Dove Creek Equine Rescue & Sanctuary is located in Canyon, TX. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (D20) the organization is classified as: Animal Protection & Welfare, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Dove Creek Equine Rescue & Sanctuary employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dove Creek Equine Rescue & Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Dove Creek Equine Rescue & Sanctuary generated $513.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $447.7k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 21.6% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO RESTORE THE DIGNITY, PURPOSE, AND WHOLENESS OF UNWANTED HORSES WHO NEED A SECOND CHANCE IN LIFE AND HUMANS WHO NEED HEALING AND DIRECTION BY PROVIDING COMPASSIONATE CARE, CONNECTION AND EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE RESCUE AND CARE OF HORSES IN NEED: OVER 245 HORSES HAVE BEEN RESCUED SINCE 2012. WE HAVE REHABILITATED AND RE-HOMED APPROXIMATELY 80% OF THE HORSES THAT WE HAVE RESCUED. AN AVERAGE OF 30 HORSES ARE AT THE ORGANIZATION DAILY. THEY ENJOY 500 ACRES OF PASTURE WHERE THEY ROAM IN A HERD, SETTING THE STAGE FOR THE CONTINUED HEALING OF THEIR MINDS AND BODIES.THE RESCUE ACHIEVED GLOBAL FEDERATION OF ANIMAL SANCTUARIES ACCREDITATION (GFAS) IN 2023 AND IS ONE OF ONLY 4 IN THE ENTIRE STATE OF TEXAS, ONE OF APPROX 50 IN THE TOTAL US, AND ONE OF ONLY 200 WORLDWIDE.
OTHER
LED BY HORSES EQUINE-ASSISTED LEARNING (EAL) AND COACHING: THIS PROGRAM WAS INCORPORATED INTO THE RESCUE IN 2017 TO INCLUDE HUMANS IN THE HEALING WORK OF THE NONPROFIT. THE PROGRAM INCORPORATES SANCTUARY HORSES INTO INDIVIDUAL COACHING SESSIONS AND GROUP WORKSHOPS. NATIONALLY-CERTIFIED EAL FACILITATORS HELP CLIENTS ADDRESS DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, LIFE TRANSITIONS, GRIEF, LOSS, AND TRAUMA RECOVERY. SESSIONS ON TEAM BUILDING, LEADERSHIP, AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION ARE ALSO OFFERED. THIS SERVICE HAS GROWN SIGNIFICANTLY OVER THE LAST TWO YEARS WITH THE ACCREDITATION OF AN ADDITIONAL 9 EAL COACHES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Steve Birkhead Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Kaitlin Brown Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Lexa Craddock Board Member | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Laurie Higgins-Kerley Exec Directo | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Greg Kerley Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Lisa Orosco Board Member | Trustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $245,025 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $211,964 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $456,989 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $42,718 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $512,973 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $74,492 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $6,001 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,111 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $10,290 |
Office expenses | $3,713 |
Information technology | $2,213 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $12,000 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $22,388 |
Insurance | $19,390 |
All other expenses | $90,426 |
Total functional expenses | $447,724 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $231,721 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,000 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $138,925 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $40,773 |
Total assets | $413,419 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | -$41 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | -$41 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $52,670 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $360,790 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $413,419 |