Nonprofit · EIN 38-3802328
MINI BLESSINGS
Tax-exempt · BUENA VISTA, CO 81211
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $76,911 | $54,687 | $22,224 | $83,712 | $395 | $83,317 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $40,892 | $59,186 | -$18,294 | $61,093 | – | $61,093 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $68,974 | $37,785 | $31,189 | $82,264 | $2,877 | $79,387 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $74,058
- Program service revenue
- $2,850
- Investment income
- $3
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $30,338
- Occupancy
- $2,188
- Other expenses
- $22,161
- Program services (functional)
- $59,179
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $61,093
- Total assets, end of year
- $83,712
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $395
- Net assets, end of year
- $83,317
- Cash, savings and investments
- $68,051
- Land and buildings
- $14,652
- Gross receipts
- $76,911
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crissey Smith | Treasurer | 20 | $0 |
| Susan Shampine | President | 20 | $0 |
| Judy Epperson | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Linnea Simons | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Cherina Heinitz | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Lori Anne Reinwald | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Ashley Parsons | Director | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crissey Smith | Treasurer | 20 | $0 |
| Susan Shampine | President | 20 | $0 |
| Judy Epperson | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Linnea Simons | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Cherina Heinitz | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Janet Wheeler-Kitzman | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Lori Anne Reinwald | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Ronda Johnson | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Ashley Parsons | Director | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crissey Smith | Treasurer | 20 | $0 |
| Susan Shampine | President | 20 | $0 |
| Judy Epperson | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Linnea Simons | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Cherina Heinitz | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Janet Wheeler-Kitzman | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Lori Anne Reinwald | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Ronda Johnson | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Ashley Parsons | Director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1475, BUENA VISTA, CO 81211-1475
- In care of
- % C SMITH
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- PO Box 1475, Buena Vista CO 81211
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- crissey smith, PO Box1475, Buena Vista CO 81211
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Susan Shampine, President
- Phone
- (719) 395-5852
Mission
To provide equine guided interactions and equine assisted learning to anyone in the Central Colorado region who can benefit from the healing power of a horse.
Program accomplishments
- Equine assisted learning and activities: learning about about horses and activities with horses including cart driving. Community programs: working with community partners to provide specialized programs.Expenses $59,179
- Therapeutic Options: Health and wellness professional incorporate equine assisted learning and activities with their clients.
- Community Outreach: Providing opportunities for the community to learn about and work with the minis including volunteering. Mini-Blessing volunteers, of which there were approximately 40 in 2024, are an important part of our programs and our connection with our community.
- Community service projects: Opportunities to work for Mini-Blessing to fulfill court-ordered community service hours.
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-EZ 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
- 38-3802328
- 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
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $83,712
- Income (IRS master file)
- $76,911
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $76,911 | $54,687 | $83,712 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $40,892 | $59,186 | $61,093 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $68,974 | $37,785 | $82,264 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: crissey smith | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Crissey Smith | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Crissey Smith | 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 38-3802328).
Questions about MINI BLESSINGS
- What is the EIN of MINI BLESSINGS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MINI BLESSINGS is 38-3802328.
- Is MINI BLESSINGS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to MINI BLESSINGS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MINI BLESSINGS 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 MINI BLESSINGS 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 MINI BLESSINGS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MINI BLESSINGS?
- The 990-N for 2021 names crissey smith.
- Who are the officers and directors of MINI BLESSINGS?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MINI BLESSINGS have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $76,911, expenses of $54,687 and total assets of $83,712 at year end.
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