Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue & Sanctuary
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Growing revenue
Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue & Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Scotland, South Dakota, registered in 2014, with $129,462 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
29571 419th Ave, Scotland, SD, 57059 EIN 27-4282458 Since 2014
Revenue (FY2023)
$129K
▲ 27.3% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2023)
$144K
Net assets
-$25K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue & Sanctuary— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -11% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue & Sanctuary: 0 mo reserves · -11% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue & Sanctuary— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue & Sanctuary: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 29571 419th Ave, Scotland, SD, 57059
- City
- Scotland
- State
- South Dakota
- Category
- Animal-Related
- Subcategory
- Animal Protection & Welfare
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $52K (FY2015) to $129K (FY2023) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $35KNet assets -$25K
Operating margin
-11.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$9,514
Total liabilities
$35K
Net assets
-$25K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $129,462▲27.3% | $144,086▲32.1% | -$25,351▼136% | $9,514▼62.7% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $101,735▼0.9% | $109,033▲7.9% | -$10,727▼213% | $25,482▲26.8% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $102,615▲22.2% | $101,020▲19.3% | -$3,429▲31.7% | $20,091▲86.2% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $84,002▲2.9% | $84,674▼22.3% | -$5,024▼15.4% | $10,788▼18.6% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $81,611▼17.2% | $108,983▲23.1% | -$4,352▼120% | $13,256▼48.8% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $98,519▲29.0% | $88,559▲18.6% | $21,634▲96.7% | $25,882▲41.0% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $76,371▼38.7% | $74,643▼35.1% | $11,000▲3.9% | $18,356▲23.1% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $124,679▲141% | $115,057▲123% | $10,583▲1001% | $14,913▲559% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $51,836 | $51,528 | $961 | $2,262 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $109K total
8 grants to Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue & Sanctuary totaling $109K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Good Charities | Support for rescued animals | 2023 | $50,017 |
| Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc | Repair support, children's' programs | 2021 | $6,950 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $5,456 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2018 | $9,300 |
| Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc | Atv replacement, the bug club children's program | 2018 | $5,812 |
| Humane World For Animals Inc | Provide care for rescued animals | 2018 | $2,500 |
| American Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals | Equine | 2017 | $23,500 |
| Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc | Support for youth horsemanship program - bug club | 2016 | $5,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue & Sanctuary a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue & Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-4282458, based in Scotland, South Dakota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue & Sanctuary's EIN?
- Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue & Sanctuary's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-4282458.
- How much revenue does Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue & Sanctuary report?
- Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue & Sanctuary reported $129,462 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue & Sanctuary have?
- CharityIndex grades Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue & Sanctuary D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue & Sanctuary (EIN 27-4282458) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.