Nonprofit · EIN 20-0665632
VOLUNTEER EQUINE ADVOCATES
Tax-exempt · GALLATIN, TN 37066
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $255,151 | $226,931 | $28,220 | $58,958 | $9,868 | $49,090 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $118,594 | $116,151 | $2,443 | $21,764 | $10,709 | $11,055 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $53,566 | $60,478 | -$6,912 | $20,331 | $11,721 | $8,610 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $204,896
- Program service revenue
- $30,761
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $19,494
- Other revenue
- $19,494
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $31,024
- Depreciation
- $2,311
- Program services (functional)
- $215,385
- Management and general (functional)
- $11,546
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $21,764
- Total assets, end of year
- $58,958
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,868
- Net assets, end of year
- $49,090
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $32,089
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $49,090
- Gross receipts
- $265,653
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- TN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Clifton | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $0 |
| Bill Hudgins | President Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Matt Brown | Vice President Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Brenda Lees | Secretary Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Amy Snyder | Farm Manager and Board Member Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Jim Simon | Development Mgr and Board Member Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| Laura Buck | Treasurer Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Sean Ferrell | Maintenance Mgr and Board Member Trustee or director | 24 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don Brown | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Jamie Clifton | Executive Director | 40 | $0 |
| Brenda Kole | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Jennifer Pirtle | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| William Hudgins | President | 5 | $0 |
| Amie Snyder | Board Member | 6 | $0 |
| Glennette Wimmer | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Clifton | Executive Director | 30 | $0 |
| William Hudgins | President | 5 | $0 |
| Jennifer Pirtle | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Glenette Wimmer | Treasurer | 8 | $0 |
| Matt Brown | Vice President / Barn Manager | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 112, GALLATIN, TN 37066-0112
- In care of
- % JAMIE CLIFTON
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- PO BOX 112, GALLATIN TN 370660112
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Jamie Clifton, 826 Coles Ferry Road, Gallatin, TN 37066
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Glennette Wimmer, PO BOX 112, GALLATIN TN 370660112
- Signed the 990
- Jamie Clifton, Executive Director
- Phone
- (615) 845-4979
- Website
- https://www.veatn.org/
Mission
VEA rescues horses and other equine from cruel or dangerous situations when alerted by law enforcement or other animal welfare organizations to a warrant being taken against an owner or of specific problems, such as an injury from being hit by a car. We provide shelter (safe barn/pasture), care (vet, farrier, etc.), rehabilitation (feeding, personal care, training) and adoption services (adoptee checks). We also assist law enforcement personnel with investigating alleged cruelty and/or neglect of equine and in preparing cases for court.
Program accomplishments
- VEA rescues horses and other equine from cruel or dangerous situations when alerted by law enforcement or other animal welfare organizations to a warrant being taken against an owner or of specific problems, such as an injury from being hit by a car. We provide shelter (safe barn/pasture), care (vet, farrier, etc.), rehabilitation (feeding, personal care, training) and adoption services (adoptee checks). We also assist law enforcement personnel with investigating alleged cruelty and/or neglect of equine and in preparing cases for court.Expenses $150,751 · revenue $27,175
- We provide education and training for individuals who handle equine cruelty and neglect calls, as well as other emergencies involving horses. We also educate horse owners on assorted topics. We provide information on our website and through other channels to heighten public awareness about equine abuse and neglect, including how to advocate for these animals wh cannot speak for themselves.Expenses $247 · revenue $3,876
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-0665632
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $58,958
- Income (IRS master file)
- $265,653
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $255,151 | $226,931 | $58,958 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $118,594 | $116,151 | $21,764 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $53,566 | $60,478 | $20,331 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Glennette Wimmer | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Jamie Clifton | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Jamie Clifton | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-0665632).
Questions about VOLUNTEER EQUINE ADVOCATES
- What is the EIN of VOLUNTEER EQUINE ADVOCATES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VOLUNTEER EQUINE ADVOCATES is 20-0665632.
- Is VOLUNTEER EQUINE ADVOCATES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to VOLUNTEER EQUINE ADVOCATES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does VOLUNTEER EQUINE ADVOCATES file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of VOLUNTEER EQUINE ADVOCATES due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did VOLUNTEER EQUINE ADVOCATES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of VOLUNTEER EQUINE ADVOCATES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Jamie Clifton.
- Who are the officers and directors of VOLUNTEER EQUINE ADVOCATES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does VOLUNTEER EQUINE ADVOCATES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $255,151, expenses of $226,931 and total assets of $58,958 at year end.
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