SHEPHERD MOUNTAIN HORSE RESCUE INC

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2023 · Form 990 · revenue $275K · expenses $190K · assets $99K

EIN
47-5440806
Address
12106 SHEPHERD LN, MOUNTAINBURG, AR 72946-3353
NTEE code
D20
Exempt type
501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
Ruling date
January 2016 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
IRS status
Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
Tax-deductible donations
Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
Foundation status
Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
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Mission

NUMEROUS STARVING OR SICK ANIMAL ACQUIRED FED AND NOURISHED BACK TO GOOD HEALTH AND REHOMED

Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).

People paid by the organization

None of the 2 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.

Officers and directors, no compensation reported

2 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.

NameLatest titleYearsHrs/wk (latest)CompensationOrganizations
Holly C Shepherd PRESIDENT2015-2023 20 $0 reported 1
Jessica Palmer (former) VICE PRESIDENT2016-2021 40 $0 reported 1

People by year

2023 · 1 person listed · none paid · 0 employees
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
HOLLY C SHEPHERD PRESIDENT20 $0$0$0 $01
2022 · 1 person listed · none paid · 0 employees
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
HOLLY C SHEPHERD PRESIDENT20 $0$0$0 $01
2021 · 2 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 6 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
HOLLY SHEPHERD PRESIDENT20 $0$0$0 $01
JESSICA PALMER VICE PRESIDENT40 $0$0$0 $01
2020 · 2 people listed · none paid
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
HOLLY SHEPHERD PRESIDENT20 $0-$0 $01
JESSICA PALMER VICE PRESIDENT40 $0-$0 $01
2019 · 2 people listed · none paid
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
HOLLY SHEPHERD PRESIDENT20 $0-$0 $01
JESSICA PALMER VICE PRESIDENT40 $0-$0 $01
2018 · 2 people listed · none paid
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
HOLLY SHEPHERD PRESIDENT20 $0-$0 $01
JESSICA PALMER VICE PRESIDENT40 $0-$0 $01
2017 · 2 people listed · none paid
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
HOLLY SHEPHERD PRESIDENT20 $0-- $01
JESSICA PALMER VICE PRESIDENT40 $0-- $01
2016 · 2 people listed · none paid
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
HOLLY SHEPHERD PRESIDENT20 $0-- $01
JESSICA PALMER VICE PRESIDENT40 $0-- $01
2015 · 1 person listed · none paid
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
HOLLY SHEPHERD PRESIDENT20 $0-- $01

Highest-paid independent contractors

No independent contractors reported.

Who gave

Contributor names are not public for this form type.

Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.

Finances

Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.

RevenueExpensesAssetsNet assetsContributionsProgram revenueOfficer payEmployeesVolunteers
2023 · Form 990 period ending 2023-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$274,555$190,438 $99,232$99,232 $274,555$0 $00-
2022 · Form 990 period ending 2022-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$298,486$293,485 $15,115$15,115 $298,486$0 $00-
2021 · Form 990 period ending 2021-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$258,490$256,811 $10,114$10,114 $258,490$0 $006
2020 · Form 990EZ period ending 2020-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$166,404$169,246 $8,435$8,435 $166,404$0 ---
2019 · Form 990EZ period ending 2019-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$151,096$152,702 $11,277$11,277 $151,096$0 ---
2018 · Form 990EZ period ending 2018-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$110,408$112,352 $12,883$12,883 $110,408$0 ---
2017 · Form 990EZ period ending 2017-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$141,165$139,415 $14,827$14,827 $100,583$0 ---
2016 · Form 990EZ period ending 2016-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$159,757$126,951 $13,077$13,077 $79,563$0 ---
2015 · Form 990EZ period ending 2015-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$50,488$49,488 $1,000$1,000 $37,758$0 ---

Funders of this organization

6 grantors reported grants to this organization, $515,207 in all, tax years 2017 to 2024. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV

GrantorTypeMatchYears givenGrantsTotalLatest yearLatest year's amountGrants
SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION DAF sponsor Exact 2017-2021 5$248,000 2021$33,500
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AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION DAF sponsor Exact 2022-2024 3$235,000 2024$70,000
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CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA DAF sponsor Exact 2023-2024 2$18,000 2024$9,000
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FORGOOD INC DAF sponsor Exact 2023 1$8,128 2023$8,128
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PAYPAL CHARITABLE GIVING FUND DAF sponsor Exact 2024 1$5,537 2024$5,537
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AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION Private foundation Fuzzy filed as “SHEPHERD MOUNTAIN HORSE RESCUE INC” 2020-2023 4$542 2023$204
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Same category: NTEE code and revenue

