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Nonprofit · EIN 88-2362401

HOOFPRINTS IN THE SAND INC

Tax-exempt · CHARLESTON, SC 29492

Financials

$79K$72K2023$144K$152K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HOOFPRINTS IN THE SAND INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$144,369$152,154-$7,785$18,607$7,101$11,506
December 31, 2023990-EZ$78,997$71,703$7,294$24,888$5,597$19,291
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$134,484
Program service revenue
$9,828
Other revenue
$57

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$39,931
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$4,650
Occupancy
$2,513
Printing, publications and postage
$8
Other expenses
$105,052
Program services (functional)
$107,346

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$24,888
Total assets, end of year
$18,607
Total liabilities, end of year
$7,101
Net assets, end of year
$11,506
Cash, savings and investments
$18,607
Gross receipts
$144,369

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Deborah KennerlyTreasurer1$0
Grace BrockSecretary0.25$0
Dr James Hunt DVMBoard Member0.5$0
Dr Marty White MDBoard Member1.5$0
Allan DaporeBoard Member0.83$0
Tierney BoydBoard Member0.83$0
Dr Susan Swint MD PMRBoard Member0.83$0
John BarrBoard Member10$0
Ann O-BrienBoard Member6$0
Taylor Buck RN-BSCBoard Member1$0
Mary Senson RNBoard Member3$0
Sarah Lustig RN CNLCP CDP CBISPresident34$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SARAH LUSTIG RN CNLCP CDP CBISPRESIDENT34$0
DEBORAH KENNERLYTREASURER1$0
GRACE BROCKSECRETARY0.25$0
DR JAMES HUNT DVMBOARD MEMBER0.5$0
DR MARTY WHITE MD NEUROLOGYPSYCHBOARD MEMBER1.5$0
ALLAN DAPOREBOARD MEMBER0.83$0
TIERNEY BOYDBOARD MEMBER0.83$0
DR SUSAN SWINT MD PMR PHYSIATRYBOARD MEMBER0.83$0
JOHN BARRBOARD MEMBER10$0
ANN O-BRIENBOARD MEMBER6$0
TAYLOR BUCK RN-BSC PSYCH CBISBOARD MEMBER1$0
MARY SWENSON RN-INFORMATICSBOARD MEMBER3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1131 WANDO RD, CHARLESTON, SC 29492-7854
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
1131 Wando Road, Wando SC 29492
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Sarah Lustig, 8 Intracoastal Court, Isle of Palms SC 29451
Signed the 990-EZ
Sarah Lustig RN CNLCP CDP CBIS, President
Phone
(843) 884-4618
Return prepared by
Glaser and Company LLC

Mission

Hoofprints in the Sand is organized and operated to empower and support those, especially Veterans, suffering from traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as their families, through equine-assisted therapy and outdoor activities, and rehabilitative and therapeutic healing programs.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Founded in February 2021, Hoofprints in the Sand is an equine therapy facility that serves Veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI).2024 Program Outcomes and Accomplishments:1. Provided Equine-Assisted Therapy to Veterans: Treated numerous Veterans through our Clinical Equine-Assisted Therapy services, offering evidence-based, trauma-informed care for those living with PTSD, TBI, and other service-related conditions.2. Expanded Leadership Team: Added a new Property and Volunteer Manager, Zain, who oversaw volunteer onboarding and training, horse health and medical administration, and overall property maintenance.3. Established Formal Policy Handbook: Finalized a comprehensive 200-page policy handbook created under the guidance of a CARF specialist. The handbook ensures alignment with CARF standards for quality of care, safety procedures, and organizational protocols.4. Hosted Inaugural Fundraising Gala: Successfully organized and executed the first Hoofprints in the Sand Gala, raising over $75,000 in support of our mission to serve Veterans through equine-based programs.5. Secured Multiple Grant Awards6. Corporate Sponsorship: Received a $10,000 sponsorship in support of program operations.7. Improved Digital Presence: Continued incremental enhancements to our website and social media platforms to improve outreach, transparency, and engagement with the Veteran community.8. Expanded Public Awareness: Our program and mission were featured on several major news and radio outlets, including News Channel 2, News Channel 5, and the Brian Cleary Radio Group network, significantly increasing local visibility and support.
    Expenses $107,346

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
88-2362401
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Health care (E50)
Assets (IRS master file)
$18,607
Income (IRS master file)
$144,369

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$144,369$152,154$18,607IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$78,997$71,703$24,888XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Sarah Lustig
December 31, 2022≤ $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 88-2362401).

Questions about HOOFPRINTS IN THE SAND INC

What is the EIN of HOOFPRINTS IN THE SAND INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HOOFPRINTS IN THE SAND INC is 88-2362401.
Is HOOFPRINTS IN THE SAND INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to HOOFPRINTS IN THE SAND INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HOOFPRINTS IN THE SAND 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 HOOFPRINTS IN THE SAND 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 HOOFPRINTS IN THE SAND INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of HOOFPRINTS IN THE SAND INC?
The 990-N for 2022 names Sarah Lustig.
Who are the officers and directors of HOOFPRINTS IN THE SAND INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does HOOFPRINTS IN THE SAND INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $144,369, expenses of $152,154 and total assets of $18,607 at year end.

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