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PEACEFUL ACRES HORSES INC
PATTERSONVILLE, NY · EIN 262219064 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE E50 · Health Care · Small ($100K-$1M) · peacefulacreshorses.com
revenue
$245K
expenses
$264K
net assets
$-555K
employees
3
volunteers
42
program ratio
81%
profile · synthesized from sources

Peaceful Acres Horses Inc (PAH) is an equine rescue and sanctuary organization based in Pattersonville, NY, providing permanent care for horses, donkeys, mules, and minis rescued from neglect, abuse, and the slaughter pipeline. The organization offers rehabilitation and healing programs for both animals and people, incorporating equine-assisted activities that support emotional and personal growth. Founded and led by Nanci Beyerl, PAH operates on a 156-acre farm and relies heavily on volunteer support.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Equine-led Leadership and Learning Programs
Experiential programs for youth, families, individuals, and business teams that use horses to support emotional healing, personal growth, and leadership development.
Horsin’Around Buddy Program
Monthly horsemanship and coaching program for active volunteers, pairing them with a rescued equine to build a bond through grooming, groundwork, and emotional connection; led by Nanci Beyerl.
Stay for a Cause Guest Program
Hosts travelers through Harvest Hosts, offering overnight stays in exchange for support and engagement with the sanctuary’s mission.
Volunteer Care Program
Trained volunteer teams provide daily care for rescued equines, including feeding, grooming, stable maintenance, and behavioral monitoring.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Equine Rescue and Retirement Care 4 activities
    • Community engagement and public visitation programs
      Hosts monthly Open Stable Day events and overnight farm stay rentals through the Harvest Hosts program, allowing visitors and campers to connect with rescued equines and participate in daily care activities, fostering community awareness and support for the sanctuary’s mission.
    • Equine rehabilitation and adoption program
      Rehabilitates rescued equines physically and emotionally to prepare them for adoption into loving homes. Since inception, approximately half of the over 300 rescued equines have been successfully adopted.
    • Equine rescue and sanctuary operations
      Rescues equines from neglect, abuse, abandonment, hoarding, and the slaughter pipeline, providing lifelong sanctuary and comprehensive care including food, shelter, veterinary services, and farrier care. The organization has rescued over 300 horses, donkeys, mules, and miniature equines since 2007, with approximately 70–80 currently in long-term or permanent care due to special needs, age, or behavioral challenges.
    • Volunteer and intern engagement in equine care
      Engages volunteers and college interns in daily equine care activities including feeding, grooming, turnout, cleaning, and stable maintenance. Provides training and mentorship in caring for rescued equines with special needs, supporting field placement hours for students in equine studies, pre-veterinary, social work, special education, and recreational education.
  • Therapeutic Equine-Assisted Programs 1 activity
    • Equine-guided experiential and emotionally supportive programs
      Offers equine-guided coaching and experiential learning programs for youth, teens, adults, families, and business teams to support emotional wellbeing, leadership development, communication, personal clarity, and boundary-setting. Programs include individual sessions, small groups, retreats, and team-building days using rescued equines in a social work-informed, therapeutic context.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$245K
Contributions & grants$212K86%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1960%
Other revenue$33K
expenses
Total expenses$264K
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$39K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$255K
Cash$11K
Investments$0
Liabilities$811K
Net assets$-555K
Liquid reserves0.5 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +21.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 2
  • CHRISTINE MARTINDALE — DIRECTOR
  • KYLE TESTO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 15

Who they work with

  • 518 Construction Services Partner — Business partner participating in Team-Building Retreat Days at Peaceful Acres Horses.
  • Capital Region Chamber – Young Business Professionals & Business U Partner — Business partner participating in Team-Building Retreat Days at Peaceful Acres Horses.
  • Dr. Julia Gloviczki Partner — PAH's veterinarian who provides skilled and compassionate equine medical care.
  • Facebook Partner — Hosts a Facebook Group for community engagement and connection with supporters.
  • Harvest Hosts Partner — Partners with Harvest Hosts to host recreational vehicle travelers at the sanctuary, increasing visibility and financial support.
  • Lippert – Gloversville Partner — Business partner participating in Team-Building Retreat Days at Peaceful Acres Horses.
  • Nanci Beyerl Partner — Certified Maxwell Leadership coach and founder who co-leads workshops and retreats with rescued horses.
  • Peaceful Acres Horses Government — Registered nonprofit organization with EIN: 262219064
  • Planet Fitness Partner — Business partner participating in Team-Building Retreat Days at Peaceful Acres Horses.
  • Police Partner — Works with local police in equine rescue and first response operations.
  • Regeneron Partner — Business partner participating in Team-Building Retreat Days at Peaceful Acres Horses.
  • Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital Partner — Provides expert veterinary care for equine rehabilitation, long-term care, and end-of-life services at PAH.
  • SPCA Partner — Collaborates with the SPCA in equine rescue and intervention efforts.
  • TIAA Partner — Business partner participating in Team-Building Retreat Days at Peaceful Acres Horses.
  • XOS Partner — Business partner participating in Team-Building Retreat Days at Peaceful Acres Horses.
strategies · 3

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.

  • Equine-Led Experiential Learning for Human Healing
    methodology: equine_led_experiential_learning
    By engaging individuals in ground-based, non-riding interactions with rescued equines, the organization fosters emotional healing, personal growth, and behavioral change because horses provide intuitive, non-verbal feedback that reveals emotional patterns more effectively than traditional person-to-person methods.
  • Integrated Rehabilitation Through Equine-Human Mutual Healing
    methodology: integrated_animal_rehabilitation
    By rehabilitating neglected and slaughter-bound equines and involving them in human support programs, the organization achieves dual outcomes: equines gain purpose and safety, while humans experience emotional and psychological growth because shared healing processes between species reinforce mutual recovery and connection.
  • Social Work–Informed Animal-Assisted Programming
    methodology: social_work_informed_animal_assisted_programming
    By integrating social work principles into equine-assisted activities, the organization enhances psychological well-being across diverse populations because structured, trauma-informed frameworks ensure programming addresses underlying emotional and behavioral needs.