named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Rodeo Event
Multi-day rodeo held each August featuring professional rodeo competitions including bareback riding, saddle bronc, steer wrestling, team roping, tie-down roping, barrel racing, and bull riding
Cowgirl Ranch Bronc Riding
Women's bronc riding competition held during the Thursday and Friday night performances as part of the annual rodeo
NYS High School Rodeo Association Events
Rodeo competitions for high school and junior high students including events in bareback, saddle bronc, goat tying, pole bending, team roping, and bull riding
Specialty Acts
Entertainment performances including trick riders, barrelmen, and rodeo clowns featured during the annual event
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Equestrian Competition and Recognition Programs 4 activities
- Conduct team penning and ranch sorting competitionsHosts team penning and ranch sorting events as part of its seasonal rodeo programming, including a team penning competition with five qualifying teams during the 2024 rodeo and a multi-week Cattle Penning and Ranch Sorting series from May to July with qualifiers in late July.
- Host horse show seriesOrganizes and hosts a horse show series on multiple dates annually (e.g., May 30, June 27, July 18, August 29, and September 19 in 2026), featuring competitive categories in English, Western, Ranch, and Games divisions for Open, Youth, and Walk Trot participants. The 2025 event included multiple competitive divisions with published results.
- Host youth and specialty rodeo eventsHosts the New York State High School Rodeo Association event annually, featuring nine competitive categories. Also organizes specialty entertainment acts during the annual rodeo, including trick riding, roping, pageantry, and comedy routines.
- Operate weekly and seasonal rodeo-related competitionsHosts a weekly barrel racing competition every Thursday from May through August, with free spectator admission and an on-site food stand. Also hosts seasonal events including the Attica Cattle Penning and Ranch Sorting (May–July), Saturday Roping Practice, Sunday Roping Jackpot, and the Finals Added Money Barrel Race in late August. A two-day barrel racing clinic is offered annually in June for riders of various skill levels.
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County and Regional Agricultural Fair Management 1 activity
- Host annual professional rodeo eventOrganizes and operates an annual multi-day rodeo event in August, featuring PRCA/WPRCA and APRA/IPRA-sanctioned professional competitions including bull riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, team roping, tie-down roping, and breakaway roping. The event includes evening and matinee performances, with admission valid for all events on a given day, held rain or shine. The organization has hosted 67 consecutive annual rodeos since 1957, with the 68th scheduled for 2026.
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Corporate Sponsorship Programs 1 activity
- Offer sponsorship and fundraising opportunitiesOffers multiple sponsorship tiers for businesses to support the annual rodeo season, ranging from $500 to $2,500, including billboard sponsorships and program advertisements. Also organizes a Winter Gun Raffle as a fundraising activity, with details for upcoming events to be determined.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Support local community through charitable givingDonates proceeds from rodeo events to support local charities, organizations, and scholarships. The organization conducts charitable work focused on community development and youth support in the Attica, NY area.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Distribute prize money to rodeo competitorsProvides prize money to competitors in sanctioned rodeo events, including $10,650 distributed during the 2024 event and $11,872 during the PRCA/WPRCA event on August 3, 2025. Prize distribution spans multiple competitive disciplines such as bareback riding, bull riding, barrel racing, and team roping.
- Provide concessions and spectator servicesOperates on-site concessions during rodeo and weekly events, offering affordable food and beverage options. Provides free spectator access to weekly barrel racing events and offers discounted admission for veterans, active military personnel, and children under 12 at select performances.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$325K
Contributions & grants$20K6%
Program service revenue$237K73%
Investment income$560%
Other revenue$68K
expenses
Total expenses$288K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$424K
Cash$222K
Investments$0
Liabilities$478
Net assets$423K
Liquid reserves9.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -8.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 12
- ALFIE VAUGHN — VICE PRESIDENT
- BRANDY FOSTER — DIRECTOR
- CHERYL FOSTER — TREASURER
- KELLY FOSTER — PRESIDENT
- KENT STORCH — DIRECTOR
- LANCE SWADER — DIRECTOR
- LUCAS FOSTER — DIRECTOR
- MATTHEW GARTZ — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT WRIGHT — DIRECTOR
- SAMANTHA STAPPENBECK — SECRETARY
- TARRYN HODGE — DIRECTOR
- VIC MARRALE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 33
Who they work with
- APRA Partner — Follows APRA rules for competitor entries and collaborates with APRA for professional rodeo standards and participation.
