Horses Heart & Soul
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Horses Heart & Soul is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Ojai, California, registered in 2010, with $16,909 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 1358, Ojai, CA, 93024 EIN 27-1044517 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2025)
$17K
▼ 9.2% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2025)
$7,059
Net assets
$12K
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.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Horses Heart & Soul— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating20 mo reserves · +58% 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 Horses Heart & Soul: 20 mo reserves · +58% margin earns a A 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 Horses Heart & Soul— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Horses Heart & Soul: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1358, Ojai, CA, 93024
- City
- Ojai
- State
- California
- Category
- Youth Development
- Subcategory
- Youth Development Programs
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $40K (FY2011) to $17K (FY2025) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $12K
Operating margin
58.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$12K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$12K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,909▼9.2% | $7,059▼72.7% | $12,015▲101% | $12,015▲101% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $18,630▼35.2% | $25,818▼36.6% | $5,967▼54.6% | $5,967▼54.6% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $28,730▼18.3% | $40,715▲81.9% | $13,155▼47.7% | $13,155▼47.7% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $35,150▲52.4% | $22,380▼43.3% | $25,140▲103% | $25,140▲103% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $23,070▼51.2% | $39,496▼25.4% | $12,370▼57.0% | $12,370▼57.0% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $47,231▲2.3% | $52,927▲21.5% | $28,796▼16.5% | $28,796▼16.5% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $46,183▲29.7% | $43,577▲4.6% | $34,492▲8.2% | $34,492▲8.2% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $35,597▲4.8% | $41,660▼21.8% | $31,886▼16.0% | $31,886▼16.0% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $33,969▼43.7% | $53,266▼1.1% | $37,949▼33.7% | $37,949▼33.7% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $60,355▲11.9% | $53,845▼0.6% | $57,246▲12.8% | $57,246▲12.8% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $53,959▲1.8% | $54,148▲3.5% | $50,736▼0.4% | $50,736▼0.4% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $52,980▼1.2% | $52,308▲32.6% | $50,925▲1.3% | $50,925▲1.3% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $53,625▲34.7% | $39,451▲103% | $50,253▲39.3% | $50,253▲39.3% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $39,822 | $19,464 | $36,079 | $36,079 | 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 · $71K total
5 grants to Horses Heart & Soul totaling $71K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation | Disease/disorder | 2023 | $18,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Disease/disorder | 2022 | $18,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Disease/disorder | 2021 | $8,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Programs | 2020 | $15,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Programs | 2019 | $12,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Horses Heart & Soul a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Horses Heart & Soul is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-1044517, based in Ojai, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Horses Heart & Soul's EIN?
- Horses Heart & Soul's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-1044517.
- How much revenue does Horses Heart & Soul report?
- Horses Heart & Soul reported $16,909 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Horses Heart & Soul have?
- CharityIndex grades Horses Heart & Soul C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Horses Heart & Soul (EIN 27-1044517) 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.