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CRANE MOUNTAIN VALLEY HORSE RESCUE INC
WESTPORT, NY · EIN 753117903 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE D20 · Animal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · cmvhr.org
revenue
$240K
expenses
$155K
net assets
$927K
employees
1
volunteers
11
program ratio
97%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE A SAFE HOME FOR NEGLECTED AND ABUSED HORSES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Crane Mountain Valley Horse Rescue, Inc. provides rescue, rehabilitation, and permanent sanctuary for neglected and abused horses in Westport, New York. Founded in 2003, the organization also offers education and outreach programs for schools and youth groups, supports equine adoption, and assists law enforcement in cruelty cases. It operates entirely on private donations and maintains a 95% program efficiency rate.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Adoption Services
Facilitates the adoption of rehabilitated horses to responsible individuals and families, ensuring second chances for rescued animals.
Education and Outreach Programs
Offers tours, field trips, internships, and job-shadowing opportunities for students; supports character development and equine education in local schools.
Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation
Rescues, rehabilitates, and provides permanent sanctuary for neglected and abused horses, including those seized in cruelty cases and saved from slaughterhouses.
Sally E. Morehouse Memorial Rehabilitation and Training Center
Indoor facility for year-round rehabilitation, training, and education programs, named in honor of Sally Morehouse and her bond with rescued horse Buck.
Support for Law Enforcement
Advises and assists law enforcement and officials in equine cruelty investigations and seizures.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Equine Rescue and Retirement Care 4 activities
    • Facilitating adoption and rehoming of rescued horses
      Provides adoption and rehoming services for rescued horses, including those involved in cruelty investigations or private rehoming situations, without requiring them to be housed at the facility. The organization has facilitated the adoption or rehoming of hundreds of horses.
    • Operating a rehabilitation and training center for horses
      Operates the Sally E. Morehouse Memorial Rehabilitation and Training Center, providing year-round horse rehabilitation and training services, made possible through a completed capital campaign.
    • Providing veterinary and ongoing care for rescued horses
      Delivers comprehensive care including veterinary evaluation, vaccinations, Coggins testing, dental care, hoof trimming every six to eight weeks, regular deworming, and daily handling for horses in rescue.
    • Rescuing and providing sanctuary for neglected and abused horses
      Provides a safe, healthy home for neglected and abused horses, operating a rescue facility in Westport, NY, through a completely volunteer-run organization. The organization has rescued over 50 horses, including leading the largest equine seizure in Essex County history involving 41 horses.
  • Equine Health and Welfare Education 1 activity
    • Delivering educational and outreach programs
      Offers free educational workshops, school programs, tours, field trips, job-shadowing, and internships focused on compassion for living beings and equine care, including for students in veterinary and equine studies. Also produced a 20-minute documentary titled "Saving Horses, Healing Hearts" about the organization's work.
  • Humane Law Enforcement and Cruelty Intervention 1 activity
    • Supporting equine cruelty investigations and policy development
      Provides expertise and support to law enforcement and officials in equine cruelty cases and authored a manual for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets on best practices for handling large-scale horse seizures.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$240K
Contributions & grants$231K96%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$9K4%
Other revenue$57
expenses
Total expenses$155K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$42K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$927K
Cash$773K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$927K
Liquid reserves59.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +5.3%
relationships · 25

Who they work with

  • ACAP Partner — Collaborates with Crane Mountain Valley Horse Rescue to support at-risk youth.
  • ASPCA Government — Nominated for the ASPCA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008, recognizing CMVHR's equine rescue work.
  • Adirondack Veterinary Hospital Partner — Located near Adirondack Veterinary Hospital, used as a directional landmark for the farm.
  • American Quarter Horse Association Network — Member organization of the American Quarter Horse Association
  • Association of Fundraising Professionals Network — Long-standing member organization committed to integrity and donor intent in fundraising practices.
  • Association of Fundraising Professionals Network — Member organization committed to integrity and honoring donor intent.
  • Emma Willard School Network — Presented the Humanitarian and Distinguished Alumnae Awards in 2006 to Nancy Van Wie on behalf of CMVHR.
  • Essex County Animal Cruelty Task Force Partner — Co-founders were founding members of the Essex County Animal Cruelty Task Force
  • Essex County Animal Emergency Response Team Partner — Co-founders were founding members of the Essex County Animal Emergency Response Team
  • Essex County Sheriff’s Department Partner — Collaborated with CMVHR as the impounding agent in a large-scale horse seizure operation.
  • Irene Harbison Partner — Irene Harbison, a long-time friend of Sally’s, brought Sally to the farm to fulfill her dream of brushing a horse, establishing a meaningful connection between Sally, Buck, and the organization.
  • Katie Motler Partner — Collaborated with Katie Motler on a student advocacy project by providing photos and support for her proposed animal cruelty legislation.
  • Mountain Lake Services Partner — Recognized CMVHR with the 2023 Citizen of the Year Award for work empowering individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
  • NYS Humane Association Partner — Partnered with CMVHR in the seizure and removal of 41 horses from a neglect situation.
  • New York Racing Association Network — Member organization of the New York Racing Association
  • New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Government — Issued a Domestic Animal Health Permit to CMVHR and collaborated on equine seizure procedures and record-keeping standards.
  • New York State Horse Council Network — Member organization of the New York State Horse Council
  • New York State Humane Association Partner — Presented the 2014 Appreciation Award and Honor for leading the largest equine seizure in Essex County.
  • North American Horseman's Association Network — Member organization of the North American Horseman's Association
  • OneWorkSource Partner — Collaborates with Crane Mountain Valley Horse Rescue to support at-risk youth.
  • Oregon State University Partner — Student interned with CMVHR for course credit through Oregon State University.
  • Sally E. Morehouse Partner — Sally E. Morehouse is honored through the naming of the Sally E. Morehouse Memorial Rehabilitation and Training Center, inspired by her courage, compassion, and connection with rescued horses.
  • The Adirondack Land Trust Partner — Nancy Van Wie, co-founder, is employed full-time at The Adirondack Land Trust
  • Youth Advocate Program Partner — Collaborates with Crane Mountain Valley Horse Rescue to support at-risk youth.
  • law enforcement Partner — Collaborates with law enforcement agencies to assist in horse cruelty investigations.
strategies · 4

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.

  • Healing Through Horse Interaction
    methodology: healing-through-horse-interaction
    By facilitating direct interaction with rescued horses through volunteer and educational programs, the organization supports emotional and psychological healing in humans, because immersive equine experiences foster connection, purpose, and therapeutic growth.
  • Individual-Impact Philosophy
    methodology: individual-impact
    By focusing on rescuing and rehabilitating one horse at a time, the organization creates transformative change for each animal, because saving a single life serves as both a moral imperative and a tangible driver of broader welfare impact.
  • Low-Overhead Rescue Model
    methodology: low-overhead_rescue_model
    By having founders volunteer all labor and donate use of farm and equipment, the organization maximizes funds available for horse care, ensuring 95% of donations go directly to animal welfare because minimizing administrative and operational costs increases financial efficiency and donor impact.
  • Trust-Based Rehabilitation
    methodology: trust-based_rehabilitation
    By using patient, daily human interaction such as grooming, the organization rehabilitates abused horses and rebuilds their trust in humans, because consistent positive contact addresses trauma and enables long-term behavioral recovery.