Ranked without any AI: same NTEE code first, then the same NTEE group; then revenue within 2x, 5x or 10x; then the same state; then similar name and mission text. Same state only · More (100)

OrganizationStateNTEELatest revenueLatest expensesTop-paid titleTop payWhy similar
MEW CAT RESCUEARD20 $273,259$239,575 Board Member$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state
STONE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY INCARD20 $291,763$232,208 Secretary$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state
ARKANSAS THOROUGHBRED RETIREMENT AND REHABILITATION FOUNDATION INCARD20 $270,652$273,896 OFFICER$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state
RIVER VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY INCARD20 $254,043$377,892 PRESIDENT$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state
HUMANE SOCIETY OF CLARK COUNTYARD20 $248,891$266,549 SECRETARY$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state
GARLAND COUNTY ANIMAL WELFARE ASSOCIATION INCARD20 $300,453$372,897 VICE PRESIDENT$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state
HAVE A HEART PET SHELTERARD20 $273,444$185,663 President$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state
MOUNTAIN PET RESCUECOD20 $246,706$263,004 PRESIDENT$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, similar name
KARUNA HORSE RESCUE INCAZD20 $261,665$154,283 Director$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, similar name
TEROLYN HORSE RESCUE INCCOD20 $308,735$233,910 PRESIDENT$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x
VIRGINIA GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE INCVAD20 $285,659$336,901 BOARD MEMBER, DIRECTOR$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x
SOUTH WEST FLORIDA HORSE RESCUE INCFLD20 $287,921$313,472 PRESIDENT$17,000 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x
SAGE MOUNTAINUTD20 $288,999$139,554 ANIMAL CARE$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x
RUFF PET RESCUE INCFLD20 $292,391$289,727 President$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x
MIRACLE GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG RESCUE OF MAINEMED20 $312,112$286,169 PRESIDENT$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x
OCOOCH MOUNTAIN HUMANE SOCIETY INCWID20 $284,658$209,554 PAST PRESIDENT$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x
FAR VIEW HORSE RESCUECOD20 $245,525$132,384 VICE CHAIR$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x
HERO DOG RESCUE INCGAD20 $259,526$304,732 CEO$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x
TRI-STATE BASSET HOUND RESCUE INCNJD20 $260,995$379,687 TRUSTEE$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x
BRITTA HORSE RESCUE INCTND20 $300,000$271,375 FARM MANAGER$93,168 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, similar name
TECATE HORSE RESCUECAD20 $250,000$249,957 employee$19,762 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x
FAT CAT RESCUE INCILD20 $278,437$341,317 SECRETARY$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x
BEYOND RESCUE INCCAD20 $307,641$348,671 Director$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x
JULIET S HOUSE ANIMAL RESCUE INCNCD20 $274,796$272,741 Director$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x
ROAD TO HOME RESCUE SUPPORT INCNYD20 $280,843$267,761 PRESIDENT$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x

Who funds organizations like this

Grantors that funded the 100 most similar organizations. Ranked by total given to them. Foundations (990-PF) and donor-advised fund sponsors only. Same matching as Funders above (by EIN, or by name for foundations).

