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ARIZONA JUNIOR RODEO ASSOCIATION INC
WICKENBURG, AZ · EIN 860299714 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE K20 · Food, Agriculture & Nutrition · Small ($100K-$1M) · arizonajuniorrodeo.com
revenue
$260K
expenses
$299K
net assets
$102K
employees
0
volunteers
10
program ratio
94%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE THE CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES UPON WHICH THE AJRA WAS FOUNDED (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) AND TO ENCOURAGE MEMBERS TO EXHIBIT CHARACTERISTICS CONSISTENT WITH THESE IDEALS. TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF CONDUCT, MORAL CHARACTER, CLEAN LIVING AND SPORTSMANSHIP AMONG ALL OF ITS MEMBERS AND MEMBER FAMILIES. TO PROMOTE AND EDUCATE OTHERS OF THE HERITAGE AND TRADITIONS OF THE SPORT OF RODEO AND THE WESTERN WAY OF LIFE. TO PROMOTE THE SPORT OF RODEO FOR JUNIOR KIDS FOR THE PURPOSES OF MAINTAINING AND/OR INCREASING INTEREST IN THE SPORT AND TO BUILD CLOSER RELATIONSHIPS AMONG PEOPLE INTERESTED IN THIS ACTIVITY AND THE ORGANIZATIONS THEY MAY REPRESENT.

profile · synthesized from sources

Non-profit organization founded in 1965 that promotes youth participation in rodeo for children aged 4-18 across Arizona. Focuses on developing character, sportsmanship, and responsibility through competitive rodeo events while preserving Western heritage and traditions. Hosts an annual season of rodeos culminating in a finals event.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

