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Calypso Equestrian

EIN 98-1420729 · San Francisco, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS BY FACILITATING THE REHABILITATION AND RETRAINING OF HORSES IN TRANSITION WITH A FOCUS ON COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND COMPASSIONATE, RESPONSIBLE HORSE OWNERSHIP AND CARE.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$665,729
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
6.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
20

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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.4 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 33% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 150% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (2)
  1. $452,143 spent. CALYPSO HEAD START PROGRAMTRANSITIONING HORSES FOR A SUCCESSFUL LIFETHE CALYPSO HEAD START PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO GIVE EVERY HORSE WE WORK WITH THE STRONGEST POSSIBLE FOUNDATION FOR A SUCCESSFUL SECOND CAREER. EACH HORSE IN OUR CARE RECEIVES:- COMPREHENSIVE DAILY CARE, INCLUDING FULL BOARD, TURNOUT, GROOMING, BLANKETING, AND INDIVIDUALIZED NUTRITION- PROFESSIONAL TRAINING BOTH ON THE GROUND AND UNDER SADDLE- ONGOING VETERINARY OVERSIGHT, FARRIER CARE, DENTAL MAINTENANCE, AND OVERALL WELLNESS SUPPORT- THOUGHTFUL, CONTROLLED EXPOSURE TO A VARIETY OF REAL-WORLD ENVIRONMENTS AND EXPERIENCES- CAREFUL EVALUATION OF TEMPERAMENT, TRAINING, AND LONG-TERM POTENTIAL- GUIDANCE TOWARD A SUITABLE SECOND CAREER, DETERMINED IN COLLABORATION WITH TRUSTED EQUINE PROFESSIONALS- THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A SAFE-LANDING INTO RETIREMENT CARE AS NEEDED. WHENEVER APPROPRIATE, HORSES MAY BE INTRODUCED TO LOCAL SHOW ENVIRONMENTS TO THOUGHTFULLY SHOWCASE THEIR DEVELOPMENT AND HIGHLIGHT THE POTENTIAL OF SECOND-CHANCE HORSES. JUST AS IMPORTANTLY, WE TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR EACH HORSE'S LONG-TERM WELLBEING. THIS INCLUDES FACILITATING AND COVERING THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RETIREMENT, ONGOING MEDICAL CARE, AND END-OF-LIFE SUPPORTAN OFTEN OVERLOOKED BUT ESSENTIAL PART OF TRUE HORSEMANSHIP.AT THE HEART OF THIS PROGRAM IS A SIMPLE BELIEF: WHEN GIVEN THE RIGHT SUPPORT, THESE HORSES CAN TRULY THRIVE. BY PROVIDING THEM WITH THE TIME, CARE, AND RESOURCES THEY DESERVE, WE HELP BRING VISIBILITY TO THEIR POTENTIAL AND ENCOURAGE A MORE COMPASSIONATE, FORWARD-THINKING APPROACH WITHIN THE EQUESTRIAN COMMUNITY.
  2. $158,135 spent. CREATE MORE KINDNESS PROGRAMCOMMUNITY CONNECTIONTHE CREATE MORE KINDNESS PROGRAM REFLECTS OUR BROADER COMMITMENT BEYOND THE HORSES IN OUR DIRECT CARE. IT FOCUSES ON EDUCATION, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND ADVANCING A MORE COMPASSIONATE STANDARD OF HORSEMANSHIP.THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, WE:- SUPPORT AND PARTNER WITH LOCAL EQUESTRIAN EVENTS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO PROMOTE HORSE WELFARE - CREATE MEANINGFUL MOMENTS OF CONNECTION AND CARE FOR BOTH HORSES AND RIDERS- ENGAGE WITH THE COMMUNITY TO ENCOURAGE RESPONSIBLE, THOUGHTFUL HORSEMANSHIP- ADVOCATE FOR POSITIVE, LASTING CHANGE IN HOW HORSES ARE CARED FOR ACROSS THE INDUSTRYWE REMAIN DEDICATED TO EXPANDING THIS WORK AND FINDING NEW WAYS TO INSPIRE KINDNESS, AWARENESS, AND RESPECT FOR HORSES AT EVERY LEVEL OF THE SPORT.

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 October 2018.

    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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