United States Equestrian Federation
United States Equestrian Federation reported $36.6 million in revenue and $38.9 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $73.51 went to program services, $26.49 to management and general costs and $0.00 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 72.6% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $487,891 (CEO). 13 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 42% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending November 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $39MFor context, the median across 237 covered recreation & sports charities: $88.05 programs, $10.89 management, $1.06 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending November 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $37MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 73.5% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 26.5% | 10.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.00 | $0.05 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 19.4% | 25.2% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 72.6% | 61.0% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $487,891 | $365,322 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.25% | 2.14% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 13 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 7.0 | 14.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 20 of 21 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseSport 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…
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…
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…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $469,305 | $0 | $18,586 | $487,891 |
| CHIEF MARKETING & CONTENT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $385,864 | $0 | $25,526 | $411,390 |
| COO & GENERAL COUNSEL Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $363,896 | $0 | $24,792 | $388,688 |
| CHIEF OF SPORT Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $262,836 | $0 | $20,015 | $282,851 |
| DIRECTOR OF FEI/HIGH PERFO Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $207,378 | $0 | $31,899 | $239,277 |
| CHIEF VETERINARY OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $206,938 | $0 | $31,931 | $238,869 |
| CFO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $184,883 | $0 | $26,346 | $211,229 |
| PRESIDENT Director/trustee, officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $200,000 | $0 | $0 | $200,000 |
13 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from United States Equestrian Federation (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.6M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b21 · 20 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 5170
- Volunteers Part I, line 6500
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| TRAVERSE CITY HORSE SHOWS Sponsorship & livestream fees | $175,141 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 6 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
5 private foundations reported grants to United States Equestrian Federation totaling $11,550 on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Of every $100 United States Equestrian Federation spent in FY2025, $73.51 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of United States Equestrian Federation's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending November 30, 2025, United States Equestrian Federation reported that 73.5% of its $38.9 million in expenses went to program services, 26.5% to management and general and 0.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does United States Equestrian Federation pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation United States Equestrian Federation reported for one person in the fiscal year ending November 30, 2025 was $487,891, for the role of CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does United States Equestrian Federation get its money?
Of $36.6 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending November 30, 2025, 19.4% came from contributions and grants and 72.6% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is United States Equestrian Federation a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 56-2350714 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2025, object 202612109349300706 · read the filing
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2024, object 202532259349302328 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2023, object 202401939349300215 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2022, object 202342079349300514 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2021, object 202232299349301208 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2020, object 202132859349301863 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 56-2350714: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.