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Southern Arizona Cutting Horse Asso

Sonoita, AZ · EIN 860534790 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE D60 · Animal-Related · Micro (<$100K) · sachacutting.com
revenue
$91K
expenses
$81K
net assets
$34K
employees
0
volunteers
15
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

Produce high quality cutting horse events in Southern Arizona.Encourage and develop a public understanding and appreciation for livestock and ranching operations through the promotion and sponsorship of public cutting horse events.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Southern Arizona Cutting Horse Association (SACHA) organizes and promotes cutting horse events in Southern Arizona. They host various classes for different skill levels and horse earnings, maintain standings, and provide news and event calendars for their members and participants. The organization aims to encourage public understanding and appreciation for livestock and ranching operations.

named programs · 13 · from sources

what they call their work

$25,000 Amateur Rider Class
Cutting horse competition for amateur riders with earnings less than $25,000, who own their horse, with fresh cattle and a jackpot.
$25,000 Novice Horse Class
Cutting horse competition for horses with earnings less than $25,000, with fresh cattle and a jackpot.
$4,000 Limited Rider Class
Cutting horse competition for any horse and riders with earnings less than $4,000, with re-run cattle and a jackpot.
$5,000 Novice Horse Class
Cutting horse competition for horses with earnings less than $5,000, with fresh cattle and a jackpot.
$5,000 Novice Horse Non-Pro Class
Cutting horse competition for non-professional riders on owned horses with earnings less than $5,000, with fresh cattle and a jackpot.
$50,000 Non Pro Class
Cutting horse competition for non-professional riders with earnings less than $50,000, on owned horses, with re-run cattle and a jackpot.
$75,000 Amateur Rider Class
Cutting horse competition for amateur riders with earnings less than $75,000, who own their horse, with fresh cattle and a jackpot.
Beginner Cutter Class
Cutting horse competition for any horse and riders with earnings less than $500, with re-run cattle and a jackpot.
Non Pro Class
Cutting horse competition for non-professional riders meeting NCHA requirements, with fresh cattle and a jackpot.
Open Class
Cutting horse competition open to any horse and rider, with fresh cattle and a jackpot.
Practice Session
Practice session at the end of shows, based on availability, with a 3-minute limit per work.
Ranch Class
Cutting horse competition for horses without NCHA earnings, with re-run cattle and a jackpot.
Youth Class
Cutting horse competition for youth members aged eighteen or younger, with fresh cattle and no jackpot.
activities · 5 clusters

what they do

  • Equestrian Skills Clinics and Practice Events 4 activities
    • Manages show logistics and participant reservations
      Operates a cattle reservation system for show participants and provides practice sessions at the end of events, subject to availability and with time limits per session.
    • Manages show logistics and participant reservations
      Operates a cattle reservation system for competitors and provides practice sessions at the end of shows, subject to availability and with time limits per session.
    • Manages show logistics and participant services
      Operates a cattle reservation system for members, publishes class lists, results, and standings (including monthly and year-to-date), maintains a club calendar, and provides post-show practice sessions with time limits and availability constraints.
    • Offers post-show practice sessions
      Provides optional practice sessions at the end of shows, allowing participants up to 3 minutes per work subject to availability, to support skill development and horse training.
  • Equine Competition Awards & Recognition 4 activities
    • Organizes cutting horse competition classes
      Hosts structured cutting horse events across multiple divisions including Open, Non-Pro, Novice Horse (various earnings caps), Amateur Rider, and Youth categories, with defined entry requirements, jackpot contributions, and minimum participant numbers.
    • Organizes cutting horse competitions by class type
      Hosts multiple categories of cutting horse classes including "Open," "Non Pro," "Novice Horse" (at $5,000 and $25,000 levels), "Amateur Rider," and "Youth" divisions, each with defined eligibility criteria, entry contributions to a jackpot (except Youth), and minimum participant requirements.
    • Organizes cutting horse competitions by class type
      Hosts multiple categories of cutting horse classes including Open, Non-Pro, Novice Horse ($25,000 and $5,000 earnings limits), Amateur Rider ($75,000 earnings limit), and Youth divisions, each with defined eligibility criteria, entry contributions to a jackpot (except Youth), and minimum participation requirements.
    • Organizes cutting horse competitions by class type
      Hosts structured cutting horse classes categorized by rider and horse eligibility, including Open, Non-Pro, Novice Horse (various earnings caps), Amateur Rider, and Youth divisions, with defined entry requirements, jackpot contributions, and minimum participant numbers.
  • Membership Application & Onboarding 3 activities
    • Administers club membership
      Provides a downloadable membership application with waiver for individuals to join the organization.
    • Administers club membership and communications
      Provides downloadable membership applications with waivers and publishes club-related news on its website to support member engagement and organizational operations.
    • Provides member registration and club information
      Offers a downloadable membership application with waiver, publishes club-related news, and maintains informational resources on its website to support member engagement and onboarding.
  • Equestrian Competition Organization 2 activities
    • Maintains competition records and public communications
      Regularly publishes class results, year-to-date standings, news updates, and maintains a class list and calendar on its website to inform members and participants.
    • Maintains competition schedules and results reporting
      Publicly publishes class results (including monthly and year-to-date standings), maintains an updated class list, and operates a club calendar to inform members of upcoming events and outcomes.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Maintains membership and show information systems
      Provides online access to membership applications with waivers, publishes class lists, results, standings (including monthly and year-to-date), news, and maintains a club calendar on its website.
    • Manages cattle reservation and access for members
      Operates a system that allows members to reserve cattle for use in cutting horse events, supporting participant access to necessary livestock for competition.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$91K
Contributions & grants$3K3%
Program service revenue$88K97%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$81K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$34K
Cash$30K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$34K
Liquid reserves4.5 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +136.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 3
  • Alex Lee — Director
  • Collette Streeby — Director
  • Ryan Else — Director
relationships · 2

who they work with

  • Ann Mulchay Photography Partner — Collaborates with Ann Mulchay Photography to provide images from their shows.
  • NCHA Partner — Requires NCHA membership number for its own membership application.