American Association of Equine
To improve the health and welfare of the horse, to further the professional development of its members, and to provide resources and leadership for the benefit of the equine industry.
American Association of Equine at a glance
- Total assets
- $10,643,218
- +8.9% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $8,134,974
- +4.9% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $448,385
- +157.8% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $7,325,370
- -0.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who American Association of Equine funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How American Association of Equine gives
- Giving fell 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2023) to $40K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Horse Council Inc Washington, DC | Grant to Further Equine Promotion | $12,875 |
| Racing Medication and Testing Consortium Lexington, KY | Grant to Further Equine Promotion | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,643,218 | $8,134,974 | $7,325,370 | — | — | $448,385 |
| 2024 | $9,777,172 | $7,758,128 | $7,378,865 | $22,875 | 2 | $173,936 |
| 2023 | $9,777,172 | $7,758,128 | $7,378,865 | $22,875 | 2 | $173,936 |
| 2022 | $8,765,231 | $7,398,673 | $6,877,542 | $40,000 | 1 | $113,603 |
| 2021 | $9,067,473 | $4,147,111 | $4,238,967 | $40,000 | 2 | $237,245 |
About American Association of Equine
Based on IRS filings
American Association of Equine is a public charity, based in Lexington, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $10.6M in total assets. Net investment income was $448K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Association of Equine is led by David Foley, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 5 of 16 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Foley
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$318K (2021) → $348K (2025)
Tracy Turner
President & Director
President Elect → President & Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Kleine
Director of the Foundation
Director of Industry Relations → Director of the Foundation, 2025
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$122K (2021) → $146K (2025)
Lori Rawls
Director of Finance & Operations
Director of Finance → Director of Finance & Operations, 2023
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$114K (2021) → $155K (2025)
Sally Baker
Director of Marketing
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$119K (2021) → $143K (2025)
Nick Altwies
Director of Membership
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$110K (2023) → $116K (2025)
Eric Mueller
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Contino
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Garrett
Immediate Past President & Director
President → Immediate Past President & Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mitchell Rode
Treasurer & Director
Treasurer → Treasurer & Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raul Bras
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Langsam
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Ruess
President Elect & Director
Vice President → President Elect & Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tegan Easton
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phoebe Smith
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Corbiell
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Elisabeth Charles (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Jackie Christakos (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Kieth Kleine (2023–2024) — Director of Industry Relations
- Former: Robert P. Franklin (2023–2024) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Amanda M. House Dvm Dacvim (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Amy L. Grice Vmd MBA (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Emma Adam Dvm Dacvim PhD (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Emma K. Read Dvm Mvsc Dacvs (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Erin Denney-Jones Dvm (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: James A. Zeliff Dvm MBA (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Robert P. Franklin Dvm Dacvim (2021–2022) — President-Elect
- Former: Sarah Reuss Vmd Dacvim (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Scott A. Hay Dvm (2021–2022) — Immediate Past Presdient
- Former: Jaclyn Marie Christakos Dvm (2022) — Director
- Former: Katherine Garrett Dvm Dacvs (2022) — Vice President
- Former: Po Eric Mueller Dvm Phd Dacvs (2022) — Director
- Former: David D. Frisbie Dvm PhD (2021) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Luke Bass Dvm Ms Dabvp (2021) — Director
- Former: Mitchell K. Rode Dvm (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $348K, to David Foley (Executive Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Association of Equine
How large is American Association of Equine?
American Association of Equine reported $10.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.1M.
Where does American Association of Equine operate?
American Association of Equine has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Kentucky.
What is American Association of Equine's EIN?
American Association of Equine's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6035908. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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