National Snaffle Bit Association Inc
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What it says it does
The mission of the National Snaffle Bit Association, Inc. is to grow the show horse community through various equine program and events where every activity benefits horses, breeders, owners and exhibitors alike.
- Income
- $7.3 million
- Spending
- $7.2 million
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 17
- Highest pay
- $176,410, executive dir.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- NSBA World Championship Show - NSBAs capstone event that promotes and celebrates NSBA members and their achievements, drives membership and participation at shows throughout the year.
- Breeders Championship Futurity - a comprehensive program designed to appeal to breeders, owners, trainers, and exhibitors alike by offering a full slate of classes and paybacks available only to offspring of participating stallions. BCF eligible offspring compete for an annual purse of over $300,000 in offered classes from yearlings through six-years old. BCF nominated horses are also allowed to participate in the NSBAs BCF Yearling Sale held each year in conjunction with the NSBA World Championship Show and Breeders Championship Futurity.
- Incentive Fund - a breeders program that encourages participation by offering enrolled horses a cash dividend for NSBA points earned in Open and Amateur Dual Approved and Special Event classes throughout the year.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(5) labor or agricultural organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(5) labor or agricultural organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 1985.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 7, 2026.
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