Fire Horse Refuge Inc
Accepts applications
Fire Horse Refuge Inc is a private foundation in Denison, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $38,155 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $800 and the largest $18,077. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$38,155
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$800
- Largest grant$18,077
- Assets$0
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $229 |
| 2024 | $38,155 | 17 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Fire Horse Refuge Inc 1826 Flowers Dr, Denison, TX 75020 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (214) 668-4922, info@firehorserefuge.org |
| What to submit | No specific format required |
| Restrictions | Our main purpose is to rescue unhandled mustangs from the slaughter pipeline and find them safe, stable, and loving homes. This is accomplished by purchasing horses at auctions, from kill buyers and feedlots, and facilitating their placement into sanctuaries and private homes. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Fire Horse Refuge Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 3 | $19,727 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,623 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $4,447 |
| Colorado | 3 | $3,873 |
| California | 2 | $1,673 |
| Michigan | 3 | $1,148 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $613 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $351 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nirvana Mustang Sanctuary | Ongoing operations. | $18,077 |
| Individual | For various fundraisers to care for and save equine from the slaughter pipeline | $5,623 |
| Individual | For various fundraisers to care for and save equine from the slaughter pipeline | $4,447 |
| Sweet Grass Advocacy for North Amer | For various fundraisers to care for and save equine from the slaughter pipeling | $2,821 |
| Individual | For various fundraisers to care for and save equine from the slaughter pipeline | $1,173 |
| Friends of Lackota | Ongoing operations | $1,000 |
| Individual | For various fundraisers to care for and save equine from the slaughter pipeline | $850 |
| Anne Garrity | For various fundraisers to care for and save equine from the slaughter pipeline | $848 |
| Habitat for Horses | Monthly sponsorship to support blm mustang | $800 |
| Diamond Bar Ranch Inc | Ongoing operations | $613 |
| All Seats in A Barn | Ongoing operations | $500 |
| Tri Ridge Ranch | Fundraisers for bail/hauling for blm mustangs/burros | $500 |
| For Love of Hoof | Ongoing operations. | $351 |
| Horse Plus Humane Society | Ongoing operations. | $200 |
| Erica Blevins | VARIOUS FUNDRAISERS: $100 MATCH FOR pEARL AT MCCLEAN AND HELP WITH AMETHIYST'S VET CARE ($100) | $200 |
| Lapoint Longhorn Ranch | Gofundme fundraiser for lucky 13 mustangs | $100 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | Ongoing operations | $52 |
Officers and trustees
- Shelley Cates
- Alan Martin
- Lindsay Cates
- Courtney Rice
- Sean Pollaro
Questions people ask
Does Fire Horse Refuge Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Fire Horse Refuge Inc give?
$38,155 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $800.
Who runs Fire Horse Refuge Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Shelley Cates (President), Alan Martin (Director), Lindsay Cates (Treasurer) and Courtney Rice (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Fire Horse Refuge Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.