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Spirit Run Equine Rescue

EIN 47-5200257 · Gilmer, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of equine.

Income
$103,454
Spending
$64,534
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 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 38% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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. $62,052 spent. The rescue was able to help 14 horses in 2024. There was much time spent with people and their horses working through problems to make it possible to keep the horse in the home. Services provided were chiropractor, dentist, farrier, training, vet, euthanasia and burial assistance, consultations on problem horses and how to feed older horses correctly. Three horses were rescued. We took in beautiful Boone. He was painfully thin and had laminitis that left him rotated over 20 degrees. We also took in Rocky and COCO, who were standing in 16 inches of mud in their paddock. We helped find homes for 11 horses outside of our care. Simply putting people together and spreading the word helps so much. Also, Griffin has found his forever home with SRER. Two years ago we found him at a kill pen. He was 300 pounds underweight, missing an eye, had a respiratory infection and worms. He hung his head low and drug his feet when he walked. He was traumatized and unsure about life, yet not untrusting. Although he was scared, he was open. Now he is thriving. A Tyler TV station sent a reporter to interview Angela and Griffin in 2020. The article can be found at Tylerpaper.com "Rescue horse recovers from mistreatment and neglect". There has even been a children's book written about him "Griffin, A Rescue Story". The book's author is Gina Leatherman and can be purchased on Amazon.
  2. Last Act of Kindness Program - if you are in a situation where your horse requires the Last Act of Kindness, we are here to provide financial support. We understand that making this tough decision is already challenging, and financial constraints should not prolong a horse's suffering. We offer assistance of $150 per horse, or other equine, in need of this compassionate act, directly covering the costs of the procedure through the veterinarian.
  3. Our Owner Assistance Program aims to support horse owners in Texas facing financial difficulties. This initiative was created to help owners keep their horses. We provide aid with hay and grain, dental care, and farrier services.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 November 2015.

    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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