The Mounted Patrol Foundation is a not-for-profit 501 (C) 3 charitable organization whose mission is to support and promote equestrian activities and facilities in San Mateo County. They also serve as fiscal agent for CHAPS (Community Horse Advocacy Program) and work closely with them to achieve mutual grant-making goals. In 17 years, the MPF has made grants in excess of $410,000 and CHAPS has made grants in excess of $182,000! The Endowment Fund started by founding members in 2003 has grown to $402,000 and makes annual discretionary grants of 5% of the principal balance every year.
Grant activity for 2019 - A total of over $37,000 awarded Town Creek Bridge $ 20,273
Jr. Rodeo Scholarship $ 2,000
San Mateo County Sheriff’s Department STAR Camp $ 2,000
Jasper Ridge Farm $ 1,500
SMCHA Riding Clinics at the Mounted Patrol $ 1,500
Trail Rides for Veterans and CASA kids $ 1,500
Woodside Day of the Horse $ 1,500
National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy $ 1,500
Friends of Huddart & Wunderlich Parks $ 1,500 One Step Closer Therapeutic Riding $ 1,000
Grants to other local Equestrian Organizations $ 4,000
These grants were made possible by the generosity of Project-Specific/Donor-Directed funds and we want to give a very special thanks to the following for their unwavering support:
Gold Star supporters
Woodside Horse Owners Association (WHOA) The Don & Carole Tanklage Foundation Willy Johnson
Silver Star Supporters Bay Area Barns & Trails (BABT) San Mateo County Parks Foundation (SMCPF) Los Viajeros Riding Club
Bronze Star Supporters Friends of Huddart and Wunderlich Parks Monterrey Bay Equestrians and it’s members San Mateo Horseman’s Association (SMCHA) Mounted Patrol San Mateo County (MPSMC) Bill Lane Family Fund Individual Equestrian Enthusiasts
Active Projects for 2020 to date
- Construction of a bypass bridge on the Center Trail. For details click here.
- 2020 Woodside-area Equestrian Merit Scholarship for College-bound equestrians **
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