United States Polo Association Inc
The United States Polo Association Inc. is a public charity based in Lake Worth, Florida. Formed in 1890, it promotes and develops polo, coordinates member clubs and registered players, and organizes and oversees tournaments, competitions, and games.
United States Polo Association Inc at a glance
In short: United States Polo Association Inc gave $2.2M across 94 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), top state Texas. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,172,988
- +4.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 94
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,117
- +4.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,843
- Total assets
- $358,927,549
- +7.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (16 of 94, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (21% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United States Polo Association Inc
- Review Cycle
- For the 2026 PDI cycle, the early-decision application portal was scheduled to open October 1, 2025, and close October 31, 2025. The primary portal was scheduled to open November 1, 2025, and close January 31, 2026.
- Deadline
- For the 2026 PDI cycle, the early-decision application portal was scheduled to open October 1, 2025, and close October…
- Contact
Mailing address: 9011 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth, FL 33467
Phone: (800) 232-8772
Website: https://uspolo.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United States Polo Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Houston Polo Club ($119K). Together the top 10 received $720K.
Grant Size Distribution
466 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 434 grants of 466 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (21%), California (16%), Florida (12%), New York (10%), and Virginia (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 94 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United States Polo Association Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 94 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $16K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.9M (2022) to $2.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 94 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Polo Club Houston, TX | Club and Membership Development | $119,080 |
| DFW Polo Association Crossroads, TX | Club and Membership Development | $117,412 |
| Santa Barbara Polo & Raquet Club Carpinteria, CA | Club and Membership Development | $80,168 |
| Rancho Silverado Stables LLC DBA Oc Polo Newport Beach, CA | Club and Membership Development | $70,484 |
| Scholarship America Inc Minneapolis, MN | Club and Membership Development | $68,000 |
| Of Horse You Can DBA Denver Polo Club Littleton, CO | Club and Membership Development | $66,484 |
| Wellington Polo Tour Inc Miami, FL | Club and Membership Development | $64,080 |
| US Arena Polo Winnsboro, TX | Club and Membership Development | $48,130 |
| Las Brisas Polo Club LLC Chicago, IL | Club and Membership Development | $43,175 |
| Bridgehamption Polo Club DBA Hamptons Polo Club Water Mill, NY | Club and Membership Development | $43,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The Association states that its investment fund is intended to provide annual income for operations and support operations in the event of an unforeseen catastrophic event affecting its mission.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $358,927,549 | $59,366,175 | $32,094,679 | $2,172,988 | 94 | $23,463,734 |
| 2023 | $335,328,764 | $47,639,870 | $30,337,175 | $2,070,818 | 94 | $12,578,942 |
| 2022 | $309,726,880 | $46,918,572 | $29,575,059 | $1,910,205 | 99 | $17,590,111 |
| 2021 | $254,907,980 | $37,871,652 | $15,136,075 | $2,152,717 | 92 | $17,330,954 |
| 2020 | $218,865,229 | $18,885,290 | $13,896,819 | $2,143,364 | 87 | $6,988,825 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Association’s stated mission is to promote and improve polo; coordinate the activities of its member clubs and registered players; arrange, allocate, and supervise tournaments, competitions, and games; and provide rules, handicaps, and conditions, including for participant and mount safety and welfare.
PDI awards support specific club-based needs, including membership growth and sustainability, improving the polo playing experience, and developing the sport. The Association also describes work in polo development, umpire services, communications, and member services.
Grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the types of organizations receiving support. Houston Polo Club says it promotes polo, educates players about rules and equine teammates, and serves the community as a cultural attraction. Virginia Polo Inc. says its mission is to support an intercollegiate polo program at the University of Virginia for students, the university community, and the public. Barrington Hills Polo Club says it promotes polo in an affordable, public environment.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Association reported 94 grants totaling $2,172,988. Itemized grants ranged from $5,060 to $119,080, with a median of $15,843. The largest awards included Houston Polo Club ($119,080) and DFW Polo Association ($117,412), both for club and membership development; Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club ($80,168) and Rancho Silverado Stables LLC dba OC Polo ($70,484), also for club and membership development; and Scholarship America Inc. ($68,000), with the same stated purpose.
