Cowboy Athletics Inc
97% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Cowboy Athletics Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Stillwater, Oklahoma, registered in 2003, with $35,816,927 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 97% of spending to programs.
220 Athletics Center, Stillwater, OK, 74078 EIN 02-0669448 Since 2003
Revenue (FY2024)
$35.8M
▲ 62.1% vs prior year
Recreation median: $129K
Expenses (FY2024)
$22.6M
Net assets
$69.0M
Employees
334
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →A+Program efficiency40% of the rating97% to programs · $0 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Cowboy Athletics Inc: 97% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating37 mo reserves · +37% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Cowboy Athletics Inc: 37 mo reserves · +37% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Governance25% of the rating3 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Cowboy Athletics Inc: 3 of 6 checks met earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Cowboy Athletics Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To support oklahoma state university athletics.
What they do
Osu cowboy dining, llc is organized to provide dining services for the university's athletic department, its students, and others associated with the university, as well as other events.
Osu cowboy golf, llc is organized to operate a golf course (karsten creek) and related facilities in stillwater, oklahoma. the golf course is primarily utilized as a teaching and practice facility by the university's men's and women's golf teams. use of the course is also open to golf course members and others based on established membership and usage fee schedules.
Clinics, camps, tournaments, and other related events are put on by the cheerleading program and football program.
Contact & location
- Address
- 220 Athletics Center, Stillwater, OK, 74078
- City
- Stillwater
- State
- Oklahoma
- Category
- Recreation & Sports
- Subcategory
- Sports Associations
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $29.1M (FY2013) to $35.8M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2.4MNet assets $69.0M
Operating margin
37.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$71.4M
Total liabilities
$2.4M
Net assets
$69.0M
Salaries & benefits
$4.5M
20% of expenses
Board members
7
5 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35,816,927▲62.1% | $22,561,748▲120% | $68,960,065▲23.8% | $71,354,037▲22.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $22,091,148▲3.6% | $10,255,586▼19.9% | $55,705,376▲26.9% | $58,344,340▲30.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $21,315,644▲69.4% | $12,808,377▲30.8% | $43,898,819▲23.0% | $44,747,066▲21.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $12,581,586▼91.2% | $9,792,305▼59.2% | $35,678,374▼69.6% | $36,828,102▼69.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $142,292,630▲162% | $23,982,047▲10.6% | $117,414,678▲15889% | $122,470,364▲23.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $54,326,709▲3373% | $21,690,011▲7.2% | -$743,671▲97.8% | $98,837,445▲68.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | -$1,659,730▼109% | $20,228,311▼12.4% | -$33,274,402▼168% | $58,576,059▼36.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $19,423,981▲319% | $23,094,735▲122% | -$12,434,489▲8.3% | $92,889,593▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | -$8,879,439▼125% | $10,420,811▼78.4% | -$13,566,345▼159% | $93,356,887▼26.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $35,813,694▲23.2% | $48,158,134▲320% | $22,990,215▼35.9% | $127,055,000▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $29,063,272 | $11,477,358▼31.9% | $35,882,607▲190% | $137,048,196▲13.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $16,851,984▲49.1% | $12,383,855▲175% | $121,154,191▲41.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $11,304,426▼73.1% | -$16,469,650▼9.5% | $85,566,836▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $42,031,523 | -$15,039,923 | $82,539,494 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Kyle Callahan — $280,416 (1.24% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Callahan | Golf Course Superintendent | 45 | $280,416 |
| Travis Levings | Maintenance Superintendent | 45 | $149,615 |
| Benjamin Crawford | Cowboy Dining Director | 45 | $148,654 |
| Valeria Mejia | General Manager of Cowboy Golf | 45 | $110,394 |
| Chad Weiberg | President | 5 | — |
| Jason Lewis | Treasurer/secretary | 5 | — |
| Jim Griffith | Director | 3 | — |
| Joe Hall | Director | 3 | — |
| John Clerico | Director | 3 | — |
| Kyle Wray | Director | 3 | — |
| Reid Sigmon | Vice President | 5 | — |
| Rick Cooper | Director | 3 | — |
| Ross Mcknight | Director | 3 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| J Mike Holder | Consulting | $437,500 |
| Mike Gundy Cowboy Football Camp LLC | Camps | $329,646 |
| Rk&r Dozer Service LLC | Construction | $191,029 |
| Forty Nine Degrees | Graphics Installation | $143,045 |
| Wilson Powersports | Equipment Maintenance | $134,600 |
Grants received · $15K total
1 grant to Cowboy Athletics Inc totaling $15K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $15,000 |
Grants made · $11.5M in FY2024
1 grant totaling $11.5M in FY2024. All grants made by Cowboy Athletics Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State University | General support | $11,505,178 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Cowboy Athletics Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Cowboy Athletics Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 02-0669448, based in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Cowboy Athletics Inc's EIN?
- Cowboy Athletics Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 02-0669448.
- How much revenue does Cowboy Athletics Inc report?
- Cowboy Athletics Inc reported $35,816,927 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Cowboy Athletics Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Cowboy Athletics Inc spends about 97% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Cowboy Athletics Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Cowboy Athletics Inc B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Cowboy Athletics Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Cowboy Athletics Inc's latest Form 990 is $280,416, paid to Kyle Callahan (Golf Course Superintendent).
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Data for Cowboy Athletics Inc (EIN 02-0669448) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.