BIT OF HOPE RANCH: Form 990EZ, tax year 2015

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Organization
BIT OF HOPE RANCH (EIN 26-3268114)
Tax period
2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31
Filed
2016-05-16
IRS object ID
201641379349203024
Schema version
2015v2.1
Source
Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica

Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

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Return2016-05-16T10:27:19-07:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2015-12-31TaxPeriodEndDt

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Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName

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Business Name Line1LAKE WYLIE TAX SERVICEBusinessNameLine1Txt

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Form 990-EZ IRS990EZ

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Printing Publications Postage$7,617PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt
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Excess Or Deficit For Year$6,491ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt
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BOY$10,123BOYAmt
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Primary Exempt PurposeBit of Hope Ranch exists to reach, rescue and restore hurting children, families and horses by offering mental health services.PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt

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Description Program Srvc AccomSEE SCHEDULE ODescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt

Officer Director Trustee Empl OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp (7 entries)

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MATT VANDERBILT
Chairman of the Board1.00$0
CHAR BIAMONTESTOCKL
Member at Large1.00$0
DAVID CONNER
Treasurer1.00$0
CAROLE FULLER
Secretary1.00$0
MEG VANDERBUILT
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DR ROBBIN SMITH
Member at Large1.00$0
JOHN LOWERY
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Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (6 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Pt III, Line 31The Ranch offers mental health services for children and families that have experienced abuse or trauma. Programs include the traditional therapy, walk and talk therapy and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. The therapy team includes a licensed therapist, an Equine Specialist and follows the code of ethics outlined in EAGALA. Most of the horses are rescued horses and offer hope and healing because of their own personal story. The Ranch also offers educational programs and leadership development for the general public, school systems and special groups.
Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 8SALES TAX REFUND 1290.
Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16HORSES EXPENSE 23544. SMALL ANIMALS EXPENSE 936. OFFICE,BANK, DUES & SUBCRIPTION SUPPLIES 2883. SPECIALTY PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS 733. VEHICLES 2041. FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 17478. EDUCATION/THERAPY SUPPLIES 1674. FOOD & GIFT APPRECIATION VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF TRAINING
Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 20RECEIVED FUNDS FROM INSURANCE COMPANY TO COVER ROOF REPAIRS 49479.
Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 24FARM EQUIPMENT 49100. 49100. HORSES 27500. 27500. FACILITY & PROPERTY ASSETS 175978. 175978. OFFICE EQUIPMENT & FURNITURE 1845. 2719. SALES TAX A/R 144. 973. OTHER 1387. 1943. CD SAVINGS 9933.
Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 26ACCUMULATED 162159. 162159. LIABILITIES

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