THE ASSOCIATION IS AN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION WHOSE PRIMARY PURPOSES INCLUDE (1) LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION EDUCATION (2) EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH, AND (3) EDUCATING THE GENERAL PUBLIC. SEE "SCHEDULE O" FOR A FULL DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $277k
- Bonus
- $175k
- Other
- $6k
- Benefits
- $31k
- Base
- $287k
- Bonus
- $11k
- Other
- $9k
- Benefits
- $45k
- Base
- $239k
- Bonus
- $15k
- Other
- $9k
- Benefits
- $31k
- Base
- $162k
- Bonus
- $15k
- Other
- $9k
- Benefits
- $31k
- Base
- $150k
- Bonus
- $15k
- Other
- $8k
- Benefits
- $31k
- Base
- $132k
- Bonus
- $15k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $45k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President & CEO Above 90th percentilevs Recreation & Sports peers in Colorado | $277k | $175k | $6k | $31k | $516k $567k |
Staff VP of Partnership & Vice President Above 90th percentile | $287k | $11k | $9k | $45k | $372k $408k |
Staff VP & CFO Above 90th percentile | $239k | $15k | $9k | $31k | $311k $342k |
Staff VP of Ticket & Event Vice President Above 90th percentile | $162k | $15k | $9k | $31k | $230k $252k |
Staff VP of Rodeo, Horse & Vice President Above 90th percentile | $150k | $15k | $8k | $31k | $216k $237k |
Vice President of Event Op Vice President Above 90th percentile | $132k | $15k | — | $45k | $202k $221k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 18 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE WESTERN STOCK SHOW ASSOCIATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
Based on 7,435 recreation & sports organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE WESTERN STOCK SHOW ASSOCIATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE WESTERN STOCK SHOW ASSOCIATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE WESTERN STOCK SHOW ASSOCIATION received $516,195 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Recreation & Sports organizations in Colorado: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE WESTERN STOCK SHOW ASSOCIATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations in Colorado, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE WESTERN STOCK SHOW ASSOCIATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE WESTERN STOCK SHOW ASSOCIATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
What are THE WESTERN STOCK SHOW ASSOCIATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE WESTERN STOCK SHOW ASSOCIATION reported $44.5M in total revenue and $28.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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