About Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate
To make the dreams of young livestock exhibitors come true through educational scholarships and by supporting youth pursuing careers in agriculture.
Focus Areas
agricultureyouth developmentscholarshipseducational supportlivestock/show support
Who They Fund
agricultural youth4-H membersFFA studentsyouth project competitors/exhibitorsstudents pursuing agricultural vocational education
Funding Style
scholarship fundingdirect service supportprogram/project-specific support
About Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate
FORT WORTH STOCK SHOW SYNDICATE is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. It reported $14,846,616 in annual grants given and $4,129,888 in total assets on its latest 990 on file, for 2025. Its giving is local, and all reported grants went to recipients in Texas. The foundation’s stated focus areas are agriculture, youth development, scholarships, educational support, and livestock/show support. Its work is centered on educational scholarships and support for youth pursuing careers in agriculture. Recent grants show large support to SOUTHWESTERN EXPOSITION AND LIVESTOCK SHOW, including $7,494,424 in 2025 and $6,843,442 in 2024, both described as support for agricultural youth to further educational and vocational opportunities. Other named grantees include TEXAS 4-H FOUNDATION, which received $116,250 in 2024 and $97,500 in 2025 for 4-H scholarships, and TEXAS FFA FOUNDATION, which received $103,750 in 2024 and $106,250 in 2025 for FFA scholarships. TARRANT COUNTY JR LIVESTOCK SHOW also received $45,000 in 2024 and $40,000 in 2025 for support for agricultural youth to compete and exhibit their projects. The typical grant size is concentrated at a higher level, with p25 of $84,375, a median of $105,000, and p75 of $1,798,048.
What Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate Funds
Recent grantmaking spans agricultural youth education, scholarship support, and youth livestock exhibition support. Notable grants include $7,494,424 to SOUTHWESTERN EXPOSITION AND LIVESTOCK SHOW in 2025 and $6,843,442 in 2024 to provide means for agricultural youth to further educational and vocational opportunities. TEXAS 4-H FOUNDATION received $116,250 in 2024 and $97,500 in 2025 for 4-H scholarships, while TEXAS FFA FOUNDATION received $103,750 in 2024 and $106,250 in 2025 for FFA scholarships. TARRANT COUNTY JR LIVESTOCK SHOW received $45,000 in 2024 and $40,000 in 2025 to support agricultural youth competing and exhibiting projects.
How Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate Gives
FORT WORTH STOCK SHOW SYNDICATE’s recent giving is concentrated in large grants, with a typical grant size of $84,375 at the 25th percentile, $105,000 at the median, and $1,798,048 at the 75th percentile. The recent grant list shows repeated support for Texas-based organizations tied to 4-H, FFA, and junior livestock shows. Its active programs indicate support for scholarships, buyer and support programs, and sale-of-champions purchases. One listed program accepts unsolicited applications, while others do not.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$7.7M
Total Assets
$4.1M
Total Revenue
$8.5M
Total Expenses
$8M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $84K and $1.8M, with a median of $105K.
25th Percentile
$84K
Median
$105K
75th Percentile
$1.8M
Geographic Reach
Local1 state funded
About 100% of grants go to recipients in TX.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
CHRISTIAN SCHRODER
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