Horses and Humans Research Foundation
Through funding of rigorous research, outreach and education, Horses and Humans Research Foundation is a catalyst advancing global knowledge of horse-human interactions and their impact on health and wellness.
Horses and Humans Research Foundation at a glance
In short: Horses and Humans Research Foundation gave $150K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $150K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $149,921
- -0.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $149,921
- -0.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $149,921
- Total assets
- $1,305,523
- +41.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Montana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Horses and Humans Research Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Montana ($150K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $150K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Montana Missoula, MT | Equine-Asst Services | $149,921 |
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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 | $1,305,523 | $711,252 | $436,719 | $149,921 | 1 | $37,591 |
| 2024 | $920,150 | $481,640 | $419,912 | $150,000 | 1 | $28,085 |
| 2023 | $707,325 | $485,389 | $256,671 | $10,000 | 1 | $5,005 |
| 2022 | $386,594 | $207,777 | $144,741 | — | — | $4,005 |
| 2021 | $380,532 | $182,508 | $106,832 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $317,411 | $161,832 | $67,296 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $248,075 | $149,358 | $169,366 | — | — | — |
About Horses and Humans Research Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Horses and Humans Research Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Chagrin Falls, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $150K. Net investment income was $38K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Horses and Humans Research Foundation is led by John Kundtz, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 14 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Kundtz
President
Vice President & Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally Lehnhardt
Director
Treasurer → Treasurer & Secretary, 2021
Treasurer & Secretary → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wade L. Johnson
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tara Mahoney
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Meola
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martha Wild
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clare Thomas-Pino
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jo Anne Miller
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Gillies
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren West
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pebbles Turbeville
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $110K (2025)
Debra Thompson
Vice President
Director → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dale Brown
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Choe
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Nancy Paschall (2019–2024) — President
- Former: Camille Davi Hayes (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Mark Crisman (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Elisabeth McMillan (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Octavia Brown (2021–2022) — Interim Secretary
- Former: Marcia Wild (2022) — Director
- Former: C. Mike Tomlinson (2019–2021) — Parliamentar
- Former: Evelyn McKelvie (2019–2021) — Past President
- Former: Molly Sweeney (2019–2021) — Emerita
- Former: Jane Davis (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Angi Francart (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Nancy Coyne (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Patricia Ochman (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: David Schmutz (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Ken Boyden (2019) — Executive Di
- Former: Pam Cusick (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Vickie Mudra (2019) — Board Member
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 $110K, to Pebbles Turbeville (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Horses and Humans Research Foundation
How much does Horses and Humans Research Foundation give each year?
Horses and Humans Research Foundation gave $150K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $150K across 1 grant.
How large is Horses and Humans Research Foundation?
Horses and Humans Research Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $711K.
What is Horses and Humans Research Foundation?
Horses and Humans Research Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Chagrin Falls, OH. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Horses and Humans Research Foundation operate?
Horses and Humans Research Foundation has awarded grants in Montana, Texas.
What is Horses and Humans Research Foundation's EIN?
Horses and Humans Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0650878. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 4, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 24, 2026)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 10, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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