1888 Buckle Club Inc
The 1888 Buckle Club, Inc. (the Buckle Club) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that was created with the express purpose of supporting the Prescott Frontier Days, Inc. & Worlds Oldest Rodeo in reaching their goals to improve the Prescott Rodeo grounds and increase the overall experiences for spectators and contestants alike.
1888 Buckle Club Inc at a glance
In short: 1888 Buckle Club Inc gave $250K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $250K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $249,987
- -7.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $249,987
- -7.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $249,987
- Total assets
- $51,675
- +30.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who 1888 Buckle Club Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo ($250K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $250K (2024) to $271K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo Prescott, AZ | support PFD and rodeo infrstr | $249,987 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51,675 | $379,755 | $354,325 | $249,987 | 1 |
| 2023 | $39,715 | $380,946 | $368,789 | $271,395 | 1 |
About 1888 Buckle Club Inc
Based on IRS filings
1888 Buckle Club Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Prescott, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $52K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $250K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
1888 Buckle Club Inc is led by Greg Mengarelli, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Greg Mengarelli
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$55K (2023) → $50K (2024)
John Kieckhefer
President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Owsely
Director
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Travis Bard
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Luther Kraxburger
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Corey Bird
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Yamauchi
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $50K, to Greg Mengarelli (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about 1888 Buckle Club Inc
How much does 1888 Buckle Club Inc give each year?
1888 Buckle Club Inc gave $250K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $271K across 1 grant.
How large is 1888 Buckle Club Inc?
1888 Buckle Club Inc reported $52K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $380K.
What is 1888 Buckle Club Inc?
1888 Buckle Club Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Prescott, AZ. It holds $52K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does 1888 Buckle Club Inc operate?
1888 Buckle Club Inc has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is 1888 Buckle Club Inc's EIN?
1888 Buckle Club Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1783062. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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