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EQUINE ADVOCATES INCORPORATED
CHATHAM, NY · EIN 113313534 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE D200 · Animal-Related · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$4.3M
expenses
$2.4M
net assets
$9.2M
employees
18
volunteers
4
program ratio
76%
mission · from form 990

TO RESCUE, PROTECT AND PREVENT THE ABUSE OF EQUINES THROUGH EDUCATION, INVESTIGATION, RESCUE OPERATIONS, THE DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC AND THE OPERATION OF A HORSE SANCTUARY FOR SLAUGHTER-BOUND, ABUSED AND NEGLECTED HORSES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Equine Advocates Incorporated operates a horse sanctuary in Chatham, NY, rescuing and protecting equines from slaughter, abuse, and neglect. The organization provides long-term care for rescued horses and engages in public education and advocacy to prevent equine cruelty. Founded in 1994, it combines direct animal rescue with outreach and investigation efforts.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Equine Advocacy and Education
Conducts investigations, public outreach, and educational initiatives to prevent equine abuse and promote animal welfare
Equine Rescue and Sanctuary Care
Rescues slaughter-bound, abused, and neglected horses and provides lifelong sanctuary care at the Chatham, NY facility
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Equine Rescue and Retirement Care 2 activities
    • Conducting equine rescue operations
      Rescues equines at risk of slaughter, abuse, or neglect through direct intervention and coordination with authorities and shelters.
    • Operating horse sanctuary
      Operates a sanctuary that provides lifelong care for slaughter-bound, abused, and neglected horses. The facility serves as a permanent refuge for rescued equines.
  • Equine Health and Welfare Education 1 activity
    • Providing equine protection education
      Delivers educational programs and public information campaigns aimed at preventing equine abuse and promoting responsible horse ownership.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$4.26M
Contributions & grants$4.12M97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$142K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.36M
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$935K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$9.24M
Cash$2.60M
Investments$1.76M
Liabilities$73K
Net assets$9.17M
Liquid reserves22.2 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +37.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
KAREN WAGNER SEC'Y/DEVLP 60 $97K
SUSAN WAGNER PRESIDENT 60 $97K
board members · 7
  • BARBARA GUARINO LESTER — VICE PRESIDE
  • DONNA NADEAU — DIRECTOR
  • ELISA HAWORTH — DIRECTOR
  • JEFFREY TUCKER — CHAIRMAN
  • KELLEY WATTS — TREASURER
  • LISKEN CORDES — DIRECTOR
  • YVETTE JACKSON — DIRECTOR
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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  • Rescue-and-Education Model
    methodology: rescue-and-education
    By combining direct equine rescue operations with public education, we prevent equine abuse because immediate intervention stops ongoing harm while awareness efforts reduce future incidents through behavioral and societal change.