Equestrian Events Inc
Supports the development of equestrian sports through the staging of events at the highest level. Eei seeks to provide development opportunities for riders, horses, and equine organizations, and to elevate the competitiveness of the united states internationally.
Equestrian Events Inc at a glance
In short: Equestrian Events Inc gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,000
- -23.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,000
- +53.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $2,104,657
- +1.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Equestrian Events Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Justin King Foundation Inc ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $26K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Justin King Foundation Inc Wilmore, KY | To support the organization's therapeutic horseback riding program for children ages 3 to 13 with a disability or disorder diagnosis. | $20,000 |
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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 | $2,104,657 | $7,184,854 | $7,721,688 | $20,000 | 1 | $154,718 |
| 2024 | $2,080,151 | $8,153,921 | $8,144,928 | $26,000 | 2 | $111,855 |
| 2023 | $2,078,282 | $7,645,985 | $7,110,986 | $10,000 | 1 | $129,921 |
| 2022 | $1,456,532 | $5,704,523 | $5,372,704 | — | — | $88,378 |
| 2021 | $1,287,030 | $2,207,637 | $2,110,603 | — | — | $124,683 |
| 2020 | $1,466,435 | $412,033 | $1,371,301 | — | — | $76,263 |
| 2019 | $1,676,912 | $5,770,610 | $6,113,175 | $18,152 | 1 | $45,156 |
About Equestrian Events Inc
Based on IRS filings
Equestrian Events Inc is a public charity, based in Lexington, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K. Net investment income was $155K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Equestrian Events Inc is led by Molly Day, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 1 of 25 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Molly Day
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$10K (2025)
Prim Hudgins
President
Secretary → President Elect, 2023
President Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheri Pulliam
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Stewart
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Calnan
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jan Whitehouse
Director
Director → Director & Executive Committee, 2022
Director & Executive Committee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Lamb
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Prather
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Davis
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Quinn Ramer
Director & Executive Committee
Director → Director & Executive Committee, 2022
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ralph A. Coldiron
Director
Director → Director & Executive Committee, 2022
Director & Executive Committee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Cravens
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Suffoletta
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Greathouse
Director & Executive Committee
Director → Director & Executive Committee, 2025
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Resa Browning
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Seto
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
West Osborn
Director & Executive Committee
Director → Director & Executive Committee, 2025
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Newton
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shannon L. Brooks
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexa Thompson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David O'Connor
Executive Officio Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ian Thornton
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Hinton
Secretary
Secretary → Director, 2022
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
R. Stewart Perry
President Elect
Director → Immediate Past President, 2020
Immediate Past President → President Elect, 2024
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christy Woodward
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Michael K. Cooper (2019–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Elizabeth Combs (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Roytz (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Karla Di Nardo (2022–2024) — Development Director & Sponsorship
- Former: Erin Woodall (2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Chris Newton Dvm (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Laura Holoubeck (2019–2023) — President
- Former: Laura Wilson Voss (2019–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Shannon L. Brooks-English (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Stuart E. Brown Ii Dvm (2019–2023) — Director & Executive Committee
- Former: Lee Carter (2019–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Alston M. Kerr (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Burr Holton (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Eloise Penn (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Jane Beshear (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Lynn D. Wiseman (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Mary Wathen (2019–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $10K, to Molly Day (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Equestrian Events Inc
How much does Equestrian Events Inc give each year?
Equestrian Events Inc gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $26K across 2 grants.
How large is Equestrian Events Inc?
Equestrian Events Inc reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.2M.
Where does Equestrian Events Inc operate?
Equestrian Events Inc has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What is Equestrian Events Inc's EIN?
Equestrian Events Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-0899468. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 28, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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