USA Equestrian Trust Inc
Accepts applications
USA Equestrian Trust Inc is a private foundation in Lexington, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $125,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $62,500 and the largest $75,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$125,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$62,500
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $50,000 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $108,884 | 12 | $5.3 million |
| 2023 | $3.3 million | 10 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 1 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $125,000 | 2 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | USA Equestrian Trust PO Box 13321, Lexington, KY 40583-3321 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (415) 717-2635 |
| What to submit | Use the organization's website (www.trushorses.org) to make a grant request. Application may be made by letter describing the purpose of the grant, the amount requested, and what charitable and education benefits might be expected. Grant applications and procedures are available at www.trusthorses.org. |
| Deadlines | Grant requests must be submitted before the posted deadline. |
| Restrictions | Grants are limited to those which advance the purposes specified in the organization's bylaws, and restricted for charitable purposes only. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What USA Equestrian Trust Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 1 | $75,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DRESSAGE4KIDS | Operational support | $75,000 |
| University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Food and Environment | Endowed scholarship | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alan F Balch
- Fred K Sarver
- Linda L Allen
- Bob Bell
- Guy R Warner
- Lendon Gray
- William A Roos
- Nancy M Cox
- Jamie Link
Questions people ask
Does USA Equestrian Trust Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grant requests must be submitted before the posted deadline..
How much does USA Equestrian Trust Inc give?
$125,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $62,500.
Who runs USA Equestrian Trust Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Alan F Balch (President and Ceo), Fred K Sarver (Chairman), Linda L Allen (Vice President) and Bob Bell (Treasurer) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does USA Equestrian Trust Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and food and hunger.