Sheep and Goat Validation of Texas
The mission of the organization is to help enforce 4-h and ffa ownership and possession rules through a sheep & goat validation program. The organization manages the state-level sheep and goat validation program for youth livestock show participants in the state of Texas. The organization also offers support and resources for sheep and goat youth projects and provides education For county extension agents, agriculture science teachers, youth exhibitors, and parents participating in sheep and goat youth projects.
Sheep and Goat Validation of Texas at a glance
In short: Sheep and Goat Validation of Texas gave $331K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $165K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $330,988
- +655.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $165,494
- +1033.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $165,494
- Total assets
- $485,676
- -31.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Sheep and Goat Validation of Texas funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service ($309K). Together the top 2 received $331K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 9 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sheep and Goat Validation of Texas gives
- Giving grew 3210% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $331K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $331K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service College Station, TX | Unrestricted Cash Assistance for Extension Education Programs | $308,794 |
| San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo San Angelo, TX | Unrestricted cash assistance and sponsorship of 2022 lamb camp | $22,194 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $485,676 | $395,600 | $614,446 | $330,988 | 2 |
| 2023 | $704,522 | $356,980 | $306,568 | $43,809 | 3 |
| 2022 | $654,110 | $426,452 | $469,977 | $241,321 | 2 |
| 2021 | $697,635 | $422,691 | $238,302 | $10,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $513,246 | $374,421 | $382,367 | $215,000 | 1 |
About Sheep and Goat Validation of Texas
Based on IRS filings
Sheep and Goat Validation of Texas is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in San Angelo, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $486K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $331K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sheep and Goat Validation of Texas is led by Pat Jackson, Chairman on every filing since 2020; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Pat Jackson
Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marshall Eaton
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2022) → $5K (2024)
Marvin Ensor
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Chad Coburn
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gary Jennings
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Sanderson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Josh Blanek
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Justin Jonas
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marty Gibbs
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Myra Marsh
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Sturtz
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Parks Tucker
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Scot Long
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mason McGuire
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Brittni Kaczyk (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mikhaila Adcox (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Reid Redden (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $5K, to Marshall Eaton (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Sheep and Goat Validation of Texas
How much does Sheep and Goat Validation of Texas give each year?
Sheep and Goat Validation of Texas gave $331K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $44K across 3 grants.
How large is Sheep and Goat Validation of Texas?
Sheep and Goat Validation of Texas reported $486K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $396K.
What is Sheep and Goat Validation of Texas?
Sheep and Goat Validation of Texas is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in San Angelo, TX. It holds $486K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Sheep and Goat Validation of Texas operate?
Sheep and Goat Validation of Texas has awarded grants in New Hampshire, Texas.
What is Sheep and Goat Validation of Texas's EIN?
Sheep and Goat Validation of Texas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4822677. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 14, 2023)
- 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 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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