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Holland Western Horse Park

EIN 38-2509008 · Holland, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HOLLAND WESTERN HORSE PARK EXISTS FIRST AND FOREMOST TO PROVIDE AN INCLUSIVE, SUPPORTIVE, FUN AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE HORSE COMMUNITY AND THE PUBLIC AT LARGE. IT IS OUR MISSION TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY WITH A FOCUS ON YOUTH AND FAMILIES WHILE PROVIDING HORSE-RELATED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO PEOPLE OF DIVERSE EXPERIENCE LEVELS, ABILITIES, AND BACKGROUNDS, AND TO INSPIRE NEW PARTNERSHIPS AMOUNG EQUESTRIANS TO CHALLENGE EACH OUTHER AND GROW TOGETHER. HORSE SHOWS CONTINUE TO BE LEARNING OPPORTUNTIES IN THEMSELVES, BUT THEY ARE ALSO THE PROOF OF THE QUALITY OF THE EDUCATION THE RIDGER HAS RECIEVED AND THE HARD WORK THEY HAVE PUT INTO THEIR SPORT IN BETWEEN COMPETITIONS. AN EDUCATION IN PROPER HORSEMANSHIP AND HORSE SHOWING DEVELOPS THE SKILLS OF STRATEGY, ANALYSIS, FOCUS, LEADERSHIP, COMMUNICATION, RESPONSIBILITY, COMPASSION, SELF-ESTEEM, AND PHYSICAL FITNESS.

Income
$92,160
Spending
$76,608
Reserves
23.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 57%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (4)
  1. $6,967 spent. EXTREME MOUNTAIN TRAIL (EMT) CLINICS & COMPETITIONS: WE BUILT AN OBSTACLE COURSE FOR HORSES AND RIDERES TO GO THROUGH WATER, BRIDEGE, AND ROCK TYPE OBSTACLES BUILT TO PREMIER MOUNT N TRAIL ASSOCIATION (PMT)SPECIFICATIONS. THESE IMPROVEMENTS HAVE ALLOWED US TO HOST MORE EDUCATIONAL CLINICS, OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRACTICE, AND CREATE A FUN AND CHALLENGING ATMOSPHERE FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS TO CREATE MEMORIES AND BUILD CHARACTER.
  2. $3,950 spent. PLEASURE SHOW COMPETITIONS: WE OFFER COMPETITIONS IN BOTH WESTERN AND ENGLISH RIDING STYLES IN OUR TWO TRADITIONAL ARENAS TO ALL AGES AND HORSE BREEDS. PARTICIPANTS EARN POINTS FOR DAILY AND YEAR END AWARDS FOR THESE COMPETITIONS. THE COMPETITIONS CREATE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE COMMUNITY TO PRACTICE THE SKILLS THEY'VE LEARNED, PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND PROVIDE THE FUNDING FOR US TO CONTINUE OFFERING AFFORDABLE LEARNING OPPORTUNTIES.
  3. $7,711 spent. GROUNDS RENTAL: ORGANIZATIONS CAN RENT OUR FACILITY TO HOST THEIR OWN PLEASURE SHOWS AND EMT COURSE COMPETITIONS. THIS ALLOWS OUR GROUNDS TO BE USED FOR EVEN MORE EDUCATIONAL, TEAM BUILDING, AND OUTREACH OPPORUNTITIES THAN OUR BOARD CAN DO ON THEIR OWN.
  4. $54,608 spent. MISCELLENOUS ACTIVITIES

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2016 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2016.

    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 December 2024.

    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 January 2023.

    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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