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Midland Polo Inc

EIN 92-2877544 · Midland, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MIDLAND POLO INC ('MP') WAS ESTABLISHED AS A MEMBERSHIP-DRIVEN COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION TO PROMOTE THE AWARENESS, EDUCATION, HISTORY FOR THE SPORT OF POLO WHILE ALSO BEING A COMMUNITY RESOURCE FOR EQUINE THERAPY AND FOR THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY WISHING TO LEARN HORSEMANSHIP.

Income
$0
Spending
$0
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

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

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. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 93% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE - MIDLAND POLO PROVIDES ITS MEMBERS WITH A QUALITY POLO ENVIRONMENT INCLUDING FIELDS, POLO PRACTICE AND STICK/BALL FACILITIES, UMPIRE CLINICS, AND SKILLS CLINICS. THE OVERALL FACILITIES INCLUDE STABLES, THREE POLO FIELDS, HITTING CAGE, EXERCISE TRACK, AND A FIRST-CLASS ARENA FOR COMPETITION. MIDLAND POLO ALSO PROVIDES ACCESS TO STABLING ON A TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT BASIS TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS OR FAMILIES THAT HAVE A DESIRE TO BE MORE ACTIVE IN THE EQUINE AND/OR POLO COMMUNITY. THE MIDLAND POLO GROUNDS ARE OPERATED BY STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS TO ENSURE SAFETY.
  2. LEARN-RIDE-PLAY TRAINING - MIDLAND POLO PROVIDES THROUGH ITS MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS SEVERAL DIFFERENT PROGRAMS TO TEACH ALL AGES HOW TO PLAY POLO. ITS MOTTO IS LEARN-RIDE-PLAY AND TAUGHT THROUGH ITS POLO SCHOOL. FOR INDIVIDUALS WITHOUT ANY BACKGROUND IN HORSEMANSHIP, LEARN TO RIDE CLASSES AND CLINICS ARE AVAILABLE. THESE CLASSES TEACH INDIVIDUALS THE BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF HOW TO HANDLE, GROOM, AND RIDE A HORSE. THOSE SKILLS ARE A FOUNDATION TO ALLOW INDIVIDUALS TO FURTHER IMPROVE THEIR HORSEMANSHIP WITH LEARNING TO PLAY POLO. LEARNING TO PLAY POLO ELEVATES NOT ONLY THE EXPERIENCE IN HORSEMANSHIP BUT IT ALSO REQUIRES GREAT SKILL TO COMMAND A HORSE WHILE SWINGING A STICK/MALLET TO HIT A BALL ON THE GROUND WITH THE ULTIMATE PRIZE OF SCORING A GOAL. IN COMPETITION, TWO TEAMS OF FOUR PLAYERS ARE COMPETING TO SCORE GOALS AND WIN A GAME. MP, THROUGH ITS MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS, PROVIDES CLASSES AND CLINICS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS LEARN TO PLAY POLO. MIDLAND POLO STRIVES TO CULTIVATE FUTURE POLO PLAYERS AND POLO PONIES TO CONTINUE THE LEGACY OF THE SPORT OF POLO.
  3. TOURNAMENT AND LEAGUES - GAMES AND TOURNAMENTS ARE HOSTED ONSITE TO ALLOW MEMBERS TO COMPETE AND BETTER ASSESS SKILL LEVELS. AS AN EXAMPLE, MP IS A CHOICE HOST FOR UNIVERSITY/INTERCOLLEGIATE POLO TEAMS TO COMPETE. THESE COMPETITIONS ALSO ALLOW THE LARGER PUBLIC TO ATTEND, WATCH, LEARN, AND APPRECIATE THE SPORT OF POLO.

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 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 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 October 2024.

    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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