named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Aid to Members
Provides financial assistance and death benefits to Professional members in need, as determined by membership vote and established criteria.
Becca Weissbard Award
Annual award offering grant funding for lessons, clinics, or show fees to junior and associate members, sponsored by the Ride for Becca Foundation.
Education and Clinics
Sponsors educational clinics, forums, and seminars on horse care, training, and industry standards for member development.
Scholarship Program
Offers annual scholarships to Professional, Associate, and Junior members for undergraduate or trade school study; awarded based on membership standing, essays, and involvement.
Year-End Awards Program
Offers point-based competition across 21 divisions at USEF-rated horse shows, culminating in year-end awards for members.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Equestrian Competition and Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Competitive point classes and year-end awardsOrganizes point classes across 21 divisions for members to compete in, with a year-end awards system for riders participating in USEF-rated horse shows.
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Equine Industry Representation and Support 1 activity
- Educational clinics, forums, and seminarsSponsors educational clinics, forums, and seminars to support the protection, care, training, and use of horses and ponies, with discounted access provided to members.
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Member Hardship Assistance Programs 1 activity
- Financial and death benefit assistance for Professional membersProvides financial or material aid to Professional members experiencing hardship and offers death benefits to members or their beneficiaries, as determined by Chapter-established criteria.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Scholarship program for membersOffers scholarships to Professional, Associate, and Junior members for full-time undergraduate study at accredited institutions or trade schools. The program is funded through events such as the annual horse show and has supported recipients including Ella Raschdorf (2025) and Ben Morris and Ella Raschdorf (2024).
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Becca Weissbard Award grant programAwards grants of $500, $250, and $100 to first-, second-, and third-place recipients of the Becca Weissbard Award, respectively, for use toward lessons, clinics, or show fees with a LIPHA-affiliated trainer.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$27K
Contributions & grants$3K10%
Program service revenue$180%
Investment income$28K105%
Other revenue$-4K
expenses
Total expenses$10K
Program expenses55%
Admin / overhead45%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$4K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$376K
Cash$47K
Investments$321K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$376K
Liquid reserves460.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +177.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- ANN MCGLINCHEY — SECRETARY
- BRUCE SMITH — VICE PRESIDENT
- CAROL HURNYAK — TREASURER
- HARRIET DELEYER — VICE PRESIDENT
- STEPHANIE PROFFE — PRESIDENT
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Dondero Design Partner — Provides graphic and web design services for the organization.
- Harry deLeyer Network — Lifetime member of the Long Island Professional Horsemen's Association and influential figure in the organization's history.
- National PHA Network — Member of the National PHA, one of sixteen nationwide chapters.
- On The Mark Media Partner — Handles social media for the organization.
- Professional Horsemen's Association Network — Long Island chapter of the national Professional Horsemen's Association.
- Ride for Becca Foundation Partner — Co-sponsors the Becca Weissbard Award with the Junior LIPHA.
- USEF Network — Recognizes divisions at USEF rated horse shows for LIPHA year-end award points.
- Weissbard Family Partner — Collaborates with the Junior LIPHA to establish and maintain the Becca Weissbard Award in memory of Rebecca Weissbard.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Advocacy for Ethical Conduct and Industry Standardsmethodology: ethical-conduct-promotionBy promoting ethical conduct and high standards at horse shows, the organization improves the integrity and sustainability of equestrian sports, because consistent standards foster fair competition and public trust in the industry.
- Member Support and Education to Strengthen Professional Horsemenmethodology: member_support_and_educationBy providing educational programming and direct support to members, the organization strengthens the Long Island horsemen community and advances professional standards, because informed and supported members are better equipped to uphold and promote best practices in equestrian sports.
- Youth Engagement Through Experiential Learning and Intergenerational Involvementmethodology: experiential-youth-engagementBy involving junior riders in hands-on events and encouraging family participation, the organization builds long-term commitment to the equestrian community, because experiential engagement and family continuity strengthen identity and retention in the sport.