FORT WORTH STOCK SHOW SYNDICATE

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1980

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CHRISTIAN SCHRODER

Phone

8177646060

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

FORT WORTH STOCK SHOW SYNDICATE, founded in 1980, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $10.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 26% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $13.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 26% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PROVIDE MEANS FOR AGRICULTURAL YOUTH TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $13,031,045 Revenue: $10,607,087

SUPPORT THE JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW OF THE SOUTHWESTERN EXPOSITION AND LIVESTOCK SHOW. PROCEEDS ARE CONTRIBUTED TO OTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS.

Program 2

Expenses: $208,750 Revenue: $233,026

THE JAMES M. "JIM BOB" NORMAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND GRANTS FUNDS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS EACH YEAR (LIMITED TO EIGHT SEMESTERS PER SCHOLARSHIP) THROUGH THE TEXAS 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION AND THE TEXAS...

THE JAMES M. "JIM BOB" NORMAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND GRANTS FUNDS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS EACH YEAR (LIMITED TO EIGHT SEMESTERS PER SCHOLARSHIP) THROUGH THE TEXAS 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION AND THE TEXAS FFA FOUNDATION. THESE TWO ORGANIZATIONS CHOOSE THE RECIPIENTS FOR THESE SCHOLARSHIPS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $897,348

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $512,660

Other Revenue $9,331,857

TOTAL REVENUE $10,741,865

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $13,239,795

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $163,821

Program Expenses $13,239,795

Other Expenses $326,183

TOTAL EXPENSES $13,565,978

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$10,741,865	$8,544,661	+0.3%
Expenses	$13,565,978	$8,014,577	+0.7%
Net Income	$-2,824,113	$530,084	-6.3%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CHRISTIAN SCHRODER	CHAIRMAN	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
EDDIE ARGUIJO	CHAIRMAN ELECT	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
J RILEY KING	VICE CHAIRMAN: MEDIA & MAR	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRADEN JOHNSON	VICE CHAIRMAN: MEMBERSHIP	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JC JOHNSON	VICE CHAIRMAN: FINANCE	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DON MARABLE	VICE CHAIRMAN: SPONSORSHIP	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DOUG CASSIDY	VICE CHAIRMAN: SCHOLARSHIP	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SHANE VADEN	VICE CHAIRMAN: SPECIAL EVE	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES THOMPSON	VICE CHAIRMAN: SALE-DAY EV	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDY ELDRIDGE	VICE CHAIRMAN: SMOKEDOWN	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
J BRYAN KING	COMMITTEE MEMBER	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT DEPAUW	COMMITTEE MEMBER	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GAVIN WALLACE	COMMITTEE MEMBER	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEVIN DUBOSE	COMMITTEE MEMBER	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GREG CARTER	COMMITTEE MEMBER	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CARSON BULLARD	COMMITTEE MEMBER	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$10,741,865	$13,565,978	$1,305,775	$-2,824,113
2024	$8,544,661	$8,014,577	$4,129,888	$530,084
2023	$7,560,524	$7,451,038	$3,599,804	$109,486
2022	$6,046,613	$6,068,814	$3,490,318	$-22,201
2021	$1,207,613	$434,533	$3,512,519	$773,080
2020	$4,816,712	$4,624,218	$2,739,439	$192,494
2019	$3,810,913	$3,861,074	$2,546,945	$-50,161