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Colorado Hunter & Jumper Association

EIN 84-0563150 · Boulder, CO

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What it says it does

To promote the sport of horsemanship, rider safety, proper caring for animals and good sportsmanship.

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

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, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

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

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)

$483,781 spent. Estes Park, Fall Finale & Medals Finals - promoted the sport of horsemanship through sponsoring this sanctioned Hunter Jumper competition and assistance with prizes and points distribution.
$66,386 spent. Membership Benefits - To increase education about horsemanship through distribution of information through clinics, our website and monthly newsletter.
$53,133 spent. Recognition Ceremony - CHJA presents an annual banquet to honor our members for their accomplishments in the sport of horsemanship during the past season/year.
$5,000 spent. Scholarship Awards are presented to members for education and trainer certification. We also provide scholarships for our professional members to obtain their professional certifications and attend the annual USHJA Convention.
$3,000 spent. Contribution to the Colorado Hunter Jumper Foundation (CHJF)

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

Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 1967.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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