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EIN 81-4317379

Helping Equines Regain Dignity (HERD)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Charlotte
State
North Carolina
Year formed
2016
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
D34: Wildlife Sanctuary, Refuge
Description
Helping Equines Regain Dignity strives to save as many equines as possible by rescuing them from the slaughter pipeline, restoring their health, maximizing their potential through retraining, matching them with appropriate new owners, and creating awareness through education to prevent inhumane treatment. In 2022, HERD placed over 30 trained horses. Since its inception, HERD has saved or assisted in saving over 700 equines including horses, mules, and donkeys. Additionally, HERD has established a reputation for rescuing equines destined for slaughter.
Total revenues
$195,742
2023
Total expenses
$198,706
2023
Total assets
$96,427
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at HERD

Herd rehabilitates, retrains and rehomes rescued Equines. Since inception, herd has saved or assisted in saving over 700 Equines. Herd saves horses, mules, and donkeys from dire circumstances and in many cases, rescues Equines destined for slaughter. Herd has established a network of reputable transporters, quarantine facilities, vets and finds good forever homes.

Who funds Helping Equines Regain Dignity (HERD)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Foundation for the CarolinasCharitable Gift$45,000
Double H Equine Foundation and SanctuaryCharitable Purposes$5,450
The Dobbs Family Charitable Foundation Trust AgreementContributions Are Made for Educational Purposes As These Organizations Decide$1,000

Financials for HERD

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$138,649
Program services$54,726
Investment income and dividends$2,367
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$195,742

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Data update history
January 7, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $45,000 from Foundation for the Carolinas
October 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,450 from Double H Equine Foundation and Sanctuary
July 14, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from The Dobbs Family Charitable Foundation Trust Agreement
June 6, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $40,000 from Foundation for the Carolinas
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
AnimalsWildlife
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
928 Cherokee Rd
Charlotte, NC 28207
Metro area
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
County
Mecklenburg County, NC
Website URL
herdrescue.org/ 
IRS details
EIN
81-4317379
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2016
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D34: Wildlife Sanctuary, Refuge
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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