United States Equestrian Federation Inc is located in Lexington, KY. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (N69) the organization is classified as: Equestrian, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 11/2023, United States Equestrian Federation Inc employed 170 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United States Equestrian Federation 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 11/2022, United States Equestrian Federation Inc generated $34.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $34.0m during the year ending 11/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.3% 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 2014, United States Equestrian Federation Inc has awarded 60 individual grants totaling $1,248,330. 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:
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THE FEDERATION PROVIDES LEADERSHIP FOR EQUESTRIAN SPORT IN THE UNITED STATES BY PROMOTING THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE BASED ON A FOUNDATION OF FAIR, SAFE COMPETITION AND THE WELFARE OF ITS HUMAN AND EQUINE ATHLETES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SPORT PROGRAMS AND SPORT MANAGEMENT - AS THE NATIONAL GOVERNING BODY FOR EQUESTRIAN SPORT IN THE UNITED STATES, THE UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION (USEF) SUPPORTS COMPETITIVE, TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN 29 BREEDS AND DISCIPLINES FOR ATHLETES AND THEIR EQUINE PARTNERS AT ALL LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE AND INTEREST. USEF OFFERS PROGRAMS ON A NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEVEL FOR EMERGING, DEVELOPING AND ELITE ATHLETES.CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O.THESE SPORT PROGRAMS ARE SUPPORTED BY A FRAMEWORK OF RULES, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING CALENDAR MANAGEMENT, COMPETITION LICENSING AND STANDARDS, ANTI-DOPING, PROHIBITED PRACTICES, CONCUSSION AND RETURN-TO-PLAY PROTOCOLS, SAFE SPORT, SPORT REGULATION, LICENSED OFFICIALS, AND PREPARATION AND SELECTION OF TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL ATHLETES FOR MAJOR INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS INCLUDING OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES, PAN-AM GAMES AND WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS.
FAIRNESS, SAFETY AND WELFARE - THE USEF HORSE AND HUMAN SAFETY AND WELFARE EFFORTS ENCOMPASS A COMBINATION OF PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON THE SAFETY AND WELFARE OF HUMAN AND EQUINE ATHLETES. THESE PROGRAMS INVOLVE RESEARCH OF SUBSTANCES WHICH MAY AFFECT PERFORMANCE WHEN ADMINISTERED TO EQUINE ATHLETES COMPETING IN USEF LICENSED COMPETITIONS, EQUINE ANTI-DOPING INCLUDING THE COLLECTION AND TESTING OF SAMPLES, AND THE ENFORCEMENT OF RULES GOVERNING THE USE OF PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES DURING COMPETITION AS WELL AS THE TRAINING AND LICENSING OF COMPETITION OFFICIALS TASKED WITH ENSURING THE BEST INTERESTS OF USEF MEMBERS AND THEIR EQUINE PARTNERS.
MEMBER SERVICES - THE USEF'S MEMBER SERVICES PROGRAMS SERVE THE ENTIRETY OF THE MEMBERSHIP. MEMBER SERVICES DEPARTMENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR DEVELOPING, IMPLEMENTING, AND ADMINISTERING THE FRAMEWORK OF RULES, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES THAT SUPPORT SPORT PROGRAMS, FAIRNESS, SAFETY, WELFARE AND ENJOYMENT. USEF PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING THE CARE AND TRAINING OF THE COMPETITIVE HORSE AND RIDER, MEDIA TRAINING AND HOW TO COMPETE IN FEDERATION LICENSED COMPETITIONS AS WELL AS LIVESTREAM AND VIDEO-ON-DEMAND SPORT COVERAGE. USEF ALSO OFFERS ANNUAL AWARDS AND RECOGNITION AND PROVIDES SAFE SPORT; RULES AND REGULATION SERVICES; COMPETITION LICENSING, STANDARDS, EVALUATION AND COMPLIANCE; ANTI-DOPING; HORSE AND HUMAN SAFETY AND WELFARE PROGRAMS; AND GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE EQUESTRIAN COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Tom O'mara President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $150,000 |
Judy Werner Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Judy Sloan Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jon Kreitz Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Diane Pitts Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Philip Richter Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Nbc Universal Llc Broadcasting Services | 11/29/23 | $230,000 |
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Llp Legal Services | 11/29/23 | $148,050 |
Michel Assouline Coaching | 11/29/23 | $123,700 |
Tryon Equestrian Properties Llc Competition Facilities & Services | 11/29/23 | $129,239 |
Robert Costello Coaching | 11/29/23 | $118,167 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,335,700 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,335,700 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $24,793,429 |
Investment income | $515,755 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $159,852 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$111,715 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $606,728 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $34,579,282 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $250,227 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,395,590 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,197,681 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $328,684 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $8,737,060 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $199,916 |
Other employee benefits | $764,078 |
Payroll taxes | $646,777 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $346,919 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $137,573 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $75,034 |
Fees for services: Other | $355,448 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,009,519 |
Office expenses | $655,001 |
Information technology | $595,626 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $290,753 |
Travel | $2,071,743 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $487,993 |
Interest | $178,737 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $631,951 |
Insurance | $385,841 |
All other expenses | $309,363 |
Total functional expenses | $34,034,684 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,095 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $9,729,629 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,150,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $608,135 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $351,173 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $762,659 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,096,259 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $14,815,645 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $525,410 |
Total assets | $37,043,005 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,260,612 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $7,068,606 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $5,732,254 |
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 | $399,201 |
Total liabilities | $16,460,673 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,287,523 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $15,294,809 |
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 | $37,043,005 |
Over the last fiscal year, United States Equestrian Federation Inc has awarded $234,600 in support to 14 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: DRUG ADMINISTRATION STUDIES | $100,000 |
UNITED STATES EVENTING ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: AFFILIATE SUPPORT | $16,000 |
KINDLE HILL FOUNDATION PURPOSE: OPPORTUNITY GRANT | $10,000 |
GIVING ALTERNATIVE LEARNERS UPLIFTING OPPORTUNITIES PURPOSE: OPPORTUNITY GRANT | $10,000 |
LITTLE BIT THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER PURPOSE: OPPORTUNITY GRANT | $10,000 |
BEACHWOOD CENTER FOR WELLBEING PURPOSE: OPPORTUNITY GRANT | $10,000 |