Omaha Equestrian Foundation
The mission of the Omaha Equestrian Foundation is to produce international caliber equestrian events that offer both educational and economic development opportunities for the community. This is accomplished through events and educational activities that grow the knowledge of an interest in horses and equestrian sports locally and regionally.
Omaha Equestrian Foundation at a glance
In short: Omaha Equestrian Foundation gave $174K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $174K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $174,224
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $174,224
- Median grant
- $174,224
- Total assets
- $264,824
- +15.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Omaha Equestrian Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Quail Run ($174K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $174K.
*2023: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Quail Run Elkhorn, NE | Tornado relief are funds distributed to help after 2024 tornado | $174,224 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $264,824 | $896,940 | $571,090 | $174,224 | 1 |
| 2023* | $230,177 | $8,013,673 | $8,866,547 | — | — |
| 2022 | $87,852 | $1,522,092 | $2,054,839 | — | — |
| 2021 | $606,660 | $1,137,451 | $966,391 | — | — |
| 2019 | $160,805 | $2,740,251 | $2,416,364 | — | — |
*2023: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About Omaha Equestrian Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Omaha Equestrian Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Omaha, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $265K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $174K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Omaha Equestrian Foundation is led by Julie Boilesen, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2021; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julie Boilesen
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$120K (2021) → $123K (2024)
Lisa Roskens
Chairman & President
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Sushko
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Audie Keaton
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Adderton
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Maxwell
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John McQueen
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Cudmore
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Bucholz
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Makayla McMorris
Board Member
Chief Communicaion & Marketing Officer → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan McGowan
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Karen Ensminger (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Adrian Bento (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Gary Gates (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Melissa Laflin (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Michael West (2019) — Executive Director
- Former: Mike Homa (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Rob Daugherty (2019) — Board Member
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 $123K, to Julie Boilesen (Chief Executive Officer).
Frequently asked questions about Omaha Equestrian Foundation
How much does Omaha Equestrian Foundation give each year?
Omaha Equestrian Foundation gave $174K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Omaha Equestrian Foundation?
Omaha Equestrian Foundation reported $265K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $897K.
What is Omaha Equestrian Foundation?
Omaha Equestrian Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Omaha, NE. It holds $265K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Omaha Equestrian Foundation operate?
Omaha Equestrian Foundation has awarded grants in Nebraska.
What is Omaha Equestrian Foundation's EIN?
Omaha Equestrian Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3520778. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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