Aiken Horse Park Foundation
Accepts applications
Aiken Horse Park Foundation is a private foundation in Aiken, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $72,180 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,395 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$72,180
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$2,395
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$29.3 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2024 was up from $28,985 the year before.
73% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $28,985 | 9 | $28.5 million |
| 2024 | $72,180 | 11 | $29.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Tara Bostwick PO Box 1951, Aiken, SC 29802 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (803) 938-4580, tara@aikenhorsepark.org |
| What to submit | The application can be found on https://aikenhorsepark.org/annie-goodwin-rising-star. The application contains details for what information should be included. |
| Deadlines | September 30, 2025 |
| Restrictions | Recipient must use funds to pay for lessons, clinics, competition fees, and travel expenses to and from lessons, clinics, or competitions. Following the award of grant funds, recipients have one calendar year in which to utilize allocated funds. At the conclusion of the calendar year, recipients must submit to a detailed budget, including receipts and proof of payment within 90 days. To apply, one must be: - a professional member in good standing with their respective national governing body - a us citizen or legal resident - demonstrate financial need - reside in aiken, sc for a minimum of three (3) months annually - between the ages of 18 and 30 years of age by january 31st of the application year |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 9 | $48,850 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,330 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Kevin & Brittany Kisner Foundation | Unrestricted - general grant | $20,000 |
| Isabelle Bosley | Annie goodwin rising star grant | $20,000 |
| Mental Health America of Aiken County | Unrestricted - general grant | $15,000 |
| Aiken County Pony Club | Unrestricted - general grant | $3,835 |
| United States Eventing Association | Unrestricted - general grant | $3,330 |
| Great Oak Equine Assisted Programs | Unrestricted - general grant | $2,395 |
| Battlefront Outdoors | Unrestricted - general grant | $2,210 |
| Tri-Development Center of Aiken County Inc | Unrestricted - general grant | $1,740 |
| Usca Lambda Chi Alpha | Unrestricted - general grant | $1,500 |
| Aiken Volunteer Mounted Unit | Unrestricted - general grant | $1,135 |
| Hitchcock Woods Foundation | Unrestricted - general grant | $1,035 |
Officers and trustees
- Amy Borun
- Craig J Duchossois
- Craig Phillips
- Daniel F Geitner
- Gordon Lawson
- Jack Wetzel
- John P Stephens
- R Scot Evans
- Robert Hottensen
- Shallan Duchossois-Hazlewood
- Tara Stoker Bostwick
Questions people ask
Does Aiken Horse Park Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: September 30, 2025.
How much does Aiken Horse Park Foundation give?
$72,180 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,395.
Who runs Aiken Horse Park Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Amy Borun (Director), Craig J Duchossois (Director), Craig Phillips (Director) and Daniel F Geitner (Director) among 11 officers and trustees.