Nonprofit · EIN 27-1404082
BLUE RIBBON SALE OF CHAMPIONS FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · MILWAUKEE, WI 53214
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $428,441 | $452,729 | -$24,288 | $596,956 | $19,654 | $577,302 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $520,984 | $512,054 | $8,930 | $555,363 | $0 | $555,363 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $450,410 | $454,218 | -$3,808 | $502,320 | $0 | $502,320 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $39,620
- Program service revenue
- $362,482
- Investment income
- $26,339
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $86,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $8,350
- Program services (functional)
- $417,827
- Management and general (functional)
- $34,902
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $555,363
- Total assets, end of year
- $596,956
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $19,654
- Net assets, end of year
- $577,302
- Publicly traded securities
- $593,136
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $577,302
- Gross receipts
- $428,441
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- WI
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenny Markham-Gehl | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Rebecca Ivey | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Kristi Lange | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Kevin Bobolz | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Amy Listle | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jodie May | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Janie Suddeth | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Carl Huschitt | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ryan Adams | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Taylor Reismer | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenny Markham | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Rebecca Ivey | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Kristi Lange | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Kevin Bobolz | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Amy Listle | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jodie May | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Janie Suddeth | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nate McConnell | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ryan Adams | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Taylor Schaefer | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Johnson | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Nate Weinkauf | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Kristi Lange | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Kevin Bobolz | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Stan Jones | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rebecca Ivey | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dave Koning | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Beth Carr | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jodie May | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Janie Suddeth | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nate McConnell | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 640 S 84TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53214-1438
- In care of
- % ROBERT L JOHNSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Jenny Markham-Gehl, 640 S 84th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53214
- Signed the 990
- Jenny Markham-Gehl, President
- Phone
- (414) 788-5774
- Website
- gbrla.com
- Return prepared by
- O'Leary & Anick
Mission
To educate encourage youth exhibitors to produce high quality livestock that will provide wholesome nutritous products. The BRSCF is committed to creating events that provide a platform for enhancing strengthening the ag community of WI and to better foster understanding of the agriculture industry throughout our society.
Program accomplishments
- Govenors Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction. Over 600 Wisconsin State Fair Junior Beef, Swine Sheep Exhibitors compete for a coveted spot in the Governors Livestock Auction. Junior Exhibitors who sell animals in the auction receive a percent of the sale proceeds based on the sale price of the animal. In addition, funds raised benefit scholarship recipients and other Wisconsin Youth Agriculture programs. New livestock grant program initiated to support Wisconsin youth that wish to participate in the showing and raising of livestock. This program allows youth to apply for grants to support the purchase of livestock for showing and/or to help them establish their own heard of animals.Expenses $417,827 · grants $86,000 · revenue $362,482
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
- 27-1404082
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $596,956
- Income (IRS master file)
- $428,441
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $428,441 | $452,729 | $596,956 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $520,984 | $512,054 | $555,363 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $450,410 | $454,218 | $502,320 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $359,166 | $367,357 | $459,062 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 27-1404082).
Questions about BLUE RIBBON SALE OF CHAMPIONS FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of BLUE RIBBON SALE OF CHAMPIONS FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLUE RIBBON SALE OF CHAMPIONS FOUNDATION INC is 27-1404082.
- Is BLUE RIBBON SALE OF CHAMPIONS FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to BLUE RIBBON SALE OF CHAMPIONS FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLUE RIBBON SALE OF CHAMPIONS FOUNDATION INC 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 BLUE RIBBON SALE OF CHAMPIONS FOUNDATION INC 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 BLUE RIBBON SALE OF CHAMPIONS FOUNDATION INC 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 BLUE RIBBON SALE OF CHAMPIONS FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Jenny Markham-Gehl.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLUE RIBBON SALE OF CHAMPIONS FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BLUE RIBBON SALE OF CHAMPIONS FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $428,441, expenses of $452,729 and total assets of $596,956 at year end.
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