IEA is dedicated to promoting lifelong involvement in equestrian athletics by offering a unique draw-based competition format for young riders in grades 4-12. This format allows young riders to compete without the additional expense of owning horses or riding equipment thanks to the shared resources provided by our IEA community of equestrians committed to fostering the growth and development of young athletes.
Every contribution, big or small, can make a significant difference to the lives of young equestrian athletes and the future of our sport. Please consider supporting the IEA with a donation today.
IEA is national 501(c)3 non-profit organization and GuideStar Gold Seal charity. Donations are tax-deductible.
$55 covers the entry fee at a regular season show for a financial aid recipient.
$150 covers the cost of providing a horse for Regional or Zone Finals.
$500 covers the cost of providing a horse for the National Finals or covers the travel stipend for a Youth Board member to attend National Finals.
$1,200 covers the cost of financial aid for a regular season of IEA competition for a rider in need.
$2,055 covers the cost of financial aid for a regular season of IEA competition, PLUS post-season Finals events and travel stipend for a rider in need.
$3,500 – $7,500 covers the facility rental for a Zone Final.
$12,000 covers the cost of live streaming the National Finals so that members and families not able to attend in person can be a part of the event.
Here are few more ways your gift will support IEA young equestrian athletes, no matter their circumstances.
Supports All IEA General Programming providing flexible and immediate impact where and when it’s needed most!
The IEA BENEVOLENT FUND was established to provide a Financial Assistance Program for young riders in grades 4-12 who need funding assistance to enable them to compete in the IEA. Financial Aid provides support for membership fees, 5 shows of regular season entry fees, plus potential travel money and entries for post-season finals. The Benevolent Fund also provides emergency funding for our coaches who are battling an unexpected event that impedes their ability to work such as illness, accidents, barn fires, natural disasters, and other tragedies that translate into a loss of personal business income through the Coaches Assistance Grant.
By supporting IEA scholarships, you’re empowering talented young equestrian athletes with opportunities, like attending specialized horse training programs or pursuing degrees related to their equestrian passion. You’re not just investing in their education; you’re building a future generation of knowledgeable and skilled equestrians.
The IEA YOUTH BOARD was created to provide a platform to hear the youth voice and offer leadership opportunities to our young rider members. The Youth Board consists of elected representatives from all IEA Zones and disciplines. Members serve one-year terms running from July to June.
Questions about charitable giving to IEA?
Contact Resource Development Director,
Kathy Dando at [email protected]
For Financial Information about the IEA, please go to www.guidestar.org.
OTHER WAYS TO
GIVE TO IEA
IEA Founders Day GIVE is a one-day online giving campaign designed to inspire support from every member of the IEA community to empower talented young equestrian athletes with opportunities, like attending specialized horse training programs or pursuing degrees related to their equestrian passion.
The 2025 Founders Day GIVE will be held on Friday, July 29th and will last for 24 hours!
Your employer may pay you for volunteer hours at an IEA Horse Show or maximize your charitable gift by matching your donation dollars! Many purpose-driven companies match employee donations or volunteer hours to the causes that are important to them.
Shop for your horse & rider supplies on State Line Tack using Code PAPFHA30 at checkout or through the IEA Shopping Link and 7% of sales will go to support the IEA.
When you order books, eBooks, or videos from this webstore link, IEA will receive 15% of your total sale. Stock your equestrian library and raise funds for the IEA!
Birthdays, Anniversaries, Graduations, Milestone Accomplishments, or Special Events are a great way to celebrate and show your support for IEA.
Go to the IEA Facebook page @rideiea and click on the FUNDRAISERS tab to set up your IEA Fundraiser.
Over 1,500+ of the web’s best stores participate in this free program, and up to 26% of each purchase benefits the IEA. It’s totally FREE and there are no hidden fees. Just join iGive.com by setting up a free member account using the IEA’s Special Link.
Then Install the iGive Button on your Chrome browser.
Every time you open a new tab in Chrome you’ll be making a difference.
Access hundreds of giving, volunteering, and granting programs at 900+ leading purpose-driven brands through Benevity. IEA supporters can search for Interscholastic Equestrian Association through your workplace giving program portal (Spark). Donors who give through the Benevity platform can create “giving opportunities” for IEA through their workplace giving program. They can potentially feature the IEA to their colleagues and even create peer matching opportunities.
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