Masters of Foxhounds Association of America
The Masters of Foxhounds Association (MFHA) is the governing body of organized, mounted hunting of acceptable quarry within North America and Canada. It promotes and protects the sport, recognizes organized hunts which meet its published standards based on good sporting.
Masters of Foxhounds Association of America at a glance
In short: Masters of Foxhounds Association of America gave $8K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,500
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,500
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $742,033
- -34.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Masters of Foxhounds Association of America funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was US Sportsmens Alliance Inc ($8K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Masters of Foxhounds Association of America gives
- Giving fell 86% 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2024) to $80K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| US Sportsmens Alliance Inc Columbus, OH | Partnership to assist with animal welfar | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $742,033 | $607,322 | $747,666 | $7,500 | 1 | $99,366 |
| 2023 | $1,129,068 | $837,664 | $819,101 | $15,000 | 1 | $236,411 |
| 2022 | $1,351,669 | $894,217 | $1,219,928 | $80,000 | 1 | $95,509 |
| 2021 | $2,068,253 | $696,709 | $766,376 | $54,923 | 2 | $142,026 |
| 2020 | $2,031,926 | $589,260 | $615,579 | $13,333 | 1 | $41,192 |
| 2019 | $1,878,757 | $783,724 | $781,945 | $25,000 | 2 | $102,094 |
About Masters of Foxhounds Association of America
Based on IRS filings
Masters of Foxhounds Association of America is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Middleburg, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $742K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K. Net investment income was $99K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Masters of Foxhounds Association of America is led by Priscilla Denegre, President since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 25 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Priscilla Denegre
President
2nd Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2022
1st Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Taliaferro
Upcoming Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
28 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adren Nance
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne McIntosh
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Feureisen
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lilla Mason
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Susan Denny Gentry
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Betsy Harris
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cameron Sadler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sally Cox
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andy Bite
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Jeffries
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joy Compton
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Larry Sellers
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Melody Fleckenstein
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Robert Taylor
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Andrew Barclay
Former Executive Director
Director of Hunting → Executive Director, 2023
Executive Director → Former Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
28 hrs/week
$87K (2022) → $164K (2024)
G Marvin Beeman
At Large
Officer → Director, 2022
Director → At Large, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Van Nagell
At Large
Officer → Director, 2022
Director → At Large, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mason Hardaway Lampton
2nd Vice President
Director → 2nd Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Cully
1st Vice President
Director → 2nd Vice President, 2022
2nd Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Levy
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff LeHew
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Leslie Crosby
At Large
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Leahy
At Large
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Billie-Jo Pearl (2019–2023) — Operations Officer
- Former: Jack van Nagell (2023) — Director
- Former: Bill Haggard (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Edward Kelly Mfh (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Ginny Perrin (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: John McFadden (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Leslie Crosby Mfh (2019–2022) — President
- Former: Patrick Anthony Leahy Mfh (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Arlene Taylor (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Charlotte McDonald (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Fred Berry (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Luke Matranga (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Mary Ewing (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Angela Murray (2019) — Director
- Former: W. David Twiggs (2019) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $164K, to Andrew Barclay (Former Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Masters of Foxhounds Association of America
How much does Masters of Foxhounds Association of America give each year?
Masters of Foxhounds Association of America gave $8K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
How large is Masters of Foxhounds Association of America?
Masters of Foxhounds Association of America reported $742K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $607K.
What is Masters of Foxhounds Association of America?
Masters of Foxhounds Association of America is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Middleburg, VA. It holds $742K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Masters of Foxhounds Association of America operate?
Masters of Foxhounds Association of America has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Maryland, Ohio.
What is Masters of Foxhounds Association of America's EIN?
Masters of Foxhounds Association of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1999846. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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