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Nonprofit · EIN 33-1954945

RAPIDAN EQUINE SANCTUARY

Tax-exempt · FREDERICKSBRG, VA 22407

Financials

$127K$72K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of RAPIDAN EQUINE SANCTUARY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$127,489$71,813$55,676$55,676–$55,676
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$127,041
Investment income
$448

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$3,000
Occupancy
$5,529
Other expenses
$63,284
Program services (functional)
$47,156

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$55,676
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$55,676
Cash, savings and investments
$55,676
Gross receipts
$127,489

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Paula HarkinsPresident10$0
Kim ReidExecutive Director50$0
Edward SierraTreasurer10$0
Carly PleinesMember at Large10$0
Mark ReidMember at Large10$0
David BrownMember at Large10$0
Emily AylorSecretary10$0
Daniel EspinosaSafety and Facilities Director10$0
Sheila DennisFundraising Director10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
31591 ELEYS FORD RD, FREDERICKSBRG, VA 22407-9710
Signed the 990-EZ
Edward M Sierra, Treasurer

Mission

Rapidan Equine Sanctuarys primary exempt purpose is to provide rescue rehabilitation lifelong sanctuary and responsible rehoming of equines that have been neglected abused abandoned seized or are otherwise at risk. The organization operates exclusively for charitable and educational purposes by ensuring humane care promoting equine welfare and educating the public about responsible equine ownership and end-of-life care.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Rapidan Equine Sanctuarys primary program service is the rescue rehabilitation and long-term care of at-risk equines. During the reporting year RES provided direct care to 16 equines originating from neglect abuse seizure situations former racing operations and other unsafe or unsustainable environments. Services included emergency intake veterinary care farrier services nutritional rehabilitation behavioral assessment and daily husbandry. Of the equines served one was successfully rehabilitated and re-homed while two received humane end-of-life care due to age or medical condition. This program represents the organizations largest program service expense and directly advances its charitable mission.
    Expenses $44,209
  • RES operates a selective adoption and rehoming program for equines assessed as suitable for placement into safe permanent homes. This program includes health stabilization training evaluation adopter screening and post-placement follow-up to ensure long-term welfare. During the reporting year one equine was placed into an approved adoptive home. Adoption activities reduce long-term sanctuary demand while promoting responsible equine ownership and humane treatment.
    Expenses $2,947
  • Rapidan Equine Sanctuary engages in educational and outreach activities designed to promote humane equine care and responsible ownership. Program activities included public communications educational materials community engagement and donor-supported awareness initiatives focused on rescue equines end-of-life decision-making and welfare standards. These efforts benefited community members donors and volunteers by increasing awareness of equine welfare issues and the realities of rescue and sanctuary care.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Check at the IRS
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
33-1954945
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$55,676
Income (IRS master file)
$127,489

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$127,489$71,813$55,676XML

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 33-1954945).

Questions about RAPIDAN EQUINE SANCTUARY

What is the EIN of RAPIDAN EQUINE SANCTUARY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of RAPIDAN EQUINE SANCTUARY is 33-1954945.
Is RAPIDAN EQUINE SANCTUARY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to RAPIDAN EQUINE SANCTUARY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does RAPIDAN EQUINE SANCTUARY file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of RAPIDAN EQUINE SANCTUARY due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did RAPIDAN EQUINE SANCTUARY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of RAPIDAN EQUINE SANCTUARY?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does RAPIDAN EQUINE SANCTUARY have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $127,489, expenses of $71,813 and total assets of $55,676 at year end.

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