Ushja Foundation Inc.

“A copy of the form 990 was provided to members of the organization's board of directors before filing.”

“Written disclosure of conflicts of interest or potential conflicts of interest is required annually. All volunteers, including officers, directors and committee members as well as ushja employees are provided with compliance forms for completion and submission to the ushja managing director either at the ushja annual meeting or immediately thereafter for those not in attendance. The forms, which are signed prior to submission, require the signer to also immediately notify ushja of any conflict which may arise after annual signing and submission. Newly elected or appointed committee members must submit the standard disclosure forms referenced above along with their letters or seat acceptance and are not considered to be participating committee members until such forms are filed.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are made available to the public upon request.”

“The mission of the ushja foundation is to advance and promote the hunter and jumper disciplines by supporting the programs of the ushja. The foundation's primary responsibility shall be to solicit and receive charitable contributions from individuals and entities. Working in conjunction with the ushja they will work to: protect and support the welfare of the horses, increase opportunities for participation in the hunter and jumper disciplines, promote the sport of hunters and jumpers to the public, engage and support other organizations and programs that have the same goals and purposes of the ushja.”

“Resource limitations; or other challenges. Each experience is custom- designed depending upon the specific interests of the "making a dream" grant recipient. Foundation grants include trainer certification program grants that will pay the exam fees for trainer's to become certified.”

“Historical preservation - the foundation raises funds to aid the ushja's wheeler museum that aims to collect, preserve and share the history of the hunter/jumper sport. Its purpose is one of both preservation and education for those within the hunter/jumper community as well as the general public. To assist the ushja and the wheeler museum, the foundation assists with online video archiving, new exhibits, and preservation of historical artifacts.”