Nonprofit · EIN 46-4639973
HEROES AND HORSES INC
Tax-exempt · MANHATTAN, MT 59741
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,068,550 | $2,414,961 | $653,589 | $15,263,920 | $2,092,759 | $13,171,161 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,823,124 | $2,106,561 | $1,716,563 | $14,553,049 | $2,106,369 | $12,446,680 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $5,226,518 | $2,156,848 | $3,069,670 | $12,926,722 | $2,196,605 | $10,730,117 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 (amended) | $4,681,679 | $1,750,131 | $2,931,548 | $9,897,125 | $2,236,678 | $7,660,447 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,769,657
- of which government grants
- $187,225
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $314,650
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $86,858
- Net income from fundraising events
- $31,583
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$62,150
- Other revenue
- -$15,757
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $45,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $139,298
- Other salaries and wages
- $660,034
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $917,512
- Professional fundraising fees
- $45,000
- Legal fees
- $824
- Accounting fees
- $118,142
- Occupancy
- $31,626
- Travel
- $106,585
- Depreciation
- $391,847
- Program services (functional)
- $1,896,797
- Management and general (functional)
- $244,872
- Fundraising (functional)
- $273,292
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $14,553,049
- Total assets, end of year
- $15,263,920
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,092,759
- Net assets, end of year
- $13,171,161
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,885,290
- Publicly traded securities
- $4,115,769
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $10,654,178
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,516,983
- Gross receipts
- $3,597,545
- Employees
- 31
- Volunteers
- 55
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- MT
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICAH FINK | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $139,298 | $6,895 |
| SCOTT BURKE | PROJECT MANAGER | 40 | $100,450 | $0 |
| GARRETT GLASS | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSE GARDNER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN ZYNOLOSKI | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL LEADBETTER | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN ORLOFF | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DARIN SCHEER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICAH FINK | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $130,000 | $6,478 |
| GARRETT GLASS | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSE GARDNER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN ZYNOLOSKI | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL LEADBETTER | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN ORLOFF | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DARIN SCHEER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICAH FINK | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $116,358 | $6,176 |
| GARRETT GLASS | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSE GARDNER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLINT LARUE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL LEADBETTER | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK VAN ARNAM | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DARIN SCHEER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICAH FINK | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $107,088 |
| GARRETT GLASS | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DAN BROCHOU | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CLINT LARUE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOEL LEADBETTER | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RICK VAN ARNAM | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SAMUEL FREDERICK | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1067, MANHATTAN, MT 59741-1067
- In care of
- % MICAH FINK
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MICAH FINK, PO BOX 1067, MANHATTAN, MT 59741
- Signed the 990
- CHRIS BAUGH, Treasurer
- Phone
- (406) 284-2870
- Website
- HEROESANDHORSES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Amatics CPA Group
Mission
HEROES AND HORSES 501(c)3 IS A UNIQUE AND STAND-ALONE PROGRAM FOR COMBAT VETERANS THAT USES THE HORSE/HUMAN CONNECTION, HORSE PACKING IN THE REMOTE WILDERNESS, WELLNESS APPROACHES, TRADITIONAL PRACTICES, NUTRITION, FITNESS, AND VARIOUS MODALITIES THAT INVOLVE HEAT, COLD, DIGITAL DETOX, AND COACHING TO REDEFINE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CHALLENGE AND PURPOSE.
Program accomplishments
- HEROES AND HORSES CONTINUE TO REDEFINE THEIR 360-DEGREE APPROACH. NEW INNOVATIONS AND A SPOUSE SUPPORT PROGRAM SUPPORTS FAMILES AND AIDS IN THE REINTEGRATION AND HEALING OF OUR NATION'S VETERANS AND FAMILIES. THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE DATA CAPTURE, WE GAIN DEEPER INSIGHTS INTO UNDERSTANDING HUMAN DEVELOPMENT. THROUGH SHARING INSIGHTS, DATA, AND PROGRAMMING, WE AIM TO CREATE A GLOBAL MOVEMENT OF HEALING AND A CHANGE IN NATIONAL POLICY. THIS 41-DAY APPROACH TAKES INTO ACCOUNT THE WHOLE ECOSYSTEM OF HUMANS. ADDRESSING THE BODY THROUGH ALL FORMS OF ACTIVE PHYSICAL FITNESS MARTIAL ARTS AND A PROPRIETARY WHOLE FOOD EATING AND NUTRITION PROGRAM. THE MIND THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE AND INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP COURSE, MEDITATION AND MINDFULNESS, AND THE SPIRIT THROUGH BREATHWORK COLD SAUNA AND RITUAL. PURPOSE IS REALIZED THROUGH 41 DAYS OF CONTINUED DAILY WORK WITH THE HORSES, MOUNTAIN ENVIRONMENT, AGRICULTURE, RANCHWORK, JOB BASED TRAINING AND WORK WITH LIVESTOCK.Expenses $1,896,797
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 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-4639973
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $15,263,920
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,597,545
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $3,068,550 | $2,414,961 | $15,263,920 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,823,124 | $2,106,561 | $14,553,049 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $5,226,518 | $2,156,848 | $12,926,722 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $4,681,679 | $1,750,131 | $9,897,125 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 46-4639973).
Questions about HEROES AND HORSES INC
- What is the EIN of HEROES AND HORSES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HEROES AND HORSES INC is 46-4639973.
- Is HEROES AND HORSES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to HEROES AND HORSES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HEROES AND HORSES INC 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 HEROES AND HORSES INC 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 HEROES AND HORSES INC 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 HEROES AND HORSES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MICAH FINK.
- Who are the officers and directors of HEROES AND HORSES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $139,298 (MICAH FINK, CEO).
- How much revenue does HEROES AND HORSES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,068,550, expenses of $2,414,961 and total assets of $15,263,920 at year end.
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