Virginia Equine Alliance
THE PURPOSE OF THE VIRGINIA EQUINE ALLIANCE IS TO SUSTAIN, PROMOTE, AND EXPAND THE HORSE BREEDING AND HORSE RACING INDUSTRIES IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA. THE ALLIANCE SEEKS TO ESTABLISH AND SUPPORT NEW AND MULTIPLE VENUES FOR HORSE RACING IN THE COMMONWEALTH AND TO ADVOCATE AND SUPPORT LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS, AND RULES BENEFICIAL TO THE BREEDERS AND OWNERS AND TRAINERS OF HORSES ("HORSEMEN") IN THE STATE. THE ALLIANCE REPRESENTS THE INTERESTS OF HORSEMEN AT MEETINGS OF THE VIRGINIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY, THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, THE VIRGINIA RACING COMMISSION, RACING ASSOCIATIONS, BREEDER'S ORGANIZATIONS, HORSEMEN'S ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHER LIKE GROUPS. THE ALLIANCE IS COMMITTED TO INCREASING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPORTANCE TO THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE HORSE BREEDING AND HORSE RACING INDUSTRIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$33.7M
+30.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$660K
+39.6% YoY
Grant Count
16
+60.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$41K
-12.8% YoY
About Virginia Equine Alliance
Based on IRS filings
Virginia Equine Alliance is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in WARRENTON, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $33.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $660K. Net investment income was $1.0M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $33,705,769 | $25,791,232 | $28,452,103 |
| Revenue | $33,357,604 | $28,770,169 | $26,986,369 |
| Expenses | $30,147,649 | $31,257,795 | $23,870,361 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,042,960 | $876,860 | $96,582 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Virginia Thoroughbred Association ($80,000), Foxfield Racing Llc ($75,000), Glenwood Park Trust ($75,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FOXFIELD RACING LLC CROZET, VA | PURSES TO SUPPORT STEEPLECHASE RACING IN VIRGINIA | $75,000 |
| GLENWOOD PARK TRUST MIDDLEBURG, VA | FOR MIDDLEBURG INFRASTRUCTURE | $75,000 |
| GREAT MEADOW FOUNDATION INC THE PLAINS, VA | PRESERVING OPEN SPACE AND ADVANCING EQUIESTRIAN SPORT | $75,000 |
| HEALING STRIDES BOONES MILL, VA | TO PROMOTE WELLNESS FOR PEOPLE WITH PERSONAL CHALLENGES WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM EQUINE ASSISTED ACTIVITIES AND THERAPIES IN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT | $10,000 |
| JAMES RIVER HORSE FOUNDATION RICHMOND, VA | SUPPORT AFTERCARE OF RETIRED THOROUGHBRED RACE HORSES | $20,000 |
| MONTPELIER STEEPLECHASE AND EQUESTRIAN FOUNDATION MONTPELIER STATION, VA | TO SUPPORT STEEPLECHASE INFRASTRUCTURE | $75,000 |
| STANDARDBRED RETIREMENT FOUNDATION MILLSTONE, NJ | SUPPORT AFTERCARE OF RETIRED THOROUGHBRED RACE HORSES | $20,000 |
| STANDARDBRED TRANSITION ALLIANCE LAURELVILLE, OH | PROVIDE AFTERCARE FOR STANDARDBRED RACEHORSES | $10,000 |
| UPPERVILLE COLT & HORSE SHOW INC UPPERVILLE, VA | TO SUPPORT EQUESTRIAN GROUPS | $10,000 |
| VIRGINIA GOLD CUP ASSOCIATION WARRENTON, VA | PROMOTE STEEPLECHASE RACING IN VIRGINIA | $75,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR WILLIAM H ALLISON | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| DR SCOTT WOOGEN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| DAVID ROSS | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| AMY MOORE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| DEBORAH EASTER | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| JOHN B HANNUM III | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SEC | 40 | $150,500 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virginia Equine Alliance?
Virginia Equine Alliance is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in WARRENTON, VA. It holds $33.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Virginia Equine Alliance?
As of 2024, Virginia Equine Alliance holds $33.7M in total assets with $33.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 16 grants totaling $660K in 2024.
Where does Virginia Equine Alliance operate?
Virginia Equine Alliance has awarded grants in New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia.
What size grants does Virginia Equine Alliance award?
In 2024, Virginia Equine Alliance awarded 16 grants totaling $660K — an average of about $41K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Virginia Equine Alliance's EIN?
Virginia Equine Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2280629. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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