Mareworthy Charities Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Mareworthy Charities is dedicated to safeguarding every Thoroughbred broodmare from suffering and cruelty. Our mission is to navigate the intricate landscape of Thoroughbred broodmare retirement by providing sanctuary space, facilitating adoptions, offering placement assistance, extending safety net services, and delivering ongoing education for horse owners.
- Income
- $166,675
- Spending
- $169,433
- Reserves
- 2.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
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
Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 2% 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 (3)
- $5,848 spent. In 2025 Mareworthy Charities expanded its placement efforts to support responsible transitions for retired Thoroughbred broodmares. The organization launched and developed the Mareworthy Match platform designed to connect mares with appropriate homes and provide a centralized resource for safe and transparent placement opportunities. Mareworthy Charities worked directly with horse owners to evaluate placement options based on each mare condition age and suitability for adoption. This included providing guidance on responsible rehoming practices and helping owners navigate complex retirement decisions. The organization also incurred direct expenses related to placement activities including transportation of horses to approved homes and coordination of safe transitions into appropriate long term placements. These efforts supported successful outcomes while prioritizing safety suitability and long term welfare for each mare. Mareworthy Charities focuses on sustainable placement rather than volume recognizing that many mares require careful matching or are best suited for lifelong sanctuary. Placement data and outcomes are tracked internally to ensure accountability and continuous improvement in placement practices.
- $155,053 spent. In 2025 Mareworthy Charities provided care and support to 19 retired Thoroughbred broodmares over the course of the year. The majority of these mares remained in lifelong sanctuary reflecting the organization commitment to long term care for mares with limited placement options. Each mare received individualized care including housing nutrition farrier services veterinary care and daily monitoring. Mareworthy also coordinated safe intake and provided support for mares at risk of entering unsafe situations. One mare was humanely euthanized during the year due to medical considerations with the decision made in consultation with veterinary professionals and in alignment with the organization commitment to responsible end of life care. In 2025 Mareworthy Charities became accredited by the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and joined the ASPCA Right Horse Initiative Warm Up Ring strengthening the organization role within the national aftercare and equine welfare network. During the year the organization transitioned from a smaller dry lot environment to a larger 68 acre leased property shared with its co founders. This transition significantly improved pasture access allowing the herd to move from a limited four acre dry lot to approximately 20 acres of grazing pasture supported by additional rotational paddocks. This change was implemented to improve herd health support natural movement and grazing behaviors and reduce long term feed and hay costs. The organization prioritizes long term welfare outcomes recognizing that many mares require permanent sanctuary due to age health or reproductive history. Care and outcome data are based on internal tracking of sanctuary residents throughout the calendar year.
- $4,000 spent. In 2025 Mareworthy Charities delivered educational programming focused on responsible ownership and retirement planning for Thoroughbred broodmares. The organization reached a broad audience through digital content public presentations and online resources designed to improve decision making and promote long term welfare outcomes. Mareworthy Charities generated over 1.9 million views on social media educational content with more than 52000 interactions and grew its audience to over 8000 followers. The organization website received over 11000 visits and 22000 page views from approximately 9200 unique visitors. Educational efforts included blog articles videos and speaking engagements at industry events including participation in the American Horse Council Summit. Topics covered included evaluating retirement timing safe rehoming strategies euthanasia considerations and methods to prevent entry into the slaughter pipeline. These efforts are designed to provide horse owners with the knowledge and resources needed to make informed decisions before horses reach a point of crisis. Audience reach is estimated using analytics from social media platforms and website traffic data.
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 2023.
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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