cattleman's ball

What cattleman's ball does

Cattleman's Ball is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization founded in 1998 in Ainsworth, Nebraska, that produces a single annual fundraising event rotating to a different host family and community across the state each year. Its mission is to raise money for cancer research, with approximately 90% of net proceeds directed to the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center and the remaining 10% returned to the host community for local health-related purposes.

The organization's "product" is an annual multi-day event combining live entertainment, auctions, dining, and camping. Each year a host family underwrites the local logistics and recruits hundreds of volunteers, creating a community-driven production model. There is no proprietary technology platform or productized software; operations are supported by a standard website, online ticketing and donation processing, and event-day logistics.

Revenue is generated from ticket sales, camping fees, sponsorships structured across multiple tiers (platinum, gold, silver, etc.), live and silent auctions, and direct donations. The organization maintains a network of hotel partners and platinum-level corporate sponsors including Pinnacle Bank and AKRS. Cumulative giving since 1998 has reached $21,287,789 as of the most recent reporting, with individual annual events ranging from approximately $1.23 million to $1.90 million in the most recent five cycles.

Name

cattleman's ball

Legal name

Cattlemen's Ball of Nebraska

Website

https://cattlemensball.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Cattleman's Ball is a Nebraska-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that hosts an annual rotating fundraising event, directing roughly 90% of net proceeds to the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center for cancer research and 10% to host communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Fundraising Events

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Agriculture, Farming & AgriTech Shows Organizers (THAHABAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Beef Cattle Grazing & Pasture-Based Operations (AFAEABAG)

Keywords

• Annual fundraising event
• Cancer research charity
• Nonprofit event organization
• Community fundraising events
• Charitable event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Davenport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Event Ticket Sales: Annual fundraising ball with tiered ticket options (Trail Boss and Top Hand tiers). Gates open at different times for each tier, with Trail Boss offering premium early access.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors support the event at various levels (Platinum and other tiers), visible through logo displays on the website and event materials.
3. Donations: Tax-deductible charitable donations from individuals and organizations supporting cancer research.
4. Camping Fees: On-site RV and travel trailer camping spots available for $50 each on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Cattlemen's Ball of Nebraska is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that hosts an annual two-day fundraising event each June in a different Nebraska community. The event features live country music entertainment, premium Nebraska beef dining, ranch rodeo, demonstrations, shopping, and on-site RV camping, with ticketed access at Trail Boss and Top Hand tiers. Ninety percent of proceeds benefit the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center for cancer research, and ten percent is returned to the host community for local health and wellness programs.

Product overview

Cattlemen's Ball of Nebraska is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that hosts an annual fundraising event to raise money for cancer research. The organization does not offer technology products or services. Its primary activity is organizing and hosting an annual 'Ball' event featuring entertainment, food, and activities, with proceeds benefiting the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center in Omaha, Nebraska. The event has various ticket tiers (Trail Boss, Top Hand) and is held in different Nebraska communities each year.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Cattlemen's Ball Fundraising Event

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $21.28 million raised for cancer research since 1998
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary beneficiary of 90% of Cattlemen's Ball proceeds. NCI-designated cancer center (since 1999), the only one in Nebraska and one of 72 nationwide. Also a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) alliance. Cattlemen's Ball contributions support cancer research programs and community care.
• University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated institution housing the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center. Has formal Academic Affiliation Agreement with UNMC Department of Pediatrics and Children's Hospital to increase access for children with cancer in clinical trials.
• National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center is one of 14 founding members of this leading alliance that sets high standards and guidelines for cancer treatment.
• NCI Community Cancer Center Program (NCCCP) CentersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree NCCCP centers collaborate with Buffett Cancer Center for clinical/translational research, providing rural patients access to clinical trials.
• Pinnacle BankmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum-level sponsor displayed prominently on homepage and event materials.
• AKRSmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum-level sponsor of the Cattlemen's Ball.
• LandMark ImplementminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor supporting the annual event.
• Titan MachineryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Cattlemen's Ball.
• Merck Animal HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Cattlemen's Ball.
• VermeerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Cattlemen's Ball.
• ValmontminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Cattlemen's Ball.
• Nebraska BeefcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe event promotes Nebraska beef, one of the state's largest industries, as part of a healthy diet.
• Hotel Partners (Comfort Suites, Howard Johnson, Cobblestone, Super 8, Holiday Inn Express, Comfort Inn, Tru, La Quinta, Fairfield Inn)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional hotels providing lodging options for event attendees in surrounding communities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• American Cancer Society (Great Plains Division): Largest U.S. cancer-research nonprofit and a competitor for charitable dollars and event sponsorships in Nebraska, operating galas and Relay For Life events that overlap with the Ball's donor pool.
• Nebraska Cattlemen: The statewide trade association for Nebraska beef producers; closely tied to the Beef State identity and cattle-industry sponsorships that anchor the Cattlemen's Ball's corporate base.

Direct peers

• Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo: A massive annual livestock/agriculture-themed charity event that combines entertainment, rodeo, and beef-industry promotion with large-scale fundraising for education and cancer research — structurally analogous to the Cattlemen's Ball but at a vastly larger scale.
• San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo: Annual livestock exposition and rodeo that doubles as a major charitable fundraiser for youth agriculture education; shares the cattle/agriculture-showcase + charity-entertainment hybrid model with the Cattlemen's Ball.
• V Foundation for Cancer Research: Sport-and-entertainment-anchored cancer research fundraiser; comparable model of pairing a marquee event with directed giving to a designated research institution.

Regional players

• Nebraska Farm Bureau: Statewide agricultural advocacy organization that engages many of the same rural Nebraska families, sponsors, and host communities the Cattlemen's Ball depends on for annual execution.

Others

• Livestock Marketing Association: National trade group for livestock markets; represents the auction/feedlot ecosystem that supplies many of the Cattlemen's Ball's donor and sponsor relationships in the cattle industry.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Cattlemensball
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• Instagraminstagram.com/cattlemensballofnebraskainc

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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