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Nonprofit · EIN 26-2729197

LUCKY ORPHANS HORSE RESCUE

Tax-exempt · DOVER PLAINS, NY 12522

Financials

$504K$622K2023$577K$557K2024$585K$675K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LUCKY ORPHANS HORSE RESCUE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$584,677$675,339-$90,662$679,089$7,351$671,738
December 31, 2024990$577,072$557,153$19,919$763,469$1,069$762,400
December 31, 2023990$504,415$621,708-$117,293$743,623$1,142$742,481
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$522,864
of which government grants
$7,117
Program service revenue
$61,784
Investment income
$29
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$75,653
Other salaries and wages
$207,517
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$308,885
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$8,400
Occupancy
$44,095
Depreciation
$84,157
Program services (functional)
$596,261
Management and general (functional)
$70,350
Fundraising (functional)
$8,728

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$763,469
Total assets, end of year
$679,089
Total liabilities, end of year
$7,351
Net assets, end of year
$671,738
Land, buildings and equipment
$560,650
Net assets without donor restrictions
$671,738
Gross receipts
$584,677
Employees
20
Volunteers
28
Year formed
2008
State of legal domicile
NY

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Deanna HearnExecutive Director
Trustee or director, Officer
40$86,981
Alex Baxter thru Jan 25Chairperson
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Alexander Othmer thru May 25Vice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Morgan Rappa thru May 25Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Robert Ranieri thru May 25Director
Trustee or director
2$0
Terry Roth thru May 25Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Kimberly Haight thru May 25Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Kristan DeGrazioChairperson
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Nicole Improta from Nov 25Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Kimberly Haight from Nov 25Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Eric SutherlandDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Chelsea Hanlon from June 25Director
Trustee or director
2$0
Victoria Isaacson from June 25Director
Trustee or director
2$0
Roy Callender from June 25Director
Trustee or director
2$0
Jamie VitielloDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Deanna HearnExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director
40$75,550
Alex BaxterChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Alexander OthmerVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Morgan RappaSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Robert RanieriDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
Eric SutherlandDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
Jamie VitielloDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
Terry RothTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Deanna MancusoExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director
40$50,373
Alex BaxterChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Alexander OthmerVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Morgen RappaSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Robert RanieriDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
Eric SutherlandDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
Jamie VitielloDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
Terry RothTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2299 ROUTE 22, DOVER PLAINS, NY 12522-0000
In care of
% DEANNA MANCUSO
Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
PO Box 878, Millbrook NY 12545
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Deanna Hearn, 2699 Route 22 PO Box, Dover Plains, NY 12522
Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
Deanna Mancuso, 720 Tower Hill Road, Millbrook NY 12545
Signed the 990
Deanna Hearn, Executive Director
Phone
(845) 877-0685
Return prepared by
John Vazzana CPA PLLC

Mission

Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue, Inc. provides a permanent sanctuary for rescued and retired horses while fostering healing connections between horses and people. Through equine-assisted interactions and educational programs, the organization supports mental health and well-being in a safe, compassionate environment. The organization is committed to lifelong care for its horses and to strengthening the human-animal bond within the community.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue, Inc. operates an equine sanctuary providing lifelong care for rescued, abused, neglected, and retired horses that cannot be rehomed. Through its equine- assisted mental health and wellness programs, individuals and groups participate in guided interactions with the horses that promote emotional healing, self-awareness, and personal development. The organization also provides education and youth development programs, including experiential learning opportunities, school partnerships, and community visits that teach humane treatment of animals and foster positive connections between people and horses.
    Expenses $596,261 · revenue $60,784

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-2729197
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
2008
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$679,089
Income (IRS master file)
$584,677

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$584,677$675,339$679,089IRS
990December 2024$577,072$557,153$763,469IRS
990December 2023$504,415$621,708$743,623XML
990December 2022$449,515$601,631$920,872IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2011
Officer: Deanna Mancuso
December 31, 2011≤ $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 26-2729197).

Questions about LUCKY ORPHANS HORSE RESCUE

What is the EIN of LUCKY ORPHANS HORSE RESCUE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LUCKY ORPHANS HORSE RESCUE is 26-2729197.
Is LUCKY ORPHANS HORSE RESCUE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
Are donations to LUCKY ORPHANS HORSE RESCUE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LUCKY ORPHANS HORSE RESCUE 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 LUCKY ORPHANS HORSE RESCUE 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 LUCKY ORPHANS HORSE RESCUE 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 LUCKY ORPHANS HORSE RESCUE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Deanna Hearn.
Who are the officers and directors of LUCKY ORPHANS HORSE RESCUE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $86,981 (Deanna Hearn, Executive Director).
How much revenue does LUCKY ORPHANS HORSE RESCUE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $584,677, expenses of $675,339 and total assets of $679,089 at year end.

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