The Dressage Foundation (TDF) proudly announces the launch of its Impulsion: Forward to the Future Campaign, aimed at raising $2 million to strengthen and secure the organization’s support for U.S. dressage now and for generations to come.
Beth Baumert, TDF’s President and CEO said, “As the cost of horse ownership soars, our industry is being challenged as never before. We see it at the grassroots level as riding schools close and boarding stables sell off their school horses. Many potential horse lovers just don’t have access to our sport. We see it at the very top as our country tries to field competitive teams for international competitions. We need to broaden the field at the bottom as well as the top. The Dressage Foundation is needed now more than ever.”
Building on a successful 35+ year history of supporting the dressage community, TDF’s Impulsion Campaign aims to strengthen U.S. dressage by building an unrestricted endowment fund that will ensure the continuation of TDF’s important work. It will allow TDF to make significant strides towards investing in sustainability and the expansion of grant offerings, to ensure that TDF can continue to support the dressage community far into the future.
Thanks to the Campaign Leadership Donors listed below, over $1.5 million has been raised toward the Phase One goal of $2 million in unrestricted endowment and flexible funding to fuel the Foundation’s ability to expand its reach. TDF invites the U.S. dressage community to join these donors in support of the Impulsion Campaign.
Impulsion Campaign Leadership Donors
Platinum Level ($250,000 - $1 Million +):
The Boomer Family - Lowell & Gladys, Jim & Lois, John & Lynn
Gold Level ($100,000 - $249,999):
Nancy Hutson
Pamela Jones - Jones Family Foundation - “Malama Honua“
Zacharie & Louis Vinios
Silver Level ($50,000 - $99,999):
The Baumert Family
Jean Vinios
Bronze Level ($10,000 - $49,999):
Sue Bassin - Cricket Hill Farm
Gardy Bloemers
Theresa & Charles Davidson
Richard & Sarah Freeman
Lendon Gray
Rebecca Hafner-Fogarty
Karin Reid-Offield
Diane Skvarla
Blue Ribbon Level (up to $9,999):
Maryal Barnett
Barbara Cadwell
Nicole DelGiorno
Fern Feldman
Janet Foy
Jessica & Jeff Friedrich
Sarah Geikie
Elizabeth B. Herman
Jenny Johnson
Michelle & Al King
Millington F. McCoy
Tom & Laurie Saldana-Rich
Victoria & Lisa Schmidt
Ryan & Katie Shumacher
Judith Sloan
Anne Sushko
Kimberly Tebrugge
Clay & Carol Teske
George & Roberta Williams
Donor support of the Impulsion Campaign will enable TDF to continue its mission of supporting dedicated equestrians across the country. To learn more or give today, please visit www.dressagefoundation.org/impulsion-campaign.html or contact Jenny Johnson, TDF’s Executive Director, at (402) 434-8585 or jenny@dressagefoundation.org.
About The Dressage Foundation
The Dressage Foundation is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, tax-exempt, donor-driven organization that is dedicated to educating, supporting, and advancing the sport of dressage. The organization solicits contributions, appropriately allocates donations, and awards grants to dressage riders, judges, instructors, breeders, high-performance teams, nonprofit equestrian organizations, and more. For more information, please visit www.dressagefoundation.org.
