Hope Healing & Hooves Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
OUR VISION IS TO HELP EVERY INNER CHILD GROW INTO A WHOLE BEING. TO DO THIS WE MUST ADDRESS EVERY ASPECT OF THEIR LIFE INCLUDING EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL FACTORS. THROUGH SPECIAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH OUR EQUINE, WE ARE ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR DEVELOPMENT INTO WONDERFUL, PRODUCTIVE BEINGS. IN THE WORDS OF WINSTON CHURCHILL THERE IS SOMETHING ABOUT THE OUTSIDE OF A HORSE THAT IS GOOD FOR THE INSIDE OF A MAN. THE ESSENTIAL JOY OF BEING WITH HORSES BRINGS US IN CONTACT WITH THE RARE ELEMENTS OF GRACE, BEAUTY, SPIRIT, AND FREEDOM. WE BUILD CONFIDENCE, SELF-ESTEEM, IMPROVE SOCIAL SKILLS, AND HELP ALL MAKE POSITIVE CHANGES IN THEIR LIVES. OUR ENVIRONMENT PROVIDES A UNIQUE SETTING THAT ENABLES US TO WORK OUT ISSUES ON MANY DIFFERENT LEVELS. HOPE, HEALING, AND HOOVES IS A YEAR ROUND PROGRAM THAT PROMOTES PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. BECAUSE OF THE CLOSE APPROXIMATION BETWEEN THE HORSE AND RIDERS BODY THE RHYTHMIC MOTION OF RIDING ENHANCES THE RIDERS MUSCLE TONE, BALANCE, AND FLEXIBILITY. THE
- Income
- $10,727
- Spending
- $3,017
- Spent on programs
- 78%
- Reserves
- 104.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 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 (1)
- $2,338 spent. RIDING AND HORSEMANSHIP LESSONS PROVIDED TO INNER CITY, SPECIAL NEEDS AND UNDER PRIVILEGED CHILDREN, ALONG WITH EQUINE EDUCATION.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 November 6, 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 2024.
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 September 2016.
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 November 4, 2026.
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