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Montana Horse Sanctuary

The Sanctuarys mission is to provide a wide array of assistance to in-crisis and abused horses. We provide support via education and financial assistance to Montanas horse owners, …

Animal Welfare Stevensville, MT EIN: 201266410 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About Montana Horse Sanctuary

We are happy to report our programs are strong and we helping horses throughout the state. The Sanctuarys mission now is to help Montanas in-crisis and abused horses by providing fi-nancial and educational support to rescuers, horse owners and animal control agencies. We provide grants, education and hands-on support. Read on to learn how we are doing.Our grants helped 178 horses in one year!We gave a veterinary grant to a horse owner and later received a lovely thank you note from her. Her beloved young horse had developed a serious colic (life-threatening digestive up-set) and the vet bills were beyond her ability to pay entirely. I am happy to report that (my colt) is doing very well with recovery and …

Founded
Headquarters
Stevensville, MT
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 2004

Mission

The Sanctuarys mission is to provide a wide array of assistance to in-crisis and abused horses. We provide support via education and financial assistance to Montanas horse owners, rescuers and law enforcement.

Focus areas & reach

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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 95%
Peer average: 85%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 71
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

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.95
Program$0.95
95% to programs beats the peer average (85%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Montana Horse Sanctuary has 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 holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 79% of the 40,468 animal welfare charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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  • government registration
  • financial records (3 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
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  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

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Montana Horse Sanctuary is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Stevensville, MT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its EIN is 201266410. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $56K in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Montana Horse Sanctuary's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 201266410. 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.

Montana Horse Sanctuary has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 95% 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.

Montana Horse Sanctuary is located in Stevensville, MT, United States. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.

Based on official tax filings, Montana Horse Sanctuary has $56K in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.

Montana Horse Sanctuary 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 $56K in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Montana Horse Sanctuary. 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, Montana Horse Sanctuary 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 95% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

We are happy to report our programs are strong and we helping horses throughout the state. The Sanctuarys mission now is to help Montanas in-crisis and abused horses by providing fi-nancial and educational support to rescuers, horse owners and animal control agencies. We provide grants, education and hands-on support. Read on to learn how we are doing.Our grants helped 178 horses in one year!We gave a veterinary grant to a horse owner and later received a lovely thank you note from her. Her beloved young horse had developed a serious colic (life-threatening digestive up-set) and the vet bills were beyond her ability to pay entirely. I am happy to report... Montana Horse Sanctuary is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2004.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $56K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Montana Horse Sanctuary are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Montana Horse Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 201266410, 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
95% to programs
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Filing history

3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

JA
Jane H••••
President

Officers & trustees (5)

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 18 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 18 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 · 2004
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 Montana Horse Sanctuary

What is Montana Horse Sanctuary?
Montana Horse Sanctuary is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Stevensville, United States. We are happy to report our programs are strong and we helping horses throughout the state. The Sanctuarys mission now is to help Montanas in-crisis and abused horses by providing fi-nancial and educational support to rescuers, horse owners and animal control agencies. We provide grants, education and hands-on support. Read on to learn how we are doing.Our grants helped 178 horses in one year!We gave a veterinary grant to a horse owner and later received a lovely thank you note from her. Her beloved young horse had developed a serious colic (life-threatening digestive up-set) and the vet bills were beyond her ability to pay entirely. I am happy to report that (my colt) is doing very well with recovery and that I get to go pick him up tomorrow. He still has a long recovery road ahead of him, but I have high hopes that he will be just fine and have a happy healthy life ahead of him. I'm so excited to see him and bring him home!! Thank you all again for your kindness! It's nice to know there are still nice, caring and thoughtful people in the world amidst all of the craziness that our country is going through.The proceeds from the sale of the ranch will help horses for many, many years to come, as long as the money is carefully spent. But the need is still beyond our financial ability and we need your support. The grants we give are timely due to a number of factors which include the current economy and increased costs of horse care. Hay prices shot through the roof from $180/ton in 2020 up to more than $800/ton in some parts of the state in 2021. Many horse owners and rescuers are in dire financial straits. Here are the numbers for the 12 months from Nov. 2020 - Nov. 2021. Since autumn 2020, after the sale of the ranch, we have spent a total of $21,218.69 helping 178 Montana horses.Grants have paid for veterinary, hay, supplements and hoof care and have been distributed across the state to: 31 horses living with 6 horse owners in financial need = $3,185.99 103 horses l
When was Montana Horse Sanctuary founded?
Montana Horse Sanctuary was founded in 2004.
Who leads Montana Horse Sanctuary?
Jane Heath serves as President.
Where is Montana Horse Sanctuary located?
Headquartered in Stevensville, MT, United States.
What is Montana Horse Sanctuary's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10K-$100K. 95% of expenses go to program services.
Is Montana Horse Sanctuary trustworthy?
Montana Horse Sanctuary has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 Montana Horse Sanctuary's registration number?
IRS EIN: 201266410.
What is Montana Horse Sanctuary's website?
http://www.montanahorsesanctuary.org