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Polo Training Foundation

EIN 36-2605713 · Lxhtchee Grvs, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE POLO TRAINING FOUNDATION'S PURPOSE IS TO ESTABLISH AND ADMINISTER A SERIES OF FUNDS, INCLUDING MEMORIAL, ADVISORY, INTERNATIONAL, ENDOWMENT, INTERCOLLEGIATE/ INTERSCHOLASTIC, AND OTHERS. THESE FUNDS ARE DEDICATED TO SUPPORT POLO IN COLLEGIATE OR SCHOLASTIC SPORTS CURRICULUMS, PROMOTE INTERNATIONAL GOODWILL THROUGH POLO COMPETITION, AND ABOVE ALL, ENCOURAGE DEVELOPMENT AND SPORTSMANSHIP THROUGH TEACHING YOUNG PEOPLE THE PRINCIPLES OF THE GAME OF POLO. SINCE 1967, THE POLO TRAINING FOUNDATION HAS BEEN COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE IN THE GREAT SPORT OF POLO. THE PTF SUPPORTS POLO TRAINING AT ALL LEVELS BY PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS OF PLAYERS AND UMPIRES. THROUGH ITS ACTIVITIES, THE PTF SEEKS TO ENCOURAGE THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF SPORTSMANSHIP AND TO PROMOTE INTERNATIONAL GOOD WILL THROUGH POLO COMPETITION.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$602,269
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
34.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 60%
Employees
2
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$124,740, executive dir

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 34.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 50% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 82% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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

    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 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 (1)
  1. $414,605 spent. YOUTH CLINICS - PLAYING POLO IS A CONFIDENCE BUILDER FOR BOTH HORSE AND RIDER. ANY BREED OF HORSE ALONG WITH ANY AGE OF RIDER CAN HAVE A GREAT TIME WITH POLO. POLO IS A FANTASTIC TEAM SPORT, WHICH CAN MAKE IT A FUN FAMILY ACTIVITY. AT THE HIGHER LEVELS IT IS AN EXHILARATING AND FAST-PACED SPORT.THE CLINIC GOAL IS TO HELP STUDENTS UNDERSTAND THE CONCEPTS, RULES, AND PRINCIPLES OF POLO. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS GOAL, PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE INSTRUCTION THROUGH VIDEOS, DISCUSSION AND HANDS-ON LEARNING.THE PARTICIPANTS WILL:VIEW A USPA BLUE BOOK VIDEO GUIDE WHILE WILBUR EXPLAINS THE RULES OF THE GAME. IDENTIFY AND DEMONSTRATE THE FOUR BASIC MALLET STROKES. UNDERSTAND THE LINE OF THE BALL (LOB) AND THE RIGHT OF WAY LEARN THE CONCEPT OF THE MAN, LINE, BALL THEORY AND BEGINNING STRATEGY FOR POLO. PRACTICE THESE CONCEPTS WITH THE USE OF FOOT MALLETS WHILE UNMOUNTED. LEARN THE PROPER WAY TO PREPARE AND PROTECT YOUR HORSE FOR THE GAME AND HOW TO INTRODUCE YOUR HORSE TO MALLETS AND BALLS. LEARN SKILLS WHILE MOUNTED, PROGRESSING TO COACHED SCRIMMAGE GAMES. DISCUSS PLANS FOR THE CREATION OF A POLO CLUB OR INTERSCHOLASTIC/INTERCOLLEGIATE CLUB IF DESIRED. ADULT CLINICS - THE PTF WILL PAY HALF THE COST OF A PLAYER'S CLINIC CONDUCTED AT ANY USPA MEMBER CLUB, UP TO A MAXIMUM REIMBURSEMENT OF $1,000 TO THAT CLUB. THESE ARE GENERALLY THREE DAY CLINICS HELD OVER A WEEKEND BUT CAN BE OF LONGER DURATION.

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 June 1967.

    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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