Nonprofit · EIN 86-0462493
ARIZONA CUTTING HORSE ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · SONOITA, AZ 85637
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,289,659 | $3,265,968 | $23,691 | $321,669 | $8,185 | $313,484 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,192,387 | $3,180,172 | $12,215 | $289,330 | $0 | $289,330 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,229,869 | $3,316,264 | -$86,395 | $279,000 | $5,115 | $273,885 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $26,321
- Membership dues
- $26,321
- Program service revenue
- $3,227,885
- Investment income
- $207
- Net income from gaming
- -$530
- Other revenue
- $35,246
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $150
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,965
- Accounting fees
- $5,854
- Travel
- $85,309
- Depreciation
- $807
- Program services (functional)
- $3,196,863
- Management and general (functional)
- $69,105
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $289,330
- Total assets, end of year
- $321,669
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,185
- Net assets, end of year
- $313,484
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $12,472
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $304,704
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $8,780
- Gross receipts
- $3,290,189
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 1951
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathy Unfried | Show Secretary Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Mike Wood | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Scott Raftery | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Jade Keller | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Julie Clark | Director Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Beth A Sullivan | SecTreasurer Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Dawn Chapman | Director Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Kim Adolf | Director Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Todd Bimat | Vice President Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathy Unfried | Show Secretary Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Mike Wood | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Scott Raftery | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| KT Costello | Ex Officio Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Beth A Sullivan | SecTreasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Jade Keller | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Dawn Chapman | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Tosten Peterson | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Al Dunning | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Keller | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Scott Raftery | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Sherry Cowan | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Kelsie Rodriguez | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Cody Lamont | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Mike Stevens | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Kathy Unfried | Show Secretary Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Lindsey Mills | Social Media Secretary Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| KT Costello | Ex Officio Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Wood Mike | President Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Beth A Sullivan | SecTreasurer Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Dawn Chapman | Vice President Officer | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 514, SONOITA, AZ 85637-0514
- In care of
- % ELIZABETH A SULLIVAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Jade Keller, PO Box 514, Sonoita, AZ 85637
- Signed the 990
- ELIZABETH A SULLIVAN, Treasurer
- Phone
- (928) 636-0695
- Website
- azcha.com
- Return prepared by
- Elizabeth A Sullivan PLLC
Mission
Encourage and develope public understanding and appreciation in livestock and ranching operations and traditions through the promotion and sponsorship of public cutting horse contests.
Program accomplishments
- The association continues to support the youth involved in the Youth Cutting by providing Scholarship funds for college tuition. In 2025, no scholarship applications were received. Funds have been set aside for future recipients.The direct expenses for producing the cutting shows is reflected in the Program service expenses.Expenses $3,196,863 · revenue $3,289,659
- Revenues generated from Producing and Managing a Cutting Horse Contest NCHA held a Major Regional Cutting Horse Contest in Scottsdale. Our organization was one of the main sponsors for this event which was held in May. At the April Cutting a Special Bridleless Class is held to raise funds for local horse related charities. The funds raised were distributed to the following Charities: Folds Of Honor Az and Camelot Therapeutic Horse
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-0462493
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1987
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $321,669
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,290,189
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $3,289,659 | $3,265,968 | $321,669 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,192,387 | $3,180,172 | $289,330 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,229,869 | $3,316,264 | $279,000 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,211,338 | $3,279,176 | $358,442 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 86-0462493).
Questions about ARIZONA CUTTING HORSE ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of ARIZONA CUTTING HORSE ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ARIZONA CUTTING HORSE ASSOCIATION is 86-0462493.
- Is ARIZONA CUTTING HORSE ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(5) since 1987.
- Are donations to ARIZONA CUTTING HORSE ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does ARIZONA CUTTING HORSE ASSOCIATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ARIZONA CUTTING HORSE ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ARIZONA CUTTING HORSE ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ARIZONA CUTTING HORSE ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Jade Keller.
- Who are the officers and directors of ARIZONA CUTTING HORSE ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ARIZONA CUTTING HORSE ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,289,659, expenses of $3,265,968 and total assets of $321,669 at year end.
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