The Golden State Gay Rodeo Association (or G.S.G.R.A.) was established to further the growth, education, and charitable enjoyment of rodeo and the western life-style within the Golden State, California. It is an organization that provides education and training in the production, operations, and participation in rodeo and the western life-style. G.S.G.R.A. provides charitable support to the community by donating the net proceeds of the rodeos and other fund-raising events to those in need. Since their beginning, the G.S.G.R.A. has raised over $150,000 in donations to numerous charities throughout the state of California.