Equus Foundation Inc is located in Westport, CT. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (D12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Equus Foundation Inc 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 08/2022, Equus Foundation Inc generated $919.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $743.3k during the year ending 08/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Equus Foundation Inc has awarded 57 individual grants totaling $439,834. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION IS TO PROTECT AMERICAS HORSES AND STRENGTHEN THE HORSE-HUMAN BOND.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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.
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Lynn Coakley President | Officer | 40 | $70,000 |
Jenny Belknap Kees Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Catherine Herman Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Mark Sheptoff Secretary/treas | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Richard Mitchell DVM Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
William R Harris Jr Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Valerie Angeli Management Services | 8/30/18 | $113,960 |
Equinox Creative Management Inc Management Services | 8/30/18 | $85,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $2,899 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $33,495 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $807,241 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $171,466 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $843,635 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $83,776 |
Investment income | $4,567 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,808 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$16,486 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $919,300 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $304,584 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $184,352 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $70,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,750 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $111,415 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $5,534 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $10,000 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,158 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $743,293 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $615,983 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $9,905 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $266,296 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,196 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $275,676 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,172,056 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $25,394 |
Grants payable | $242,035 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $267,429 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $638,331 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $266,296 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,172,056 |
Over the last fiscal year, Equus Foundation Inc has awarded $98,130 in support to 10 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Lompoc, CA PURPOSE: Alliance Grant | $24,000 |
Lompoc, CA PURPOSE: Alliance Grant | $24,000 |
Lexington, KY PURPOSE: vETERINARY RESEARCH,EMERGENCY GRANT | $7,500 |
Lexington, KY PURPOSE: vETERINARY RESEARCH,EMERGENCY GRANT | $7,500 |
Forest, VA PURPOSE: Guardian,CTRI,Platinum Performance | $7,075 |
Forest, VA PURPOSE: Guardian,CTRI,Platinum Performance | $7,075 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 18 grants that Equus Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $153,865.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $60,300 |
Olsten Family C Foundation New Hope, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $36,000 |
Gore Fam Memorial Foundation Tr 3298-4 Ft Lauderdale, FL PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT MISSION OF PROTECTING AMERICA'S HORSES AND THE BOND BETWEEN HORSES AND PEOPLE. | $20,235 |
M K Reichert Sternlicht Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: CHARITABLE EVENT | $12,500 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,672 |
Adikes Fam Foundation Tr Agreement Garden City, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL | $5,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Ecohealth Alliance Inc New York, NY | $11,707,153 | $11,774,215 |
Ahimsa Foundation Boston, MA | $26,664,257 | $1,730,760 |
Equus Foundation Inc Westport, CT | $1,172,056 | $919,300 |
Harmony Fund Inc Holden, MA | $99,797 | $747,468 |
Dogs Trust Usa Inc New York, NY | $555,315 | $503,749 |
Kodiakcare Corporation Simsbury, CT | $279,827 | $423,059 |
Carol & Charles Spaeth Memorial Fund Uw New York, NY | $3,980,660 | $926,028 |
Kaeli Kramer Foundation Westbury, NY | $746,610 | $121,379 |
Rochester Hope For Pets Rochester, NY | $179,540 | $132,417 |
Rescue Paw Foundation Ltd Glen Cove, NY | $239,301 | $0 |
Mansfield Shelter Friends Inc Mansfield, MA | $456,408 | $0 |
Cold Noses Foundation Inc Hyannis, MA | $7,590 | $101,942 |