↑ parent cluster · ·
research dossier →

CARE FOR HORSES FOUNDATION

MARICOPA, AZ · EIN 844069519 · Form 990PF · FY2022 · NTEE D20 · Animal-Related · Micro (<$100K) · www.careforhorsesfoundation.org
revenue
$91K
expenses
$84K
net assets
$63K
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

CARE for Horses Foundation provides sanctuary and rehabilitation for abused, neglected, and at-risk horses, particularly those facing slaughter. The organization offers direct care, extensive training, and socialization for these horses. Additionally, it educates the public on humane and effective training methods to prevent horses from ending up in dangerous situations.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Horse Rehabilitation and Sanctuary
Provides direct care, feed, water, housing, veterinary and farrier care, and extensive training and socialization for abused, neglected, unhandled, and "problem" horses at risk of slaughter, with the goal of rehoming them or incorporating them into public outreach.
Public Education and Training Demonstrations
Offers live training demonstrations and online educational materials (videos, eLearning modules, printables) to teach the horse community about rehabilitating at-risk horses and promote kind, effective training methods.
activities · 3 clusters

what they do

  • Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation 10 activities
    • Horse Rehabilitation and Rehoming
      Rehabilitates rescued horses, including those that are fearful, malnourished, sick, or behaviorally challenged, through patient training and socialization. When appropriate, rehabilitated horses are rehomed to qualified individuals.
    • Horse Rehabilitation and Rehoming
      Rehabilitates rescued horses, including those that are fearful, malnourished, sick, or behaviorally challenged, through patient training and socialization. When appropriate, rehabilitated horses are rehomed to qualified homes or utilized in public outreach clinics.
    • Horse Rescue and Sanctuary
      Rescues abused, neglected, unhandled, and at-risk horses from situations like abandonment or slaughter auctions, providing them with safe shelter, direct care including feed, water, housing, veterinary and farrier care, and long-term sanctuary at their ranch.
    • Horse Rescue and Sanctuary
      Rescues abused, neglected, unhandled, and at-risk horses from situations like abandonment or slaughter auctions, providing them with safe shelter, direct care, and long-term sanctuary at their ranch.
    • Long-term sanctuary and care for abused and neglected horses
      Provides permanent sanctuary and comprehensive care—including feed, water, housing, veterinary and farrier services, and behavioral training—for horses deemed unadoptable due to trauma, health, or behavioral challenges.
    • Ongoing care and sanctuary for abused and neglected horses
      Provides permanent sanctuary and comprehensive care for abused, neglected, unhandled, and behaviorally challenged horses, including feed, water, shelter, veterinary and farrier services, and behavioral training. Focuses on horses at risk of slaughter who are not immediately rehomed.
    • Rehabilitation and rehoming program
      Rehabilitates behaviorally challenged and unhandled horses through patient training and socialization; rehomes suitable horses to qualified adopters and uses rehabilitated horses in outreach clinics.
    • Rehoming and outreach placement of rehabilitated horses
      Rehomes rehabilitated horses to qualified adopters when appropriate and uses successfully trained horses in public outreach clinics to demonstrate rehabilitation outcomes and promote humane treatment.
    • Rescue and rehabilitation of at-risk horses
      Rescues horses from abandonment, slaughter auctions, kill pens, and neglectful situations, providing immediate sanctuary and long-term care. Includes transportation logistics, such as rescuing horses from Texas and bringing them to Arizona for rehabilitation.
    • Rescue and rehabilitation of at-risk horses
      Rescues horses from abandonment, slaughter auctions, kill pens, and neglect situations, including complex cases requiring specialized handling and transport across states. Provides immediate and long-term care for malnourished, sick, fearful, or unhandled horses.
  • Equine Training and Care Services 1 activity
    • Horse training and behavioral rehabilitation
      Conducts patient, long-term training and socialization programs for fearful, unhandled, or traumatized horses to improve handling, liberty work, and trust in humans. Uses foundation horses in live training demonstrations and rehabilitation programs.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Equestrian education and public training programs
      Conducts live training demonstrations and produces online educational materials focused on horse rehabilitation, handling, and training techniques to promote humane equine care practices.
    • Equine Education and Outreach
      Provides educational resources through live training demonstrations using foundation horses and online materials, focusing on principles of compassion, allegiance, rehabilitation, and education.
    • Equine Education and Outreach
      Provides educational content through live training demonstrations using foundation horses and online materials, often utilizing rehabilitated horses in public outreach clinics.
    • Equine training and public education
      Conducts live training demonstrations using foundation horses and produces online educational materials to promote humane horse training and care practices.
financials · form 990PF · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$91K
Contributions & grants$78K85%
Program service revenue
Investment income$00%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$84K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$63K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$63K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +30.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
TESSA ETZIONI PRESIDENT/TREASURER 45 $65
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • Finn Coalition — Horse residing at C.A.R.E. for Horses Foundation ranch
  • Gunner Coalition — Horse residing at C.A.R.E. for Horses Foundation ranch
  • Healing Hearts Animal Rescue and Refuge Partner — Partner organization from which the founder adopted her first rescue horse, Zara.
  • Hope Coalition — Rescued mare under the care of C.A.R.E. for Horses Foundation
  • Oreo Coalition — Horse residing at C.A.R.E. for Horses Foundation ranch
  • PayPal Government — Platform used for processing sponsorship donations for horse care.