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The Horsepark at Woodside Ltd

EIN 94-2417423 · Redwood City, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

UNITE COMMUNITY IN SHARED PURPOSE AND CONNECTION FOR LAND CONSERVATION, EQUESTRIAN SPORT, LIFELONG LEARNING AND FUN.

Income
$8.3 million
Spending
$5.8 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 54%
Employees
18
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$157,000, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 30% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 49% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 March 31, 2025, 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. $2.1 million spent. THE HORSE PARK AT WOODSIDE IS A 501(C)(3) NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION GROUNDED IN FOUR MISSION PILLARS: HORSE SPORT, LAND STEWARDSHIP, LIFELONG LEARNING AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. THE PARK PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL AND COMPETITIVE EQUESTRIAN OFFERINGS THAT ENCOURAGE THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH AND ADULTS. THE PARK'S FULL USE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS (INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND FARM OPTIONS) AND ANNUAL ACCESS DAY USE MEMBERSHIPS (INDIVIDUAL) GRANT ACCESS TO EQUESTRIAN AMENITIES SUCH AS ARENAS, THE CROSS-COUNTRY COURSE, THE EXERCISE TRACK AND TRAILS. THE COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP (NON-EQUESTRIAN) ALLOWS INDIVIDUAL ACCESS TO ENJOY PARK PUBLIC SPACES AND TRAILS. THE PARK PROVIDES EQUESTRIAN MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE US PONY CLUB. WE CURRENTLY HAVE ~800 MEMBERSHIPS.
  2. $1.7 million spent. ARENA HORSE SHOWS
  3. $1.3 million spent. THE HORSE PARK AT WOODSIDE OFFERS BOARDING FACILITIES TO 120 HORSES, NONE OF WHICH ARE OWNED OR PAID FOR BY THE PARK. WITHIN THE BOARDING COUNT INCLUDES HORSES UNDER PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS AS WELL AS HORSES IN THE CARE OF TWO OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS: WOODSIDE VAULTERS AND BOK RANCH (A THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM). THE PARK STRIVES TO DELIVER PREMIUM OFFERINGS PRICED AT OR BELOW AREA MARKET RATES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, 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 March 2025.

    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 August 1980.

    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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