United Professional Horseman's
To better the conditions of those engaged in the pursuit of various equine related activities; to support research aimed at improving the horse as a species, and to promote the development of a higher degree of efficiency for its members in their efforts to improve the general condition of the show horse industry.
United Professional Horseman's at a glance
In short: United Professional Horseman's gave $5K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $5,000
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $143,219
- +28.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who United Professional Horseman's funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Horsesensing ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Horsesensing Shelbyville, KY | Donation | $5,000 |
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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 | $143,219 | $47,344 | $15,553 | $5,000 | 1 | $2,324 |
| 2024 | $111,428 | $32,687 | $8,025 | — | — | $1,639 |
| 2023 | $86,766 | $59,066 | $28,237 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | $28,133 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | $3,843 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | $-19,062 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | $969 | $7,900 | — | — | — |
About United Professional Horseman's
Based on IRS filings
United Professional Horseman's is a public charity, based in Ixonia, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $143K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K. Net investment income was $2K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Professional Horseman's is led by Sheri Brandl, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sheri Brandl
President
Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jay Wood
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Vicky Holston
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Gabriella Greco
Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Lance Hayes (2019–2023) — Charper Co Chair
- Former: Mark Bodnar (2023) — Chapter Chair
- Former: Andy Fresth (2019–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Lynda Freseth (2019–2022) — President
- Former: Marlene Lafleur (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Scott Matton (2019–2022) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about United Professional Horseman's
How much does United Professional Horseman's give each year?
United Professional Horseman's gave $5K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is United Professional Horseman's?
United Professional Horseman's reported $143K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $47K.
Where does United Professional Horseman's operate?
United Professional Horseman's has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What is United Professional Horseman's's EIN?
United Professional Horseman's's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1703263. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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