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Nonprofit · EIN 26-4567698

WILD HORSE FIRE BRIGADE

Tax-exempt · YREKA, CA 96097

Financials

$142K$131K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WILD HORSE FIRE BRIGADE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$141,889$130,856$11,033$223,600$135,000$88,600
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$141,889

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other expenses
$130,856
Program services (functional)
$118,549

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$77,567
Total assets, end of year
$223,600
Total liabilities, end of year
$135,000
Net assets, end of year
$88,600
Cash, savings and investments
$34,709
Land and buildings
$150,000
Gross receipts
$141,889

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
WILLIAM E SIMPSON IIExecutive Dir.40$0
MICHELLE GOUGHTreasurer40$0
DEB FERNSDirector2$0
SHANNON WATTSecretary2$0
KELSEY STRANGEBYEPresident2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
404 S MAIN ST, YREKA, CA 96097-3023
In care of
% DEBORAH FERNS
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
PO 202, YREKA CA 96097
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
DEB FERNS, PO BOX 202, YREKA CA 96097
Signed the 990-EZ
MICHELLE GOUGH, Treasurer
Phone
(858) 212-5762
Return prepared by
Jackson County Accounting and Tax Servic

Mission

The goal of Wild Horse Fire Brigade is to naturally and sustainably save Americas remaining native species wild horses and their genetic diversity by establishing several large-scale wilderness wildfire-grazing pilot programs using wild horses that are sourced from excess Native American horses, and government agencies (BLM, USFS) using existing law (Humane Transfer of Excess Animals)..

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • RESCUED 15 WILD HORSES IMPACTED BY THE DAM REMOVAL PROCESS AND FROM ENVIRONMENTAL OR HUMAN IMPACTS. RELOCATED 8 AMERICAN WILD HORSES ORIGINATING FROM GOVERNMENT FACILITIES AND LANDS. THESE HORSES WERE REWILDED WITH AN EXISTING WILD HORSE POPULATION AT THE HORNBROOK RANCH ON 80+ ACRES ADJACENT TO COUNTY OPEN RANGE AND US WILDERNESS LANDS TO MITIGATE WILD FIRE DANGERS THROUGH FUEL LOAD REDUCTION. INCREASED AGREAGE AVAILABLE FOR REWILDING THROUGH THE PURCHASE OF LAND ADJACENT TO THE EXISTING RESCUE RANCH ACREAGE.
    Expenses $80,484
  • CONTINUED TO DEVELOP A PILOT EDUCATION PROJECT PARTNERING WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT, CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY-SACRAMENTO IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH AN ONGOING INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR THE UNIVERSITY'S UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM AND HIGHER DEGREE LEVEL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM. HOSTED ONE GRADUATE LEVEL INTERN AND SEVEN BACHELORS LEVEL STUDENT INTERNS.
    Expenses $29,470
  • PARTNER WITH VERMONT LAW AND GRADUATE SCHOOLS ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY CLINIC TO BRING NECESSARY PERSUASION AND IF LEGAL ACTION WHEN REQUIRED TO FORCE GOVERNMENT AGENCY INCLUDING THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT TO ENFORCE EXISTING FEDERAL LAWS THAT PROTECT WILD HORSES.
    Expenses $8,595

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for WILD HORSE FIRE BRIGADE

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
26-4567698
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
2009
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$223,600
Income (IRS master file)
$141,889

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$142,927$100,213$77,567IRS
990-N for 2022
Officer: DEB FERNS
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about WILD HORSE FIRE BRIGADE

What is the EIN of WILD HORSE FIRE BRIGADE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WILD HORSE FIRE BRIGADE is 26-4567698.
Is WILD HORSE FIRE BRIGADE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to WILD HORSE FIRE BRIGADE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WILD HORSE FIRE BRIGADE 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 WILD HORSE FIRE BRIGADE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did WILD HORSE FIRE BRIGADE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of WILD HORSE FIRE BRIGADE?
The 990-N for 2022 names DEB FERNS.
Who are the officers and directors of WILD HORSE FIRE BRIGADE?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does WILD HORSE FIRE BRIGADE have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $141,889, expenses of $130,856 and total assets of $223,600 at year end.

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