Sky Mountain Wild Horse Sanctuary
Sky Mountain Wild Horse Sanctuarys mission is to create healthy ecosystems for wild horses and other wildlife while giving refuge for vulnerable mustangs where they roam free forever.
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Accomplishment 1:Develop herd-specific plans to sustain wild horses, other wildlife, and land health; fund and implement herd planning goals and activities including mapping herds on the range, reducing reproduction by treating wild horses with immunocontraception, and relocating threatened wild horses; and support research on the efficacy of herd planning by developing, monitoring and research projects with University-based researchers to evaluate results and adapt future planning and activities. Accomplishment 2: The Sanctuary restores freedom for vulnerable wild horses that have been removed from the range so they roam free throughout their lives. This includes managing health and freedom of wild horses and wildlife by conducting regular inspections by the sanctuary veterinarirans and state licensing agencies. The Sanctuary also monitors the land …
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Sky Mountain Wild Horse Sanctuarys mission is to create healthy ecosystems for wild horses and other wildlife while giving refuge for vulnerable mustangs where they roam free forever.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySky Mountain Wild Horse Sanctuary is a registered environment nonprofit based in Santa Fe, NM, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its EIN is 870805652. 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 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $355K in annual revenue. 21 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Sky Mountain Wild Horse Sanctuary's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 870805652. 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.
Sky Mountain Wild Horse Sanctuary has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 76% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
Sky Mountain Wild Horse Sanctuary is located in Santa Fe, NM, United States. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.
Based on official tax filings, Sky Mountain Wild Horse Sanctuary has $355K in annual revenue. It allocates 76% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 72% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Sky Mountain Wild Horse Sanctuary is classified as an Environment 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 $355K in annual revenue. The organization has 21 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Sky Mountain Wild Horse Sanctuary. 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, Sky Mountain Wild 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 76% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). 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.
Accomplishment 1:Develop herd-specific plans to sustain wild horses, other wildlife, and land health; fund and implement herd planning goals and activities including mapping herds on the range, reducing reproduction by treating wild horses with immunocontraception, and relocating threatened wild horses; and support research on the efficacy of herd planning by developing, monitoring and research projects with University-based researchers to evaluate results and adapt future planning and activities. Accomplishment 2: The Sanctuary restores freedom for vulnerable wild horses that have been removed from the range so they roam free throughout their lives. This includes managing health and freedom of wild horses and wildlife by conducting regular inspections by the sanctuary veterinarirans... Sky Mountain Wild Horse Sanctuary is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2007.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 76% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $355K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Sky Mountain Wild Horse Sanctuary are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Sky Mountain Wild Horse Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 870805652, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
SKY MOUNTAIN WILD 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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Officers & trustees (7)
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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 - 21 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 21 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2007
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Sky Mountain Wild Horse Sanctuary
- What is Sky Mountain Wild Horse Sanctuary?
- Sky Mountain Wild Horse Sanctuary is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Santa Fe, United States. Accomplishment 1:Develop herd-specific plans to sustain wild horses, other wildlife, and land health; fund and implement herd planning goals and activities including mapping herds on the range, reducing reproduction by treating wild horses with immunocontraception, and relocating threatened wild horses; and support research on the efficacy of herd planning by developing, monitoring and research projects with University-based researchers to evaluate results and adapt future planning and activities. Accomplishment 2: The Sanctuary restores freedom for vulnerable wild horses that have been removed from the range so they roam free throughout their lives. This includes managing health and freedom of wild horses and wildlife by conducting regular inspections by the sanctuary veterinarirans and state licensing agencies. The Sanctuary also monitors the land health by maintaining its infrastructure, adapt operations as needed to sustain the health and freedom of mustangs.
- When was Sky Mountain Wild Horse Sanctuary founded?
- Sky Mountain Wild Horse Sanctuary was founded in 2007.
- Who leads Sky Mountain Wild Horse Sanctuary?
- Robert Berlin serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Sky Mountain Wild Horse Sanctuary located?
- Headquartered in Santa Fe, NM, United States.
- What is Sky Mountain Wild Horse Sanctuary's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 76% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Sky Mountain Wild Horse Sanctuary trustworthy?
- Sky Mountain Wild Horse Sanctuary has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial 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 Sky Mountain Wild Horse Sanctuary's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 870805652. Registration: 87-0805652 (United States).
- What is Sky Mountain Wild Horse Sanctuary's website?
- http://www.skymountainwild.org