North Carolina Horse Council
The North Carolina Horse Council is a nonprofit agricultural orgainzation created for the purpose of encouraging, promoting, and developing the horse industry in North Carolina.
North Carolina Horse Council at a glance
In short: North Carolina Horse Council gave $13K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,963
- -76.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,482
- -76.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,482
- Total assets
- $401,484
- +45.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to North Carolina Horse Council
Open Grants
13 open opportunities from North Carolina Horse Council
Development Grant
North Carolina Horse Council
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Distressed Horseman's Fund
North Carolina Horse Council
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
EAAT Scholarship
North Carolina Horse Council
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who North Carolina Horse Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Southern Appalachian ($8K). Together the top 2 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 24 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How North Carolina Horse Council gives
- Giving fell 87% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2024) to $132K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Appalachian Asheville, NC | Education | $7,937 |
| North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC | Health Grant | $5,026 |
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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 | $401,484 | $423,628 | $369,477 | $12,963 | 2 | $89 |
| 2023 | $275,544 | $377,408 | $437,540 | $55,856 | 2 | $102 |
| 2022 | $358,731 | $353,786 | $471,045 | $132,255 | 7 | $376 |
| 2021 | $418,370 | $317,170 | $431,655 | $102,675 | 7 | $371 |
| 2020 | $531,713 | $363,238 | $387,520 | $80,602 | 6 | $1,718 |
About North Carolina Horse Council
Based on IRS filings
North Carolina Horse Council is a nonprofit organization, based in Raleigh, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $401K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $13K. Net investment income was $89.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
North Carolina Horse Council is led by Mary Meyers, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 31 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary Meyers
President
Director → Directoir, 2023
Directoir → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Casey Armstrong
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dottie Burch
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry King
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sammy Jenkins
Director
Past President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allan Harper
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Obermiller
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carey Stewart
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Boodey
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jimmy Petty
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Wood
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martha Mobley
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scottie Campbell
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tina Batchelor
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracey Scheltinga
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alison Grotz
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angie Davis
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Brooks
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dory Pell
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harrison Todd
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Murdock
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin McLeod
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Johnson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Falls
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Robertson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Benner
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat Benton
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sue Gray
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$76K (2020) → $92K (2024)
Jim Thomas
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Sanford
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Thomas
Past President
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Dave Spencer (2023) — Director
- Former: Rick Peniston (2023) — Director
- Former: Thomas Bennett (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $92K, to Sue Gray (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about North Carolina Horse Council
How much does North Carolina Horse Council give each year?
North Carolina Horse Council gave $13K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $56K across 2 grants.
How large is North Carolina Horse Council?
North Carolina Horse Council reported $401K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $424K.
Where does North Carolina Horse Council operate?
North Carolina Horse Council has awarded grants in North Carolina, Ohio.
What is North Carolina Horse Council's EIN?
North Carolina Horse Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1248972. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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