﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2023v6.0">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2025-07-14T08:15:24-05:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2024-08-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>844233121</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>SHARPE PATEL CPA</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>5510 SIX FORKS ROAD SUITE 140</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>RALEIGH</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>NC</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>27609</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2023-09-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>581852114</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>HELPING HORSE INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>HELP</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>9198162103</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 99609</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>RALEIGH</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>NC</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>27624</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>ASHLEY WESTERBERG</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>TREASURER</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>9198162103</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2025-07-14</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>1</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>1</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>REBECCA FISHER</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P01690017</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>7044993893</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2025-07-01</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2023</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2025-03-06 01:10:19Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="6">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc1038000001" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>ASHLEY WESTERBERG</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 99609</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>RALEIGH</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>NC</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>27624</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>365076</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>0</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>HELPINGHORSE.ORG</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>1989</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>NC</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>THERAPEUTIC EQUINE ACTIVITIES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS, VETERANS, AND FIRST RESPONDERS</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>12</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>11</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>20</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>160</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>214709</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>230451</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>89901</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>85704</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>3588</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>2823</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>1017</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>-16862</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>309215</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>302116</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>76912</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>119746</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>19553</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>163654</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>207422</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>240566</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>327168</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>68649</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>-25052</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>412067</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>1232999</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>59997</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>922137</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>352070</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>310862</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <MissionDesc>THERAPEUTIC RIDING FOR SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS. HORSES ALSO USED FOR EMOTIONAL SUPPORT FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND VETERANS DURING NON-RIDING ACTIVITIES.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>0</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>0</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>244553</ExpenseAmt>
      <RevenueAmt>85954</RevenueAmt>
      <Desc>THERAPEUTIC RIDING FOR 75 SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS WITH PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND MENTAL DISABILITIES.</Desc>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
        <Desc>A NO-COST PROGRAM TO SUPPORT FIRST RESPONDERS AND VETERAN MILITARY PERSONNEL, AIDING IN THEIR MENTAL WELL-BEING BY USING THE HORSES IN A NON-RIDING CAPACITY.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>244553</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039100001">1</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1234500001">1</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>0</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>0</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>0</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>0</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>0</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>0</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>0</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>0</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>0</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">0</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">1</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">0</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>0</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>0</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>0</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>0</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>0</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>0</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>0</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>0</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>0</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>0</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>0</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>0</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>0</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>0</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>0</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>0</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>0</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>0</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>0</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>1</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>4</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <EmployeeCnt>20</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>1</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>0</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>0</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>0</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>0</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>0</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>0</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>0</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>0</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>0</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>12</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>11</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>0</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>0</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>0</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>0</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>0</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>0</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>0</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>1</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>1</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>0</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>0</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>1</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>1</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>1</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>1</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>1</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>1</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>1</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>0</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>0</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <OwnWebsiteInd>X</OwnWebsiteInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <PersonNm>ASHLEY WESTERBERG</PersonNm>
        <PhoneNum>3475411762</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>2538 ROSWELL AVENUE</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>CHARLOTTE</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NC</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>28209</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JEFF SPEARS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>20.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ALEXIS PARKER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VICE PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>10.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>RICK HOFSHEIER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TREASURER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>20.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KITTY SAROSY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SECRETARY</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>10.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CATHY LAFFIN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>10.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>STEVE CARR</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>10.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ASHLEY WESTERBERG</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>10.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BETH ANDREWS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>10.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>RHONDA DEANS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>10.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>VINCENT GRIFFEY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>10.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JILL TERRY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>10.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JACKIE SAXTON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>30.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>37362</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>37362</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>0</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>0</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>0</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>0</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FundraisingAmt>146332</FundraisingAmt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>84119</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <NoncashContributionsAmt>15815</NoncashContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>230451</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>TUITION &amp; FEES</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>611600</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>85704</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>85704</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>85704</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>2029</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>2029</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
        <OtherAmt>794</OtherAmt>
      </GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
      <LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
        <OtherAmt>0</OtherAmt>
      </LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
      <GainOrLossGrp>
        <OtherAmt>794</OtherAmt>
      </GainOrLossGrp>
      <NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>794</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>794</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
      <FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>45848</FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>
      <ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>146332</ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>
      <FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>62960</FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>
