TY 2021 Form 990PF

- TIN:

Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation

or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990PF for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2021

Open to Public Inspection

For calendar year 2021, or tax year beginning 01-01-2021 , and ending 12-31-2021

Name of foundation
USA EQUESTRIAN TRUST INC

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 13321
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
LEXINGTON, KY40583

A Employer identification number

13-1764840

B Telephone number (see instructions)

(415) 717-2635

C If exemption application is pending, check here bullet

G Check all that apply: Initial returnInitial return of a former public charity
Final returnAmended return
Address change Name change

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet

2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet

E If private foundation status was terminated
under section 507(b)(1)(A), check here ....... bullet

H Check type of organization: Section 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust Other taxable private foundation

F If the foundation is in a 60-month termination
under section 507(b)(1)(B), check here ....... bullet

I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16) bullet

$5,315,344J Accounting method: Cash Accrual
Other (specify)
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)

	Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).)	(a) Revenue and expenses per books		(b) Net investment income	(d) Disbursements for charitable purposes (cash basis only)


1	Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)
2	Check .............
3	Interest on savings and temporary cash investments	111,605		111,605
4	Dividends and interest from securities...
5a	Gross rents............
b	Net rental income or (loss)
6a	Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10		290,859
b	Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 836,409
7	Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...			290,859
8	Net short-term capital gain.........
9	Income modifications...........
10a	Gross sales less returns and allowances
b	Less: Cost of goods sold....
c	Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....
11	Other income (attach schedule).......		37	0
12	Total. Add lines 1 through 11........	402,501		402,464
13	Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.	125,000		0	125,000
14	Other employee salaries and wages......
15	Pension plans, employee benefits.......
16a	Legal fees (attach schedule).........		60,720	0	60,720
b	Accounting fees (attach schedule).......		33,256	3,326	33,256
c	Other professional fees (attach schedule)....		60,963	16,648	44,315
17	Interest...............
18	Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...		18,631	0	9,972
19	Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...
20	Occupancy..............
21	Travel, conferences, and meetings.......	2,088		0	2,088
22	Printing and publications..........
23	Other expenses (attach schedule).......		168,893	0	168,893
24	Total operating and administrative expenses.
	Add lines 13 through 23..........	469,551		19,974	444,244
25	Contributions, gifts, grants paid.......	108,884			108,884
26	Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25	578,435		19,974	553,128
27	Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a	Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements	-175,934
b	Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-)			382,490
c	Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.

Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2021)

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Part II		Balance Sheets	Beginning of year	End of year
Part II		Balance Sheets	(a) Book Value	(b) Book Value	(c) Fair Market Value
	1	Cash—non-interest-bearing.............	53,669	63,685	63,685
	2	Savings and temporary cash investments.........
	3	Accounts receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	4	Pledges receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	5	Grants receivable.................
	6	Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
		disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....
	7	Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule)
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	8	Inventories for sale or use..............
	9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........
	10a	Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)
	b	Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......	3,863,573	3,675,490	3,675,490
	c	Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......	1,228,218	1,263,700	1,263,700
	11	Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	12	Investments—mortgage loans.............
	13	Investments—other (attach schedule)..........
	14	Land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	15	Other assets (describe )	316,594	312,469	312,469
	16	Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
		instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)	5,462,054	5,315,344	5,315,344
	17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........	7,150	19,664
	18	Grants payable.................
	19	Deferred revenue.................	28,075	22,250
	20	Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons
	21	Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......
	22	Other liabilities (describe )	16,200	17,150
	23	Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........	51,425	59,064
		Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here
		and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
	24	Net assets without donor restrictions...........	5,094,035	4,943,811
	25	Net assets with donor restrictions............	316,594	312,469
		Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here
		and complete lines 26 through 30.
	26	Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........
	27	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund
	28	Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds
	29	Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions).....	5,410,629	5,256,280
	30	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).	5,462,054	5,315,344

Part III

Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances

Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............

5,410,629

Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................

-175,934

Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet

21,585

Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................

5,256,280

Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet

Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .

