EQUUS FOUNDATION INC
AI Summary
EQUUS FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives related to equine welfare and the human-equine bond. With a total of $99.6K in grants paid to 35 grantees in 2025, the foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MISSION IS TO PROTECT AMERICA'S HORSES AND STRENGTHEN THE HORSE-HUMAN BOND.
Cause Areas
1
Domesticated animals
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE FOUNDATION FOR THE HORSE FKA THE AAEP FOUNDATION INC
Lexington, KY
$68K
12%
BROOK HILL RETIREMENT CENTER FOR HORSES INC
Forest, VA
$42.7K
7%
Washington International Horse Show
Annapolis, MD
$40K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$6.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$6.1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EQUUS FOUNDATION INC?
No. EQUUS FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does EQUUS FOUNDATION INC give?
EQUUS FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, Kentucky, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are EQUUS FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EQUUS FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $6,575. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EQUUS FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2025, EQUUS FOUNDATION INC awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $100 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EQUUS FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2025, EQUUS FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include THE FOUNDATION FOR THE HORSE FKA THE AAEP FOUNDATION INC, BROOK HILL RETIREMENT CENTER FOR HORSES INC, and Washington International Horse Show. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EQUUS FOUNDATION INC?
EQUUS FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.