BRIGHTER DAYS HORSE REFUGE INC (EIN 742479203) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1987

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Carole Gage

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

BRIGHTER DAYS HORSE REFUGE INC, founded in 1987, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $225K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 121% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $38K, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

Hill Country Horse Rescue HCHR is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to rescuing equines from neglect abuse abandonment and law enforcement seizures for over 32 years. We strive to improve the lives of equines by providing a safe haven for healing and rehabilitation while working with our equine partners to educate and inspire youth and their families.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $224,328

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $423

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $224,751

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $18,901

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $163,640

Other Expenses $168,194

TOTAL EXPENSES $187,095

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$224,751	$101,729	+1.2%
Expenses	$187,095	$94,321	+1.0%
Net Income	$37,656	$7,408	+4.1%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✓ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

N/A

Employees

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✓ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Carole Gage	President	25.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Kristina Walker	Vice President and Treasurer	25.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
James Otten	Vice President	15.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Laura Comstock	Marketing Director and Secretary	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Dr Jerry Bilquist	Advisor	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Celinda Cox	Employee	38.00	Key Emp	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	$224,751	$187,095	$662,689	$37,656
2023	$104,974	$95,186	$628,105	$9,788
2023	$104,974	$95,186	$628,105	$9,788

BRIGHTER DAYS HORSE REFUGE INC