5,256,280

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Part IV

Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income

(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate, 2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		(b) How acquired P—Purchase D—Donation	(c) Date acquired (mo., day, yr.)	(d) Date sold (mo., day, yr.)
1 a	PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES
b
c
d
e

(e) Gross sales price		(g) Cost or other basis plus expense of sale	(h) Gain or (loss) (e) plus (f) minus (g)
a	836,409	545,550	290,859
b
c
d
e

Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69			(l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus col. (k), but not less than -0-) or Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69	(j) Adjusted basis as of 12/31/69	(k) Excess of col. (i) over col. (j), if any
a			290,859
b
c
d
e

2	Capital gain net income or (net capital loss)	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7 If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7	2	290,859
3	Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 8 ...................		3

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Part V

Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)

1a	Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here and enter “N/A" on line 1.
	Date of ruling or determination letter: (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b	All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2	Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-)	2	0
3	Add lines 1 and 2...........................	3	5,317
4	Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-)	4	0
5	Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- .....	5	5,317
6	Credits/Payments:

a	2021 estimated tax payments and 2020 overpayment credited to 2021	6a	3,320
b	Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source......	6b	0
c	Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)...	6c	5,275
d	Backup withholding erroneously withheld ...........	6d	0

7	Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d..............		7	8,595
8	Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached.		8	77
9	Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......		9
10	Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...		10	3,201
11	Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2022 estimated tax3,201	Refunded	11	0

Part VI-A

Statements Regarding Activities

During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did

Yes

it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................

Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions

for the definition.................................

If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials

published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.

Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................

Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:

(1) On the foundation. bullet

$ 0(2) On foundation managers. bullet

$ 0

Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed

on foundation managers. bullet

$ 0

Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......

If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.

Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles

of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....

Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........

If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................

Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........

If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.

Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:

By language in the governing instrument, or

By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions

that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................

Yes

Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),

and Part XIV..................................

Yes

Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)

If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney

General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation . Click to see attachment

Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)

or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2021 or the taxable year beginning in 2021? See the instructions for Part XIII.

If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................

Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names

and addresses. ...............................

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Part VI-A

Statements Regarding Activities (continued)

At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the

meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............

Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had

advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................

Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?

Yes

Website address bullet

WWW.TRUSTHORSES.ORG

The books are in care of bullet

THE FOUNDATION Telephone no. bullet

(415) 717-2635

Located at bullet

PO BOX 13321LEXINGTONKY ZIP+4 bullet

40583

Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here ......... bullet

and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........ bullet

16 At any time during calendar year 2021, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo

a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................

16 No

See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country bullet

Part VI-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required

File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.

Yes

During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):

(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........

1a(1)

(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)

a disqualified person? ..............................

1a(2)

(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........

1a(3)

(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............

1a(4)

Yes

(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available

for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................

1a(5)

(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"

if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period

after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............

1a(6)

If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations

section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here........ bullet

Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,

that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2021? .............

Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private

operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):

At the end of tax year 2021, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d

and 6e, Part XII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2021?....................

If "Yes," list the years bullet

20, 20, 20, 20

Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)

(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)

to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............

If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.

20, 20, 20, 20

Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at

any time during the year? ..............................

If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2021 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation

or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved

by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)

the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine

if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2021.) .....................

Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?

Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its

charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2021? ..

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Part VI-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)

During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:

Yes

(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........

5a(1)

(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry

on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................

5a(2)

(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............

5a(3)

(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described

in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................

5a(4)

Yes

(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or

educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............

5a(5)

If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in

Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ......... bullet

If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the

tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................

Yes

If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d). Click to see attachment

Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on

a personal benefit contract? .............................

Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....

If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.

At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....

Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or

excess parachute payment during the year? .........................

Part VII

Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors

1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions

(a) Name and address	(b) Title, and average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Compensation (If not paid, enter -0-)
ALAN F BALCH	PRESIDENT AND CEO 20.00	75,000
PO BOX 13321 LEXINGTON,KY405833321	PRESIDENT AND CEO 20.00	75,000
FRED K SARVER	CHAIRMAN 1.00	0
PO BOX 13321 LEXINGTON,KY405833321	CHAIRMAN 1.00	0
LINDA L ALLEN	VICE PRESIDENT 1.00	0
PO BOX 13321 LEXINGTON,KY405833321	VICE PRESIDENT 1.00	0
BOB BELL	TREASURER 5.00	0
PO BOX 13321 LEXINGTON,KY405833321	TREASURER 5.00	0
GUY R WARNER	ASSISTANT TREASURER 5.00	0
PO BOX 13321 LEXINGTON,KY405833321	ASSISTANT TREASURER 5.00	0
LENDON GRAY	SECRETARY 1.00	0
PO BOX 13321 LEXINGTON,KY405833321	SECRETARY 1.00	0
WILLIAM A ROOS	ASST SECRETARY/GENERAL COUNSEL 15.00	50,000
PO BOX 13321 LEXINGTON,KY405833321	ASST SECRETARY/GENERAL COUNSEL 15.00	50,000
KATE JACKSON	DIRECTOR 1.00	0
PO BOX 13321 LEXINGTON,KY405833321	DIRECTOR 1.00	0
NANCY M COX	DIRECTOR 1.00	0
PO BOX 13321 LEXINGTON,KY405833321	DIRECTOR 1.00	0
GEORGIE F GREEN	DIRECTOR 1.00	0
PO BOX 13321 LEXINGTON,KY405833321	DIRECTOR 1.00	0
JAMIE LINK	DIRECTOR 1.00	0
PO BOX 13321 LEXINGTON,KY405833321	DIRECTOR 1.00	0

