG Welding, Tool Identification, Horse Judging, Horse Skill-A-Thon, Livestock Judging, and Showmanship contests, to educate and assess their skills in agriculture and equine industries.
    • Youth Agricultural Skills Competitions
      Hosts various competitions for youth exhibitors (ages 19 and under), including MIG Welding, Tool Identification, Livestock Judging, Horse Judging, Horse Skill-A-Thon, and Showmanship contests, to educate and assess their skills in agriculture and equine industries.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$1.59M
Contributions & grants$1.10M69%
Program service revenue$479K30%
Investment income$24K1%
Other revenue$-4K
expenses
Total expenses$1.65M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$293K
Grants paid out$58K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.00M
Cash$125K
Investments$580K
Liabilities$8K
Net assets$994K
Liquid reserves5.1 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +37.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
TYLER GRANDIL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50 $116K
board members · 24
  • BRAD FERRIS — DIRECTOR
  • CALINE GOTTWALD — DIRECTOR
  • CHASE FITE — DIRECTOR
  • CHRIS MCCORMACK — DIRECTOR
  • CINDY TIDWELL SHELTON — DIRECTOR
  • CON ENGELHORN — DIRECTOR
  • DAN BELL — DIRECTOR
  • DEAN FISH — DIRECTOR
  • DR NEIL HOLMES — DIRECTOR
  • GARRETT HAM — CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
  • GERALD LEWIS — VICE PRESIDENT
  • HOLLY NORRIS — DIRECTOR
  • JAMES WEBB — DIRECTOR
  • JANICE BRYSON — DIRECTOR
  • JEFF LANGEMEIER — DIRECTOR
  • JENNIFER MARTIN — DIRECTOR
  • JIM LOUGHEAD — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN J HARPER — VICE PRESIDENT
  • KEITH CHARMASSON — VICE PRESIDENT
  • MARILYN HARRIS — DIRECTOR
  • MARK ROVEY — DIRECTOR
  • MATT CUNEO — DIRECTOR
  • PATRICK BRAY — PRESIDENT
  • PAUL RAMIREZ — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12

who they work with

  • 4-H clubs Partner — Speaking contests allow participants involved in agricultural education programs like 4-H clubs to compete.
  • Arizona Pioneer Stockmen Association Partner — Established in 1976 with the primary purpose of preserving and recording history, recognizing men and women in the livestock industry who played a vital role.
  • Arizona Pioneer Stockmen Association Partner — Established in 1976 with the primary purpose of preserving and recording history, recognizing men and women in the livestock industry.
  • Avila Training Stables Partner — Associated with equestrian professionals who participate in or are featured at the Arizona National Horse Show.
  • FFA Partner — Speaking contests allow participants involved in agricultural education programs like FFA to compete.
  • FuelLink.net Partner — Partnered to offer an Arizona National Fuel Card, providing diesel fuel savings to supporters.
  • FuelLink.net Partner — Partners to offer an Arizona National Fuel Card, providing savings on diesel fuel to supporters and contributing to education.
  • FuelLink.net Partner — Partners to provide savings on diesel fuel to supporters and support education.
  • Giants Software Partner — Developer of the "Farming Simulator" video game series used in the organization's tournaments.
  • NRCHA Partner — Added NRCHA to the annual Horse Show.
  • NRCHA Partner — Added NRCHA to the annual horse show.
  • WestWorld Partner — Hosts the Arizona National AQHA Horse Show at its facilities in Scottsdale.