Nonprofit · EIN 45-5234912
HORSELINK
Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78731
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $186,984 | $175,155 | $11,829 | $52,322 | $35,304 | $17,018 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $177,180 | $176,048 | $1,132 | $35,915 | $30,726 | $5,189 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $190,455 | $199,390 | -$8,935 | $40,696 | $36,639 | $4,057 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $86,133
- Program service revenue
- $58,009
- Investment income
- $257
- Net income from fundraising events
- $39,850
- Other revenue
- $42,585
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $52,907
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $64,506
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $8,151
- Program services (functional)
- $167,636
- Management and general (functional)
- $7,519
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $35,915
- Total assets, end of year
- $52,322
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $35,304
- Net assets, end of year
- $17,018
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $17,018
- Gross unrelated business income
- $196
- Gross receipts
- $201,707
- Employees
- 3
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINA CREAN | SECRETARY Officer | – | $0 |
| MIKE KRYSZAK | BOARD CHAIR Officer | – | $0 |
| EMILY PANTERA | TREASURER Officer | – | $0 |
| SHANNON TAYLOR | VICE-CHAIR Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETTY LAYTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CAITLIN MACRAE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CHRISTINA CREAN | VICE-PRESIDE Officer | – | $0 |
| MIKE KRYZAK | SECRETARY Officer | – | $0 |
| JEN PERA | TREASURER Officer | – | $0 |
| SHANNON TAYLOR | BOARD PRESID Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETTY LAYTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ANDIE DE LUNA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CAITLIN MACRAE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CHRISTINA CREAN | VICE-PRESIDE Officer | – | $0 |
| MIKE KRYZAK | SECRETARY Officer | – | $0 |
| JEN PERA | TREASURER Officer | – | $0 |
| SHANNON TAYLOR | BOARD PRESID Officer | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1903 W 42ND ST, AUSTIN, TX 78731-6022
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JULIE PUENTES, 1903 WEST 42ND ST, AUSTIN, TX 78731
- Signed the 990
- JULIE PUENTES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (512) 565-7363
- Website
- THEHORSELINK.ORG
- 990-N for 2015 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Ellen McKie, 1406 Dapplegrey Lane, Austin TX 78727. Mailing address: 1903 W 42nd Street, Austin TX 78731. Website: thehorselink.org
- Return prepared by
- REYNOLDS & ASSOCIATES PLLC
Mission
HORSE SANCTUARY A NINE MONTH PROGRAM IS OFFERED TO TRAIN FACILITATORS TO PROVIDE SERVICE IN HORSELINK PROGRAMS. FOCUS IS ON EQUINE ASSISTED LEARNING AND ADVANCED SKILLS WITH KNOWLEDGE OF TRAUMA INTERVENTION AND COUNSELING.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A SAFE AND LOVING HOME TO COMPETITION HORSES RETIRED DUE TO AGE OR INJURY. THE ORGANIZATION EMPHASIZES EXCELLENT CARE AND COMFORT FOR THE HORSES. WITH THE ORGANIZATION THE HORSES GAIN A SENSE OF PURPOSE AND WORK.Expenses $59,234 · revenue $50,220
- HORSE RETIREMENT: HORSELINK ADDRESSES THE CRITICAL CHALLENGE OF SPORT HORSE RETIREMENT THROUGH A HOLISTIC AND COMPASSIONATE APPROACH THAT GOES FAR BEYOND TRADITIONAL HORSE CARE FACILITIES. BY PROVIDING A PEACEFUL AND PERMANENT HOME FOR RETIRED PERFORMANCE HORSES, WE RECOGNIZE THESE ANIMALS NOT AS MERE RETIRED ATHLETES BUT AS SENTIENT BEINGS WITH CONTINUED POTENTIAL FOR MEANINGFUL CONNECTION AND PURPOSE.Expenses $9,366 · revenue $7,593
- EQUINE-ASSISTED LEARNING & THERAPY SERVICES: THROUGH BOTH INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS AND SEASONAL WORKSHOPS, HORSELINK PROVIDES EAL SERVICES TO A WIDE VARIETY OF POPULATIONS. ALL SESSIONS ARE FACILITATED BY EXPERIENCED CERTIFIED EAL PROFESSIONALS. FOCUS AREAS INCLUDE IMPROVING RELATIONSHIPS, DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP CAPACITY, HEALING FROM PAST TRAUMA, AND NAVIGATING LIFE TRANSITIONS.Expenses $99,036 · revenue $196
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-5234912
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $52,322
- Income (IRS master file)
- $201,707
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $186,984 | $175,155 | $52,322 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $177,180 | $176,048 | $35,915 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $190,455 | $199,390 | $40,696 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $168,760 | $187,840 | $45,167 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2015 Officer: Ellen McKie Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | December 31, 2015 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 45-5234912).
Questions about HORSELINK
- What is the EIN of HORSELINK?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HORSELINK is 45-5234912.
- Is HORSELINK tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to HORSELINK tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HORSELINK 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 HORSELINK 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 HORSELINK last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HORSELINK?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JULIE PUENTES.
- Who are the officers and directors of HORSELINK?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HORSELINK have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $186,984, expenses of $175,155 and total assets of $52,322 at year end.
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