2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."


(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000	(b) Title, and average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Compensation	(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation	(e) Expense account, other allowances
NONE









Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................				0

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Part VII

Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)

3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services............. bullet

Part VIII-A

Summary of Direct Charitable Activities

List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc.	Expenses
1


2


3


4

Part VIII-B

Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)

Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2.	Amount
1


2


All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3

Total. Add lines 1 through 3......................... bullet

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Part IX

Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)

Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes:

Average monthly fair market value of securities...................

5,090,031

Average of monthly cash balances.......................

47,522

Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................

Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................

5,137,553

Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and

1c (attach detailed explanation) .............

Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................

Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................

5,137,553

Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see

instructions) .............................

77,063

Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. .......

5,060,490

Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................

253,025

Part X

Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow

and do not complete this part.)

Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................

253,025

Tax on investment income for 2021 from Part V, line 5.......

5,317

Income tax for 2021. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...

Add lines 2a and 2b............................

5,317

Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............

247,708

Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................

Add lines 3 and 4............................

247,708

Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................

Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...

247,708

Part XI

Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)

Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:

Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........

Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................

Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes...............................

Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:

Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................

Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................

Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4.

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Part XII

Undistributed Income (see instructions)

		(a) Corpus	(b) Years prior to 2020	(c) 2020	(d) 2021
1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Part X, line 7					247,708
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2021:
a Enter amount for 2020 only.......				0
b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20			0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021:
a From 2016......	193,675
b From 2017......	159,530
c From 2018......
d From 2019......	98,955
e From 2020......	303,169
f Total of lines 3a through e ........		755,329
4Qualifying distributions for 2021 from Part
XI, line 4: $ 553,128
a Applied to 2020, but not more than line 2a				0
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years (Election required—see instructions).....			0
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election required—see instructions)........		0
d Applied to 2021 distributable amount.....					247,708
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus		305,420
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2021.		0			0
(If an amount appears in column (d), the same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5		1,060,749
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract line 4b from line 2b ..........			0
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed income for which a notice of deficiency has been issued, or on which the section 4942(a) tax has been previously assessed......			0
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount —see instructions ...........			0
e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line 4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see instructions .............				0
f Undistributed income for 2021. Subtract lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must be distributed in 2022 ..........					0
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may be required - see instructions) .......		0
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2016 not applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...		193,675
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2022. Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......		867,074
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2017....	159,530
b Excess from 2018....
c Excess from 2019....	98,955
d Excess from 2020....	303,169
e Excess from 2021....	305,420

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Part XIII

Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)

1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2021, enter the date of the ruling ....... bullet

b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section 4942(j)(3) or4942(j)(5)

2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net income from Part I or the minimum investment return from Part X for each year listed ..........	Tax year	Prior 3 years			(e) Total
	(a) 2021	(b) 2020	(c) 2019	(d) 2018	(e) Total

b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI, line 4 for each year listed .....
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly for active conduct of exempt activities ..........
e Qualifying distributions made directly for active conduct of exempt activities. Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......
(2) Value of assets qualifying under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3 of minimum investment return shown in Part IX, line 6 for each year listed ..
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross investment income (interest, dividends, rents, payments on securities loans (section 512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....
(2) Support from general public and 5 or more exempt organizations as provided in section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....
(3) Largest amount of support from an exempt organization
(4) Gross investment income

Part XIV

Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)

1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:

aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)

bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.

