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EQUINE WELLBEING RESCUE INC

Snowflake, AZ · EIN 452835562 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE D20 · Animal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.equinewellbeing.org
revenue
$375K
expenses
$168K
net assets
$442K
employees
0
volunteers
34
program ratio
100%
filing since
2020
mission · from form 990

Protecting equine (horses,donkeys, mules and minis) from neglect and abuse. Rescuing, medical and nursing care, training and rehoming equines and public education on proper care of equines.

profile · synthesized from sources

Equine Wellbeing Rescue Inc. is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that rescues and rehomes horses, donkeys, and minis. They provide shelter, care, and facilitate adoptions, primarily operating in Arizona. The organization also offers emergency equine food assistance to families in need in the White Mountains of Arizona.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $7K
    Hope's Legacy Emergency Equine Food Fund provided food for 172 equines sheltered-in-place with their families or other rescues during qualified emergencies.
  2. #2 $6K
    Grants to other non-profits and individuals with equine with needs including euthanasia and shelter-in-place.
named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Adoptions
Facilitates the adoption of rescued horses, donkeys, and minis into permanent homes through an application, interview, and reference check process, ensuring animals are placed with companion equines.
Hope’s Legacy Emergency Equine Food Fund
Provides one-time emergency assistance with hay and/or feed to families in need in the White Mountains of Arizona during crises, based on an application and review process.
activities · 12

what they do

direct service · 12
  • Disaster-related equine rescue and rehoming Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation
    Rescued and rehomed horses of all breeds following disasters such as the Witch Creek fire, providing emergency placement solutions for displaced animals.
  • Emergency equine food assistance Equine & Livestock Emergency Response
    Provides one-time emergency support with hay and feed for equines in Arizona through the Hope’s Legacy Emergency Equine Food Fund, requiring an application, phone interview, and potential site visit for qualification.
  • Emergency equine food assistance Equine & Livestock Emergency Response
    Provides one-time emergency support with hay and feed for equines in Arizona through the Hope’s Legacy Emergency Equine Food Fund, requiring application, phone interview, and potential site visit for qualification.
  • Equine adoption program Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation
    Facilitates the adoption of horses, donkeys, and miniature equines into permanent homes by advertising available animals via blog, Facebook, and email networks, and actively saves equines from kill buyers and auctions for rehabilitation and rehoming.
  • Equine networking and rehoming support Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation
    Facilitates connections between equine owners and potential adopters by sharing information and enabling direct communication, including assisting families displaced by disasters such as the Witch Creek fire.
  • Equine networking and rehoming support Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation
    Facilitates connections between equine owners seeking to rehome animals and potential adopters by sharing information and enabling direct communication.
  • Equine rescue and adoption placement Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation
    Rescues horses, donkeys, and minis from kill buyers, auctions, and abandonment, and places them in adoptive homes; also assists owners in rehoming equines due to economic hardship or displacement, advertising available animals via blog, Facebook, and email networks.
  • Equine rescue and adoption placement Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation
    Rescues horses, donkeys, and minis from kill buyers, auctions, and abandonment, and places them in adoptive homes; also assists owners in rehoming equines due to economic hardship or displacement, using blog, Facebook, and email networks for outreach.
  • Mustang adoption promotion through training Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation
    Supports the adoption of BLM Mustangs by participating in the Trainer Incentive Program (TIP) through the Mustang Heritage Foundation, focusing on gentling and preparing mustangs for adoption.
  • Mustang adoption promotion through training Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation
    Engages in the Trainer Incentive Program (TIP) under the Mustang Heritage Foundation to gentle and promote the adoption of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Mustangs.
  • Mustang gentling and adoption promotion Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation
    Participates in the Trainer Incentive Program (TIP) through the Mustang Heritage Foundation to gentle and adopt out Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Mustangs, promoting their adoption to the public.
  • Support for equine owners in crisis Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation
    Assists individuals facing economic hardship or housing loss by helping them rehome their equines and providing networking support to connect owners with potential adopters.
strategies · 13

how they think

Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.

  • Companion-based equine adoption unique to this org
    Ensures adopted equines are placed in socially supportive environments by requiring placement with a companion equine, acknowledging their inherent social needs for long-term psychological and physical wellbeing.
  • Emergency financial assistance for equine crises emergency assistance unique to this org
    Provides short-term, one-time grants to address urgent equine needs, enabling immediate intervention during emergencies that threaten equine wellbeing.
  • Emergency financial assistance for equine crises emergency assistance unique to this org
    Provides short-term, one-time grants to address urgent equine needs, operating on the principle that timely financial intervention can prevent suffering and support animal retention in crisis situations.
  • Legally protected lifelong equine welfare unique to this org
    Uses adoption contracts with a first right of refusal and prohibitions on selling or transferring animals without consent, ensuring ongoing accountability for the animal's welfare throughout its life.
  • Lifelong welfare protection through binding adoption agreements unique to this org
    Uses legally enforceable adoption contracts that include a first right of refusal and prohibit unauthorized transfer of ownership, ensuring continuous accountability for the adopted equine’s welfare throughout its life.
  • Lifelong welfare protection through binding adoption contracts unique to this org
    Uses adoption agreements that include a first right of refusal and prohibit the sale, gifting, or loaning of adopted equines, ensuring legal mechanisms are in place to protect their welfare across their lifespan.
  • Network-based equine rehoming network-based rehoming unique to this org
    Leverages a collaborative network of horse owners and rescuers to identify and secure suitable homes for horses, increasing placement capacity and access to specialized care through community partnerships.
  • Network-based equine rehoming network-based rehoming unique to this org
    Leverages a collaborative network of horse owners and rescuers to expand placement options and increase successful adoption outcomes for equines in need.
  • Network-based rehoming for equine placement network-based rehoming unique to this org
    Leverages a collaborative network of horse owners and rescue organizations to identify suitable adoptive homes, expanding placement capacity and access to experienced equine caregivers.
  • Socially-informed equine adoption unique to this org
    Ensures adopted equines are placed with companion animals, recognizing their social nature as essential to their wellbeing, thereby promoting long-term emotional and behavioral health in rehomed horses.
  • Socially-informed equine adoption placements unique to this org
    Ensures adopted equines are placed in homes with a companion to honor their social nature, supporting long-term emotional and behavioral wellbeing.
  • Story-based public engagement story-based engagement unique to this org
    Uses emotional narratives and storytelling about animal survival to illustrate the impact of rescue efforts, fostering public connection, empathy, and support for equine wellbeing initiatives.
  • Story-based public engagement and awareness story-based engagement unique to this org
    Uses emotional narratives and storytelling about animal survival to illustrate the impact of rescue efforts and foster public connection and support.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$375K
Contributions & grants$375K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$510%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$168K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$442K
Cash$442K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$442K
Liquid reserves31.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +39.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 4
  • Christine Griffin — President
  • Karen Ayres — Secretary
  • Lyn Montgomery — Vice President
  • Sandra Milton — Treasurer
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • BLM Wild Horse and Burro Partner — The founder volunteered for a year with the BLM Wild Horse and Burro program in San Diego County.
  • Doris Day Animal Foundation Funder — Received a generous grant from the foundation.
  • Mustang Heritage Foundation Partner — The founder became a Trainer Incentive Program (TIP) trainer for the foundation to promote mustang adoption.