Informed Giving

It's more important now than ever before -- with the advent of the internet and social media and the ease in which misleading information can be disseminated -- that the very best equine charities are nationally recognized and have the greatest opportunity to receive financial support.

The EQUUS Foundation Guardians program nationally recognizes equine charities that demonstrate their willingness to be fully transparent and make their policies and horse care practices available for public scrutiny.

Our goal is to have every deserving equine charity recognized as a Guardian to ensure that donor dollars are being spent on programs with the greatest impact – whether those dollars are donated through the EQUUS Foundation or donated directly to our Guardian charities.

Guardian Webinars

The process to receive the EQUUS Foundation Guardian Seal of Transparency is challenging -- and we're here to help. For 2022, we are offering four webinars to assist in the completion and submission of the required information.

In order to be designated as a Guardian, an organization must first join our Equine Welfare Network. Click here to join our Equine Welfare Network. If your organization is already participating on our Equine Welfare Network, click here to log into your network profile and follow the online instructions to update your Guardian information.

Check back on January 1, 2023 to sign up!

1. OVERVIEW & DISCUSSION OF NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR 2022

An overview of the EQUUS Foundation grant process, a step-by-step through each of the sections, and an overview of the new Guardian requirements. All equine charities seeking the Guardian designation are encouraged to attend.

Tuesday, January 18, 2022 | 1 pm - 2 pm EST
VIEW THE WEBINAR HERE

RESOURCES:
Member Eligibility Requirements
Guardian Eligibility Requirements - New for 2022
Mentor Eligibility Requirements - New for 2022

2. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT BASICS

A guide to understand and complete the Guardian financial section geared towards equine charities that file the 990-N and the 990-EZ. The webinar will focus on how to complete the EQUUS Foundation Pro Forma 990.

Tuesday, February 1, 2022 | 1 pm - 2 pm EST
VIEW THE WEBINAR HERE

RESOURCES:
Financial Statement Basics | EQUUS Foundation Pro Forma 990

3. OVERVIEW OF GUIDELINES FOR CONDUCTING EQUINE ASSISTED SERVICES

A discussion of the EQUUS Foundation Guidelines for Conducting Equine Assisted Services and guidance on how to complete the specific sections pertaining to Equine Assisted Services. The webinar will include a discussion on the difference between Equine Assisted Services and Community Outreach programs benefitting the public. Equine charities that conduct Equine Assisted Services and community outreach are encouraged to attend.

Tuesday, February 22, 2022 | 1 pm - 2 pm EST
VIEW THE WEBINAR HERE

RESOURCES:
Guidelines for Organizations Conducting EAS
Optimal Terminology Summit For Services That Incorporate Horses To Benefit People Report
PATH Statement on Outcome of Terminology Summit
PATH ESMHL Certification

4. OVERVIEW, WRAP UP AND Q&A

A step-by-step through each of the sections concluding with a Q&A for those who were unable to attend the first webinar. You can view the recording of the first webinar HERE.

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 | 1 pm - 2 pm EST

RESOURCES:
Member Eligibility Requirements
Guardian Eligibility Requirements - New for 2022
Mentor Eligibility Requirements - New for 2022