# Cotton Bowl Athletic Association

Football nonprofit in Arlington, Texas 76011. EIN 75-0863843. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/750863843-cotton-bowl-athletic-association

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To present the most innovative of all college football bowl games and to be the leader in creating premier college sports experiences for univ, student athletes, sponsors &comm.

Source: Form 990, year ending Apr 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/750863843/202640579349300509/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Football (IRS activity code N650)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1953
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | $20,990,780 | $17,413,240 | $38,442,768 | $37,078,961 | 18 | 92 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/750863843/202640579349300509/full) |
| Apr 2023 | $16,767,428 | $14,387,106 | $32,802,756 | $31,196,579 | 72 | 90 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/750863843/202400229349301475/full) |
| Apr 2022 | $17,932,137 | $14,311,055 | $32,471,446 | $31,248,029 | 43 | 88 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/750863843/202310729349301821/full) |

Expense split, year ending Apr 2025: programs $16,335,509 (94%), management $1,077,731 (6%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Apr 2025: gifts and grants $2,681,550, program fees $16,663,093, investment income $1,641,801.

Growth label: **Steady** (about +5% a year, Apr 2022 to Apr 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 1 of 51 amateur sports nonprofits in Arlington.
- Revenue $20,990,780 is in the top 10% of 1,107 amateur sports nonprofits in Texas; median $136,579.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Tarrant County, Texas: about 551,303 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 837 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.5 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Arlington: 79 licensed child care centers, 31 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/texas/arlington
- Texas rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/texas

## Questions

**What is Cotton Bowl Athletic Association's EIN?**

Cotton Bowl Athletic Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-0863843. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Cotton Bowl Athletic Association a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Cotton Bowl Athletic Association in Arlington, Texas as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1953. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Cotton Bowl Athletic Association tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Cotton Bowl Athletic Association as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Cotton Bowl Athletic Association do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Apr 2025: "To present the most innovative of all college football bowl games and to be the leader in creating premier college sports experiences for univ, student athletes, sponsors &comm." The IRS classifies it as: Football.

**How much money does Cotton Bowl Athletic Association take in?**

For the year ending Apr 2025, Cotton Bowl Athletic Association reported total revenue of $20,990,780 and total expenses of $17,413,240 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.