Foundation for the Horse
Grantmaking foundation in Lexington, Kentucky · EIN 61-1259683
- Kentucky
- Lexington
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Kentucky
- Total giving
- $1.5MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $10MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
FOUNDED IN 1994, THE FOUNDATION FOR THE HORSE IS GOVERNED AND STEWARDED BY EQUINE VETERINARIANS. OUR MISSION TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF HORSES IS SUPPORTED BY THE EXPERTISE OF MANY WORLD-RENOWNED CAREGIVERS AND RESEARCHERS, UNEQUALED IN THEIR ABILITY TO IDENTIFY THE NEEDS OF THE EQUINE AND THE MOST CRITICAL HEALTH CONCERNS FACING THE EQUINE POPULATION. THE FOUNDATION WAS CREATED AROUND THE IDEA OF UNITING EVERYONE WHO IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING HORSE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. TODAY, WE ARE A DYNAMIC ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON DELIVERING RELEVANT RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND OUTREACH TO THE EQUINE INDUSTRY.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| American Association of Equine Practicioners | $150K | 2023 |
| Equitarian Initiative | $100K | 2023 |
| Colorado State University | $45K | 2023 |
| North Carolina State University | $42K | 2023 |
| University of Florida Board of Trustees | $39K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.