EIN 42-1547242

Equus Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
2002
Most recent tax filings
2023-08-01
Description
To improve the quality of life of horses, enable the therapeutic use of horses for those with special needs, foster the horse-human bond, and educate the public on the horse's unique ability to empower, teach and heal. The mission is to protect Americas horses and strengthen the horse-human bond.
Also known as...
Horse Charities of America
Total revenues
$845,734
2023
Total expenses
$836,197
2023
Total assets
$1,202,929
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Equus Foundation

Provide grants to organizations that protect America's horses, share the magic and power of horses with as many people as possible, especially people with special needs, and educate the public on the importance of the horse-human bond in America today.
Information outreach and communications to promote volunteerism for horse related organizations.

Grants made by Equus Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals (MSSPA)Equine Welfare, Humanitarian Award$10,000
Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals (MSSPA)Equine Welfare, Humanitarian Award$10,000
Days End Farm Horse RescueEquine Welfare, Honor,service Grant$6,500
...and 17 more grants made

Who funds Equus Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Schwab Charitable FundEnvironmental and Animals$64,500
The Olsten Family C FoundationGeneral Support$40,000
Otis Booth FoundationTo Support Protecting America's Horses From Peril.$25,000
...and 22 more grants received totalling $240,887

Personnel at Equus Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Lynn CoakleyPresident$80,000
Mark SheptoffSecretary and Treasurer$0
Catherine HermanVice Chairman$0
Jenny Belknap KeesChairman$0
Jane HendersonSecretary and Treasurer$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Equus Foundation

RevenuesFYE 08/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$877,953
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$25,877
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-17,393
Net income from fundraising events$-40,703
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$845,734

Form 990s for Equus Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-082024-02-28990View PDF
2023-082024-02-16990View PDF
2022-082023-01-11990View PDF
2022-082022-12-20990View PDF
2021-082022-10-27990View PDF
...and 16 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $19,500 from Gore Family Memorial Foundation
May 28, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from The Broder Family Foundation
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Otis Booth Foundation
September 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from The Jesse and Caryl Philips Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
Animals
Characteristics
Provides grantsFundraising eventsTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
168 Long Lots Rd
Westport, CT 06880
Metro area
Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT
County
Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT
Website URL
equusfoundation.org/contact/contact.php 
Phone
(203) 259-1550
IRS details
EIN
42-1547242
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2002
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D12: Animal-Related Fund Raising and Fund Distribution
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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