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Region 5 Arabian Horse Association

EIN 87-2761577 · Graham, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE THE ARABIAN HORSE, ITS WELFARE, AND THE INTERESTS OF ARABIAN HORSE OWNERS, BREEDERS, AND ENTHUSIASTS WITHIN REGION 5 THROUGH COMMUNITY OUTREACH, HORSE SHOWS, AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO ENSURE LIFELONG INTEREST IN THE ARABIAN HORSE. WE GIVE BACK BY SUPPORTING OUR PARTNER CLUBS, THE ARABIAN HORSE ASSOCIATION, AND RELATED CHARITIES WHICH BENEFIT MEMBERS IN NEED.

Income
$274,999
Spending
$267,198
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 89%
Employees
0
Volunteers
40

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

Financial health

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.0 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 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    0 of 10

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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. $22,274 spent. CASCADE YOUTH ARABIAN HORSE SHOW: THIS SHOW IMPROVED DRAMATICALLY FROM A CHANGE IN VENUE AND MANAGEMENT WHICH REDUCED EXPENSES SIGNIFICANTLY AND ALLOWED THE SHOW TO BE A GOOD EARNER FOR THE REGION.
  2. $108,275 spent. MAIN RING REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS HORSE SHOW: CONTINUED TO BE A GOOD SUPPORT SHOW FOR THE REGION.
  3. $59,384 spent. SPORT HORSE REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HORSE SHOW: THIS SHOW IMPROVED DRAMATICALLY FROM A CHANGE IN VENUE AND MANAGEMENT WHICH REDUCED EXPENSES SIGNIFICANTLY AND ALLOWED THE SHOW TO BE A GOOD EARNER FOR THE REGION.
  4. $44,028 spent. YEAR END BANQUET AND MISC PROGRAM ACTIVITIES.

Source: Form 990 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2021.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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