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Heavenly Hoofs Inc

EIN 13-4205662 · Saint Cloud, FL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceGood86 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MCCORMICK AIMS TO REDUCE SUICIDE RATES AMONG VETERANS AND STRENGTHEN FAMILIES WHO INCLUDE AN INDIVIDUAL WITH SPECIAL NEEDS BY EXPANDING ACCESS TO EFFECTIVE EQUINE-ASSISTED THERAPIES WORLDWIDE.

Income
$635,876
Spending
$729,295
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
11
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$105,096, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $383,475 spent. SPECIAL NEEDS AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES THE TWO PROGRAMS PROVIDING THESE SERVICES ARE KNOWN AS HEAVENLY HOOVES AND THE HORSES AND HEROES' LINES OF SERVICE. THESE PROGRAMS ARE BOTH MEDICAL AND RECREATIONAL. CERTIFIED RIDING INSTRUCTORS, PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, AND LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS PROVIDE SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND VETERANS WITH PTSD AND THEY USE THE HORSE AS THEIR PRIMARY TOOL.
  2. $244,029 spent. RESEARCH IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS RESEARCH STUDIES TO EVALUATE HOW EQUINE-ASSISTED THERAPIES CAN IMPACT INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AND ALSO VETERANS WITH PTSD. IN THIS EFFORT, WE AIM TO IMPACT THE WAY INSURANCE COMPANIES AND THE VA SUPPORT THIS MODALITY OF TREATMENT AND, IN TURN, MORE INDIVIDUALS WILL BENEFIT FROM SIMILAR SERVICES AROUND THE WORLD.
  3. $34,861 spent. EDUCATION EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ARE OFFERED AT THE MCCORMICK RESEARCH INSTITUTE AND INCLUDE CLASSES FOR STUDENTS FROM THE UCF SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS. AS WELL, THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS TO HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND INDUSTRY PARTNERS.
  4. $34,861 spent. VETERANS RECREATIONAL THE ORGANIZATION IS HOME TO A HORSES AND HEROES DRILL TEAM THAT IS SHOWCASED AT VARIOUS RODEOS AND EVENTS HONORING COMBAT VETERANS. AS WELL, IN THE HORSES & HEROES PROGRAM, VETERANS WITH PTSD RECEIVE TEN WEEKS OF GROUP COUNSELING IN AN EQUINE-ASSISTED ENVIRONMENT.
  5. VETERANS RECREATIONAL THE ORGANIZATION IS HOME TO A HORSES AND HEROES DRILL TEAM THAT IS SHOWCASED AT VARIOUS RODEOS AND EVENTS HONORING COMBAT VETERANS. AS WELL, IN THE HORSES & HEROES PROGRAM, VETERANS WITH PTSD RECEIVE TEN WEEKS OF GROUP COUNSELING IN AN EQUINE-ASSISTED ENVIRONMENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2004.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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