Nonprofit · EIN 61-1259683
FOUNDATION FOR THE HORSE
Tax-exempt · LEXINGTON, KY 40511
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,182,205 | $2,748,021 | $434,184 | $10,334,851 | $147,597 | $10,187,254 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $2,914,554 | $1,905,548 | $1,009,006 | $9,307,931 | $85,398 | $9,222,533 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,914,554 | $1,905,548 | $1,009,006 | $9,307,931 | $85,398 | $9,222,533 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,989,884 | $1,734,447 | $255,437 | $7,599,569 | $48,307 | $7,551,262 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,631,237
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $571,184
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $245,102
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$34,463
- Other revenue
- -$20,216
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,508,919
- Other salaries and wages
- $372,248
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $420,976
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,106
- Travel
- $50,518
- Depreciation
- $3,049
- Program services (functional)
- $2,212,111
- Management and general (functional)
- $212,168
- Fundraising (functional)
- $323,742
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,307,931
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,334,851
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $147,597
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,187,254
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,058
- Publicly traded securities
- $4,645,667
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,976,519
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,210,735
- Gross receipts
- $5,211,472
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 95
- Year formed
- 1994
- State of legal domicile
- KY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID FOLEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 5 | $0 | $347,657 | $38,507 |
| LORI RAWLS | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 5 | $0 | $155,410 | $27,689 |
| SALLY BAKER | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 5 | $0 | $142,677 | $35,656 |
| KEITH KLEINE | DIRECTOR OF THE FOUNDATION Highest-paid employee | 5 | $0 | $146,376 | $20,259 |
| NICK ALTWIES | DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP Highest-paid employee | 5 | $0 | $115,842 | $17,318 |
| TRACY TURNER | PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH RUESS | PRESIDENT ELECT AND DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MITCHELL RODE | TREASURER AND DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE GARRETT | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC MUELLER | VICE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TEGAN EASTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELISABETH CHARLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA LANGSAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TYLER CORBIELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PHOEBE SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIN CONTINO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| RAUL BRAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID FOLEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 5 | $0 | $359,933 | $32,233 |
| LORI RAWLS | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 5 | $0 | $147,237 | $24,207 |
| SALLY BAKER | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 5 | $0 | $136,474 | $32,317 |
| KEITH KLEINE | DIRECTOR OF INDUSTRY RELATIONS Highest-paid employee | 5 | $0 | $140,518 | $17,335 |
| NICK ALTWIES | DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP Highest-paid employee | 5 | $0 | $110,405 | $22,882 |
| KATHERINE GARRETT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY TURNER | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH RUESS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MITCHELL RODE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT P FRANKLIN | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TEGAN EASTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC MUELLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RAUL BRAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN CONTINO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELISABETH CHARLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKIE CHRISTAKOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA LANGSAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID FOLEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 5 | $0 | $359,933 | $32,233 |
| LORI RAWLS | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 5 | $0 | $147,237 | $24,207 |
| SALLY BAKER | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 5 | $0 | $136,474 | $32,317 |
| KEITH KLEINE | DIRECTOR OF INDUSTRY RELATIONS Highest-paid employee | 5 | $0 | $140,518 | $17,335 |
| NICK ALTWIES | DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP Highest-paid employee | 5 | $0 | $110,405 | $22,882 |
| KATHERINE GARRETT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY TURNER | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH RUESS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MITCHELL RODE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT P FRANKLIN | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TEGAN EASTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC MUELLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RAUL BRAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN CONTINO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELISABETH CHARLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKIE CHRISTAKOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA LANGSAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID FOLEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 5 | $0 | $321,426 | $35,100 |
| SALLY BAKER | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 5 | $0 | $129,067 | $36,888 |
| LORI RAWLS | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OP Officer | 5 | $0 | $129,061 | $32,302 |
| KEITH KLEINE | DIRECTOR OF INDUSTRY RELAT Highest-paid employee | 5 | $0 | $130,189 | $17,255 |
| NICK ALTWIES | DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP Highest-paid employee | 5 | $0 | $102,966 | $27,958 |
| JAMES A ZELIFF DVM MBA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 |
| KATHERINE GARRETT DVM DACVS | PRESIDENT-ELECT Officer | 1 | $0 | $1,125 | $0 |
| JACLYN MARIE CHRISTAKOS DVM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $1,100 | $0 |
| EMMA K READ DVM MVSC DACVS | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESDIENT Officer | 1 | $0 | $750 | $0 |
| BETSY CHARLES DVM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EMMA ADAM DVM DACVIM PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN DENNEY-JONES DVM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PO ERIC MUELLER DVM PHD DACVS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TEGAN EASTON DVM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY L GRICE VMD MBA | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT P FRANKLIN DVM DACVIM | PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY TURNER DVM DACVS DACVSMR | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4033 IRON WORKS PKWY, LEXINGTON, KY 40511-1299
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DAVID FOLEY, 4033 IRON WORKS PARKWAY, LEXINGTON, KY 40511
- Signed the 990
- DAVID FOLEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (859) 705-0425
- Return prepared by
- BLUE & CO LLC
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.
Program accomplishments
- CONTRIBUTIONS IN THE FURTHERANCE OF THE TREATMENT AND WELFARE OF THE HORSE - THE FOUNDATION WORKS HAND-IN-HAND WITH THE PRACTITIONERS TO CONFRONT THE NEEDS OF THE HORSE AND THE PROFESSION. THE FOUNDATION SERVES AS AN ADVOCATE FOR THE ASPIRING EQUINE VETERINARIAN, THE HORSE IN NEED AND THE RESEARCHER DETERMINED TO ADVANCE EQUINE MEDICINE.Expenses $1,660,293 · grants $1,169,669
- SCHOLARSHIPS. THE FOUNDATION FOR THE HORSE IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING AND IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF EQUINES BY HONORING EXCEPTIONAL VETERINARY STUDENTS DEDICATED TO EQUINE PRACTICE. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED BASED ON ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, LEADERSHIP AND A COMMITMENT TO EQUINE VETERINARY MEDICINE.Expenses $339,250 · grants $339,250
- STUDENT PROGRAMS. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS STUDENT EDUCATION FOR FUTURE EQUINE VETERINARIANS THROUGH HIGH-QUALITY LABS, LECTURES, AND WORKSHOPS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY PROVIDED BY THE SCHOOLS.Expenses $212,568
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 61-1259683
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,334,851
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,211,472
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,182,205 | $2,748,021 | $10,334,851 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,914,554 | $1,905,548 | $9,307,931 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,914,554 | $1,905,548 | $9,307,931 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,989,884 | $1,734,447 | $7,599,569 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,347,537 | $1,502,987 | $7,125,357 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 61-1259683).
Questions about FOUNDATION FOR THE HORSE
- What is the EIN of FOUNDATION FOR THE HORSE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FOUNDATION FOR THE HORSE is 61-1259683.
- Is FOUNDATION FOR THE HORSE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to FOUNDATION FOR THE HORSE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FOUNDATION FOR THE HORSE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FOUNDATION FOR THE HORSE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FOUNDATION FOR THE HORSE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FOUNDATION FOR THE HORSE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DAVID FOLEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of FOUNDATION FOR THE HORSE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FOUNDATION FOR THE HORSE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,182,205, expenses of $2,748,021 and total assets of $10,334,851 at year end.
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