The Aiken Horse Park Foundation is a private foundation based in Aiken, South Carolina. It supports Bruce’s Field, an equestrian venue, and makes charitable contributions to preselected organizations; it does not accept unsolicited requests for funding.
Key facts about Aiken Horse Park Foundation
In short: Aiken Horse Park Foundation gave $72K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in South Carolina. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- EIN
- 46-3094151
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $72,180
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- Average grant
- $6,562
- Median grant
- $2,395
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2024)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation preselects charitable partners and does not accept unsolicited requests. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- Annie Goodwin Rising Star Grant applications and materials are due September 30, 2026.
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$72K
+149.0% YoY
Grant Count
11
+22.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+103.7% YoY
Is Aiken Horse Park Foundation open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated aim is to promote Aiken’s equestrian way of life and encourage civic, educational, and charitable endeavors. Its website says it partners with organizations serving children and youth in need, seniors and vulnerable adults, victims of abuse or crisis, and horses and other animals requiring care, protection, or advocacy. It describes a partnership model in which participating charities may provide event volunteers, with a portion of event proceeds allocated to them.
The 2024 filing describes direct charitable activity as investment in and operation of the Aiken horse park, including its land development, arena, barn, administrative building, horse shows, and other equestrian programs. Among the 2024 grantees, the United States Eventing Association described its mission as advancing eventing through education, with horse health and well-being paramount. Great Oak Equine Assisted Programs described its mission as providing equine-assisted activities to promote the physical, emotional, and psychological health of people with special needs.
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $72,180 in 2024. Grant amounts ranged from $1,035 to $20,000, with a median of $2,395. Most listed grants were described as unrestricted general grants. The 2024 awards included $20,000 to The Kevin & Brittany Kisner Foundation, $20,000 to Isabelle Bosley for the Annie Goodwin Rising Star Grant, and $15,000 to Mental Health America of Aiken County.
Review Cycle
Annie Goodwin Rising Star Grant applications and materials are due September 30, 2026.
How to Apply
for eligible individuals.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Aiken, South Carolina. Its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina (68%), Pennsylvania (28%), and Virginia (5%), as reported in the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2020) to $72K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $72K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Kevin & Brittany Kisner Foundation ($20K). Together the top 10 received $71K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Kevin & Brittany Kisner Foundation Aiken, SC | Unrestricted - General Grant | $20,000 |
| Isabelle Bosley Kenneth Square, PA | Annie Goodwin Rising Star Grant | $20,000 |
| Mental Health America of Aiken County Aiken, SC | Unrestricted - General Grant | $15,000 |
| Aiken County Pony Club Aiken, SC | Unrestricted - General Grant | $3,835 |
| United States Eventing Association Leesburg, VA | Unrestricted - General Grant | $3,330 |
| Great Oak Equine Assisted Programs Aiken, SC | Unrestricted - General Grant | $2,395 |
| Battlefront Outdoors Pinewood, SC | Unrestricted - General Grant | $2,210 |
| Tri-Development Center of Aiken County Inc Aiken, SC | Unrestricted - General Grant | $1,740 |
| Usca Lambda Chi Alpha Aiken, SC | Unrestricted - General Grant | $1,500 |
| Aiken Volunteer Mounted Unit Aiken, SC | Unrestricted - General Grant | $1,135 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Grant total | Number of grants |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72,180 | 11 |
| 2023 | $28,985 | 9 |
| 2022 | $43,880 | 11 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jack Wetzel as president; John P. Stephens as chair; R. Scot Evans as secretary; and Robert Hottensen as treasurer. It also lists Amy Borun, Craig J. Duchossois, Craig Phillips, Daniel F. Geitner, Gordon Lawson, and Shallan Duchossois-Hazlewood as directors.
Aiken Horse Park Foundation is led by Jack Wetzel, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jack Wetzel
President
Director & President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John P. Stephens
Chair
Director & Chair → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig J. Duchossois
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel F. Geitner
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Borun
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Phillips
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gordon Lawson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shallan Duchossois-Hazlewood
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tara Stoker Bostwick
Vice President
Director, Vice President & Treasurer → Director & Vice President, 2021
Director & Vice President → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$75K (2020) → $136K (2024)
R. Scot Evans
Secretary
Director & Secretary → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Hottensen
Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2021
Director & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Richard L. Duchossois (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Hager (2020) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Michael Laver (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $136K, to Tara Stoker Bostwick (Vice President).
Contact
Mailing address: 931 Powderhouse Road, Aiken, SC 29801
Phone: (803) 830-7077
Website: https://www.aikenhorsepark.org
Frequently asked questions about Aiken Horse Park Foundation
How much does Aiken Horse Park Foundation give each year?
Aiken Horse Park Foundation gave $72K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $29K across 9 grants.
What is Aiken Horse Park Foundation's typical grant size?
Aiken Horse Park Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,395, and its average grant was $6,562, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from Aiken Horse Park Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Aiken Horse Park Foundation give grants?
Aiken Horse Park Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Aiken, SC (8 grants).
Does Aiken Horse Park Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 91% of Aiken Horse Park Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Who are Aiken Horse Park Foundation's largest grantees?
Aiken Horse Park Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Kevin & Brittany Kisner Foundation ($20,000), Isabelle Bosley ($20,000) and Mental Health America of Aiken County ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Aiken Horse Park Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated aim is to promote Aiken’s equestrian way of life and encourage civic, educational, and charitable endeavors. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Aiken Horse Park Foundation?
The foundation preselects charitable partners and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Aiken Horse Park Foundation's EIN?
Aiken Horse Park Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3094151. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Aiken Horse Park Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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