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Western New York Dressage Association
Boston, NY · EIN 222134699 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE B12 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · wnyda.org
revenue
$63K
expenses
$59K
net assets
$169K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Sports Competition and Education

profile · synthesized from sources

Western New York Dressage Association (WNYDA) is a regional equestrian organization dedicated to promoting dressage sport and education. It organizes competitions, awards programs, and educational initiatives for riders and horses in Western New York. The organization supports members through volunteer engagement, recognition of achievement, and grant-funded learning opportunities.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Challenge Series Shows
Local competition series offering awards for riders across junior and senior divisions, contributing to year-end recognition programs
Virtual Show Series
Virtual competition platform for WNYDA members to earn recognition based on median scores from multiple virtual events
WNYDA Awards Program
Recognizes member achievements in competition across multiple categories including Rider of the Year, Horse of the Year, Challenge Series, and Opportunity Rider awards, based on USEF/USDF scores and volunteer participation
WNYDA Educational Grant Program - Ida Mizelle Fund
Provides financial support of $100–$1,000 for up to three educational events annually for WNYDA members, with a focus on youth, adult amateurs, and professionals advancing dressage knowledge
WNYDA L Judges Part II Grant
Supports WNYDA members completing the USDF L Judges training program by funding participation in Part II training sessions
WNYDA Summer Festival
Annual USDF/USEF-recognized competition and educational event held at Houghton University featuring dressage classes, a Sport Horse Breed Show, educational sessions, and vendor participation
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Equestrian Competition and Recognition Programs 2 activities
    • Organizing dressage competitions and equestrian festivals
      Hosts multiple USEF/USDF Recognized Dressage competitions annually, including the WNYDA Challenge Series and qualification events for national championships such as the Great American Insurance Group USDF Regional Championships and Nutrena/USDF Breeders Northeast Championship. These events are part of an annual festival that includes on-site vendors from local equestrian businesses to serve competitors and spectators.
    • Recognizing member achievements in dressage
      Administers an annual awards program that honors member accomplishments in dressage competition, including engraving winners' names on perpetual memorial trophies displayed at Houghton University and presenting the Darla Award to the rider with the highest qualifying FEI score at the WNYDA Summer Festival show.
  • Psychoanalytic and Therapeutic Training Support 1 activity
    • Funding educational initiatives and training participation
      Awards grants ranging from $100 to $1,000 to support up to three educational programs annually for WNYDA members and provides financial support specifically for members participating in USDF L Judges Training Part II programs, enhancing access to professional development in dressage judging.
  • Equine Education and Riding Instruction 1 activity
    • Providing educational programming in dressage
      Conducts educational sessions during its annual festival and supports up to three additional educational programs per year through member dues and grant funding. These initiatives aim to advance knowledge and skill development in dressage among members in the Western New York region.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$63K
Contributions & grants$2K3%
Program service revenue$35K55%
Investment income$19K30%
Other revenue$420
expenses
Total expenses$59K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$169K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$169K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue 0.0%
relationships · 25

Who they work with

  • Andrea Schinsing & Hawk Meadow Farm Partner — Bronze sponsor of the WNYDA Summer Festival
  • Betsy Kubiak and Sugar Hill Farm Partner — Bronze sponsor of the WNYDA Summer Festival
  • Cayuga Dressage & CT Coalition — Participates in joint Upstate GMO and Schooling Show Achievement award programs with WNYDA.
  • Central NY Dressage & CT Coalition — Participates in joint Upstate GMO and Schooling Show Achievement award programs with WNYDA.
  • Equine Bodyworks and Sports Therapy Partner — Friend of WNYDA and supporter of the Summer Festival
  • FM Farm Partner — Bronze sponsor of the WNYDA Summer Festival
  • Houghton University Partner — Hosts WNYDA's USDF/USEF Recognized Summer Festival I & II.
  • Houghton University Partner — Hosts perpetual memorial trophies for multiple WNYDA award programs on its premises.
  • KXM Events Partner — Friend of WNYDA and supporter of the Summer Festival
  • Kait Webster Partner — Bronze sponsor of the WNYDA Summer Festival
  • Kelly Wodowski Partner — Friend of WNYDA and supporter of the Summer Festival
  • MBoss Dressage LLC Partner — Bronze sponsor of the WNYDA Summer Festival
  • Main Street Insurance Agency Inc Partner — Bronze sponsor of the WNYDA Summer Festival
  • Massage & More Equine Therapy, LLC Partner — Bronze sponsor of the WNYDA Summer Festival
  • Mr. & Mrs. Brian M. Gawley Partner — Friend of WNYDA and supporter of the Summer Festival
  • NEDA Breed Show III Partner — Friend of WNYDA and supporter of the Summer Festival
  • Shirley Levernier Partner — Bronze sponsor of the WNYDA Summer Festival
  • Susan Gilson Partner — Friend of WNYDA and supporter of the Summer Festival
  • USDF Government — Recognizes WNYDA's Summer Festival events.
  • USDF Network — Uses USDF scores and guidelines to verify rider age, competition results, and award qualifications.
  • USDF Network — WNYDA holds a USDF Group Membership, enabling members to access USDF benefits.
  • USDF Partner — Collaborates with USDF by funding WNYDA members' participation in USDF L Judges training part II programs.
  • USEF Government — Recognizes WNYDA's Summer Festival events.
  • USEF Network — Relies on competition scores from USEF-licensed events for award eligibility and verification.
  • USEF Network — WNYDA supports USEF/USDF Recognized Dressage competitions, indicating affiliation with USEF.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Integrated Competition and Education Model
    methodology: integrated_competition_education
    By combining dressage competitions with educational programming, the organization enhances participant learning and engagement because experiential feedback in a competitive setting reinforces skill development and motivates continued involvement.
  • Service-Linked Recognition Model
    methodology: member_engagement_through_service
    By requiring volunteer service as a condition for award eligibility, the organization increases member engagement because participation is directly tied to formal recognition, reinforcing contribution norms within the community.
  • Sustainable Grantmaking via Endowment
    methodology: endowment_based_grantmaking
    By maintaining a permanently endowed fund that conserves and grows principal while distributing returns, the organization sustains long-term funding for member-focused educational programs because it ensures financial stability and perpetual resource availability.