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Friends of a Legacy-The Mccullough Peaks Mustangs

To preserve and protect the herd of wild, historic mustangs in the mccullough peaks region adjacent to cody, wyoming.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About Friends of a Legacy-The Mccullough Peaks Mustangs

F.O.A.L. is a grassroots nonprofit group founded in 2005 whose mission is to keep the McCullough Peaks wild horses wild and free.

Founded
Headquarters
Cody, WY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2006

Mission

To preserve and protect the herd of wild, historic mustangs in the mccullough peaks region adjacent to cody, wyoming.

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: 80%
Peer average: 85%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 26.00%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 37.0% of total expenses ($23,412 of $63,199).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.81
Program$0.81
80% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Friends of a Legacy-The Mccullough Peaks Mustangs with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 73% of the 40,468 animal welfare charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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

Friends of a Legacy-The Mccullough Peaks Mustangs is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Cody, WY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. Its EIN is 432080446. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $90K in annual revenue. 37 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Friends of a Legacy-The Mccullough Peaks Mustangs's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 432080446. 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.

Friends of a Legacy-The Mccullough Peaks Mustangs has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% 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.

Friends of a Legacy-The Mccullough Peaks Mustangs is located in Cody, WY, United States. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.

Based on official tax filings, Friends of a Legacy-The Mccullough Peaks Mustangs has $90K in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 85% 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.

Friends of a Legacy-The Mccullough Peaks Mustangs 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 $90K in annual revenue. The organization has 37 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Friends of a Legacy-The Mccullough Peaks Mustangs. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Friends of a Legacy-The Mccullough Peaks Mustangs 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 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). 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.

F.O.A.L. is a grassroots nonprofit group founded in 2005 whose mission is to keep the McCullough Peaks wild horses wild and free. Friends of a Legacy-The Mccullough Peaks Mustangs is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2005.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $90K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Friends of a Legacy-The Mccullough Peaks Mustangs are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Friends of a Legacy-The Mccullough Peaks Mustangs is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 432080446, 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
$10K-$100K
80% 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

JO
John M••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M 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 - 37 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 37 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • 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 · 2005
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Friends of a Legacy-The Mccullough Peaks Mustangs

What is Friends of a Legacy-The Mccullough Peaks Mustangs?
Friends of a Legacy-The Mccullough Peaks Mustangs is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Cody, United States. F.O.A.L. is a grassroots nonprofit group founded in 2005 whose mission is to keep the McCullough Peaks wild horses wild and free.
When was Friends of a Legacy-The Mccullough Peaks Mustangs founded?
Friends of a Legacy-The Mccullough Peaks Mustangs was founded in 2005.
Who leads Friends of a Legacy-The Mccullough Peaks Mustangs?
John Mcgee serves as Treasurer.
Where is Friends of a Legacy-The Mccullough Peaks Mustangs located?
Headquartered in Cody, WY, United States.
What is Friends of a Legacy-The Mccullough Peaks Mustangs's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K. 80% of expenses go to program services.
Is Friends of a Legacy-The Mccullough Peaks Mustangs trustworthy?
Friends of a Legacy-The Mccullough Peaks Mustangs has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Friends of a Legacy-The Mccullough Peaks Mustangs's registration number?
IRS EIN: 432080446.
What is Friends of a Legacy-The Mccullough Peaks Mustangs's website?
http://www.friendsofalegacy.org