PDI awards are reimbursable. The Association’s website describes applications for USPA member clubs and polo schools, with early-decision and primary application windows. The program provides planning sessions and publishes guidelines, an application link, and reimbursement links.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing include Chris Green, COO and General Counsel; Susan C Present, CFO; Fergus Gould, Executive Director of Umpires LLC; Carlos R de Arellano II, Executive Director of Member Services; Kelly Vanderwerff, Controller; Justin Powers, Executive Director of Polo Development LLC; Matt Baran, Executive Director of Communications; and trustees Robin Sanchez, Haley Bryan, and Julio Arellano.
United States Polo Association Inc is led by Carlos R. De Arellano II, Executive Director - Member Services on every filing since 2020; 12 of 41 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carlos R. De Arellano II
Executive Director - Member Services
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$192K (2020) → $236K (2024)
Justin Powers
Executive Director - Polo Development Llc
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$144K (2020) → $195K (2024)
Charles Smith
President
Secretary → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stewart Armstrong
Chairman
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$9K (2024)
Anthony L. Coppola
Trustee
President → President Trustee, 2022
President Trustee → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$9K (2023) → $9K (2024)
Robin Sanchez
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$49K (2020) → $83K (2024)
Jorge Vasquez
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$1K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Haley Bryan
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$20K (2022) → $55K (2024)
Cynthia Halle
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$9K (2023) → $8K (2024)
Bill Kirton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cecelia Cochran
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel K. Walker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erica Gandomcar-Sachs
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Muldoon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julio Arellano
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leighton Jordan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liz Brayboy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Carney
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Jornayvaz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Rizzo
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheryl Sick
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen A. Orthwein Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve S. Armour
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Gose
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Raab
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clifton Yandell
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Manno
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Orthwein
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allen Hoe
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Austin Chandler
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Strouss
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Hiner
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan West-Koll
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Kelly
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Green
COO & General Counsel
Trustee, COO & In-House Counsel → COO & In-House Counsel, 2022
COO & In-House Counsel → COO & General Counsel, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$180K (2021) → $541K (2024)
Fergus Gould
Executive Dir.- Umpires Llc
Western Regional Umpire Director → Executive Dir.- Umpires Llc, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$131K (2020) → $259K (2024)
Susan C. Present
CFO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$246K (2020) → $305K (2024)
Kelly Vanderwerff
Controller
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$136K (2022) → $223K (2024)
Matt Baran
Executive Dir.- Communications
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$150K (2023) → $161K (2024)
Chrys Beal
Secretary
Trustee → Trustee & Secretary, 2022
Trustee & Secretary → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Rudolph
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Pamela Flanagan (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Robert McMurtry (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Vicky Owens (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Charles A. Muldoon Exec Dir - (2022) — Umpires Llc
- Former: Charles Smith Sec To (2022) — President
- Former: Cindy Halle (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Fergus Gould West Reg Umpire (2022) — Director Executive Dir-Umpires Llc
- Former: Bradley Biddle (2020–2021) — Head II Umpire Instructor
- Former: Charles A. Muldoon (2020–2021) — Executive Director - Umpires Llc
- Former: David Ragland (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Robert Puetz (2020–2021) — CEO
- Former: Tony Yahyai (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Walter Schott (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 $541K, to Chris Green (COO & General Counsel). 12 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United States Polo Association Inc
How much does United States Polo Association Inc give each year?
United States Polo Association Inc gave $2.2M across 94 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.1M across 94 grants.
What is United States Polo Association Inc's typical grant size?
United States Polo Association Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,843, and its average grant was $23,117, across 94 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United States Polo Association Inc that year got $18K on average.
Where does United States Polo Association Inc give grants?
United States Polo Association Inc's top state is Texas, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (16%) and Florida (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wellington, FL (4 grants), Houston, TX (3 grants), Winnsboro, TX (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does United States Polo Association Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 94 grants with a stated purpose on United States Polo Association Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Club and Membership Development" (94 grants).
Who are United States Polo Association Inc's largest grantees?
United States Polo Association Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Houston Polo Club ($119,080), DFW Polo Association ($117,412) and Santa Barbara Polo & Raquet Club ($80,168), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United States Polo Association Inc?
United States Polo Association Inc reported $358.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $59.4M.
What does United States Polo Association Inc fund?
The Association’s stated mission is to promote and improve polo; coordinate the activities of its member clubs and registered players; arrange, allocate, and supervise tournaments, competitions, and games; and provide rules, handicaps, and conditions, including for participant and mount safety and welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United States Polo Association Inc?
United States Polo Association Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check uspolo.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United States Polo Association Inc's EIN?
United States Polo Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3016024. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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