Spur N Up Hope Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Spur N Up Hope provides equineassisted learning programs that promote emotional wellness, personal growth, and lifeskill development for youth, veterans, and adults in recovery through handson, relationshipbased experiences with horses.
- Income
- $91,268
- Spending
- $96,979
- Reserves
- 1.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 65%
- Highest pay
- $400, vice-president/facilitator
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
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 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 (3)
- $58,215 spent. The organization delivered structured equineassisted learning sessions for youth and families facing adversity, including those experiencing trauma, behavioral challenges, or instability. Participants engaged in experiential activities that promoted trustbuilding, problemsolving, and positive social skills. Feedback from families and partner agencies reported improved emotional stability, increased school engagement, and stronger family communication.
- $39,144 spent. Spur N Up Hope provided equineassisted learning programs that supported emotional wellness, resilience, and lifeskill development for adults in recovery. Through handson, relationshipbased sessions with rescued horses, participants strengthened communication, confidence, emotional regulation, and healthy coping strategies.
- $3,011 spent. Spur N Up Hope offered nocost equineassisted learning sessions for military veterans, providing a safe, nonclinical environment to reduce stress, rebuild confidence, and strengthen peer connection. Veterans reported improved emotional regulation, reduced isolation, and renewed sense of purpose through guided activities with horses and supportive staff.
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 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 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 September 2018.
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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