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Nonprofit · EIN 81-5426839

US HORSE WELFARE AND RESCUE INC

Tax-exempt · AVON, CT 06001

Financials

$189K$171K2023$188K$184K2024$209K$185K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of US HORSE WELFARE AND RESCUE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990 (amended)$208,697$185,423$23,274$106,710$35,897$70,813
December 31, 2024990-EZ$188,382$183,851$4,531$82,928$35,389$47,539
December 31, 2023990-EZ$188,664$171,438$17,226$85,599$42,591$43,008
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$32,341
Program service revenue
$118,436
Investment income
$1,873
Net income from fundraising events
$43,847
Other revenue
$56,047

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$21,387
Depreciation
$1,824
Program services (functional)
$116,118
Management and general (functional)
$58,335
Fundraising (functional)
$10,970

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$82,928
Total assets, end of year
$106,710
Total liabilities, end of year
$35,897
Net assets, end of year
$70,813
Land, buildings and equipment
$4,315
Net assets without donor restrictions
$70,813
Gross unrelated business income
$1,873
Gross receipts
$208,697
Employees
0
Volunteers
45
Year formed
2016
State of legal domicile
CT

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Lisa VoorvaartMember Board of Director
Trustee or director
25$0
Ed CohenMember Board of Directors
Trustee or director
4$0
Steven MitchellMember Board of Directors
Trustee or director
20$0
Paul MartelTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Darla VoorvaartMember Board of Directors
Trustee or director
20$0
Susan Elizabeth MitchellPresident Executive Director
Officer
60$0
Bette HolmesVice President
Officer
30$0
Ginny GeroldTreasurer
Officer
30$0
Lisa VanderhoofSecretary
Officer
12$0
Mary FrazierVice President of Special Projects
Officer
25$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Susan MitchellPresident30$0
Bonnie BassettVice-President and Volunteer Coordinator15$0
Lisa VanderhoofSecretary5$0
Julie CerrutoDirector2$0
Kim GloochDirector2$0
Lori ElkinDirector2$0
Ed CohenDirector2$0
Chris CornoschioDirector2$0
Kat MorrillDirector2$0
Bob CarbonellDirector2$0
Jack VolinskiTreasurer10$0
Paul HenaultDirector2$0
Veronica MarshallDirector and Events Coordinator5$0
Aimee EdgarDirector2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Susan MitchellPresident25$0
Julie CerrutoDirector2$0
Mary FrazierDirector and Volunteer Coordinator5$0
Paul HenaultDirector2$0
Veronica MarshallDirector and Marketing & Events Coordinator5$0
Jack VolinskiTreasurer10$0
Bonnie BassettVice-President and Volunteer Coordinator10$0
Ed CohenDirector2$0
Aimee EdgarDirector2$0
Kristen Hines-BakerDirector2$0
Lisa VanderhoofSecretary5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
345 WATERVILLE RD, AVON, CT 06001-2816
Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
345 Waterville Road, Avon CT 06001
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Susan Mitchell, 345 Waterville Road, Avon, CT 06001
Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
Susan Mitchell, 345 Waterville Road, Avon CT 06001
Signed the 990
Susan E Mitchell, President
Phone
(860) 593-4298

Mission

To promote the safety and well-being of Americas equines through Advocacy Education outreach supportive programs and Rescue while fostering the safety and well-being of the human spirit through activities and programs as our Rescue Horses Rescue Humans in need.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • US Horse Welfare & Rescue provided rescue rehabilitation sanctuary advocacy and responsible rehoming support for at-risk horses. The organization delivered ongoing care including feed veterinary support training and placement assistance while promoting public education and responsible equine welfare practices.
    Expenses $93,130
  • US Horse Welfare & Rescue provided educational and community-based youth programming including horsemanship instruction camps volunteer development opportunities leadership activities and experiential learning programs designed to build responsibility confidence teamwork and connection with horses.
    Expenses $58,670 · revenue $103,822
  • US Horse Welfare & Rescue provided equine-assisted learning and supportive programming for youth and individuals experiencing emotional cognitive social and life challenges. Programs used structured interaction with rescued horses to promote confidence communication relationship-building life skills and personal growth.
    revenue $14,614

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 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
81-5426839
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
2017
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$106,710
Income (IRS master file)
$208,697

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$208,697$185,423$106,710XML
990-EZDecember 2024$188,382$183,851$82,928IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$188,664$171,438$85,599XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: Susan Mitchell
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Susan Mitchell
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2018
Officer: Susan Fitzgerald Mitchell
December 31, 2018≤ $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 81-5426839).

Questions about US HORSE WELFARE AND RESCUE INC

What is the EIN of US HORSE WELFARE AND RESCUE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of US HORSE WELFARE AND RESCUE INC is 81-5426839.
Is US HORSE WELFARE AND RESCUE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
Are donations to US HORSE WELFARE AND RESCUE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does US HORSE WELFARE AND RESCUE INC 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 US HORSE WELFARE AND RESCUE INC 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 US HORSE WELFARE AND RESCUE INC 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 US HORSE WELFARE AND RESCUE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Susan Mitchell.
Who are the officers and directors of US HORSE WELFARE AND RESCUE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does US HORSE WELFARE AND RESCUE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $208,697, expenses of $185,423 and total assets of $106,710 at year end.

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