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Financial Highlights

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ is Section 501(c)(3) charitable organization that promotes agriculture by hosting an annual, family-friendly experience that educates and entertains the public, supports Texas youth, showcases Western heritage and provides year-round educational support within the community. Since its beginning in 1932, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has committed more than $475 million to the youth of Texas.

Combined Entities

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ & Educational Fund

For the fiscal years ended Aug. 31, 2018 and 2017

	2018	2017
Operating Revenues	$138,764,164	$135,666,549

Program Expenses
Livestock Show and Rodeo Operations	$84,210,626	$80,957,417
Youth, Educational and Agricultural Programs	$26,458,158	$27,383,446
TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSES	$110,668,784	$108,340,863
General and Administrative	$11,846,644	$11,385,900
Fundraising	$10,417,791	$10,044,928
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES	$132,933,219	$129,771,691

Net Income From Operations	$5,830,945	$5,894,858
Other Income/(Expense)	$19,683,979	$27,805,478
(investment gain/loss, interest expense, pension-related charges)
Change in Unrestricted Net Assets	$25,514,924	$33,700,336

Unrestricted Net Assets, Beginning of Period	$289,865,439	$256,165,103
Unrestricted Net Assets, End of Period	$315,380,363	$289,865,439

For our most recent IRS Form 990, please visit www.guidestar.org.

Past Highlights

2017

$81 million contributed to the production of the livestock show and rodeo
$7 million awarded to junior exhibitors
$14.3 million in new scholarships awarded to Texas youth
$6.1 million granted to other educational programs

2016

$75 million contributed to the production of the livestock show and rodeo
$7.5 million awarded to junior exhibitors
$13.0 million in new scholarships awarded to Texas youth
$5.2 million granted to other educational programs

2015

$80.2 million contributed to the production of the livestock show and rodeo
$7.8 million awarded to junior exhibitors
$13.0 million in new scholarships awarded to Texas youth
$3.7 million granted to other educational programs

2014

$75.8 million contributed to the production of the livestock show and rodeo
$7.1 million awarded to junior exhibitors
$12.5 million in new scholarships awarded to Texas youth
$4.0 million granted to other educational programs

2013

$75.4 million contributed to the production of the livestock show and rodeo
$6.3 million awarded to junior exhibitors
$12.3 million in new scholarships awarded to Texas youth
$6.3 million granted to other educational programs

2012

$65.8 million contributed to the production of the livestock show and rodeo
More than 26,000 livestock and horse show entrants participated in the three week event
More than 300,000 students participated in the Show's School Art Program
$5.9 million awarded to junior exhibitors
$9.8 million in new scholarships awarded to Texas youth
$3.6 million granted to other educational programs