The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is a nonprofit organization management company founded in 1932 and headquartered in Houston, Texas. The organization promotes agriculture by hosting an annual, family-friendly experience that educates and entertains the public, supports Texas youth, showcases Western heritage, and provides year-round educational support within the community.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$108.9M
+13.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.2M
+8.4% YoY
Grant Count
67
-2.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$48K
+11.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization's mission centers on four primary pillars:
- Benefit Texas youth
- Support education
- Expand agricultural horizons
- Preserve and honor pioneer heritage and cultures
Grantmaking
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo provides grants to 501(c)(3) charities and accredited institutions of higher education to support programming aligned with its mission pillars.
Review Cycle
. Organizations submitting Letters of Intent that are deemed potential applicants will be extended official grant applications, with final decisions typically made in November.
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grantmaking and scholarship programs are limited to Texas-based organizations and Texas students.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Educational Fund (EIN: 76-0260204)
| Metric | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $109,000,000 | 2024 |
| Total Revenue | $21,300,000 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $18,600,000 | 2024 |
| Total Liabilities | $28,000,000 | 2024 |
| Total Giving | $17,939,351 | 2024 |
Organization Status:
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization
- Tax-exempt since April 1989
- Unconditional exemption status
- Donations are tax-deductible
Parent Organization (Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Inc, EIN: 74-1142851)
- Annual Revenue: $9,751,854
- Employees: 366
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $108,910,730 | $95,837,157 | $92,016,074 |
| Revenue | $21,316,121 | $21,017,128 | $20,146,267 |
| Expenses | $18,596,840 | $17,998,736 | $17,834,559 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $918,015 | $4,812,929 | $6,064,129 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Schreiner University ($221,000), Cristo Rey Jesuit College Prep School ($120,000), Small Steps Nurturing Center ($120,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY SAN ANGELO, TX | GRADUATE ASSISTANCE | $14,300 |
| SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY HUNTSVILLE, TX | GRADUATE ASSISTANCE | $34,680 |
| STEPHEN F AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY NACOGDOCHES, TX | GRADUATE ASSISTANCE | $37,800 |
| SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY ALPINE, TX | GRADUATE ASSISTANCE | $12,500 |
| TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY STEPHENVILLE, TX | GRADUATE ASSISTANCE | $43,200 |
| TEXAS A&M FOUNDATION COLLEGE STN, TX | GRADUATE ASSISTANCE | $100,800 |
| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT COMMERCE COMMERCE, TX | GRADUATE ASSISTANCE | $37,800 |
| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY - KINGSVILLE KINGSVILLE, TX | GRADUATE ASSISTANCE | $70,400 |
| TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY - SAN MARCOS SAN MARCOS, TX | GRADUATE ASSISTANCE | $16,210 |
| TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY LUBBOCK, TX | GRADUATE ASSISTANCE | $93,600 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key executives include:
- Katie Grahmann: Chief Financial Officer
- Amber Burda: Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
- Abbie Goldberg: Director Of Event Operations
- Pegi Newhouse: Director, Internal Communications
- Jennifer Hazelton: Listed as contact in care of name
Board members include:
- Keith Powell: Member Board of Directors
- Gretchen Gilliam: Board Member
- Stacey Conner Ferguson: Vice Chairman-Livestock Committee
- Dan Sullivan: Chairman - Information Services Committee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS BOLEMAN | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY DOWNING | SECRETARY (THRU 05/2024) | 1 | — |
| KATHERINE GRAHMANN | TREASURER & ASST. SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JAMES OLIVER BLOODWORTH | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| PATRICIA MANN PHILLIPS | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 1 | — |
| ANDREW PORTALES CANTU | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| BRADY FARLEY CARRUTH | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| WARNER DEAN ERVIN | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| JUAN GARCIA | DIRECTOR (STARTING 05/2024) | 0.25 | — |
| JEFFREY HAYES | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| GEORGE RAYMOND HINSLEY III | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| PARKS CASE JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| DONLEY DUARD JORDAN | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| JAMES ALAN KENT | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| KELLY J LARKIN | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| JACK ALLEN LYONS | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| WESLEY EDWARD SINOR | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| NOEL ROBERT SMITH | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| WENDY VANDEVENTER | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| JOE VAN MATRE | DIRECTOR (THRU 05/2024) | 0.25 | — |
| SHARLEEN LAWING WALKOVIAK | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| JAMES ALFRED WINNE III | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| HARRY PERRIN | SECRETARY (STARTING 05/2024) | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The organization announced a landmark 2026 educational commitment of $30 million to Texas youth and education. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's educational investment has reached more than $400 million to Texas youth. The organization also launched the Hildebrand Rural Scholars Program in partnership with the Hildebrand Foundation.
Houston Livestock Show and RodeoSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo fund?
The organization's mission centers on four primary pillars: • Benefit Texas youth • Support education • Expand agricultural horizons • Preserve and honor pioneer heritage and cultures
How do I apply for a grant from Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo?
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo provides grants to 501(c)(3) charities and accredited institutions of higher education to support programming aligned with its mission pillars. **Grant Eligibility:** • Texas-based 501(c)(3) charities only • Accredited institutions of higher education • Applications must align with at least one mission pillar **Application Process:** Letters of Intent are accepted on an annual basis during published deadlines. Organizations submitting Letters of Intent that …
Where does Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo make grants?
All grantmaking and scholarship programs are limited to Texas-based organizations and Texas students.
What size grants does Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo award?
In 2024, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo awarded 67 grants totaling $3.2M — an average of about $48K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's EIN?
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0260204. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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