2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:

Check here bullet

if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d. See instructions

aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:

USA EQUESTRIAN TRUST
PO BOX 13321
LEXINGTON,KY405833321
(415) 717-2635
WWW.TRUSTHORSES.ORG

bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:

USE THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE (WWW.TRUSTHORSES.ORG) TO MAKE A GRANT REQUEST. APPLICATION MAY BE MADE BY LETTER DESCRIBING THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT, THE AMOUNT REQUESTED, AND WHAT CHARITABLE AND EDUCATION BENEFITS MIGHT BE EXPECTED. GRANT APPLICATIONS AND PROCEDURES ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.TRUSTHORSES.ORG.

cAny submission deadlines:

GRANT REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE THE APRIL DEADLINE.

dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:

GRANTS ARE LIMITED TO THOSE WHICH ADVANCE THE PURPOSES SPECIFIED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS, AND RESTRICTED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES ONLY.

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Part XIV

Supplementary Information (continued)

3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient	If recipient is an individual, show any relationship to any foundation manager or substantial contributor	Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
Name and address (home or business)		Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
aPaid during the year
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF EQUINE PRACTITIONERS FOUNDATION 4033 IRON WORKS PARKWAY LEXINGTON,KY40511		PC	SUPPORT THE EQUINE DISEASE COMMUNICATION CENTER	5,000
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED HORSE & BREEDERS ASSOCIATION 4083 IRON WORKS PARKWAY LEXINGTON,KY40511		PC	SUPPORT THE NEW YOUTH RIDER PROGRAM	10,000
CAMP ONDESSONK 3760 ONDESSONK ROAD OZARK,IL62972		PC	TO FUND SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR YOUTH	2,792
GRAYSON-JOCKEY CLUB RESEARCH FOUNDATION 821 CORPORATE DRIVE LEXINGTON,KY40503		PC	SUPPORT THE RESEARCH INTO EQUINE HERPESVIRUS MYELOENCEPHALOPATHY	20,000
HORSES N HEROES OF MARION COUNTY 12680 NORTH US HWY 441 CITRA,FL32113		PC	SUPPORT THE YOUTH MENTORSHIP PROGRAM	10,000
PEAK PENTATHLON 2575 SOUTH SYRACUSE WAY J303 DENVER,CO80231		PC	SUPPORT THE HORSE WELFARE EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVE	6,000
REGION 10 ARABIAN HORSE ASSOCIATION N7502 ENGEL ROAD WHITEWATER,WI531904141		NC	SUPPORT THE CREATION OF AFFILIATED 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION	5,000
SACRAMENTO AREA HUNTER JUMPER ASSOCIATION 2443 FAIR OAKS BOULEVARD SUITE 218 SACRAMENTO,CA95825		PC	SUPPORT THE TRAINING CLINIC	5,000
SANTA BARBARA EQUINE ASSISTANCE AND EVACUATION TEAM PO BOX 60535 SANTA BARBARA,CA93160		PC	TO FUND BARN RENOVATIONS	20,000
SOUTHLANDS FOUNDATION 5771 ROUTE 9 SOUTH RHINEBECK,NY12572		PC	TO FUND SAFETY HELMETS	2,592
UNITED STATES HUNTER JUMPER ASSOCIATION 3870 CIGAR LANE LEXINGTON,KY40511		PC	SUPPORT THE EMERGING ATHLETES PROGRAM	2,500
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA PO BOX 113001 GAINESVILLE,FL326113001		PC	SUPPORT RESEARCH INTO COLLAGEN DEFECTS IN SPORT HORSES	20,000
Total ................................. 3a				108,884

bApproved for future payment

Total ................................. 3b				0

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Part XV-A

Analysis of Income-Producing Activities

Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated.	Unrelated business income		Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514		(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
1Program service revenue:	(a) Business code	(b) Amount	(c) Exclusion code	(d) Amount	(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies
2 Membership dues and assessments ....
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........			14	111,605
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......
bNot debt-financed property.....
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property
7 Other investment income .....
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............			18	290,859
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory
11 Other revenue: aOTHER INCOME			01	37
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) ..		0		402,501	0

13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................

402,501

(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)

Part XV-B

Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes

Line No.	Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See instructions.)

Form 990-PF (2021)

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Part XVI

Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations

Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?

Yes

Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:

(1) Cash...................................

1a(1)

(2) Other assets.................................

1a(2)

Other transactions:

(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................

1b(1)

(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................

1b(2)

(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................

1b(3)

(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................