AJRA Finals
Season-ending championship event held at Jackpot Ranch in Camp Verde, AZ, crowning overall season champions and awarding trophy buckles, saddles, and tack
Junior Rodeo Season
Annual series of rodeo events held across Arizona for youth aged 4-18, featuring competitions in barrel racing, pole bending, calf riding, and other rodeo disciplines
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Youth Equine Education & Horsemanship 11 activities
    • Develops youth rodeo participants aged 4–18
      Engages and develops Arizona youth, ages 4 to 18, in the sport of rodeo through structured competition and recognition programs.
    • Develops youth through rodeo sport participation
      Engages youth aged 4–18 in rodeo activities to promote skill development and involvement in the sport, as part of an ongoing program operating for over 50 years.
    • Offering Membership and Sponsorship Opportunities
      Offers membership opportunities for participants in the junior rodeo season and provides sponsorship opportunities for the events.
    • Offers membership for junior rodeo participation
      Provides membership opportunities for youth to participate in the 2025-2026 junior rodeo season, facilitating organized involvement in events.
    • Offers membership for junior rodeo participation
      Provides membership opportunities for youth participants in the 2025–2026 junior rodeo season, enabling eligibility for events and standings.
    • Offers membership for junior rodeo participation
      Provides membership opportunities for youth to participate in the 2025–2026 junior rodeo season.
    • Offers sponsorship opportunities for rodeo events
      Provides sponsorship options for businesses and organizations to support the 2025–2026 junior rodeo season.
    • Offers sponsorship opportunities for rodeo season
      Provides sponsorship options for businesses and organizations to support the 2025–2026 junior rodeo season.
    • Offers sponsorship opportunities for rodeo season
      Enables external support through sponsorship options for the 2025-2026 junior rodeo season, helping sustain operations and events.
    • Provides structured youth development in rodeo sports
      Supports the development of youth, aged 4–18, in rodeo through organized competition and standardized rules, fostering skill growth and participation in the sport.
    • Provides structured youth development in rodeo sports
      Engages youth aged 4–18 in organized rodeo activities, promoting skill development and competition within a regulated framework.
  • Equine Competition Awards & Recognition 6 activities
    • Awarding Rodeo Participants
      Awards participants with trophy buckles, saddles, and other tack at each rodeo event and at the end of the rodeo season.
    • Awarding Rodeo Participants
      Awards participants with trophy buckles, saddles, and other tack at each rodeo event and at the end of the season.
    • Awards prizes to participants for performance
      Distributes awards such as trophy buckles, saddles, and other rodeo tack to participants at individual events and at the conclusion of the season.
    • Awards prizes to participants in rodeo events
      Recognizes participant achievement by awarding trophy buckles, saddles, and other rodeo tack at individual events and at the conclusion of the season.
    • Awards prizes to rodeo participants
      Distributes awards such as trophy buckles, saddles, and other tack to participants at individual rodeos and at the end of the season.
    • Awards prizes to rodeo participants
      Recognizes participants with awards such as trophy buckles, saddles, and other rodeo tack at individual events and at the conclusion of the season.
  • Youth and Collegiate Rodeo Organization 4 activities
    • Organizes and hosts junior rodeo events across Arizona
      Plans and conducts multiple rodeo events throughout Arizona during the 2025-2026 season, including a scheduled event in Wickenburg on April 25–26, 2026, for youth aged 4–18.
    • Organizes and hosts youth rodeo events across Arizona
      Plans and conducts multiple rodeo events annually for youth aged 4-18 throughout Arizona, including a scheduled event in Wickenburg on April 25–26, 2026, as part of its ongoing 2025–2026 rodeo season.
    • Organizing and Hosting Junior Rodeo Events
      Organizes and hosts multiple junior rodeo events throughout Arizona for youth aged 4-18, including specific events scheduled for the 2025-2026 season. The organization has been operating for over 50 years, with its first finals held in 1967.
    • Organizing and Hosting Youth Rodeo Events
      Organizes and hosts multiple rodeo events throughout Arizona for youth aged 4-18, including specific events like one scheduled for April 25 and 26, 2026, in Wickenburg. The organization also maintains and publishes a rule book for these activities.
  • Annual Rodeo Event Production 1 activity
    • Organizes and hosts junior rodeo events across Arizona
      Plans and conducts multiple rodeo events throughout Arizona during the annual junior rodeo season, including a scheduled event for April 25–26, 2026, in Wickenburg.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Maintains official rules and regulations for rodeo activities
      Develops and publishes a rule book to govern its rodeo events, with documented versions such as the 2020–21 edition available.
    • Provides rules and governance for junior rodeo competitions
      Maintains and publishes a rule book for rodeo events, with documented versions from 2018 and 2020–21, to standardize competition practices.
    • Provides rules and governance for junior rodeo competitions
      Maintains and publishes a rule book for junior rodeo events, with documented versions from 2018 and 2020–21, to standardize competition practices.
    • Providing Rules and Guidelines for Rodeo Participation
      Maintains and publishes a rule book for its rodeo activities, with versions available for different seasons, to guide participants in junior rodeo events.
    • Publishes and maintains official rodeo rule books
      Develops and distributes rule books to govern junior rodeo events, with documented versions from 2018 and 2020-21, ensuring consistent standards across competitions.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$260K
Contributions & grants$39K15%
Program service revenue$208K80%
Investment income$100%
Other revenue$13K
expenses
Total expenses$299K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$11K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$103K
Cash$98K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$102K
Liquid reserves3.9 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -32.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
TORI WIMBERLY SECRETARY - NONVOTING 30 $13K
board members · 8
  • BRIAN HACKER — DIRECTOR
  • JANET MICKELSON — DIRECTOR UNTIL 8-2022
  • KEITH BOYLE — DIRECTOR
  • KJ KASUN — DIRECTOR
  • LORETTA STORMENT — DIRECTOR
  • SAM GOULD — DIRECTOR SINCE 9-2021
  • TOM KRUPINSKI — DIRECTOR UNTIL 8-2022
  • TRAVIS SHUMAN — DIRECTOR UNTIL 8-2022
relationships · 20

who they work with

  • AZ Product Destruction Funder — Sponsor for the 2025-2026 season.
  • Bircher Exterminating Inc Funder — Sponsor for the 2025-2026 season.
  • CPE Consultants Funder — Sponsor for the 2025-2026 season.
  • Casa Auto Group – Casa Nissan of Prescott Funder — Sponsor for the 2025-2026 season.
  • Cave Creek Memorial Arena Partner — Hosts a rodeo event.
  • Charles Whitlow Arena Partner — Hosts a rodeo event.
  • Desert Edge Taxidermy Funder — Sponsor for the 2025-2026 season.
  • El Dorado Holdings, Inc Funder — Sponsor for the 2025-2026 season.
  • Everett Bowman Arena Partner — Hosts rodeo events.
  • Excel Mechanical Funder — Sponsor for the 2025-2026 season.
  • Excel Mechanical Funder — Sponsor of the organization.
  • Florence Junior Parada Partner — Hosts a rodeo event.
  • Gilbert Promotional Corporations Funder — Sponsor for the 2025-2026 season.
  • Jackpot Ranch Partner — Hosts rodeo events, including the AJRA Finals.
  • KP Ventures Funder — Sponsor for the 2025-2026 season.
  • Payson Event Center Partner — Hosts a rodeo event.
  • T7 Livestock Funder — Sponsor for the 2025-2026 season.
  • UA Local 469 Funder — Sponsor for the 2025-2026 season.
  • UniSource Energy Services Funder — Sponsor for the 2025-2026 season.
  • Unisource Funder — Sponsor of the organization.