named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Agility Competition
Timed obstacle course event open to purebred and mixed-breed dogs, testing speed, accuracy, and handler-dog coordination
Field Trials
Competitive events simulating hunting tasks, showcasing the working abilities of purpose-bred dogs in trailing, pointing, flushing, and retrieving
Junior Showmanship
Event for youth ages 9–18 that evaluates handling skills rather than dog conformation, promoting responsible dog ownership and sportsmanship
Masters Agility Championship
Elite agility competition for top-performing dogs and handlers, featuring height-based classes and awards for All-American dogs
Obedience Trials
Competition assessing a dog's ability to follow commands including sit, stay, retrieve, and scent discrimination
Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
Annual conformation event where dogs compete by breed, group, and ultimately for Best in Show; includes Best of Breed, Group Judging, and Best in Show rounds
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Dog Sports and Conformation Events 4 activities
- Hosts and supports AKC Hunting Tests for Pointing BreedsOrganizes and hosts annual AKC Hunting Tests for Pointing Breeds, including a two-day event format introduced in 2014, and awards the Westminster Kennel Club Cup and a sterling silver trophy to winners of the Gun Dog and Walking Gun Dog Championships.
- Hosts flyball events as part of canine competitionsIncludes flyball events in its dog competition programming to highlight canine athleticism, training, and enthusiasm as part of the broader Westminster events.
- Hosts the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and associated competitionsOrganizes and hosts the annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, including Best of Breed, Group-level competitions (Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting, Herding), and the final Best in Show competition, featuring nearly 3,000 dogs annually from the U.S. and abroad. The event is the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the U.S. and the longest nationally televised live dog show since 1948.
- Organizes Westminster Week events including Masters Agility and Masters Obedience ChampionshipsHosts Westminster Week, a multi-event canine competition series that includes the Masters Agility Championship and Masters Obedience Championship, with awards for top performers across multiple classes and divisions. The Masters Agility competition includes over 350 entered dogs, and winners are recognized in each of five height divisions.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Awards scholarships and monetary prizes to junior showmanship finalistsProvides scholarship funding to eight junior showmanship finalists annually, with award amounts ranging from $500 to $10,000 based on placement.
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Humane Education and Responsible Pet Ownership 1 activity
- Operates Westminster Cares to support dog rescue, health, and education initiativesRuns Westminster Cares, an initiative focused on education, dog rescue, health programs, and community support for dogs and dog owners.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Funds awards for agility and mixed-breed competition winnersProvides $5,000 to the AKC training club of the Masters Agility Champion's choice or to the AKC Humane Fund, and awards $1,000 each to the Highest Scoring All-American Dog and four first-place dogs in their height classes.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$16.85M
Contributions & grants$52K0%
Program service revenue$16.57M98%
Investment income$222K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$14.88M
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.68M
Grants paid out$125K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$8.11M
Cash$6.70M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.36M
Net assets$6.75M
Liquid reserves5.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +94.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| DONALD STURZ JR | PRESIDENT, SHOW CHAIRMAN | 40 | $244K |
| MICHAEL JOSEPHS | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $220K |
| KELLY L MORRA | DIRECTOR OF SPONSORSHIPS | 40 | $188K |
| ALLISON YOUNGER | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $185K |
| PAUL A CAMPANELLA | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF EVENT OPERATIONS | 40 | $159K |
| LINDA DUANE | DIRECTOR OF CLUB OPERATIONS | 40 | $151K |
board members · 12
- AMANI A MARTIN — BOARD MEMBER
- BENJAMIN H SAUNDERS — BOARD MEMBER
- DOROTHY N COLLIER — BOARD MEMBER
- F AVERY BOURKE — BOARD MEMBER
- HARVEY M WOODING — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN W EVERETS — BOARD MEMBER
- PHILIP M BOGDANOVITCH — BOARD MEMBER
- SEAN W MCCARTHY — DELEGATE TO AKC
- T WILLIAMS ROBERTS III — TREASURER
- THOMAS H BRADLEY — BOARD MEMBER
- THOMAS L MILLNER — VP, SECRETARY
- TIM F WRAY — VP
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- American Kennel Club Partner — Collaborates with the AKC on Hunting Tests and Championships for Pointing Breeds.
- American Kennel Club Partner — Collaborates with the American Kennel Club to recognize titles and support training clubs and the AKC Humane Fund through donations.
- Pat Trotter Government — Honored Pat Trotter’s legacy with the creation of the Vin-Melca Hound Group trophy in recognition of her decades of dedication to the sport.
- Purina Pro Plan Partner — Presenting sponsor of the 150th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
- Purina Pro Plan Partner — Presenting sponsor providing commemorative grooming towels for Best of Breed and Best of Opposite Sex winners.
- Westminster Kennel Club Network — Member organization dedicated to the sport showing of dogs and canine health.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Conformation Judging to Preserve Breed Standardsmethodology: breed_preservation_through_conformationBy evaluating dogs in competition based on how closely they conform to established breed standards, the organization promotes the preservation of purebred dog breeds because it reinforces responsible breeding practices and public appreciation for breed-specific traits.
- Performance Events to Support Working Breed Preservationmethodology: performance-based_preservationBy hosting agility, obedience, and field performance events, the organization preserves the working abilities and heritage of sporting dog breeds because these competitions showcase and incentivize the functional traits bred into those dogs.
- Youth Development Through Educational Supportmethodology: youth-development-through-education-supportBy providing unrestricted scholarships to youth participants, the organization fosters long-term engagement with responsible dog ownership and breed stewardship because educational support empowers the next generation to continue and advance the dog community.