GrantorTypeTotal givenGrantsOrganizations fundedYearsWhich ones
FORGOOD INC funds this one DAF sponsor$4,040,047144 482010–2023 100PLUSANIMALRESCUE INC; TAILS OF HOPE DOG RESCUE INC; HOMEWARD BOUND ANIMAL RESCUE; EVERY DOGS DREAM RESCUE INC and 44 more
PAYPAL CHARITABLE GIVING FUND funds this one DAF sponsor$2,514,614138 652017–2024 TAILS OF HOPE DOG RESCUE INC; HUSKY HOUSE INC; WILSONHAUS RESCUE INC; 100PLUSANIMALRESCUE INC and 61 more
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND DAF sponsor$1,638,76849 242016–2024 HOPE ANIMAL RESCUES; BOXER RESCUE FUND INC OF LOS ANGELES; SOUTHERN COMFORT ANIMAL RESCUE INC; RUFF PET RESCUE INC and 20 more
AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC DAF sponsor$1,244,75399 382019–2025 KARUNA HORSE RESCUE INC; BEYOND RESCUE INC; LOVE4SATOS ANIMAL RESCUE INC; FRESNO BULLY RESCUE INC and 34 more
FRED & JEAN ALLEGRETTI FOUNDATION INC Private foundation$775,00012 12013–2024 SOUTH WEST FLORIDA HORSE RESCUE INC
COLORADO GIVES FOUNDATION DAF sponsor$580,32828 52015–2024 MOUNTAIN PET RESCUE; ZUMAS RESCUE RANCH INC; FAR VIEW HORSE RESCUE; SUMMIT LOST PET RESCUE INC and 1 more
COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS DAF sponsor$477,02121 22009–2024 TAKE ME HOME PET RESCUE; NORTH TEXAS AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD RESCUE
MORGAN STANLEY GLOBAL IMPACT FUNDING TRUST INC DAF sponsor$403,89012 72013–2024 RED LAKE ROSIES RESCUE INC; 100PLUSANIMALRESCUE INC; MARYVILLE ALCOA RESCUE CENTER MARC INC; GSD RESCUE INDY INC and 3 more
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF JACKSON HOLE DAF sponsor$380,2676 12019–2024 JACKSON HOLE REGIONAL HORSE RESCUE
MIGHTYCAUSE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION DAF sponsor$338,34023 62011–2024 TAKE ME HOME PET RESCUE; RED LAKE ROSIES RESCUE INC; MEW CAT RESCUE; HUMANE SOCIETY OF CLARK COUNTY and 2 more
LESLIE L ALEXANDER FOUNDATION Private foundation$275,0009 42021–2024 ALL ABOUT RESCUE AND FIXIN INC; 100PLUSANIMALRESCUE INC; MEW CAT RESCUE; HAVE A HEART PET SHELTER
THE JOSETTA FUND Private foundation$270,0003 12017–2019 FAR VIEW HORSE RESCUE
AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION funds this one Private foundation$266,419299 822020–2023 SCHNAUZER LOVE RESCUE INC; ANIMAL ARK RESCUE INC; GSD RESCUE INDY INC; DONT BULLY US RESCUE INC and 78 more
DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING DAF sponsor$249,83526 182015–2024 RED LAKE ROSIES RESCUE INC; AMSTERDOG RESCUE; BOXER RESCUE FUND INC OF LOS ANGELES; TEROLYN HORSE RESCUE INC and 14 more
THE KAMAN FOUNDATION INC Private foundation$249,4173 12019–2022 CONNECTICUT DRAFT HORSE RESCUE INC

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Where the money went

Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.

2023 · Form 990 · $190,438 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Other (as described)FEED SUPPLEMENTS HAY $75,253$75,253-- 39.5%
Other (as described)AUTO TRAVEL EQUIPMENT $52,667$52,667-- 27.7%
Other (as described)BARN EXPENSES $43,594$43,594-- 22.9%
Other (as described)FARRIER VET $18,924$18,924-- 9.9%
Total$190,438100%

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2022 · Form 990 · $293,485 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Other (as described)BARN EXPENSES $113,268$113,268-- 38.6%
Other (as described)FEED SUPPLEMENTS HAY $69,569$69,569-- 23.7%
Other (as described)FARRIER VET $57,091$57,091-- 19.5%
Other (as described)AUTO TRAVEL EQUIPMENT $53,557$53,557-- 18.2%
Total$293,485100%

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2021 · Form 990 · $256,811 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
All other expenses $95,142$95,142$0$0 37.0%
Other (as described)VEHICLES $56,842$56,842$0$0 22.1%
Other (as described)FEED $56,701$56,701$0$0 22.1%
Other (as described)BARN SUPPLIES/REPAIR $26,968$26,968$0$0 10.5%
Other (as described)VET/FARRIER $21,158$21,158$0$0 8.2%
Total$256,811100%

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2020 · Form 990EZ · $169,246 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalShare
Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) $154,625 91.4%
Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance $14,471 8.6%
Fees to independent contractors $150 0.1%
Total$169,246100%

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2019 · Form 990EZ · $152,702 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalShare
Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) $139,493 91.3%
Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance $13,059 8.6%
Fees to independent contractors $150 0.1%
Total$152,702100%

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2018 · Form 990EZ · $112,352 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalShare
Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) $93,328 83.1%
Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance $18,899 16.8%
Fees to independent contractors $125 0.1%
Total$112,352100%

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2017 · Form 990EZ · $139,415 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalShare
Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) $139,415 100.0%
Total$139,415100%

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2016 · Form 990EZ · $126,951 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalShare
Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) $126,951 100.0%
Total$126,951100%

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2015 · Form 990EZ · $49,488 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalShare
Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) $49,488 100.0%
Total$49,488100%

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