THE FOUNDATION CONNECTS HORSES AND PEOPLE THROUGH CHARITABLE GIVING TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT PRESERVE OUR HORSE'S LEGACY AND FURTHER THE WELL-BEING OF THE AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE AND THE QUARTER HORSE FAMILY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$71.9M
+26.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$158K
-44.0% YoY
Grant Count
7
-41.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
-4.0% YoY
About American Quarter Horse Foundation
Based on IRS filings
American Quarter Horse Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in AMARILLO, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $71.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $158K. Net investment income was $4.5M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $71,872,707 | $56,783,133 | $47,790,954 |
| Revenue | $11,932,105 | $6,808,098 | $2,524,277 |
| Expenses | $2,342,348 | $2,296,874 | $2,494,106 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,520,927 | $1,076,371 | $485,825 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Texas A&M Agrilife Research ($39,347), American Quarter Horse Association ($37,775), University of California ($26,748).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University Ames, IA | Equine Research | $18,750 |
| Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX | Equine Research | $18,655 |
| American Quarter Horse Association Amarillo, TX | Program Reimbursement Grants | $37,775 |
| North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC | Equine research | $10,000 |
| Purdue University Chicago, IL | Equine research | $6,667 |
| Texas A&M Agrilife Research College Station, TX | Equine research | $39,347 |
| University of California Davis, CA | Equine research | $26,748 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karl Stressman | Executive Vice President | 5 | — |
| Christine Sitz | COO & Secretary | 55 | $182,142 |
| Kenneth Banks | President (To 3/2024) | 2 | — |
| James HuntPresFrom | 3/2024)1st VP(To 3/2024) | 2 | — |
| Jeff Tebow1st VPFrom 32024 | 2nd VP (To 3/2024) | 2 | — |
| Jim Brinkman2nd VPFrom | 3/2024)Board Member(To 3/2024) | 2 | — |
| Lori Bucholz | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Robin Merrill | Appointed Trustee (To 4/2024) | 2 | — |
| Catherine Nicholas | Appointed Trustee | 2 | — |
| Larry Bell | Appointed Trustee | 2 | — |
| Kathy Headley | Appointed Trustee | 2 | — |
| Ross Roark | Trustee (From 3/2024) | 2 | — |
| Daniel Henson | Appointed Trustee(From 4/2024) | 2 | — |
| Andrew Barbe | CFO & Treasurer | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Quarter Horse Foundation?
American Quarter Horse Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in AMARILLO, TX. It holds $71.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is American Quarter Horse Foundation?
As of 2024, American Quarter Horse Foundation holds $71.9M in total assets with $11.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $158K in 2024.
Where does American Quarter Horse Foundation operate?
American Quarter Horse Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Montana, North Carolina, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin.
What size grants does American Quarter Horse Foundation award?
In 2024, American Quarter Horse Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $158K — an average of about $23K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is American Quarter Horse Foundation's EIN?
American Quarter Horse Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0187823. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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