Lead with Horses
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$602K
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
23
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Lead with Horses?
Lead with Horses is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by The Donald and Carole Chaiken Foundation ($175K), The Nicholas & Dorothy Cummings ($150K), The Ivan Bowen Family Foundation ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $602K in grants to Lead with Horses between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Donald and Carole Chaiken Foundation | $175,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| The Nicholas & Dorothy Cummings | $150,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Ivan Bowen Family Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Community Foundation of Northern Nevada | $59,306 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Reno Rodeo Association | $41,645 | 3 | 2022–2025 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $15,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Minnie B Leonette Family Foundation | $13,248 | 2 | 2020–2025 |
| The Marshall R Matley Foundation | $12,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Thomas Nelson Abdella MD Foundation | $10,726 | 2 | 2023–2025 |
| Greer Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Nell J Redfield Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | $2,454 | 1 | 2021 |
| The James Joseph Ford Foundation | $1,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Dermody Properties Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $379K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $379K.
What grants has Lead with Horses received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Nicholas & Dorothy Cummings | FUNDING BARN REMODEL | $150,000 |
| 2025 | The Ivan Bowen Family Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $100,000 |
| 2025 | The Donald and Carole Chaiken Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $65,000 |
| 2025 | Reno Rodeo Association | CHARITABLE PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,507 |
| 2025 | The Marshall R Matley Foundation | To support the effective and lifesaving program that helps improve the social, emotional, physical, and behavioral development of children, youth, and adults. | $12,500 |
| 2025 | Greer Foundation | SOCIAL SERVICES | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Nell J Redfield Foundation | support programs through the Center for Adaptive Riding | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Minnie B Leonette Family Foundation | TO PROVIDE EQUINE ASSISTED EDUCATION AND PSYCHOTHERAPY AND ADAPTIVE RIDING FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND ADULTS. | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Thomas Nelson Abdella MD Foundation | Riding therapy | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Dermody Properties Foundation | FUNDS WILL HELP WITH PROGRAM FEES FOR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS, YOUTH AT RISK, FIRST RESPONDERS, AND ANY INDIVIDUAL IN NEED OF OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. | $500 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of Northern Nevada | Horse therapy for children with disabilities, trauma psychological issues | $28,000 |
| 2024 | The Donald and Carole Chaiken Foundation | USE WHERE NEEDED MOST | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation of Northern Nevada | General support | $31,306 |
| 2023 | The Donald and Carole Chaiken Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Reno Rodeo Association | Charitable Program Support | $14,577 |
| 2023 | Thomas Nelson Abdella MD Foundation | Assist young people in finding their own solutions and inspiration. | $5,726 |
| 2023 | The James Joseph Ford Foundation | TO HELP IMPROVE THE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND BEHAVIORAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN THROUGH QUALITY EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPEUTIC AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. | $1,500 |
| 2022 | The Donald and Carole Chaiken Foundation | FOR USE WHERE NEEDED MOST | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Reno Rodeo Association | Charitable Program Support | $11,561 |
| 2021 | The Donald and Carole Chaiken Foundation | USE WHERE NEEDED MOST | $35,000 |
| 2021 | Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | In support of general operations. | $2,454 |
| 2020 | Minnie B Leonette Family Foundation | YOUTH ENRICHMENT & WELL BEING | $3,248 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Lead with Horses?
Lead with Horses is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by The Donald and Carole Chaiken Foundation ($175K), The Nicholas & Dorothy Cummings ($150K), The Ivan Bowen Family Foundation ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $602K in grants to Lead with Horses between 2020–2025.
Who is Lead with Horses's largest funder?
The Donald and Carole Chaiken Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Lead with Horses, with $175K across 5 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has Lead with Horses received?
IRS 990 filings record $602K in grants to Lead with Horses across 23 grants from 14 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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