To make the dreams of young livestock exhibitors come true through educational scholarships and by supporting youth pursuing careers in agriculture.
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.
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.
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.
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Most grants fall between $84K and $1.8M, with a median of $105K.
25th Percentile
$84K
Median
$105K
75th Percentile
$1.8M
About 100% of grants go to recipients in TX.
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FORT WORTH STOCK SHOW SYNDICATE gives locally, and the grant data shows all reported recipients in Texas. The top state by grant count is TX, with 100% of grants going to recipients in its headquarters state. Recent recipients are in Fort Worth, College Station, and Austin. The recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with no non-U.S. grants shown in the data.
Its active programs mostly do not accept unsolicited applications. The Sale of Champions (Junior Livestock Auction purchasing program) is listed as accepting unsolicited applications, while the Sale of Champions Support program, FWSSS Scholarships for 4-H and FFA Members, James M. “Jim Bob” Norman Scholarship Fund, and Junior Sale of Champions — Buyer/Support Program are listed as not accepting unsolicited applications.
It funds agriculture-related youth support, scholarships, and livestock exhibition activities. Recent grant purposes include support for agricultural youth to further educational and vocational opportunities, 4-H scholarships, FFA scholarships, and support for agricultural youth to compete and exhibit their projects.
Its typical grant size is $84,375 at the 25th percentile, $105,000 at the median, and $1,798,048 at the 75th percentile. Recent grants also include larger awards such as $7,494,424 in 2025 and $6,843,442 in 2024 to SOUTHWESTERN EXPOSITION AND LIVESTOCK SHOW.
It is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, and its grantmaking is local. The data shows all reported grants went to Texas recipients, with grants to organizations in Fort Worth, College Station, and Austin.
Recent grantees include SOUTHWESTERN EXPOSITION AND LIVESTOCK SHOW, TEXAS 4-H FOUNDATION, TEXAS FFA FOUNDATION, and TARRANT COUNTY JR LIVESTOCK SHOW. Reported grant amounts include $7,494,424, $6,843,442, $116,250, $106,250, $103,750, $97,500, $45,000, and $40,000.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWESTERN EXPOSITION AND LIVESTOCK SHOW | FORT WORTH, TX | $7,494,424 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE MEANS FOR AGRICULTURAL YOUTH TO FURTHER EDUCATIONAL / VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. |
| TEXAS FFA FOUNDATION | AUSTIN, TX | $106,250 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR FFA SCHOLARSHIPS. |
| TEXAS 4-H FOUNDATION | COLLEGE STATION, TX | $97,500 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR 4-H SCHOLARSHIPS. |
| TARRANT COUNTY JR LIVESTOCK SHOW | FORT WORTH, TX | $40,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR AGRICULTURAL YOUTH TO COMPETE AND EXHIBIT THEIR PROJECTS. |
| SOUTHWESTERN EXPOSITION AND LIVESTOCK SHOW | FORT WORTH, TX | $6,843,442 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE MEANS FOR AGRICULTURAL YOUTH TO FURTHER EDUCATIONAL / VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. |
| TEXAS 4-H FOUNDATION | COLLEGE STATION, TX | $116,250 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR 4-H SCHOLARSHIPS. |
| TEXAS FFA FOUNDATION | AUSTIN, TX | $103,750 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR FFA SCHOLARSHIPS. |
| TARRANT COUNTY JR LIVESTOCK SHOW | FORT WORTH, TX | $45,000 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR AGRICULTURAL YOUTH TO COMPETE AND EXHIBIT THEIR PROJECTS. |
SOUTHWESTERN EXPOSITION AND LIVESTOCK SHOW
$7,494,424TO PROVIDE MEANS FOR AGRICULTURAL YOUTH TO FURTHER EDUCATIONAL / VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.
TEXAS FFA FOUNDATION
$106,250TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR FFA SCHOLARSHIPS.
TEXAS 4-H FOUNDATION
$97,500TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR 4-H SCHOLARSHIPS.
TARRANT COUNTY JR LIVESTOCK SHOW
$40,000TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR AGRICULTURAL YOUTH TO COMPETE AND EXHIBIT THEIR PROJECTS.
SOUTHWESTERN EXPOSITION AND LIVESTOCK SHOW
$6,843,442TO PROVIDE MEANS FOR AGRICULTURAL YOUTH TO FURTHER EDUCATIONAL / VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.
TEXAS 4-H FOUNDATION
$116,250TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR 4-H SCHOLARSHIPS.
TEXAS FFA FOUNDATION
$103,750TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR FFA SCHOLARSHIPS.
TARRANT COUNTY JR LIVESTOCK SHOW
$45,000TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR AGRICULTURAL YOUTH TO COMPETE AND EXHIBIT THEIR PROJECTS.