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SPIRITS PROMISE EQUINE RESCUE CORP

Riverhead, NY · EIN 453660621 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE D60 · Animal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · spiritspromiserescue.org
revenue
$434K
expenses
$472K
net assets
$211K
employees
10
volunteers
60
program ratio
79%
mission · from form 990

SPIRITS PROMISE EQUINE RESCUE CORP IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT EXISTS TO RESCUE HORSES AND OTHER ANIMALS FROM POOR LIVING CONDITIONS, SLAUGHTER HOUSES AND FROM PEOPLE WHO CAN NO LONGER CARE FOR THEIR ANIMALS

profile · synthesized from sources

SPIRITS PROMISE EQUINE RESCUE CORP rescues and provides sanctuary for abused, neglected, or unwanted horses and farm animals in upstate New York. The organization integrates equine-assisted therapy to support healing for people experiencing grief and emotional hardship. Founded in 2010 and relocated to Delanson, NY, it operates as a dual-purpose nonprofit serving both animals and humans through rescue, rehabilitation, and therapeutic programming.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Equus Life Coaching
One-on-one coaching sessions with Marisa Striano using equine-assisted growth and learning methods, offered remotely via FaceTime during the transition to the new location
Grief Therapy Programs
Support groups and therapy sessions that use interactions with horses to help individuals process grief and emotional trauma
Horse & Farm Animal Tours
Educational visits to the sanctuary allowing the public to meet rescued animals and learn about the organization’s mission
Sponsor a Horse
Monthly donation program enabling supporters to directly fund the care of individual horses, covering feeding, medical, and maintenance needs
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Equine Rescue and Retirement Care 2 activities
    • Provides ongoing care for rescued horses through a sponsorship program
      Ensures rescued horses receive essential care including grain, hay, supplements, and medications, funded through a sponsorship program that supports their long-term well-being.
    • Rescues and provides permanent sanctuary for abused, neglected, and unwanted horses and farm animals
      Rescues horses and other animals from poor living conditions, slaughterhouses, and owners who can no longer care for them, providing them with a permanent, loving home. The organization relocates animals in need to its facility in Delanson, NY.
  • Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
    • Engages volunteers and community members in rescue operations
      Offers volunteering and community service opportunities at the equine rescue facility in Delanson, NY, supporting daily operations and animal care.
  • Therapeutic Equine-Assisted Programs 1 activity
    • Offers equine-assisted therapy and life coaching for healing and personal growth
      Provides groundwork equine therapy and virtual Equus life coaching sessions via FaceTime to support healing and personal development for individuals experiencing grief, addiction, chronic illness, and caregiving challenges.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$434K
Contributions & grants$368K85%
Program service revenue$32K7%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$35K
expenses
Total expenses$472K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$168K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$268K
Cash$21K
Investments$0
Liabilities$57K
Net assets$211K
Liquid reserves0.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -13.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Jessica Siegel Board President 40 $59K
Marisa Striano Executive Director 40 $2K
board members · 3
  • Christina Perrone — Board Member
  • Jil Gans — Board Member
  • Wendy Harris — Treasurer
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • Christina Partner — Point of contact for volunteer coordination at Spirit's Promise Equine Rescue Corp.
  • Facebook Partner — Platform used to share the organization's journey and connect with supporters.
  • Instagram Partner — Platform used to share the organization's journey and connect with supporters.
  • Marisa Partner — Staff member involved in training volunteers and caring for animals at the rescue.
  • Marisa Striano Partner — Provides Equus life coaching services in partnership with Spirit's Promise.
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.

  • Community-Supported Rescue via Sponsorship
    methodology: individual_sponsorship_model
    By enabling individuals to sponsor specific horses, the organization fosters personal connections that increase community investment and sustain ongoing rescue and care operations through consistent financial and emotional support.
  • Equine-Assisted Emotional Healing
    methodology: equine_assisted_therapy
    By engaging individuals in ground-based equine interactions, including therapy and coaching, the organization facilitates emotional healing and self-awareness because horses act as non-judgmental mirrors of human emotional states, particularly supporting those experiencing grief or trauma.
  • Faith-Based Engagement Model
    methodology: faith_based_participation
    By framing volunteerism and participation as a spiritually guided calling, the organization deepens personal commitment and sustained involvement because individuals perceive their service as part of a higher purpose.
  • Permanent Sanctuary for Non-Rideable Horses
    methodology: equine_sanctuary_care
    By providing permanent sanctuary and care, the organization ensures humane treatment and dignity for horses that cannot be rehomed or ridden due to age or medical conditions, addressing a critical gap in equine rescue.
  • Rescue Intervention for Abused and Abandoned Horses
    methodology: rescue_intervention
    By actively intervening in cases of equine neglect, abuse, and abandonment, the organization removes animals from harmful conditions and provides immediate care, preventing further suffering and addressing systemic gaps in animal protection.