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Belgian Draft Horse Alliance Inc

EIN 35-1897556 · Wabash, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE CULTURAL, HISTORICAL AND EDUCATIONAL INSIGHT INTO THE BELGIAN DRAFT HORSE TO THE FUTURE YOUTH AND BREEDERS OF BELGIAN HORSES. TO CONDUCT CONTINUOUS GROWTH & PERPETUATION OF THE BELGIAN DRAFT HORSE IN AMERICA.

Income
$226,570
Spending
$146,390
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
30.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 89%
Employees
0
Highest pay
$65,000, chief operat

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 30.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 35% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 40% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 (5)
  1. $99,727 spent. TO PROVIDE CULTURAL, HISTORICAL AND EDUCATIONAL INSIGHT INTO THE BELGIAN DRAFT HORSE TO THE FUTURE YOUTH AND BREEDERS OF BELGIAN DRAFT HORSE.
  2. $6,746 spent. NORTH AMERICAN BELGIAN CHAMPIONSHIP (NABC): THIS PROGRAM IS A PREMIERE SHOW IN NORTH AMERICA AND SHOWCASES THE BEST OF THE BEST. THE NABC IS EVERY FOUR YEARS WITH ALTERNATING VENUES BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. THE NABC EVENT HOSTS HALTER, RIDING, HITCH, YOUTH CLASSES, FARM CLASSES, AND HORSE PULLS TO SHOW OFF THE GREAT DIVERSITY OF THE BELGIAN HORSE.
  3. $4,714 spent. BREEDER'S CHALLENGE: THE BREEDER'S CHALLENGE GIVES BREEDERS AND EXHIBITORS AN OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN AN EXCLUSIVE CLASS AT NABC AND HELPS GENERATE FUNDS FOR FUTURE NABC SHOWS AND THE BELGIAN ALLIANCE; IT CREATES A GREAT DEAL OF EXCITEMENT AND ANTICIPATION TO TRY TO MATCH YOUR MARE WITH THE STALLION OF YOUR CHOICE TO PRODUCE A FOAL THAT WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE BREEDER'S CHALLENGE. SERVICE FEES ARE AUCTIONED OFF AT THE MID-AMERICA DRAFT HORSE SALE. THE PROGRAM IS MANAGED BY AN EXTERNAL COMMITTEE.
  4. $16,786 spent. YOUTH PROGRAMS AND AWARDS: SUPPORTS THE EDUCATIONSAL COLORING BOOK; COURSES AND CLINICS ON DRAFT HORSE FOR YOUTH; AWARDS FOR SHOW AND OTHER YOUTH PROGRAMS.
  5. YOUTH PROGRAMS AND AWARDS: SUPPORTS THE EDUCATIONSAL COLORING BOOK; COURSES AND CLINICS ON DRAFT HORSE FOR YOUTH; AWARDS FOR SHOW AND OTHER YOUTH PROGRAMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 March 1994.

    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.

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