Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Inernational
The Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) is a public charity based in Westminster, Colorado. Founded in 1969, it advances professional equine-assisted services through standards, credentials, and education, and its grantmaking includes support for organizations and centers involved in those services.
Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Inernational at a glance
In short: Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Inernational gave $103K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), top state Ohio. 91% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $102,500
- -18.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,318
- -11.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,098,776
- -3.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 91% first-time grantees (10 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (29% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Inernational
- Contact
Mailing address: 8670 Wolff Ct 210, Westminster, CO 80031
Phone: (303) 452-1212
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Inernational
Who Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Inernational funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Achievement Centers for Children ($10K). Together the top 10 received $95K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares went to Ohio (29%), New York (24%), and Pennsylvania (20%), followed by New Jersey and California (10% each). The Bob and Toni Mallet Access Grant program is specified for centers in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, New York, and New Jersey. The National Philanthropic Trust Access Grant page does not specify a geographic restriction.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Inernational open to new grantees?
91%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 11 grantees (91%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 0% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2022) to $223K (2023). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $103K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Achievement Centers for Children Highland Hills, OH | GRANT | $10,000 |
| Breaking Free TRC Inc Norwich, OH | GRANT | $10,000 |
| Centenary University Long Valley, NJ | GRANT | $10,000 |
| Dreams on Horsback OH Blacklick, OH | GRANT | $10,000 |
| Equicenter Inc Honeoye Falls, NY | GRANT | $10,000 |
| JF Shea Therapeutic Riding Center San Juan Capistrano, CA | GRANT | $10,000 |
| Pegasus Theraputic Riding Academy Inc Philadelphia, PA | GRANT | $10,000 |
| SRU Foundation Slippery Rock, PA | GRANT | $10,000 |
| Maryland Therapeutic Riding Inc Crownsville, MD | GRANT | $7,500 |
| SUNY Cobleskill Equine Center Cobleskill, NY | GRANT | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,098,776 | $3,280,429 | $3,359,555 | $102,500 | 11 | $78,432 |
| 2024 | $3,214,081 | $3,746,349 | $2,958,117 | $126,340 | 12 | $59,629 |
| 2023 | $2,544,094 | $2,803,744 | $2,900,726 | $222,766 | 21 | $6,487 |
| 2022 | $2,683,906 | $2,610,580 | $2,286,692 | $99,640 | 9 | $1,573 |
| 2021 | $2,188,884 | $2,426,821 | $2,239,688 | $136,450 | 15 | $1,309 |
| 2020 | $1,976,775 | $2,827,086 | $2,739,951 | $195,756 | 21 | $3,788 |
| 2019 | $1,900,552 | $2,737,256 | $2,698,027 | $205,580 | 21 | $3,995 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
PATH Intl. states that its mission is to advance professional equine-assisted services by empowering members, credentialed professionals, partners, and the public through standards, credentials, and education that recognize the equine-human relationship.
The 2025 grants show support for organizations working in therapeutic riding and related services, as well as foundations. For example, EquiCenter says its mission is to foster growth, wellness, and educational opportunities through horses, horticulture, and nature-based experiences. The Shea Center says it empowers people with disabilities through equine-assisted services and therapies. Dreams on Horseback says it provides equine education and therapy for disadvantaged youth, while Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Academy says it provides therapeutic exercise in an environment of respect and trust. The Slippery Rock University Foundation says it supports the university’s priority needs by generating and managing private resources.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, PATH Intl. reported 11 grants totaling $102,500. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $10,000, with a median of $10,000. Among the listed awards were $10,000 each to EquiCenter, the JF Shea Therapeutic Riding Center, Dreams on Horseback, Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Academy, and the Slippery Rock University Foundation. Maryland Therapeutic Riding, SUNY Cobleskill Equine Center, and Winslow Therapeutic Riding Center each received $7,500.
PATH Intl. also administers access-grant programs for eligible PATH Intl. Center Members and Premier Accredited Centers. The National Philanthropic Trust program provides support for credentialing, training leading to credentialing, and participant financial aid, with awards listed as $3,500 for Center Members and $6,000 for Premier Accredited Centers. The Bob and Toni Mallet program lists awards of $10,000 for Center Members and $20,000 for Premier Accredited Centers. The application periods for both programs began March 2, 2026, and had a June 30, 2026 deadline; these were past cycles as of October 2, 2026.
The AQHA PATH Intl. EAS Horse of the Year Award honors registered American Quarter Horses serving at PATH Intl. Member Centers. The listed awards are $10,000 for first place and $5,000 for second place. A center must hold an AQHA General membership to nominate, and nominated horses must be registered with AQHA.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Scott Carver as president, Ed Milford as past president, and Brandan Montminy as president-elect. Robin Krueger is listed as treasurer. Trustees listed are Marianne Collins, Adam Daurio, Alan Dorantes, KC Henry, Veronica Lac, and Jessica Normand.
Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Inernational is led by Kathy Alm, CEO on every filing since 2019; 1 of 16 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathy Alm
CEO
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$150K (2019) → $169K (2025)
Scott Carver
President
Trustee → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → President, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Daurio
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kc Henry
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Normand
Trustee
Trustee → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Phelps-Dunn
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aviva Vincent
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina Sorensen
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marianne Collins
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Veronica Lac
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Dorantes
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Katie Vachris
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Petr
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandan Montminy
President-Elect
Trustee → Officer at L, 2022
Officer at L → President-Elect, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ed Milford
Past President
Treasurer → President, 2022
President → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Krueger
Treasurer
Secretary → Trustee, 2022
Trustee → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Lili Kellog (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Susan Becklenberg (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Lyn Petr (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Kim Berggren (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Michael Kaufmann (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Cliff Wiliamson (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Ross Braun (2019–2021) — Past President
- Former: Patti Coyle (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Julie Broadway (2019) — Past President
- Former: Moira Corcoran (2019) — Trustee
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 $169K, to Kathy ALM (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Inernational
How much does Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Inernational give each year?
Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Inernational gave $103K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $126K across 12 grants.
What is Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Inernational's typical grant size?
Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Inernational's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,318, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Inernational that year got $9K on average.
Where does Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Inernational give grants?
Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Inernational's top state is Ohio, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (24%) and Pennsylvania (20%).
Does Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Inernational give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Inernational's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant" (11 grants).
Who are Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Inernational's largest grantees?
Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Inernational's largest 2025 grantees include Achievement Centers for Children ($10,000), Breaking Free TRC Inc ($10,000) and Centenary University ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Inernational?
Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Inernational reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.3M.
What does Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Inernational fund?
PATH Intl. states that its mission is to advance professional equine-assisted services by empowering members, credentialed professionals, partners, and the public through standards, credentials, and education that recognize the equine-human relationship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Inernational?
Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Inernational has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Inernational's EIN?
Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Inernational's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7169769. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 30, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 3, 2020)
- 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 November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 1, 2024)
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