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Sonrise Equestrian Foundation

EIN 20-8516676 · Danville, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SONRISE EQUESTRIAN FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION GUIDED BY CHRISTIAN-BASED VALUES DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS THROUGH THERAPEUTIC HORSE AND RANCH ACTIVITIES.

Income
$284,774
Spending
$243,978
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
28.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
4
Volunteers
50

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 28.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $144,191 spent. IN THE SADDLE + IN THE SADDLE JR: IN THE SADDLE IS A HORSEBACK RIDING PROGRAM GEARED TOWARDS CHILDREN FACING PHYSICAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL CHALLENGES. LESSONS PARTNER ONE CHILD, UP TO 4 VOLUNTEERS, AND ONE HORSE FOR A 30-45 MINUTE SESSION, WHICH MAY INCLUDE SOME GROOMING AND SADDLING IF THE CHILD IS ABLE. LESSONS ARE PERSONALLY TAILORED TO ACCOMODATE THE SPECIAL NEEDS OF EACH CHILD.
  2. $60,079 spent. TEAM EQUINE IS A WORKING RANCH PROGRAM GEARED TOWARDS CHILDREN FACING SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES. SUPERVISED BY ADULT VOLUNTEERS, THE KIDS PARTICIPATE IN CHORES, HORSE SCIENCE, RIDING, AND ARTS & CRAFTS. THE ACTIVITIES INCORPORATE LIFE SKILLS LIKE RESPONSIBILITY, WORK ETHIC, EMPATHY, AND MANNERS. SONRISE FOSTERS AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE KIDS CAN BUILD SOLID RELATIONSHIPS WITH EACH OTHER AND WITH POSITIVE ROLE MODELS IN A HEALTHY COMMUNITY.
  3. $36,048 spent. TRAVELING TAILS IS A PROGRAM THAT BRINGS MINIATURE HORSES INTO CHILDREN'S HOSPICE AND CARE HOMES TO VISIT CHILDREN WHO ARE NEAR THE END OF LIFE OR FACING SERIOUS MEDICAL ISSUES. THE MINIS ALSO VISIT SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOLS AND CAMPS, VISITING WITH CHILDREN WHO HAVE AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS.

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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2008.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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