Daniel Dopps Memorial Rodeo
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Daniel Dopps Memorial Rodeo was formed to honor the life legacy and values of Daniel Dopps by preserving and promoting Western heritage rodeo traditions and community involvement through family-oriented events and charitable activities. Our organization exists to bring the community together in a positive and meaningful way while supporting youth involvement agricultural education and the traditions of rodeo and ranching that are an important part of our local culture. Through the annual memorial rodeo and related events we provide opportunities for families youth competitors volunteers and community members to participate in safe organized and educational Western events that encourage sportsmanship responsibility and community pride. As a nonprofit organization our primary goal is not to generate profit but to use proceeds and community support to sustain and grow programs and events that benefit the public honor Daniels memory and keep Western heritage alive
- Income
- $168,004
- Spending
- $156,322
- Reserves
- 0.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 50%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $11,500 spent. In 2025 the Daniel Dopps Memorial Rodeo successfully organized and promoted community rodeo and Western heritage events that brought together local families youth participants sponsors volunteers and spectators in honor of Daniel Dopps memory. Key accomplishments during 2025 included hosting the annual memorial rodeo providing a safe family-friendly environment that celebrated Western heritage and community involvement. Coordinating sponsorship partnerships with local and regional businesses to help support event operations youth participation opportunities and community outreach efforts. Expanding community engagement through fundraising merchandise sales and promotions that increased public awareness and attendance. Supporting youth and amateur rodeo participation by helping provide opportunities for contestants and families to participate in organized rodeo activities. Bringing together volunteers local organizations and community members to preserve and promote agricultural and rodeo traditions within the region. Working toward long-term growth of the event by developing future sponsorship opportunities and exploring expansion of rodeo programming including additional Western and womens rodeo events. Using event proceeds and donations to sustain nonprofit operations and continue fulfilling the organizations charitable and educational mission centered on community involvement and preservation of Western heritage.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on June 15, 2013 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on June 15, 2013.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2015.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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