named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Adoption and Fostering
Facilitates permanent homes or temporary foster placements for rehabilitated horses ready for rehoming
Hoof Care Program
Offers regular trimming and therapeutic shoeing by farriers every six weeks for rescued horses
Nutrition Support
Provides hay, grain, and supplements to malnourished rescue horses to support recovery and health
Unicorn Makeover Program
Trains selected rescue horses like Winter for public demonstrations and competition to showcase their potential
Veterinary Care
Delivers medical services including vaccinations, dental care, surgery, and ongoing treatment for chronic conditions
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Equine Rescue and Retirement Care 6 activities
- Equine Adoption and Placement ProgramOperates a program to rehabilitate and rehome rescued horses into new productive roles, including preparing horses for adoption and providing information about available horses such as Shakir and Cari.
- Equine Facility and Infrastructure ManagementConstructs, maintains, and expands barn facilities and fenced areas to provide safe, dry shelter and space for exercise, training, and socialization of rescued horses.
- Equine Rescue and RehabilitationRescues, provides medical care, and rehabilitates injured, abused, neglected, or abandoned horses, including emergency interventions, nutritional support, and long-term recovery programs. Examples include the rescue of Pixie, a severely underweight mare, and emergency care for a pregnant mare resulting in a successful foal birth during extreme winter conditions.
- Equine Sponsorship and Support ProgramOffers sponsorship opportunities for individual horses, where donors can support a horse’s basic upkeep costs for six months or longer, receiving a stall plate and photo in recognition.
- Equine Training and Show PreparationProvides training programs for rescued horses, including the 'Unicorn Makeover' initiative to build trust and confidence, and prepares horses for public events such as horse shows, resulting in documented achievements like top scores.
- Long-Term Equine Sanctuary and Special Needs CareProvides lifelong sanctuary and daily care for rescued equines, particularly those with chronic health conditions or special needs, including veterinary monitoring, specialized farrier care, and permanent shelter. This includes horses such as Chubby, Sparkles, Kismet, Riley, Molly, and Rain.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$66K
Contributions & grants$66K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$72K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$121K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$121K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -11.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 6
- Catherine Cottone — Trustee
- Dorene Dibble — Trustee
- Ellen March — Trustee
- Gina Majchrzak — Trustee
- Karla Deacon — Secretary & Board Chairman
- Tracy Cacciotti — Trustee
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Buffalo Bills Foundation Partner — Partner organization in the Give 716 day of giving event.
- Erin Hodgson Partner — Trainer who provided guidance in the rehabilitation and training of a rescued horse.
- GuideStar/Candid Network — Member organization displaying the Guidestar/Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency.
- Help Save Horses Partner — Collaborates on fundraising for safe fencing for rescued horses.
- Sabres Foundation Partner — Partner organization in the Give 716 day of giving event.
- Spruce Meadow Farm Partner — Predecessor operation where equine rescue and care practices were developed and implemented prior to founding the organization.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Emergency Rescue to Prevent Irreversible Harmmethodology: emergency-rescue-interventionBy intervening in cases of active neglect or abuse, the organization prevents irreversible physical and psychological damage to equines, because timely removal from traumatic environments is critical to enabling successful long-term rehabilitation.
- Individualized Holistic Rehabilitationmethodology: holistic_rehabilitationBy providing tailored nutrition, medical treatment, and emotional support in a safe, pasture-based environment, Phoenix Rising restores the physical and psychological well-being of rescued equines because individualized, multi-dimensional care addresses the root causes of trauma and neglect.
- Lifelong Sanctuary & No-Pressure Adoption Modelmethodology: lifelong_sanctuary_modelBy offering permanent sanctuary and low-pressure adoption pathways through individualized profiles, the organization maximizes equine well-being and placement success because removing time pressure and prioritizing long-term safety increases the likelihood of appropriate, sustainable outcomes.
- Structured Training as Rehabilitationmethodology: rescue-and-rehabilitation-through-trainingBy applying structured, confidence-building training programs such as the 'Unicorn Makeover' program, the organization rehabilitates horses because consistent, patient training restores trust and functionality, transforming trauma into resilience.
- Targeted Donor Engagement via Individual Sponsorshipmethodology: individual-animal-sponsorshipBy enabling donors to sponsor specific horses, the organization secures sustainable funding for long-term care because donors are more engaged and committed when they can form emotional connections with individual animals.