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Interscholastic Equestrian Association Inc

EIN 20-5381112 · Chagrin Falls, OH

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IEA'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE LIFELONG INVOLVEMENT IN EQUESTRIAN ATHLETICS. IEA WISHES TO INTRODUCE STUDENTS IN GRADES 4-8 (FUTURE) AND 9-12 (UPPER SCHOOL) TO EQUESTRIAN SPORTS AND TO DEVELOP UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF EQUESTRIAN SPORTS THROUGH ORGANIZED COMPETITIONS AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. IEA FURTHER WISHES TO INSPIRE AND FACILITATE ADULTS TO CONTINUE THEIR JOURNEY IN EQUESTRIAN ATHLETICS FOR A LIFETIME.

Income
$4.0 million
Spending
$4.1 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
6.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 53%
Employees
21
Volunteers
255
Highest pay
$115,591, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $3.4 million spent. IEA IS ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE AND EXPAND ACCESS TO QUALITY TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL EQUESTRIAN COMPETITION AND INSTRUCTION. ITS PURPOSE SHALL BE TO SET STANDARDS FOR COMPETITION; TO PROVIDE INFORMATION CONCERNING THE CREATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF EQUESTRIAN SPORT PROGRAMS; TO PROMOTE THE COMMON INTERESTS OF SAFE RIDING INSTRUCTION; AND TO EDUCATE ON MATTERS RELATED TO HORSEMANSHIP.
  2. THE IEA AIMS TO DEVELOP UNDERSTANDING, APPRECIATION, AND PARTICIPATION IN EQUESTRIAN SPORTS THROUGH ORGANIZED COMPETITIONS AND ADDITIONAL EQUINE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. DURING FY 24.25, OUR ORGANIZATION HOSTED 1072 SHOWS. WE SHOWED A SMALL INCREASE IN MEMBERSHIP, ENDING AT A TOTAL MEMBER COUNT OF 14,960.
  3. THE IEA UNDERTOOK A MAJOR CHANGE IN 24.25 AS WE FOCUSED ON A TECHNOLOGICAL OVERHAUL TO BRING ALL OF OUR OPERATING SYSTEMS FOR TRACKING MEMBERS AND EVENTS INTO A NEW, CUSTOMIZED SYSTEM THAT WOULD INTEGRATE WITH MORE ADVANCED PAYMENT SYSTEMS, IMPROVED SECURITY, AND GENERAL PLATFORM/OPERATING ADVANCEMENTS. THAT SYSTEM OVERHAUL AND TRANSITION TOOK DEDICATION AND OVERTIME FROM STAFF AND MANAGEMENT, BUT THE NET RESULT IS A HUGE ENHANCEMENT TO OUR MEMBER EXPERIENCE AND TO AN UNAVOIDABLE UPGRADE SINCE THE PRIOR OPERATING SYSTEM WAS NO LONGER SUPPORTED BY EXISTING TECHNOLOGY. THE IEA CONTINUES TO OFFER ITS ADULT PILOT PROGRAM, AND INCLUDED INCORPORATION OF THE ADULT COMPETITIONS AND TRACKING INTO ITS NEW DATA SYSTEMS. ADDITIONALLY, THE CORE EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT OF THE IEA, ITS "HIPPOLOGY" PROGRAM (STUDY OF HORSES AND HORSEMANSHIP) EXPANDED SIGNIFICANTLY IN 24.25. INCORPORATING THE PROGRAM INTO THE NEW DATA SYSTEMS BROUGHT A TREMENDOUS INCREASE IN PARTICIPATION ADDING ABOUT 1600 NEW PARTICIPANTS. THE IEA ALSO EXPANDED ITS YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM BY EXPANDING ITS YOUTH BOARD PREPARATION DOWN TO THE TEAM LEVEL THROUGH ITS "TEAM CAPTAINS CAMPAIGN" THAT ENCOURAGED ALL IEA TEAMS TO DESIGNATE A CAPTAIN WHO WOULD BE THE MAIN POINT OF CONTACT FOR PEER TO PEER COMMUNICATIONS. THE IEA UNDERTOOK A MAJOR CHANGE IN 24.25 AS WE FOCUSED ON A TECHNOLOGICAL OVERHAUL TO BRING ALL OF OUR OPERATING SYSTEMS FOR TRACKING MEMBERS AND EVENTS INTO A NEW, CUSTOMIZED SYSTEM THAT WOULD INTEGRATE WITH MORE ADVANCED PAYMENT SYSTEMS, IMPROVED SECURITY, AND GENERAL PLATFORM/OPERATING ADVANCEMENTS. THAT SYSTEM OVERHAUL AND TRANSITION TOOK DEDICATION AND OVERTIME FROM STAFF AND MANAGEMENT, BUT THE NET RESULT IS A HUGE ENHANCEMENT TO OUR MEMBER EXPERIENCE AND TO AN UNAVOIDABLE UPGRADE SINCE THE PRIOR OPERATING SYSTEM WAS NO LONGER SUPPORTED BY EXISTING TECHNOLOGY. THE IEA CONTINUES TO OFFER ITS ADULT PILOT PROGRAM, AND INCLUDED INCORPORATION OF THE ADULT COMPETITIONS AND TRACKING INTO ITS NEW DATA SYSTEMS. ADDITIONALLY, THE CORE EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT OF THE IEA, ITS "HIPPOLOGY" PROGRAM (STUDY OF HORSES AND HORSEMANSHIP) EXPANDED SIGNIFICANTLY IN 24.25. INCORPORATING THE PROGRAM INTO THE NEW DATA SYSTEMS BROUGHT A TREMENDOUS INCREASE IN PARTICIPATION ADDING ABOUT 1600 NEW PARTICIPANTS. THE IEA ALSO EXPANDED ITS YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM BY EXPANDING ITS YOUTH BOARD PREPARATION DOWN TO THE TEAM LEVEL THROUGH ITS "TEAM CAPTAINS CAMPAIGN" THAT ENCOURAGED ALL IEA TEAMS TO DESIGNATE A CAPTAIN WHO WOULD BE THE MAIN POINT OF CONTACT FOR PEER TO PEER COMMUNICATIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2008.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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