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Support the Aiken Hounds Foundation
As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit and horse foundation focused on education and landscape preservation, we rely on the generosity of donors to carry our mission forward. Every tax-deductible donation, big or small, helps us honor Aiken’s natural landscapes and distinctive sporting history.
Jim Peace, AHF Past-President, presents Bennett Tucker, Hitchcock Woods Superintendent, and Mary Katherine Philipp, Hitchcock Woods Executive Director, a check for $5,500. Proceeds were raised at the annual Fall hunter pace at Fox Nation.
Our Mission
The mission of the Aiken Hounds Foundation is to preserve tradition, promote education, and advance conservation, ensuring Aiken's equestrian heritage and natural resources thrive for future generations.
How Your Gift Makes a Difference
Your contribution supports our organization’s three key pillars:
1) Tradition
Gifts of all amounts allow us to offer group rides and events that foster a lasting appreciation for local land, customs, etiquette, and fellowship.
2) Education
Funding provides educational programs for young people looking to build knowledge around time-honored practices, horses, hounds, and stewardship.
3) Conservation
Donations help us maintain the open spaces, woods, trails, and natural resources that ensure safe riding and make our region’s sporting ventures possible.
Help Us Keep Aiken’s Riding Community Strong
Aiken’s longstanding horse and hound identity has endured because generations of local supporters have honored a shared commitment to protect it. We invite you to become part of this legacy with a one-time gift or recurring tax-deductible donation to the Aiken Hounds Foundation.
Whether you give $50, $500, $5,000, or more, your generosity enables our educational horse foundation to safeguard the past, teach newcomers, and conserve the resources needed to keep Aiken’s sporting culture thriving.
$50
Keeps trails in safe riding condition for equestrians, horses, and hounds.
$500
Opens the door for a young rider’s first introduction to the sport.
$5,000
Sponsors a full season of participation for a junior rider.
Make Your Recurring Gift Today
The easiest way to give is through our secure online donation form. Prefer to mail a check? That works, too.
The Aiken Hounds Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and every gift is tax deductible. We’re proud to be among the network of South Carolina nonprofit organizations working to make a difference across the state.
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Donate via Credit Card
One-time or monthly, secure checkout. Please use the online donation form below.
By Mail
Send a Check
Please make checks payable to Aiken Hounds Foundation and send to:
AHF, c/o Tara Dietrich
234 Lam Lane,
Aiken, SC 29805
The Impact of Your Donation
Your contribution helps:
- Preserves Aiken’s history by sharing the stories and customs of the region’s legendary horse and hound pursuits.
- Educate younger generations through programs that connect newcomers with Aiken’s equestrian life and community.
- Promote conservation & stewardship by enabling care for the land and natural resources that keep these traditions alive.
- Enable adaptability by helping our team respond to changing needs and opportunities that arise throughout the year.
- Lay the groundwork for a strong future by demonstrating community support to donors, partners, sponsors, and grantmakers.
Support the Aiken Hounds Foundation
More Ways to Get Involved
Not ready to give? As a horse foundation dedicated to upholding Aiken’s heritage, we welcome support in many forms. Contact us to learn about equestrian volunteer opportunities, register to join the 2026 Hunter Pace, or share our work with a friend!