Nonprofit · EIN 87-0805652
SKY MOUNTAIN WILD HORSE SANCTUARY
Also known as KAREN HERMAN
Tax-exempt · SANTA FE, NM 87504
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $138,704 | $198,688 | -$59,984 | $247,519 | $12,921 | $234,598 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $354,808 | $220,130 | $134,678 | $306,431 | $11,849 | $294,582 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $252,345 | $222,843 | $29,502 | $171,465 | $11,708 | $159,757 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $187,506
- Program service revenue
- $10,913
- Investment income
- -$59,715
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$60,000
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $500
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $72,478
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $84,292
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,313
- Depreciation
- $9,280
- Program services (functional)
- $137,413
- Management and general (functional)
- $46,145
- Fundraising (functional)
- $15,130
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $306,431
- Total assets, end of year
- $247,519
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $12,921
- Net assets, end of year
- $234,598
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $13,920
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $234,598
- Gross receipts
- $298,704
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 3
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- NM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Herman | Executive Director Trustee or director, Key employee | 40 | $72,478 | $6,150 |
| Russell Lynde MBA | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Lori Kunkel MD | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robby Berlin JD | Treasurer/Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Herman | Executive Director Trustee or director, Key employee | 40 | $71,264 |
| Russell Lynde MBA | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Lori Kunkel MD | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Robby Berlin JD | Treasurer/Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Herman | Executive Dir. Trustee or director | 40 | $66,513 |
| Russell Lynde MBA | President Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Lori Kunkel MD | Vice President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robby Berlin JD | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2946, SANTA FE, NM 87504-2946
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- PO Box 2946, Santa Fe NM 87504
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Robert Berlin, PO Box 2946, Santa Fe, NM 87504
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- Karen Herman, PO Box 2946, Santa Fe NM 87504
- Signed the 990
- Robert Berlin, Treasurer
- Phone
- (505) 500-2676
- Website
- www.skymountainwild.org
- Return prepared by
- Abacus Accounting LLC
Mission
Sky Mountain Wild Horse Sanctuarys mission is to create healthy ecosystems for wild horses and other wildlife while giving refuge for vulnerable mustangs where they roam free forever.
Program accomplishments
- Accomplishment 1: Sky Mountain Wild Horse Sanctuary protected the lives and freedom of 17 wild horses threatened by starvation, life in holding facilities, abuse, and sale for slaughter after they were rounded up and removed from the range. After adoption by the Sanctuary, these mustangs now roam free together throughout their lives on sanctuary land conserved for them and all other wildlife who share it. The Sanctuary team offered classes for students and tours for community members, public officials, and artists to share the sanctuary experience of seeing healthy, free wild horses roaming in balance with all wildlife and the range.Expenses $20,240 · revenue $15,000
- Accomplishment 2: Sky Mountain Wild Horse Sanctuary protected the lives and freedom of a herd of 119 wild horses by using kind, science-based, cost-effective range strategies to secure freedom for these mustangs on their home range. The Sanctuary team contributed to wild horse and range health by treating mustangs with immunocontraception to reduce reproduction and balance herd numbers with available grass and water. The team collected monitoring data to evaluate these strategies in partnership with community members, federal agency staff, and expert scientists.Expenses $55,507 · revenue $79,843
- Accomplishment 3: The Sanctuary team contributed to policy change to secure health, freedom, and balance for wild horses on their home range in place of round up and removal to holding facilities and/or sale for slaughter. Team members offered consultation as requested by tribal, state, and federal agency personnel, gave public testimony, and provided technical assistance on the range for health for wild horses, and other wildlife, and the land.Expenses $37,940
- Other program expensesExpenses $23,726
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
- 87-0805652
- 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
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Unknown (Z99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $247,519
- Income (IRS master file)
- $298,704
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $138,704 | $198,688 | $247,519 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $354,808 | $220,130 | $306,431 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $252,345 | $222,843 | $171,465 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: Karen Herman | December 31, 2016 | ≤ $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 87-0805652).
Questions about SKY MOUNTAIN WILD HORSE SANCTUARY
- What is the EIN of SKY MOUNTAIN WILD HORSE SANCTUARY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SKY MOUNTAIN WILD HORSE SANCTUARY is 87-0805652.
- Is SKY MOUNTAIN WILD HORSE SANCTUARY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to SKY MOUNTAIN WILD HORSE SANCTUARY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SKY MOUNTAIN WILD 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 SKY MOUNTAIN WILD HORSE SANCTUARY 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 SKY MOUNTAIN WILD HORSE SANCTUARY 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 SKY MOUNTAIN WILD HORSE SANCTUARY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Robert Berlin.
- Who are the officers and directors of SKY MOUNTAIN WILD HORSE SANCTUARY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $72,478 (Karen Herman, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does SKY MOUNTAIN WILD HORSE SANCTUARY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $138,704, expenses of $198,688 and total assets of $247,519 at year end.
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