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United States Eventing Association

EIN 22-6071187 · Leesburg, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak31 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ADVANCE THE SPORT OF EVENTING THROUGH EDUCATION OF RIDERS, TRAINERS, OFFICIALS, AND ORGANIZERS, WITH THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE HORSE OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE. THE ASSOCIATION, THROUGH THE DIRECTION OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS, CONTINUES TO STRIVE TO MAKE THE SPORT OF EVENTING SAFE, FUN, FAIR, AND AFFORDABLE TO ALL WHO JOIN OUR RANKS.

Income
$4.1 million
Spending
$4.6 million
Spent on programs
50%
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 68%
Employees
21
Volunteers
4,378
Highest pay
$202,353, chief executive officer

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

Financial health

Weak: 31 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 59% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    50% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 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 November 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 (6)
  1. $1.4 million spent. COMPETITIONS & EVENTS - ALL LEVELS OF SANCTIONED COMPETITION ARE DESIGNED TO EDUCATE AND TRAIN BOTH HORSE AND RIDER TO SAFELY AND ENJOYABLY MOVE UP THE LEVELS FROM ENTRY LEVEL TO OLYMPIC LEVEL WITH COURSES BEING CREATED, BUILT AND APPROVED BY USEA TRAINED OFFICIALS, COURSE DESIGNERS, COURSE ADVISORS AND OFFICIALS.
  2. $393,452 spent. EDUCATION - EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE HELD TO KEEP MEMBERS INFORMED ABOUT SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE SPORT OVER THE PRIOR YEAR FOCUSING ON RIDING STANDARDS, HORSE WELFARE, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND ADEQUATE QUALIFICATION REQUIRED TO ADVANCE IN THE SPORT. IMPROVEMENTS AND ENHANCEMENTS IN ALL ASPECT OF EDUCATION AND PROMOTIONAL PROGRAMS ARE DISCUSSED AND DEVELOPED FOR IMPLEMENTATION IN THE COMING YEAR.
  3. $409,612 spent. PUBLICATIONS AND MEDIA - PUBLICATION AND COMMUNICATION ITEMS ARE DESIGNED TO BE EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIVE TO RAISE BOTH AWARENESS OF THE SPORT OF EVENTING AND TO ENSURE PARTICIPANTS HAVE THE TOOLS REQUIRED TO MAKE CERTAIN THAT THEY AND THEIR HORSES ARE ABLE TO COMPETE SAFELY AND COMPETENTLY AND ARE KEPT ABREAST OF RULE CHANGES AND OTHER SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENTS TO IMPROVE THE SPORT.
  4. $58,773 spent. MERCHANDISE - MERCHANDISE INVENTORY SUPPORTS THE USEA'S MISSION AS A NON-PROFIT BY PROMOTING EVENTING AND PROVIDING RESOURCES THAT EDUCATE AND RAISE AWARENESS OF THE SPORT. SALES INCLUDE BRANDED AND EVENT-SPECIFIC ITEMS FOR THE ORGANIZATON AND HOSTING OF COMPETITIONS, WHILE THE USEA ALSO SERVES AS THE SOLE U.S. DISTRIBUTOR OF CROSS-COUNTRY SAFETY MECHANISMS, FRANGIBLE DEVICES, WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL TO IMPROVING SAFETY IN THE SPORT.
  5. $39,030 spent. GRANTS
  6. OTHER

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 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 October 13, 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 November 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 August 1981.

    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 October 21, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: United States Golf Association (Far Hills, NJ), EIN 13-1427105. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

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

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