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Brighter Days Horse Refuge Inc

Hill Country Horse Rescue HCHR is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to rescuing equines from neglect abuse abandonment and law enforcement seizures for over 32 years. We strive to …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Brighter Days Horse Refuge Inc

Rehabilitation of unwanted and abused horses. Eleven horses were adopted out to new homes.

Founded
Headquarters
Pipe Creek, TX
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D200
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1988

Mission

Hill Country Horse Rescue HCHR is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to rescuing equines from neglect abuse abandonment and law enforcement seizures for over 32 years. We strive to improve the lives of equines by providing a safe haven for healing and rehabilitation while working with our equine partners to educate and inspire youth and their families.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 87%
Peer average: 91%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.88
Program$0.88
87% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Brighter Days Horse Refuge Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 93% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • It is one of the better-documented animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Brighter Days Horse Refuge Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Pipe Creek, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1987 and has been operating for 39 years. Its EIN is 742479203. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $225K in annual revenue. 26 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Brighter Days Horse Refuge Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 742479203. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Brighter Days Horse Refuge Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.

Brighter Days Horse Refuge Inc is located in Pipe Creek, TX, United States. The organization was established in 1987 and has been active for 39 years.

Based on official tax filings, Brighter Days Horse Refuge Inc has $225K in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 91% for animal welfare charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Brighter Days Horse Refuge Inc is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $225K in annual revenue. The organization has 26 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Brighter Days Horse Refuge Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Brighter Days Horse Refuge Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Rehabilitation of unwanted and abused horses. Eleven horses were adopted out to new homes. Brighter Days Horse Refuge Inc is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1987.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $225K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Brighter Days Horse Refuge Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Brighter Days Horse Refuge Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 742479203, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
87% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Kristina W•••••
Vice President

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Animal Welfare this charity 40,468
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 26 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 26 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1987
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Brighter Days Horse Refuge Inc

What is Brighter Days Horse Refuge Inc?
Brighter Days Horse Refuge Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Pipe Creek, United States. Rehabilitation of unwanted and abused horses. Eleven horses were adopted out to new homes.
When was Brighter Days Horse Refuge Inc founded?
Brighter Days Horse Refuge Inc was founded in 1987.
Who leads Brighter Days Horse Refuge Inc?
Kristina Walker serves as Vice President.
Where is Brighter Days Horse Refuge Inc located?
Headquartered in Pipe Creek, TX, United States.
What is Brighter Days Horse Refuge Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
Is Brighter Days Horse Refuge Inc trustworthy?
Brighter Days Horse Refuge Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Brighter Days Horse Refuge Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 742479203.
What is Brighter Days Horse Refuge Inc's website?
http://www.hillcountryhorserescue.com