Our Vision
The Mounted Patrol Foundation believes that horses and equestrian activities have helped create a wonderful, healthy community in and around Woodside, California. The Mounted Patrol Foundation seeks to honor the legacy of this area by continuing to support, maintain, develop and encourage equestrian facilities, activities and heritage in the Town of Woodside, the County of San Mateo and the State of California. Our vision includes the preservation of horse habitats and trail systems to provide both opportunities and environments conducive to the enjoyment of horses for horse owners and the public at large.
Our Mission and Grant Record
The Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), charitable organization that works in collaboration with local government, other public agencies, and nonprofits to support and promote equestrian activities and facilities in the area. They also serve as fiscal agent for CHAPS (Community Horse Advocacy Program) and work closely with them to achieve mutual grant-making goals.
In the 18 years since our founding, the MPF has made grants in excess of $464,000 to over 40 horse and equestrian related organizations, activities, and facilities. CHAPS has made grants in excess of $189,000! The Endowment Fund started by founding members in 2003 with $54,000 has grown to $387,000 and makes annual discretionary grants of 5% of the principal balance every year.
Grant activity for 2020 A total of almost $54,000 awarded
In 2020 the Mounted Patrol Foundation made Discretionary and Donor-Directed grants of $53,988 to the projects listed below.
Center Trail Bridge $ 21,000
SMC Large Animal Evacuation Group $ 15,265
Woodside Equestrian Merit Scholarship** $ 5,000
Jasper Ridge Farm $ 3,000
Jr. Rodeo Scholarship $ 2,000
SMCHA - San Mateo Co. Horsemen's Association $ 1,000
Trail Rides for Veterans and CASA kids $ 1,000
Equi-Ed $ 1,000
San Mateo County Sheriff’s Department STAR Camp $ 1,000
One Step Closer Therapeutic Riding $ 1,000
Horse Park Polo Field Renovation $ 1,000
Grants to other local Equestrian Organizations $ 1,723
Nearly 45% of 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 Signe Otsby
Tom Shanahan
Over 125 individuals and companies from around the US that supported the San Mateo County Large Animal Evacuation Group
Silver Star Supporters Suzanne Rowland
IBEW Local Union #617
Friends of Huddart and Wunderlich Parks
Stephan Graham
Jeff & Debbie Hotter
Dick Livermore
Anne Van Camp
Laure Woods
Bronze Star Supporters Bay Area Barns and Trails
Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County and its members
Bill Lane Family Fund
Individual Equestrian Enthusiasts
For more details and a full copy of the annual report
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