Nonprofit · EIN 82-3657119
SEA STAR HORSE SANCTUARY
Tax-exempt · CARMEL, CA 93923
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $192,062 | $199,947 | -$7,885 | $354 | $6,389 | -$6,035 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $230,215 | $225,682 | $4,533 | $10,963 | $9,113 | $1,850 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $194,671 | $193,562 | $1,109 | $5,302 | $7,985 | -$2,683 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $189,656
- Other revenue
- $2,406
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $51,081
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $26,468
- Other expenses
- $122,398
- Program services (functional)
- $179,653
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,963
- Total assets, end of year
- $354
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,389
- Net assets, end of year
- -$6,035
- Cash, savings and investments
- $354
- Gross receipts
- $192,062
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Regan | President & CEO | 50 | $0 |
| Rodney Hunter | Secretary | 4 | $0 |
| Roberta Hunter | CFO | 2 | $0 |
| Donna Meyers | Asst Secretary | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Regan | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $0 |
| Rodney Hunter | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Roberta Hunter | CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Donna Meyers | Asst Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Regan | President & CEO | 50 | $0 |
| Theodore Richter | Secretary | 4 | $0 |
| David Schaff | CFO | 4 | $0 |
| Rodney Hunter | Director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 53A RILEY RANCH RD, CARMEL, CA 93923-9614
- In care of
- % SHARON REGAN
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Sharon Regan, President
- Phone
- (831) 595-2185
- Return prepared by
- McGilloway Ray Brown & Kaufman
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 82-3657119 or by the name SEA STAR HORSE SANCTUARY.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Sea Star Horse Sanctuary will rescue, rehabilitate and provide lifetime sanctuary to horses & ponies at risk of needless slaughter, who are old and/or injured, or who have been abandoned with nowhere to go. All rescued horses & ponies will receive the best of care & management throughout the remaining years of their life. Sea Star Horse Sanctuary will seek to improve the quality of life of the horses & ponies at its sanctuary by providing quality feed & veterinary care ensuring the horses are properly exercised. Sea Star Horse Sanctuary provides members of the community with unique benefit of equine-assisted learning and through its programs, fosters transformative relationships between humans and horses.
Program accomplishments
- Lifetime Sanctuary Program - Sea Star Horse Sanctuary takes into our permanent care, horses and ponies from guardians no longer able to care for them, horses suffering from neglect or abuse, and old and injured horses that are in danger of needless slaughter and have nowhere else to go. Each horse receives a comprehensive veterinary exam with diagnostics that includes blood work, parasite screening and radiographs. Each horse then receives the necessary medications, vaccines, deworming, dental care, specialized diets and supplements. Geriatric horses are supplied with protective leg wraps, orthopedic boots and ongoing osteoarthritis care. All horses receive regular veterinary care throughout the remainder of their lives. A group of 27 volunteers helps with daily grooming, exercise, training, holistic care, enrichment, feeding and stall cleaning.Expenses $179,653
- Anchor In at the Sanctuary Program - Our community mindfulness program, Anchor In at the Sanctuary, creates a space for members of the public to experience the sanctuary and find sanctuary for themselves. We focus on connecting to nature, to one self and to the horses through meditation, Reiki, eco-therapy and somatic practices. The sanctuary provides props and blankets for seated mediation. Trained facilitators volunteer their time to lead these experiences on select Saturday mornings from June through October.
- Equine - Guided Learning Program - Sea Star Horse Sanctuary offers learning-based activities with horses to local youth through our ongoing collaboration with CPY (Community Partnership for Youth). This program emphasizes connecting with horses as respected guides to foster the development of empathy, confidence, self-esteem and self-awareness in addition to learning the presented concepts and skills at hand. In this program, students focus on connecting to nature and to our herd through disguised educational lessons about horses including herd structure, horse communication and senses, and basic anatomy. We introduce them to the basics of horse care through grooming, nutrition and holistic care modalities. The sessions include a reflection, journal or art component. The sanctuary provides healthy snacks and art supplies.
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-3657119
- 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
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $354
- Income (IRS master file)
- $192,062
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $192,062 | $199,947 | $354 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $230,215 | $225,682 | $10,963 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | $194,671 | $193,562 | $5,302 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 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 82-3657119).
Questions about SEA STAR HORSE SANCTUARY
- What is the EIN of SEA STAR HORSE SANCTUARY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SEA STAR HORSE SANCTUARY is 82-3657119.
- Is SEA STAR HORSE SANCTUARY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to SEA STAR HORSE SANCTUARY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SEA STAR HORSE SANCTUARY 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 SEA STAR HORSE SANCTUARY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SEA STAR HORSE SANCTUARY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of SEA STAR HORSE SANCTUARY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SEA STAR HORSE SANCTUARY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $192,062, expenses of $199,947 and total assets of $354 at year end.
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