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Heroes and Horses Inc

EIN 46-4639973 · Manhattan, MT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HEROES AND HORSES 501(c)3 IS A UNIQUE AND STAND-ALONE PROGRAM FOR COMBAT VETERANS THAT USES THE HORSE/HUMAN CONNECTION, HORSE PACKING IN THE REMOTE WILDERNESS, WELLNESS APPROACHES, TRADITIONAL PRACTICES, NUTRITION, FITNESS, AND VARIOUS MODALITIES THAT INVOLVE HEAT, COLD, DIGITAL DETOX, AND COACHING TO REDEFINE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CHALLENGE AND PURPOSE.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$2.4 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
13.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 84%
Employees
31
Volunteers
55
Highest pay
$146,193, 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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (1)
  1. $1.9 million spent. HEROES AND HORSES CONTINUE TO REDEFINE THEIR 360-DEGREE APPROACH. NEW INNOVATIONS AND A SPOUSE SUPPORT PROGRAM SUPPORTS FAMILES AND AIDS IN THE REINTEGRATION AND HEALING OF OUR NATION'S VETERANS AND FAMILIES. THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE DATA CAPTURE, WE GAIN DEEPER INSIGHTS INTO UNDERSTANDING HUMAN DEVELOPMENT. THROUGH SHARING INSIGHTS, DATA, AND PROGRAMMING, WE AIM TO CREATE A GLOBAL MOVEMENT OF HEALING AND A CHANGE IN NATIONAL POLICY. THIS 41-DAY APPROACH TAKES INTO ACCOUNT THE WHOLE ECOSYSTEM OF HUMANS. ADDRESSING THE BODY THROUGH ALL FORMS OF ACTIVE PHYSICAL FITNESS MARTIAL ARTS AND A PROPRIETARY WHOLE FOOD EATING AND NUTRITION PROGRAM. THE MIND THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE AND INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP COURSE, MEDITATION AND MINDFULNESS, AND THE SPIRIT THROUGH BREATHWORK COLD SAUNA AND RITUAL. PURPOSE IS REALIZED THROUGH 41 DAYS OF CONTINUED DAILY WORK WITH THE HORSES, MOUNTAIN ENVIRONMENT, AGRICULTURE, RANCHWORK, JOB BASED TRAINING AND WORK WITH LIVESTOCK.

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 October 13, 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 July 2014.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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