Draft Animal Power Network Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
PROVIDE CONNECTION TO RESOURCES THAT PRESERVE AND ADVANCE THE USE OF DRAFT ANIMAL POWER IN THE WORKING LANDSCAPE
- Income
- $176,135
- Spending
- $92,404
- Reserves
- 23.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 79%
Source: Form 990EZ 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 86% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 23.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 48% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (2)
- $74,984 spent. Annual Field Days:We host in-person events and demonstrations that provide hands-on learning opportunities and showcase traditional and innovative practices in draft-powered land work.
- $4,752 spent. Networking & Education:We created the DAPMap, a growing global directory that connects draft animal practitioners, businesses, and institutions, supporting visibility and collaboration across regions.Our educational programming includes DAPChatsvirtual roundtable discussions with experienced teamsters and industry professionalsand the DAPCast podcast, which explores the intersection of sustainable land use and draft animal power. We also offer an expanding YouTube archive of recordings and demonstrations.Our monthly newsletter shares the latest news, events, and resources. OurFacebook discussion groupwith over 8,000 membersalong with ourInstagram channel, provides space for real-time conversation, peer support, and the sharing of stories, advice, and opportunities within the community. We also maintain a forum and email group for those who opt out of social media services.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2013.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 21, 2026.
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