The Charolais Association of Texas

What The Charolais Association of Texas does

The Charolais Association of Texas is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) breed association founded in 1956 that serves purebred Charolais cattle breeders across Texas and surrounding states. The organization provides a unified platform connecting seedstock producers with commercial sector buyers, enabling members to market and sell bulls and replacement females at fair market value. Its member base includes approximately 80+ ranches and cattle operations along with allied service providers in cattle genetics and reproductive technology, with Kaitlyn Chism serving as Office Manager and a mailing address at PO Box 39, Monroe, IA 50170 despite Texas-based operations.

The association operates four interconnected programs: the CAT Membership Directory, an annual consignment sale held in Fort Worth, Texas, the Texas Junior Charolais Association (TJCA) youth affiliate, and the annual TJCA State Show held at the Brazos Expo in Bryan, Texas. Members receive free annual membership with ad placement benefits including website listings, social media promotion via the association's Facebook and Instagram channels, and inclusion in the annual directory published in the Charolais Journal. The TJCA serves as the official junior affiliate, supporting youth development through leadership programs and showing opportunities.

The organization's revenue model centers on free annual membership, with monetization primarily driven through the annual consignment sale and ancillary services such as journal advertising and event participation fees. The association is governed by elected officers including President Chris Link (2025-2026 term), Vice President Collin Greer, Treasurer Josh Owens (2026-2027 term), and Secretary Peggy DeMoss, along with a Board of Directors and Area 5/6 representatives to the American International Charolais Association (AICA).

Name

The Charolais Association of Texas

Legal name

Charolais Association of Texas

Website

https://charolaisassociationoftexas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Charolais Association of Texas is a nonprofit breed association that connects approximately 80+ Charolais cattle breeders across Texas and surrounding states through a free membership directory, an annual consignment sale in Fort Worth, and youth programs via its TJCA junior affiliate.

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Product category

Cattle Breed Association

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Livestock Showing, Training & Performance Support Services (Non-veterinary) (AFAEALAM)

Keywords

• Cattle breed association
• Livestock membership organization
• Charolais cattle breeders
• Beef cattle registry
• Junior livestock programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Marion

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Annual Membership Fees: Free annual membership with ad placement. Membership allows consignment opportunities into the annual sale, listing on the website, free CAT Facebook advertisement, and many other benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Charolais Association of Texas is a nonprofit breed association serving Charolais cattle breeders in Texas through a free annual membership that includes consignment opportunities at the annual Fort Worth sale, website directory listings, free Facebook advertising, and an annual directory placement in the Charolais Journal. The association also operates the Texas Junior Charolais Association (TJCA) junior affiliate and its annual State Show held at the Brazos Expo in Bryan, Texas, supporting youth involvement in the breed.

Product overview

The Charolais Association of Texas is a breed association for Charolais cattle breeders operating as a single unified organization with four interconnected programs: the CAT Membership Directory for listing breeders and facilitating commercial transactions, the Annual Sale in Fort Worth for member consignments, the Texas Junior Charolais Association (TJCA) youth program, and the annual TJCA State Show competitive exhibition. The organization connects Charolais breeders in Texas with the commercial beef sector and seedstock producers, providing marketing, advertising, and networking services to members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Texas Junior Charolais Association (TJCA): Junior affiliate organization of the Charolais Association of Texas, supporting youth in Charolais cattle breeding and showing.

Products and services

• CAT Membership Directory Annual listing of Charolais breeders in Texas and surrounding states that connects members with commercial and seedstock buyers; included free with annual membership and also published in the Charolais Journal.
• Annual Sale (Fort Worth) Annual consignment cattle sale held in Fort Worth, Texas, where members consign Charolais bulls and replacement females for sale to commercial and seedstock producers.
• Texas Junior Charolais Association (TJCA) Junior affiliate of the Charolais Association of Texas, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports youth involvement in the Charolais breed through shows, leadership programs, and educational activities.
• TJCA State Show Annual competitive livestock exhibition held at the Brazos Expo in Bryan, Texas, where TJCA junior members showcase Charolais cattle; TJCA membership is renewed annually when members submit State Show entries.

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Texas Junior Charolais Association (TJCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTJCA is the official junior affiliate organization of the Charolais Association of Texas. The association supports this youth organization dedicated to developing young people in the Charolais industry through leadership programs, cattle showing events, and educational activities. TJCA holds its State Show annually and is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• American International Charolais Association (AICA): National parent breed association for Charolais cattle in the U.S. and the direct national affiliate of CAT. Comparably focused on Charolais breed promotion, registry services, and seedstock marketing, but operates at national scale.
• Texas Angus Association: State-level breed association serving Texas Angus breeders with membership, directory listings, sales, and junior programs. Mirrors CAT's structure and member-value proposition but for the dominant Angus breed.
• Texas Hereford Association: Texas state breed association for Hereford cattle with a comparable mix of membership directory, annual sale, junior affiliate, and breeder networking. Direct substitute for Texas cow-calf seedstock buyers choosing between breeds.
• American Simmental Association: National breed association promoting Simmental and SimAngus genetics through member services, performance programs, and junior activities. Competes with CAT for the same Texas seedstock and commercial buyer segments.
• Red Angus Association of America: National breed association for Red Angus with member services, genetic evaluation tools, and junior programs. Competes with Charolais for hybrid and commercial bull market share.
• North American Limousin Foundation: Registry and breed promotion organization for Limousin and Lim-Flex cattle, with member, junior, and performance programs similar in structure to CAT's offerings but serving a different beef breed.

Broad incumbents

• American Hereford Association: National Hereford breed registry and promotion organization. Comparable in mission (breed promotion, registry, junior programs, sales) but at national scale and for a competing beef breed.
• American Angus Association: Largest U.S. beef breed registry, with extensive member services, performance data programs, and national promotional infrastructure. Competes with CAT for commercial buyer mindshare, particularly Angus-influenced genetics.
• Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association: Large Texas and Southwest regional cattle industry association focused on advocacy, law enforcement, and insurance services for ranchers. Overlaps with CAT's Texas membership base but serves all breeds.
• National Cattlemen's Beef Association: National trade association for the U.S. cattle industry, providing policy, marketing, and research support. Overlaps with CAT's member audience (commercial and seedstock producers) but operates at industry-wide scale rather than a single breed.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/charolaisassociation

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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