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Rehabilitation: Animal welfare
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHorse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Gordon, Vic, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its registration number is 73618392649. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is below the average of 55/100 for animal welfare charities in Australia. The organization reports A$257K in annual revenue.
Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. 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 37 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in Australia is 55/100.
Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary is located in Gordon, Vic, Australia. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years. Its registered address is 160 Gascards Lane, Australia.
Based on official tax filings, Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary has A$257K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of A$779K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Small. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has A$257K in annual revenue.
Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the ACNC. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Among animal welfare charities registered in Australia: Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 is below the peer average of 55/100. Its annual revenue of A$257K is below the peer average of A$779K.
Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). If the organization has Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status, donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible in Australia. Check the organization's DGR status on the ACNC or ATO website to confirm.
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Australian donations are deductible if Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.
Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary is registered in Australia. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary is registered in Australia. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Neutral'Good karma': Relief for struggling charity thanks to eagle-eyed policing - The Courier | Ballarat, VIC
Racing.com Features: The Bulla Rescue - Racing.com
Meet the woman dedicating her life to saving the lives of horses - The Courier | Ballarat, VIC
The Bulla Horses: Five years on - equestrianlife.com.au
The horse rescuers: saving one four-legged friend at a time - SMH.com.au
From Death’s Door to Winner’s Ring - equestrianlife.com.au
The haven giving horses a second chance at life and love - The Courier | Ballarat, VIC
Man jailed for treatment of Bulla horses - equestrianlife.com.au
'They were just skeletons': Rescued horses get new chance at life - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
RSPCA Victoria rescue 100 malnourished horses - 9News
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Quick facts about Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary
- What is Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary?
- Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary is a animal welfare small based in Gordon, Australia. Rehabilitation: Animal welfare
- When was Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary founded?
- Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary was founded in 2014.
- Where is Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary located?
- Headquartered in Gordon, Australia.
- What is Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is approximately A$100K-A$1M.
- Is Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary trustworthy?
- Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 out of 100 (Limited data available). 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 Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary's registration number?
- Registration: 73618392649 (Australia).
- What is Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary's website?
- https://www.horseshepherd.org.au
- Are donations to Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Australia under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.