Nonprofit · EIN 74-2479203
BRIGHTER DAYS HORSE REFUGE INC
Tax-exempt · PIPE CREEK, TX 78063
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $224,751 | $187,095 | $37,656 | $662,689 | -$254 | $662,943 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $104,974 | $95,186 | $9,788 | $628,105 | $0 | $628,105 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $224,328
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $423
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $15,637
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $18,901
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $6,984
- Travel
- $1,014
- Program services (functional)
- $163,640
- Management and general (functional)
- $23,455
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $616,145
- Total assets, end of year
- $662,689
- Total liabilities, end of year
- -$254
- Net assets, end of year
- $662,943
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $582,185
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $646,720
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $16,223
- Gross unrelated business income
- $423
- Gross receipts
- $224,751
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 1987
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carole Gage | President Officer | 25 | $0 |
| Kristina Walker | Vice President and Treasurer Officer | 25 | $0 |
| James Otten | Vice President Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Laura Comstock | Marketing Director and Secretary Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Dr Jerry Bilquist | Advisor Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Celinda Cox | Employee Key employee | 38 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carole Gage | President Officer | 25 | $0 |
| Kristina Walker | Vice President and Treasurer Officer | 25 | $0 |
| James Otten | Vice President Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Laura Comstock | Marketing Director and Secretary Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Dr Jerry Bilquist | Advisor Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Celinda Cox | Employee Key employee | 32 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 64032, PIPE CREEK, TX 78063-4032
- In care of
- % CAROLE GAGE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Carole Gage, PO Box 64032, PIPE CREEK, TX 780637237
- Signed the 990
- Kristina Walker, Vice President
Mission
Hill Country Horse Rescue HCHR is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to rescuing equines from neglect abuse abandonment and law enforcement seizures for over 32 years. We strive to improve the lives of equines by providing a safe haven for healing and rehabilitation while working with our equine partners to educate and inspire youth and their families.
Program accomplishments
- We rescued 10 and 8 were adopted out.Expenses $163,640
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 | Not 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
- 74-2479203
- 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
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $662,689
- Income (IRS master file)
- $224,751
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $224,751 | $187,095 | $662,689 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $104,974 | $95,186 | $628,105 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 74-2479203).
Questions about BRIGHTER DAYS HORSE REFUGE INC
- What is the EIN of BRIGHTER DAYS HORSE REFUGE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRIGHTER DAYS HORSE REFUGE INC is 74-2479203.
- Is BRIGHTER DAYS HORSE REFUGE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
- Are donations to BRIGHTER DAYS HORSE REFUGE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRIGHTER DAYS HORSE REFUGE 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 BRIGHTER DAYS HORSE REFUGE INC 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 BRIGHTER DAYS HORSE REFUGE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of BRIGHTER DAYS HORSE REFUGE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Carole Gage.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRIGHTER DAYS HORSE REFUGE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BRIGHTER DAYS HORSE REFUGE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $224,751, expenses of $187,095 and total assets of $662,689 at year end.
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