Woodside, CA

MENLO CHARITY HORSE SHOW

EIN 77-0456950

People with disabilities

Mission

The Menlo Charity Horse Show, a 501(c)(3) organization, recognized as a USEF Heritage Competition, supports Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired by producing a premiere equestrian event while educating the community on the issues of the visually impaired. Tax ID: 77-0456950.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About MENLO CHARITY HORSE SHOW

Menlo Charity Horse Show is a long-running nonprofit equestrian event organization (EIN 77-0456950) whose primary philanthropic partner in recent decades was the Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired. The EIN and tax-exempt status were confirmed against publicly available nonprofit filings and the organization’s own website.

Founded in 1970 as a one-day show, Menlo grew into a six-day, nationally recognized USEF Heritage Competition that combined top-level hunter/jumper competition with social fundraising events. During its partnership with Vista Center the show reported having raised more than $6 million for that charity.

Following the 2024 competition (held August 6–10, 2024), the Menlo committee announced that the 2024 show would mark the end of the 51-year tradition; the committee cited rising costs, scheduling pressures, and a shrinking volunteer base in its December 2024 decision to conclude the event. The organization maintains an active web presence documenting its history, partners, and final-year activities while its Form 990 filings through fiscal year ending September 2024 remain on public record.

Notable achievements

Longstanding fundraising impact

Over its multi-decade history Menlo has raised more than $6 million for its primary beneficiary, the Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, supporting services for people with vision loss in San Mateo and surrounding counties.

USEF Heritage Competition designation

Designated a United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Heritage Competition (designation awarded in 2012), marking Menlo as one of the country’s historically significant equestrian shows.

National Show Hunter Hall of Fame recognition

Recognized within the hunter/jumper community, including the National Show Hunter Hall of Fame naming Menlo a Horse Show of the Year (noted in 2022), reflecting its reputation for show quality and community impact.

At a glance

Total assets: $349K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 77-0456950
Location: Woodside, CA
Website: www.menlocharityhorseshow.com
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Confirmed 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 77-0456950) in public tax filings and nonprofit databases.

Historically listed and covered by regional media and equestrian press for its charitable fundraising and show excellence; regularly partnered with established nonprofits such as Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

Named a USEF Heritage Competition, a formal recognition used within the U.S. equestrian community to denote shows with historic significance.

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