Red Bucket Equine Rescue is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chino Hills, California, registered in 2010, with $884,522 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$885K
▼ 28.0% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.0M
Net assets
$1.6M
Employees
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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 Red Bucket Equine Rescue— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Red Bucket Equine Rescue: 19 mo reserves · -14% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Red Bucket Equine Rescue— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Red Bucket Equine Rescue: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $819K (FY2013) to $885K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-14.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.4M
Total liabilities
$760K
Net assets
$1.6M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $884,522▼28.0% | $1,008,626▲5.9% | $1,590,244▼7.3% | $2,350,421▼7.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,228,982▲74.9% | $952,550▼5.9% | $1,715,129▲18.9% | $2,539,598▲9.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $702,481▼45.8% | $1,011,765▲22.6% | $1,442,223▼17.9% | $2,325,746▼12.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,296,346▲63.3% | $825,483▼4.0% | $1,756,386▲27.6% | $2,667,843▲16.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $793,986▼28.7% | $860,310▼13.1% | $1,376,055▼4.6% | $2,287,122▼7.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,113,429▼6.0% | $990,394▼13.4% | $1,442,379▲9.3% | $2,460,115▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,184,678▼4.6% | $1,143,548▼2.8% | $1,319,344▲2.8% | $2,498,778▲3.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,241,327▲7.9% | $1,176,791▲10.4% | $1,283,684▲0.7% | $2,423,570▲2.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $1,150,938▲62.8% | $1,065,792▲31.7% | $1,274,622▲21.1% | $2,364,622▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $707,068▼16.5% | $809,512▲0.7% | $1,052,521▼14.6% | $2,362,267▼4.0% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $846,552▲3.4% | $804,021▼10.5% | $1,232,523▲3.6% | $2,460,089▲1.7% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $819,049 | $898,750▲56.0% | $1,189,992▼6.3% | $2,418,012▼7.1% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $576,074▲177% | $1,269,693▲564% | $2,601,627▲1234% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $208,135▼21.5% | $191,304▲10405% | $194,960▲10606% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $265,198 | $1,821 | $1,821 | 990PF |
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.
16 grants to Red Bucket Equine Rescue totaling $412K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Good Charities | Support for rescued animals | 2023 | $106,746 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $27,400 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $21,600 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $31,950 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $31,950 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $24,050 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $24,811 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2019 | $6,127 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $14,150 |
| Humane World For Animals Inc | Veterinary care for horses seized from hoarding situation | 2018 | $2,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2017 | $15,350 |
| Humane World For Animals Inc | Travel stipend for homes for horses conference | 2016 | $500 |
| American Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals | Spay/neuter equine | 2014 | $40,000 |
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Data for Red Bucket Equine Rescue (EIN 26-4455325) 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.