Nevada Gay Rodeo Association Ngra
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Nevada Gay Rodeo Association (NGRA) is an all-volunteer social organization, dedicated to perserving the western lifestyle and producing gay rodeos, with a commitment to raise funds for charitable organizations with the community.
- Income
- $115,386
- Spending
- $115,429
- Reserves
- 8.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 87%
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 (3)
- $90,350 spent. BigHorn Rodeo - Traditional rodeo events in rough stock (such as bareback bronc riding andbull riding), speed, and roping cattle categories, as well as entertainment, dancing,vendors, and other activities. BigHorn Rodeo is one of the largest rodeos on the gay circuit.
- $6,531 spent. Community Support - The NGRA is committed to raising funds for charitable organizationsin the Southern Nevada community. This year grants were given to assist people with HIV-relatedchallenges, to support other community service organizations, and to support other sports organizations.
- $2,807 spent. Social Events - The NGRA holds social events throughout the year for those who enjoythe western lifestyle, such as an annual Royalty Pageant, Closet Ball, themed entertainment events, and support of the Las Vegas Gay Pride festival with a Country-Western Dance Tent.
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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
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 October 2016.
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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