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Equus Foundation Inc

Westport, Connecticut  ·  EIN 421547242  ·  Private foundation

Based in Westport, Connecticut, Equus Foundation Inc has awarded $497K across 70 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Return to Freedom Inc. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$501K
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$1.2M
Assets (FY2020)
70
Grants tracked
2025
Latest grant in this overview

What Equus Foundation Inc funds

Equus Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, food & agriculture.

Arts & CultureEducationFood & Agriculture

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Return to Freedom Inc
Alliance Grant
Lompoc, CA$24K2022
Horsepower Inc
EQUINE WELFARE
High Point, NC$13K2024
Bravehearts Therapeutic Riding & Ed
EQUINE WELFARE
Harvard, IL$12K2025

How to apply for funding from Equus Foundation Inc

Equus Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at equusfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Equus Foundation Inc

Does Equus Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Equus Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Equus Foundation Inc fund?
Equus Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Return to Freedom Inc, Horsepower Inc, Bravehearts Therapeutic Riding & Ed. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Equus Foundation Inc give in grants?
Equus Foundation Inc reported $501K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $497K over 70 grants.
Where is Equus Foundation Inc located?
Equus Foundation Inc is based in Westport, Connecticut. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 421547242.
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About this profile. This page is built from Equus Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Equus Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.