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WESTERN HUDSON VALLEY PROFESSIONAL HORSEMEN'S ASSOCIATION INC

MONTGOMERY, NY · EIN 273790508 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE D99 · Animal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · whvpha.org
revenue
$109K
expenses
$97K
net assets
$170K
employees
mission · from form 990

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AID TO NEEDY MEMBERS

profile · synthesized from sources

The Western Hudson Valley Professional Horsemen's Association supports equestrian professionals through scholarships and financial aid. It serves members in the Hudson Valley region of New York, focusing on education, competition, and community welfare. Founded in 1952, the organization promotes the horse industry through structured programs and annual events.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Horseman's Aid
Offers direct financial assistance to equestrian professionals in need.
Scholarship Programs
Provides over $7,000 annually in grants for continuing education to members of the association.
Year-End Awards
Recognizes excellence across divisions at an annual banquet event.
Year-End Finals
Hosts an affordable year-end competition for all members and competitors within the circuit.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Equestrian Competition and Recognition Programs 3 activities
    • Hosting recognition events for equestrian excellence
      Organizes an annual banquet to recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements in equestrian divisions.
    • Maintaining and providing access to equestrian records and documentation
      Provides access to historical archives, results, awards, prize lists, entry forms, reporting guidelines, and operational documentation for current and past equestrian show seasons, including a formal process for inquiries about results.
    • Organizing annual equestrian competitions and year-end finals
      Plans and hosts affordable year-end finals competitions for equestrian competitors, including maintaining an official calendar for the equestrian show season and supporting affiliated events to ensure quality through participant feedback.
  • Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
    • Awarding scholarships and educational grants to equestrian professionals and junior members
      Provides scholarships and educational grants, including over $7,000 annually, to members and junior participants in the equestrian industry to support continuing education and leadership development.
  • Equine Rescue and Retirement Care 1 activity
    • Providing financial aid to equestrian professionals in need
      Offers direct financial assistance to equestrian professionals facing hardship, supporting individuals within the Western Hudson Valley equestrian community.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$109K
Contributions & grants$6401%
Program service revenue
Investment income$8K8%
Other revenue$94K
expenses
Total expenses$97K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out$15K
balance sheet
Total assets$170K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$170K
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue +65.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • JESS ABRAMS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • Host Farms Partner — Partner venues that host WHVPHA-affiliated equestrian events in the Hudson Valley.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Feedback-Driven Program Improvement
    methodology: feedback-driven_quality_improvement
    By systematically collecting and acting on participant evaluations, we improve the quality and relevance of equestrian competitions, because iterative feedback leads to higher satisfaction and sustained engagement.
  • Member-Based Financial Aid and Education Support
    methodology: member-based_financial_aid
    By providing need-based financial assistance and educational opportunities, we sustain participation and grow engagement in the equestrian community, because economic and educational barriers are key constraints to long-term involvement.