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Medina County Junior Livestock Show Inc

EIN 26-1396676 · Hondo, TX

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceWeak42 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO HOLD A JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW FOR THE CONVENIENCE, EDUCATION AND BENEFIT OF THE BOYS AND GIRLS ENGAGED IN FFA CHAPTERS AND 4-H CLUB AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK PROJECTS.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
1
Volunteers
65

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 42 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    46 of 46 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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)
  1. $1.6 million spent. THE MEDINA COUNTY JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW IS COMPRISED OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ADVISORS, AND OTHER MEMBERS TO HOLD AN ANNUAL JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW. THE DIRECTORS AND SPONSORS, WITH THE FINANCIAL AID AND DONATIONS FROM LOYAL CITIZENS AND BUSINESSES IN MEDINA COUNTY ARRANGE AND HOLD THIS NON-PROFIT LIVESTOCK SHOW FOR THE CONVENIENCE, EDUCATION AND BENEFIT OF THE BOYS AND GIRLS ENGAGED IN FFA CHAPTERS AND 4-H CLUB. THE USE OF THE SHOW BARN AND OTHER FACILITIES ARE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF HONDO. THE EXHIBITORS, WHO MUST BE ENROLLED AND ATTENDING ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY SCHOOLS OR GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL WITHIN THE PAST 90 DAYS, CAN ENTER THEIR PROJECTS FOR COMPETITIVE JUDGING, RIBBONS AND MONETARY AWARDS. THEY MAY ALSO RECEIVE FURTHER FINANCIAL REWARDS FROM THE PUBLIC AUCTION FOR PREMIUM PAYMENTS FOR THEIR PROJECTS AND SALE OF THEIR ANIMALS, WHICH MAY BE USED FOR EDUCATION EXPENSES AND INVESTMENT IN FUTURE AGRICULTURE PROJECTS. ALL EXHIBITS MUST BE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE MEDINA COUNTY AGRI-LIFE EXTENSION AGENTS OR AGRICULTURE SCIENCE INSTRUCTORS. THE JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOWS PROMOTE AGRICULTURE AND INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF FARMERS, RANCHERS, AND INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS WHO WILL BE ENGAGED IN THE PRODUCTION OF BETTER LIVESTOCK. THE MEDINA COUNTY JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW IS COMPRISED OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ADVISORS, AND OTHER MEMBERS TO HOLD AN ANNUAL JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW. THE DIRECTORS AND SPONSORS, WITH THE FINANCIAL AID AND DONATIONS FROM LOYAL CITIZENS AND BUSINESSES IN MEDINA COUNTY ARRANGE AND HOLD THIS NON-PROFIT LIVESTOCK SHOW FOR THE CONVENIENCE, EDUCATION AND BENEFIT OF THE BOYS AND GIRLS ENGAGED IN FFA CHAPTERS AND 4-H CLUB. THE USE OF THE SHOW BARN AND OTHER FACILITIES ARE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF HONDO. THE EXHIBITORS, WHO MUST BE ENROLLED AND ATTENDING ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY SCHOOLS OR GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL WITHIN THE PAST 90 DAYS, CAN ENTER THEIR PROJECTS FOR COMPETITIVE JUDGING, RIBBONS AND MONETARY AWARDS. THEY MAY ALSO RECEIVE FURTHER FINANCIAL REWARDS FROM THE PUBLIC AUCTION FOR PREMIUM PAYMENTS FOR THEIR PROJECTS AND SALE OF THEIR ANIMALS, WHICH MAY BE USED FOR EDUCATION EXPENSES AND INVESTMENT IN FUTURE AGRICULTURE PROJECTS. ALL EXHIBITS MUST BE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE MEDINA COUNTY AGRI-LIFE EXTENSION AGENTS OR AGRICULTURE SCIENCE INSTRUCTORS. THE JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOWS PROMOTE AGRICULTURE AND INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF FARMERS, RANCHERS, AND INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS WHO WILL BE ENGAGED IN THE PRODUCTION OF BETTER LIVESTOCK.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2009.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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