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ARIZONA EQUINE RESCUE ORGANIZATION INC
Scottsdale, AZ · EIN 861029061 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE D200 · Animal-Related · Micro (<$100K) · www.azequinerescue.org
revenue
$84K
expenses
$90K
net assets
$13K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Recue and rehabilitation of horses and community education regarding horses and at-risk youth programs involving horses

profile · synthesized from sources

Arizona Equine Rescue Organization (AERO) is a volunteer-driven nonprofit that rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes horses and donkeys suffering from abuse and neglect. The organization provides intensive medical care, typically over 9 to 18 months, and operates a large animal emergency response team for trailer accidents, wildfires, and other livestock crises across Arizona. AERO also offers community education and training programs for first responders and the public.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Community & Youth Education
Offers equine safety training, character education for at-risk youth, and public outreach on responsible horse care and emergency preparedness
Large Animal Emergency Response
24/7 volunteer team that responds to trailer accidents, water rescues, barn fires, and wildfire evacuations in coordination with law enforcement and fire departments
Large Animal Technical Rescue Training
Provides certification courses for first responders and volunteers in large animal rescue, equine first aid, trailer safety, and emergency coordination
Rescue & Rehabilitation
Provides long-term medical care and rehabilitation for horses and donkeys seized due to abuse or neglect, with an average recovery period of 9–18 months before adoption
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation 8 activities
    • Emergency Animal Response
      Responds to emergency calls from law enforcement and fire departments for various animal-related incidents, including horse trailer accidents, livestock emergencies (such as barn fires and natural disasters), and disaster evacuations. This also includes rescuing stranded animals from water bodies and providing on-site support for equestrian events.
    • Emergency Response for Livestock
      Responds to law enforcement and fire department calls for various animal-related emergencies, including horse trailer accidents, livestock emergencies (such as barn fires and natural disasters), and disaster evacuations, coordinating with emergency services and providing on-site support.
    • Emergency Response for Livestock
      Responds to law enforcement and fire department calls for various animal-related emergencies, including horse trailer accidents, livestock emergencies (such as barn fires and natural disasters), and disaster evacuations, providing safe extraction, emergency care, and coordination with emergency services.
    • Emergency response and technical rescue
      Provides emergency extraction and on-site care for injured or stranded animals, including highway trailer accidents and disaster scenarios. Offers standby support at public equestrian events such as the Parada del Sol in Scottsdale.
    • Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation
      Rescues horses and other equines from abuse, neglect, and abandonment, providing rehabilitation services for an average of 9 to 18 months before adoption. This includes responding to cases referred by law enforcement and addressing severe medical conditions due to starvation or injury.
    • Equine and livestock rescue operations
      Rescues horses and other livestock from abuse, neglect, starvation, and emergency situations including trailer accidents, barn fires, natural disasters, and stranding in water bodies. The organization responds to calls from law enforcement and fire departments and conducts large-scale evacuations during wildfire season.
    • Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation
      Rescues horses and other equines from abuse, neglect, starvation, and abandonment, providing rehabilitation services for an average of 9 to 18 months before adoption.
    • Rehabilitation and adoption program
      Rehabilitates rescued horses for adoption, providing medical care and long-term recovery support. Horses typically undergo 9 to 18 months of rehabilitation before being placed in adoptive homes.
  • Volunteer-Driven Equine Care & Support 4 activities
    • Community and Volunteer Training
      Offers specialized training programs for volunteers, first responders, and horse owners in areas such as animal technical rescue, first aid, trailer safety, and horse handling to improve emergency response capabilities and general equine care.
    • Community education and training
      Offers community education programs and specialty training in animal technical rescue, equine first aid, trailer safety, and horse handling for volunteers, first responders, and horse owners to improve emergency response capabilities.
    • Specialized Training and Community Education
      Offers specialized training programs for volunteers, first responders, and horse owners in areas such as animal technical rescue, first aid, trailer safety, and horse handling, and provides general community education programs.
    • Volunteer-supported care operations
      Relies on volunteer labor to support rehabilitation efforts, with volunteers contributing over 7,000 hours annually to care for and heal rescued horses.
  • Adaptive Riding & Horsemanship Instruction 2 activities
    • Youth Character Education
      Provides programs focused on character education for at-risk youth, utilizing interaction with rescue horses.
    • Youth and character education programs
      Operates programs for at-risk youth focused on character education through engagement with rescued horses and equine care activities.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Youth Character Education Programs
      Provides character education programs for at-risk youth, utilizing rescued horses in the process.
    • Youth Character Education Programs
      Provides character education programs for at-risk youth, utilizing horses in the curriculum.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$84K
Contributions & grants$69K82%
Program service revenue$8K9%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$90K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$525
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$13K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$13K
4 years on record · 2018–2021 · YoY revenue -9.8%
relationships · 1

who they work with

  • Parada del Sol Partner — Provides on-site emergency support for horse entries during the annual parade in Scottsdale.