Emergency Fund
Providing One-Time Immediate Help
to Equine Rescue Organizations
Special Horses Emergency Fund
A One-Time Gift to Be Used Toward Initial Costs for Unforeseen and Immediate Needs for
Equine Rescue Organizations in Good Standing
A one-time $100.00 gift will be made by The Special Horses Emergency Fund to any US-based equine rescue 501(c)(3) organization in good standing with the IRS and their state. Funds will be transferred immediately via PayPal to be used to help defray urgent and unexpected costs for the organization. If the organization does not maintain its own facility, the funds are to be designated for the appropriate foster. Funds may be NOT be used to purchase an equine directly from a kill buyer. An organization is eligible only once per calendar year. The goal is to provide immediate funds within 24 hours of the request, with minimal application and follow-up paperwork. When funds are exhausted for the fiscal year, no further gifts will be able to be provided.
Eligibility:
(1) The organization must submit the completed application form and a copy of its determination letter with the request.
(2) The organization must have been operating as a recognized 501(c)(3) for a minimum of one year (by date on the determination letter).
(3) The organization cannot receive the funds for two years following a consecutive gift of two years .
(4) The organization must appropriately describe the nature of the emergency. Ongoing costs will not be approved.
To apply for a gift from The Special Horses Emergency Fund, download the form below and email it with your 501(c)(3) determination letter to bluehorsemukwa@hotmail.com.
NOTE: We would like to acknowledge Seeger Toyota in Creve Coeur, Missouri for donating seed money for the Emergency Fund, and to Heather Hall for her continued support of this fund.
Special Horses
Emergency Funds Gift Recipients
Since 2018, Special Horses has provided one-time gifts to verified equine rescue organizations in good standing. These gifts are to be used for unforeseen and immediate needs and are reported by calendar year, below.
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Since 2009, we have been a trusted, accredited 501(c)(3) equine charity. Honesty, fiscal responsibility, and transparency are important to us and we understand that these characteristics are the foundation of your support, so we encourage you to verify our credentials by clicking on the organizations below.