1b(4)

(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................

1b(5)

(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................

1b(6)

Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

(a) Line No.	(b) Amount involved	(c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization	(d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements

Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........Yes No

If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization	(b) Type of organization	(c) Description of relationship

Sign Here

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
				May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown below? See instructions. Yes No
	Signature of officer or trustee	Date	Title

Paid Preparer Use Only	Print/Type preparer's name	Preparer's Signature	Date	Check if self- employed	PTIN
	Firm's name				Firm's EIN
	Firm's address				Phone no.

Form 990-PF (2021)

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- TIN:

TY 2021 AccountingFeesSchedule

Name:

USA EQUESTRIAN TRUST INC

EIN:

13-1764840

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING FEES	33,256	3,326		33,256

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TY 2021 ExpenditureResponsibilityStmt

Name:

USA EQUESTRIAN TRUST INC

EIN:

13-1764840

Grantee's Name	Grantee's Address	Grant Date	Grant Amount	Grant Purpose	Amount Expended By Grantee	Any Diversion By Grantee?	Dates of Reports By Grantee	Date of Verification	Results of Verification
LOUDOUN COUNTY EQUINE ALLIANCE (LCEA)	PO BOX 293 PURCELLVILLE,VA20134	2020-11-20	5,000	LOUDOUN COUNTY EQUINE ALLIANCE (LCEA) IS BRINGING A TECHNICAL LARGE ANIMAL EMERGENCY RESCUE (TLAER) TRAINING PROGRAM TO NORTHERN VIRGINIA IN AUGUST OF 2021. TLAER TRAINING COURSES BRING TOGETHER PEOPLE FROM ALL DISCIPLINES AND INTRODUCE THE LATEST CONCEPTS AND TECHNIQUES.	5,000	NO	11/29/21	2021-11-29	FINAL GRANT REPORT FOR USA EQUESTRIAN TRUSTLOUDOUN COUNTY EQUINE ALLIANCE GRANT IN SUPPORT OF TECHNICAL LARGE ANIMAL EMERGENCY RESCUE TRAINING, AUGUST 28-30, 2021SUMMARY: LCEA CARRIED OUT THE COORDINATION OF A SUCCESSFUL TECHNICAL LARGE ANIMAL EMERGENCY RESCUE (TLAER) TRAINING EVENT ON AUGUST 29-31, 2021, AS PER THE GRANT PROPOSAL FORWARDED TO YOU AND APPROVED ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2020. LED BY INSTRUCTOR REBECCA (GIMINEZ) HUSTED, THIS TLAER TRAINING COURSE BROUGHT TOGETHER PEOPLE FROM ALL DISCIPLINES AND INTRODUCED THE LATEST CONCEPTS, TECHNIQUES, PROCEDURES AND EQUIPMENT BEING USED TODAY IN LARGE ANIMAL RESCUE TO LEARN TO WORK TOGETHER ON A SCENE AND BUILD AN INCIDENT ACTION PLAN, THEN EXTRICATE THE ANIMAL IN A MANNER SAFE FOR BOTH THE ANIMAL AND RESPONDERS. THE PROGRAM TARGETED THOSE IN EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES, SUCH AS FIRE DEPARTMENTS, RESCUE SQUADS, LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS, BUT WAS ALSO STRUCTURED TO EDUCATE THOSE WHO ARE NO
REGION 10 ARABIAN HORSE ASSOCIATION	N7502 ENGEL ROAD WHITEWATER,WI531904141	2021-09-27	5,000	REGION 10 ARABIAN HORSE ASSOCIATION IS CREATING AN AFFILIATED 501(C)(3) SCHOLARSHIP FUND.	5,000	NO	5/13/22	2022-05-13	PROGRESS REPORT - REGION 10 SCHOLARSHIP FUNDOUR ATTORNEY HAS DRAFTED THE REQUIRED BYLAWS AND RELATED DOCUMENTS WHICH OUR REGION 10 EXECUTIVE HAS REVIEWED. THIS BACK AND FORTH ON THE WORDING HAS BEEN VERY SLOW ALTHOUGH IT APPEARS WE ARE CLOSE TO HAVING CORRECTLY WORDED DOCUMENTS FOR US TO SIGN. A PHONE CALL IS SCHEDULED WITH THE ATTORNEY MONDAY MAY 16TH. AT THIS POINT, HE HAS NOT SUBMITTED ANY BILL TO OUR GROUP SO NONE OF THE GRANT FUNDS HAVE BEEN DISTRIBUTED YET.A SMALL GROUP OF PEOPLE ARE WORKING ON DEVELOPING AN ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND AS WELL AS A FUNDRAISING STRATEGY. THAT GROUP IS MEETING THE WEEKEND OF MAY 21-22 WHILE MOST OF THEM ARE COMPETING AT A HORSE SHOW. THE ENTIRE PROCESS HAS TAKEN LONGER THAN WE HAD EXPECTED, WITH 3-4 WEEK WAITS BETWEEN OUR SUBMISSIONS TO THE ATTORNEY AND HIS RESPONSE. REGION 10 IS COMMITTED TO THIS PROJECT AND LOOK FORWARD TO THE COMPLETION OF THE LEGAL WORK AND THE IRS APPLICATION PROCESS SO WE CAN BEGIN OUR FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN

- TIN:

TY 2021 ExplnOfNonFilingWithAGStmt

Name:

USA EQUESTRIAN TRUST INC

EIN:

13-1764840

Statement:

THE ORGANIZATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO FILE THE FORM 990-PF WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF KENTUCKY.

- TIN:

TY 2021 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule

Name:

USA EQUESTRIAN TRUST INC

EIN:

13-1764840

Name of Bond	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
VANGUARD TOTAL BOND MARKET INDEX FUND ADMIRAL	1,263,700	1,263,700

- TIN:

TY 2021 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule

Name:

USA EQUESTRIAN TRUST INC

EIN:

13-1764840

Name of Stock	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
VANGUARD INTERMEDIATE-TERM INVESTMENT GRADE ADMIRAL	487,675	487,675
VANGUARD SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT VANGUARD INTERGRADE ADMIRAL	682,919	682,919
VANGUARD TOTAL STOCK MARKET INDEX FUND ADMIRAL	1,512,878	1,512,878
VANGUARD TOTAL INTERNATIONAL STOCK INDEX ADMIRAL	992,018	992,018

- TIN:

TY 2021 LegalFeesSchedule

Name:

USA EQUESTRIAN TRUST INC

EIN:

13-1764840

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
LEGAL FEES	60,720	0		60,720

- TIN:

TY 2021 OtherAssetsSchedule

Name:

USA EQUESTRIAN TRUST INC

EIN:

13-1764840

Description	Beginning of Year - Book Value	End of Year - Book Value	End of Year - Fair Market Value
LAND LEASE, NET OF AMORTIZATION	316,594	312,469	312,469

- TIN:

TY 2021 OtherExpensesSchedule

Name:

USA EQUESTRIAN TRUST INC

EIN:

13-1764840

Description	Revenue and Expenses per Books	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INFORMATIONAL TECHNOLOGY	3,068	3,068
MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES	562	562
INSURANCE	56,954	56,954
OFFICE SUPPLIES	173	173
POSTAGE	951	951
DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS	1,500	1,500
UTILITIES	34,068	34,068
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE	54,257	54,257
GRANT APPLICATION ADMIN	9,765	9,765
BUILDING SECURITY	3,470	3,470
AMORTIZATION	4,125	4,125

- TIN:

TY 2021 OtherIncomeSchedule2

Name:

USA EQUESTRIAN TRUST INC

EIN:

13-1764840

Description	Revenue And Expenses Per Books	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income
OTHER INCOME	37		37

- TIN:

TY 2021 OtherIncreasesSchedule

Name:

USA EQUESTRIAN TRUST INC

EIN:

13-1764840

Description	Amount
UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS	21,585

- TIN:

TY 2021 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule

Name:

USA EQUESTRIAN TRUST INC

EIN:

13-1764840

Description	Beginning of Year - Book Value	End of Year - Book Value
DEFERRED EXCISE TAX	14,800	15,100
EXCISE TAX	1,400	2,050

- TIN:

TY 2021 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule

Name:

USA EQUESTRIAN TRUST INC

EIN:

13-1764840

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES	44,315	0		44,315
INVESTMENT FEES	16,648	16,648		0

- TIN:

TY 2021 TaxesSchedule

Name:

USA EQUESTRIAN TRUST INC

EIN:

13-1764840

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
PAYROLL TAXES	9,972	0		9,972
EXCISE TAX	8,659	0		0