      <NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>-17112</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>-17112</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>MISCELLANEOUS</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900099</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>250</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>250</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <OtherRevenueTotalAmt>250</OtherRevenueTotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>302116</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>85954</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>-14289</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>38300</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>30640</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3830</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>3830</FundraisingAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>73057</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>58445</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>7306</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>7306</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>8389</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>5873</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1258</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1258</FundraisingAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>3000</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>2400</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>300</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>300</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>3079</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1540</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1539</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>2390</TotalAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>2390</FundraisingAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>8151</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>6297</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1067</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>787</FundraisingAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>19275</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>17744</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>545</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>986</FundraisingAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>3224</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3224</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
      <InterestGrp>
        <TotalAmt>27600</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>27600</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InterestGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>17732</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>17732</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>22330</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>20097</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>2233</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>ANIMAL CARE-SUPPLIES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>45016</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>45016</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>EQUIPMENT (INCLUDES DON</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>18270</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>18270</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>MISCELLANEOUS</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>11552</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>11552</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>REPAIRS</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>10489</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>10489</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <AllOtherExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>15314</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>10010</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>2608</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>2696</FundraisingAmt>
      </AllOtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>327168</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>244553</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>63062</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>19553</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>101878</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>79594</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>216960</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>128989</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>1104393</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>79977</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>52148</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1024416</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
        <BOYAmt>41081</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>412067</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1232999</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <DeferredRevenueGrp>
        <BOYAmt>18122</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>22137</EOYAmt>
      </DeferredRevenueGrp>
      <MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp>
        <EOYAmt>900000</EOYAmt>
      </MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>41875</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>59997</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>922137</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>
      <NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>352070</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>310862</EOYAmt>
      </NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>352070</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>310862</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>412067</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1232999</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>-25052</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <PriorPeriodAdjustmentsAmt>-16156</PriorPeriodAdjustmentsAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>0</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>1</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <AcctCompileOrReviewBasisGrp>
        <SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>X</SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </AcctCompileOrReviewBasisGrp>
      <FSAuditedInd>0</FSAuditedInd>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>1</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>0</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc1039100001">
      <PublicOrganization170Ind>X</PublicOrganization170Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>159856</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>101594</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>125078</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>214709</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>153078</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>754315</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
      <TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>159856</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>101594</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>125078</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>214709</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>153078</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>754315</TotalAmt>
      </TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
      <SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>55530</SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>
      <PublicSupportTotal170Amt>698785</PublicSupportTotal170Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>1128</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>43</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>18</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>3588</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>2029</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>6806</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
      <OtherIncome170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>23405</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>12834</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>36359</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>36356</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>124640</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>233594</TotalAmt>
      </OtherIncome170Grp>
      <TotalSupportAmt>994715</TotalSupportAmt>
      <GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt>348668</GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt>
      <PublicSupportCY170Pct>0.70250</PublicSupportCY170Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY170Pct>0.79500</PublicSupportPY170Pct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="RetDoc1234500001">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc1040000001">
      <LandGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>810000</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>810000</BookValueAmt>
      </LandGrp>
      <BuildingsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>180000</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>6545</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>173455</BookValueAmt>
      </BuildingsGrp>
      <LeaseholdImprovementsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>81627</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>43162</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>38465</BookValueAmt>
      </LeaseholdImprovementsGrp>
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>32766</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>30270</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>2496</BookValueAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>1024416</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleG documentId="RetDoc1041300001">
      <FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
        <Event1Nm>GALA</Event1Nm>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>86992</GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>
        <CharitableContriEvent1Amt>78542</CharitableContriEvent1Amt>
        <GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>8450</GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>
        <OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt>20086</OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt>
        <Event2Nm>YEAR END CAMPAIGN</Event2Nm>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt>67764</GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt>
        <CharitableContriEvent2Amt>67764</CharitableContriEvent2Amt>
        <OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt>32250</OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt>
        <OtherEventsTotalCnt>3</OtherEventsTotalCnt>
        <GrossReceiptsOtherEventsAmt>37424</GrossReceiptsOtherEventsAmt>
        <CharitableContriOtherEventsAmt>26</CharitableContriOtherEventsAmt>
        <GrossRevenueOtherEventsAmt>37398</GrossRevenueOtherEventsAmt>
        <OthDirectExpnssOtherEventsAmt>10624</OthDirectExpnssOtherEventsAmt>
        <GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>192180</GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>
        <CharitableContributionsTotAmt>146332</CharitableContributionsTotAmt>
        <GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>45848</GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>
        <OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>62960</OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>
        <DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>62960</DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>
        <NetIncomeSummaryAmt>-17112</NetIncomeSummaryAmt>
      </FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleG>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>A DRAFT OF THE TAX RETURN IS REVIEWED BY THE TREASURER AND THE FINANCE COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR. THE RETURN IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE GOVERNING BODY. FINAL APPROVAL, SIGNATURE, AND SUBMITTAL ARE DONE BY THE TREASURER.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>BOARD MEMBERS ARE EXPECTED TO DISCLOSE ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AT THE FIRST AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION WILL ENSURE THAT ANYONE WITH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ABSTAINS FROM DISCUSSING AND VOTING ON MATTERS RELATED TO THE CONFLICT. THIS IS NOTED IN THE MEETING MINUTES.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS EVALUATED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND IS BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND AVAILABLE FUNDS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24E</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ANIMAL CARE-SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 10,010. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 10,010. EVENTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 2,696. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,696. VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 2,608. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,608.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>