Nonprofit · EIN 74-1016713
RIO GRANDE VALLEY LIVESTOCK SHOW INC
Tax-exempt · MERCEDES, TX 78570
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2025 | 990 | $9,357,078 | $8,870,210 | $486,868 | $11,314,190 | $3,429,596 | $7,884,594 |
| April 30, 2024 | 990 | $10,125,356 | $9,105,931 | $1,019,425 | $11,476,165 | $4,078,439 | $7,397,726 |
| April 30, 2023 | 990 | $5,825,681 | $5,385,178 | $440,503 | $10,297,994 | $3,919,693 | $6,378,301 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,040,301
- of which government grants
- $65,000
- Program service revenue
- $7,786,975
- Investment income
- $26,213
- Net rental income
- $115,274
- Net income from fundraising events
- $324,760
- Other revenue
- $503,589
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $42,550
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $91,959
- Other salaries and wages
- $609,160
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $821,629
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $62,140
- Accounting fees
- $14,850
- Occupancy
- $311,643
- Travel
- $19,640
- Depreciation
- $507,729
- Program services (functional)
- $8,318,457
- Management and general (functional)
- $518,726
- Fundraising (functional)
- $33,027
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,476,165
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,314,190
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,429,596
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,884,594
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $8,735,782
- Gross receipts
- $9,412,995
- Employees
- 29
- Volunteers
- 700
- Year formed
- 1949
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 April 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE RISICA | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| HORACIO GARZA JR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| SAM MORROW | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| EDNA MARTINEZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| BOBBY SPARKS | PRESIDENT EMERITUS Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| SHERILYN GOAD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| RYAN VAUGHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| DANIEL ACEVEDO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| GLENN BELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JOE C BALLENGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| REAGAN FLORENCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| LUCAS HINOJOSA DVM | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| BILL WENTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| EARL NEUHAUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| FELO MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABEL SUAREZ JR | MEMBER-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MITCH THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| NELDA BARRERA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MARK GOLDAMMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| LUIS H SALDANA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/GENERAL Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended April 30, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE RISICA | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| HORACIO GARZA JR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| SAM MORROW | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| EDNA MARTINEZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| BOBBY SPARKS | PRESIDENT EMERITUS Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| SHERILYN GOAD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| RYAN VAUGHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| DANIEL ACEVEDO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| GLENN BELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JOE C BALLENGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| REAGAN FLORENCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| LUCAS HINOJOSA DVM | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| BILL WENTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| EARL NEUHAUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| FELO MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ABEL SUAREZ JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MITCH THOMAS | MEMBER-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| LUIS H SALDANA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/GENERAL MANAGER Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended April 30, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARMANDO CORREA | GENERAL MANAGER Officer | 40 | $79,707 | $9,250 |
| MIKE RISICA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| HORACIO GARZA JR | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM MORROW | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| EDNA MARTINEZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| BOBBY SPARKS | PRESIDENT EMERITUS Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERILYN GOAD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN VAUGHAN | MEMBER-AT-LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL ACEVEDO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| GLENN BELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE C BALLENGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| REAGAN FLORENCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCAS HINOJOSA DVM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL WENTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| EARL NEUHAUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| FELO MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ABEL SUAREZ JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MITCH THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1000 N TEXAS AVE, MERCEDES, TX 78570-2491
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- HORACIO GARZA JR, 1000 N TEXAS AVENUE, MERCEDES, TX 78570
- Signed the 990
- HORACIO GARZA JR, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (956) 565-2456
- Website
- WWW.RGVLS.COM
- Return prepared by
- BURTON MCCUMBER & LONGORIA LLP
Mission
TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES FAMILY, COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTEERISM. WE STRIVE TO PROMOTE THE YOUTH OF SOUTH TEXAS THROUGH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION, AND COMPETITION WITH A GOAL OF CREATING LEADERS OF TOMORROW.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED A TEN DAY SHOW FOR STUDENTS TO EXHIBIT THEIR ANIMALS, ART, HORTICULTURE, AND SHOP PROJECTS. THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY LIVESTOCK SHOW AWARDED AN ESTIMATED $1,377,500 DURING THE MARCH 2024 SHOW. THESE AWARDS INCLUDED: MARKET PREMIUMS, BREEDING PREMIUMS, OTHER PREMIUMS, VARIOUS AUCTION RE-SALE, VARIOUS AWARDS AND PRIZES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO AWARDED 62 SCHOLARSHIPS TOTALING $42,550.Expenses $8,318,165 · grants $42,550 · revenue $3,121,783
- THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED A TWO DAY SHOW CENTERED AROUND CITRUS AND VEGETABLES IN ORDER TO EDUCATE YOUTH AND PROMOTE AGRICULTURE. STUDENT MEMBERS OF 4-H, FFA, AND FFCLA THROUGHOUT THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY IN GRADES 3RD TO 12TH PARTICIPATED IN A NUMBER OF EVENTS FROM AG PRODUCT ID TO POSTER CONTESTS.Expenses $292 · revenue $9,800
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 April, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | April 30, 2026 | September 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | April 30, 2025 | September 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | April 30, 2024 | September 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 74-1016713
- 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
- 1950
- Accounting year ends
- April
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,314,190
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,412,995
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | April 2025 | $9,357,078 | $8,870,210 | $11,314,190 | XML |
| 990-T | April 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 2024 | $10,125,356 | $9,105,931 | $11,476,165 | XML |
| 990-T | April 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 2023 | $5,825,681 | $5,385,178 | $10,297,994 | XML |
| 990-T | April 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 2022 | $6,408,049 | $5,349,323 | $9,879,842 | IRS |
| 990-T | April 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 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 74-1016713).
Questions about RIO GRANDE VALLEY LIVESTOCK SHOW INC
- What is the EIN of RIO GRANDE VALLEY LIVESTOCK SHOW INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RIO GRANDE VALLEY LIVESTOCK SHOW INC is 74-1016713.
- Is RIO GRANDE VALLEY LIVESTOCK SHOW INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1950.
- Are donations to RIO GRANDE VALLEY LIVESTOCK SHOW INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RIO GRANDE VALLEY LIVESTOCK SHOW 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 RIO GRANDE VALLEY LIVESTOCK SHOW INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending April 30, 2026) is due September 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did RIO GRANDE VALLEY LIVESTOCK SHOW INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended April 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of RIO GRANDE VALLEY LIVESTOCK SHOW INC?
- The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 names HORACIO GARZA JR.
- Who are the officers and directors of RIO GRANDE VALLEY LIVESTOCK SHOW INC?
- The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does RIO GRANDE VALLEY LIVESTOCK SHOW INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,357,078, expenses of $8,870,210 and total assets of $11,314,190 at year end.
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