Nonprofit · EIN 82-1507101
LIFELINE HORSE RESCUE AND REHABILITATION INC
Tax-exempt · GAITHERSBURG, MD 20882
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $148,354 | $150,396 | -$2,042 | $16,438 | $16,021 | $417 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $129,812 | $161,946 | -$32,134 | $18,869 | $16,410 | $2,459 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $101,037 | $84,901 | $16,136 | $51,093 | $16,500 | $34,593 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $145,355
- Program service revenue
- $2,765
- Net income from fundraising events
- $1,714
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$1,480
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $800
- Printing, publications and postage
- $282
- Other expenses
- $149,314
- Program services (functional)
- $78,221
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $18,869
- Total assets, end of year
- $16,438
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $16,021
- Net assets, end of year
- $417
- Cash, savings and investments
- $5,638
- Gross receipts
- $150,884
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEILA HERTZBERG | President | 30 | $0 |
| JOHN SPENCER DEAN | Treasurer | 15 | $0 |
| JULIA GRAFSTEIN | Board member | 1 | $0 |
| ANNA GRIFFITHS | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEILA HERTZBERG | Executive Dir. | 30 | $0 |
| JOHN SPENCER DEAN | Vice President | 7 | $0 |
| JULIA GRAFSTEIN | President | 1 | $0 |
| ANNA GRIFFITHS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEILA HERTZBERG | Executive Dir. | 30 | $0 |
| JACK DEAN | Vice President | 7 | $0 |
| JULIA GRAFSTEIN | President | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 22600 ROBIN CT, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20882-1416
- In care of
- % LEILA HERTZBERG
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 22600 Robin Ct, Gaithersburg MD 20882
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Leila Hertzberg, 22600 Robin Ct, Gaithersburg MD 20882
- Signed the 990-EZ
- LEILA HERTZBERG, President
- Phone
- (301) 318-1686
- Return prepared by
- Bauer & Scott CPAs LLP
Mission
Lifeline Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit volunteer-based equine welfare organization.We are a community resource for connecting horses in need to people who can help them. We provide help for abused, neglected, and/or unwanted horses via rescue, rehabilitation, retraining, and rehoming. We follow and advocate the guidelines of equine care set by the American Association of Equine Practitioners and the Humane Society of the United States. We work closely with a team of professionals to ensure that each rescue horse receives the care, training, and time to recover he/she needs.In addition, we strive to prevent abuse and neglect through educational programs and community outreach. We also look to give back to the community by means of interaction with the rescued horses. The populations we aim to serve include underprivileged children, veterans, military, first responders, and victims of abuse.In an effort to promote a sustainable equine practice we will in
Program accomplishments
- Lifelife Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation, Incc's 2025 accomplishments include 3 equine adoptionsl 3 equine intakes, and 400 bags of composted horse manure distributed to the community. The 2025 LETS program includes 231 equine-assisted therapay (EAP) sessions delivered; 48 health & wellness/life coaching sessions; 20 recreational therapeutic horseback riding lessons for mil/vet community; 29 group EAP events delivered; 35 LETS program outreach events staffed; 48 screenings for mental health; 11 trauma-informed yoga classes conducted to the veteran/military community; 1 mil/vet youth horsemanship camp.Expenses $78,221 · grants $101,714
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-1507101
- 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)
- $16,438
- Income (IRS master file)
- $150,884
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $148,354 | $150,396 | $16,438 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $129,812 | $161,946 | $18,869 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $101,037 | $84,901 | $51,093 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Leila Hertzberg | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Leila Hertzberg | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 82-1507101).
Questions about LIFELINE HORSE RESCUE AND REHABILITATION INC
- What is the EIN of LIFELINE HORSE RESCUE AND REHABILITATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIFELINE HORSE RESCUE AND REHABILITATION INC is 82-1507101.
- Is LIFELINE HORSE RESCUE AND REHABILITATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to LIFELINE HORSE RESCUE AND REHABILITATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIFELINE HORSE RESCUE AND REHABILITATION 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 LIFELINE HORSE RESCUE AND REHABILITATION 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 LIFELINE HORSE RESCUE AND REHABILITATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LIFELINE HORSE RESCUE AND REHABILITATION INC?
- The 990-N for 2020 names Leila Hertzberg.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIFELINE HORSE RESCUE AND REHABILITATION INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LIFELINE HORSE RESCUE AND REHABILITATION INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $148,354, expenses of $150,396 and total assets of $16,438 at year end.
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