Helping Horses - Horses Helping People

The EQUUS Foundation, Inc., raises public awareness of the value of the horse in society through education and the award of grants to charities that use the horse to benefit the public, promote horse welfare, and elevate the equestrian sport.

ABOUT US

Governance

Financial Info

Annual Report

The EQUUS Foundation was founded as an IRS tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) charity in August 2002 and awarded its first grants in August 2003.  Since then, it has awarded over $850,000 in grants, helping thousands of people and horses each year.

     Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law and are received by both individuals and corporations. The Federal Identification Number of the Foundation is 42-1547242.

     The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors representing a cross-section of the equestrian community, including supporters, participants, and professionals.

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GOVERNANCE

The EQUUS Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors representing a cross-section of the equestrian community, including supporters, participants, and professionals. The Foundation operates without employees but retains outside service providers under the supervision of the Board of Directors.

Board of Directors

Jenny Belknap

Chairman

Lynn Coakley

President

Catherine Herman

Vice Chairman

David Goodwin

Secretary-Treasurer

Margaret Bondy

Flavia Callari

David Distler

Gray Fadden

Julie Frank

Leslie Howard

Dr. Richard Mitchell, DVM

James Newhouse

Clea Newman Soderlund

Allan Shore, Jr.

George N. Venizelos

Visse Wedell

 FINANCIAL INFO

The EQUUS Foundation, Inc. is incorporated in the state of Connecticut and is classified as a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt charity by the Internal Revenue Service.

      Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. The Foundation’s tax identification number is 42-1547242.

      In accordance with IRS regulations, the Foundation files the IRS Form 990 annually and is audited by the accounting firm of Sheptoff & Reuber located in Glastonbury, Connecticut.

IRS Tax Exemption Letter

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