LUCKY ORPHANS HORSE RESCUE INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

LUCKY ORPHANS HORSE RESCUE INC

EIN 26-2729197 · Animal Protection & Welfare (D20)

What they do

Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue, Inc. Provides A Permanent Sanctuary for Rescued and Retired Horses While Fostering Healing Connections Between Horses and People. Through Equine-assisted Interactions and Educational Programs, The Organization Supports Mental Health and Well-being In A Safe, Compassionate Environment. The Organization is Committed to Lifelong Care for Its Horses and to Strengthening The Human-animal Bond Within The Community.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $88.30 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2025The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders15 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

101.98%of revenue went to mission work88.3% of expenses · Program services

1.49%of revenue went to fundraising1.3% of expenses

$115.51spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

12.03%of revenue went to management and office costs10.4% of expenses

$1.01in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

89.4%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $90,662 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $86,981 for DEANNA HEARN (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2025

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$584,677

Mission workProgram services$596,261101.98% of revenue88.3% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$70,35012.03% of revenue10.4% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$8,7281.49% of revenue1.3% of expenses

Total expenses$675,339115.51% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2025CurrentExpense mix: 88.3% mission · 10.4% management · 1.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 115.51% of revenue

2024Expense mix: 92.4% mission · 7.6% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 96.55% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 90.7% mission · 9.3% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 123.25% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 94.5% mission · 5.5% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 133.84% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 94.6% mission · 5.0% management · 0.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 48.84% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 94.3% mission · 5.3% management · 0.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 73.08% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 92.9% mission · 7.1% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 106.41% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 94.0% mission · 6.0% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 102.44% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$584,677

Expenses$675,339

Annual shortfall $90,662 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$596,261 · 88.3% of expenses

Management and office costs$70,350 · 10.4% of expenses

Fundraising$8,728 · 1.3% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$584,677

Expenses$675,339

Assets$679,089

Income$584,677

Contributions$522,864

Mission work (program services)$596,261

Fundraising$8,728

Management and general$70,350

Accounting fees$8,400

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2025

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

DEANNA HEARNEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $86,981

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (15)

DEANNA HEARNEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

ALEX BAXTER THRU JAN 25CHAIRPERSON

ALEXANDER OTHMER THRU MAY 25VICE CHAIR

CHELSEA HANLON FROM JUNE 25DIRECTOR

ERIC SUTHERLANDDIRECTOR

JAMIE VITIELLODIRECTOR

KIMBERLY HAIGHT FROM NOV 25SECRETARY

KIMBERLY HAIGHT THRU MAY 25SECRETARY

KRISTAN DEGRAZIOCHAIRPERSON

MORGAN RAPPA THRU MAY 25SECRETARY

NICOLE IMPROTA FROM NOV 25TREASURER

ROBERT RANIERI THRU MAY 25DIRECTOR

ROY CALLENDER FROM JUNE 25DIRECTOR

TERRY ROTH THRU MAY 25TREASURER

VICTORIA ISAACSON FROM JUNE 25DIRECTOR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2008
Location: 2299 ROUTE 22, DOVER PLAINS, NY 12522-0000
County: Dutchess
In care of: % DEANNA MANCUSO
Primary officer: Deanna Hearn, Executive Director

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(845) 877-0685

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2025
Tax period began: January 1, 2025
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: JOHN VAZZANA CPA PLLC
NTEE classification: Animal Protection & Welfare (D20)
IRS tax category: Animal Protection & Welfare