Sea Star Horse Sanctuary
Sea Star Horse Sanctuary will rescue, rehabilitate and provide lifetime sanctuary to horses & ponies at risk of needless slaughter, who are old and/or injured, or who have …
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We have 8 horses & 1 pony that is cared for daily, which includes grooming, feeding, exercising, & give medications. While grooming check if any horses have injuries or something that needs attention, or vet/farrier to be called. Have 19 volunteers that come to groom/exercise during the week. Twice daily clean stalls & pasture of manure & hay. Daily make sure water troughs are clean & full of fresh water. Daily move horses to day pasture on property to graze & excercise. All horses here live remaining years at the Sanctuary.
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Sea Star Horse Sanctuary will rescue, rehabilitate and provide lifetime sanctuary to horses & ponies at risk of needless slaughter, who are old and/or injured, or who have been abandoned with nowhere to go. All rescued horses & ponies will receive the best of care & management throughout the remaining years of their life. Sea Star Horse Sanctuary will seek to improve the quality of life of the horses & ponies at its sanctuary by providing quality feed & veterinary care ensuring the horses are properly exercised. Sea Star Horse Sanctuary provides members of the community with unique benefit of equine-assisted learning and through its programs, fosters transformative relationships between humans and horses.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySea Star Horse Sanctuary is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Carmel, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1990 and has been operating for 36 years. Its EIN is 823657119. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $192K in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Sea Star Horse Sanctuary has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 92/100.
Sea Star Horse Sanctuary is located in Carmel, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1990 and has been active for 36 years.
Based on official tax filings, Sea Star Horse Sanctuary has $192K in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 96% 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.
Sea Star Horse Sanctuary is classified as a 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 $192K in annual revenue. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Sea Star 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.
Sea Star Horse Sanctuary has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 92% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. 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.
We have 8 horses & 1 pony that is cared for daily, which includes grooming, feeding, exercising, & give medications. While grooming check if any horses have injuries or something that needs attention, or vet/farrier to be called. Have 19 volunteers that come to groom/exercise during the week. Twice daily clean stalls & pasture of manure & hay. Daily make sure water troughs are clean & full of fresh water. Daily move horses to day pasture on property to graze & excercise. All horses here live remaining years at the Sanctuary. Sea Star Horse Sanctuary is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1990.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Sea Star Horse Sanctuary's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of $192K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Sea Star Horse Sanctuary are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Sea Star Horse Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 823657119, 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.
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SEA STAR HORSE SANCTUARY is registered in United States. 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.
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Quick facts about Sea Star Horse Sanctuary
- What is Sea Star Horse Sanctuary?
- Sea Star Horse Sanctuary is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Carmel, United States. We have 8 horses & 1 pony that is cared for daily, which includes grooming, feeding, exercising, & give medications. While grooming check if any horses have injuries or something that needs attention, or vet/farrier to be called. Have 19 volunteers that come to groom/exercise during the week. Twice daily clean stalls & pasture of manure & hay. Daily make sure water troughs are clean & full of fresh water. Daily move horses to day pasture on property to graze & excercise. All horses here live remaining years at the Sanctuary.
- When was Sea Star Horse Sanctuary founded?
- Sea Star Horse Sanctuary was founded in 1990.
- Who leads Sea Star Horse Sanctuary?
- Sharon Regan serves as President.
- Where is Sea Star Horse Sanctuary located?
- Headquartered in Carmel, United States.
- What is Sea Star Horse Sanctuary's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Sea Star Horse Sanctuary trustworthy?
- Sea Star Horse Sanctuary has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Sea Star Horse Sanctuary's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 823657119. Registration: 82-3657119 (United States).
- What is Sea Star Horse Sanctuary's website?
- http://www.seastarhorsesanctuary.org