- APRA Rodeo Partner — Partner organization linked from the Attica Rodeo & Show Association's sponsors page.
- All American Rodeo Company Partner — Provided livestock as stock contractor for both APRA/IPRA and PRCA/WPRCA events at the 2024 rodeo.
- All American Rodeo Company Partner — Provided livestock as stock contractor for the 2022 rodeo events.
- All American Rodeo Company Partner — Provided livestock for rodeo events as stock contractor.
- All American Rodeo Company Partner — Stock contractor providing animals for rodeo events
- Beyond the Chutes Partner — Partner organization linked from the sponsors page, likely related to rodeo media or outreach.
- Bradford, PA Partner — Served as a model for the structure and format of the Attica Rodeo in its early years.
- Dickie Partner — Clinician providing barrel racing instruction at events hosted by the Attica Rodeo & Show Association.
- Digitals By Deb Partner — Photography partner providing images for the rodeo gallery.
- Digitals by Deb Partner — Photography partner linked from the sponsors page.
- Google Maps Partner — Provides directions to the event via Google Maps integration.
- IPRA Rodeo Partner — Partner organization linked from the Attica Rodeo & Show Association's sponsors page.
- Keara Rose Photography Partner — Photography partner providing event coverage, as indicated by link and credit.
- Keara Rose Photography Partner — Photography partner providing images for the rodeo gallery.
- Ken Boundy Partner — Contact person for arranging custom sponsorships and additional sponsorship opportunities.
- Melissa Simpson Photography Partner — Photography partner providing images for the rodeo gallery.
- Mikayla Herman Partner — Photographer who contributed images to the rodeo gallery.
- Molly's Custom Silver Partner — Partner organization providing custom silver belt buckles, as indicated by link and branding.
- NYS High School Rodeo Association Network — Partner organization hosting youth rodeo competitions
- OOAK Imagery Partner — Video production partner providing event videos for the rodeo.
- OOak Imagery Partner — Photography partner linked from the sponsors page.
- Painted Pony Championship Rodeo Partner — Sub-contractor providing stock for PRCA/WPRCA events
- Perry Vet Partner — Partner organization linked from the sponsors page, likely providing veterinary or animal health support.
- Skeet Partner — Clinician providing barrel racing instruction at events hosted by the Attica Rodeo & Show Association.
- Tess Roberts Photography Partner — Photography partner linked from the sponsors page.
- Tess Roberts Photography Partner — Photography partner providing images for the rodeo gallery.
- Ticketsauce Partner — Online ticketing partner for the Attica Rodeo events
- Ticketsauce Partner — Online ticketing partner for the Attica Rodeo.
- Turning Tree Productions Partner — Partner organization linked from the sponsors page, likely providing media or production services.
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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.
- Accessible Event Design for Community Engagementmethodology: accessible_event_designBy offering free or single-admission access to recurring, all-inclusive events regardless of weather, the association increases community participation and attendance consistency, because low-barrier, predictable programming removes financial and logistical obstacles to engagement.
- Community-Centered Tradition Modelmethodology: community-centered_traditionBy operating as a volunteer-driven, community-sustained organization, the association strengthens local identity and ensures the continuity of rodeo traditions, because community ownership fosters long-term engagement and cultural preservation.
- Inclusive Skill Development in Rodeo Sportsmethodology: inclusive_skill_developmentBy providing inclusive training and recurring competitive opportunities across skill levels, the association promotes performance, confidence, and broader participation in rodeo disciplines, because accessible pathways to competition nurture athlete development and sport sustainability.