American Quarter Horse Foundation

Organization Overview

American Quarter Horse Foundation is located in Amarillo, TX. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (D03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 09/2021, American Quarter Horse Foundation employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Quarter Horse Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 09/2021, American Quarter Horse Foundation generated $10.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 09/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, American Quarter Horse Foundation has awarded 87 individual grants totaling $3,008,273. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO CONNECT HORSES AND PEOPLE THROUGH CHARITABLE GIVING IN ORDER TO DEVELOP AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS OR INITIATIVES THAT PRESERVE OUR HORSE'S LEGACY AND FURTHER THE OVERALL WELL-BEING OF THE AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE AND THE PEOPLE WHO COMPRISE THE QUARTER HORSE FAMILY THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS, RESEARCH, EQUINE ASSISTED ACTIVITIES AND THERAPIES, THE HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM, AND OTHER PROGRAMS OF INTEREST TO THE QUARTER HORSE FAMILY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM - TO HONOR THE HORSES AND PEOPLE WHO HAVE TRANSFORMED THE AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE INDUSTRY THROUGH THE HALL OF FAME AND TO INSPIRE PEOPLE TO DISCOVER AND EXPLORE THEIR PASSION FOR HORSES THROUGH THE MUSEUM. SERVED APPROXIMATELY 748 VISITORS FROM 10/1/20 TO 9/30/21. THE HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM WAS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC FOR A PORTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2021 DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.


EQUINE RESEARCH - TO SUPPORT THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF OUR HORSE THROUGH RESEARCH THAT CHALLENGES THE FRONTIERS OF KNOWLEDGE AND PROMOTES THE CONTINUED WELL-BEING OF ALL HORSES.


SCHOLARSHIP FUND - TO SUPPORT FUTURE INDUSTRY LEADERS IN BUILDING KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS THROUGH EDUCATION TO ACCOMPLISH LIFE-LONG DREAMS THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS. 198 SCHOLARSHIPS WERE PAID IN THE YEAR ENDING 9/30/21.


EQUINE ASSISTED ACTIVITIES & THERAPIES - TO SUPPORT EDUCATION THROUGH EQUINE ASSISTED ACTIVITIES AND THERAPIES TO PROVIDE FREEDOM AND EMPOWERMENT TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED (AMERICA'S HORSE CARES).


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
American Quarter Horse Association
Administration Services
$172,062
Christine Marie Sitz
Chief Foundation Officer Services
$138,996
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$145,671
Related organizations$0
Government grants $10,589
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,015,884
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $17,756
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,172,144
Total Program Service Revenue$91,118
Investment income $768,394
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $9,167
Net Rental Income $1,635
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $8,184,260
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$21,521
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $1,767
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $10,207,554

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, American Quarter Horse Foundation has awarded $300,706 in support to 9 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY

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Lexington, KY

PURPOSE: EQUINE RESEARCH

$104,116

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITYTX AGRILIFE RESEARCH

PURPOSE: EQUINE RESEARCH

$99,764

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

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East Lansing, MI

PURPOSE: EQUINE RESEARCH

$48,156

EQUINE ASSISTED DEVELOPMENT

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Grand Rapids, MI

PURPOSE: AMERICA'S HORSE CARES THERAPEUTIC RIDING

$10,000

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN RESEARCH AND SPONSORED PROGRAM

PURPOSE: EQUINE RESEARCH

$9,370

Rose City, TX

PURPOSE: AMERICA'S HORSE CARES THERAPEUTIC RIDING

$8,800
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that American Quarter Horse Foundation has recieved totaling $1,399,947.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Burnett Foundation

Fort Worth, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$813,947
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund

New York, NY

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT & ANIMAL PROTECTION

$551,250
Wyoming Community Foundation

Laramie, WY

PURPOSE: Environment and Animals

$20,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS

$8,750
Permian Basin Area Foundation

Midland, TX

PURPOSE: Educational

$6,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$30,099,044
Earnings$4,954,839
Net Contributions$757,574
Other Expense$1,360,278
Ending Balance$34,451,179

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