Days End Farm Horse Rescue Inc

What it reported doing in 2024

Outreach programs - defhr's outreach programs are dedicated to raising awareness about the abuse and neglect of horses while promoting responsible equine care. These programs include setting up informational booths at fairs and expos, publishing a monthly volunteer newsletter, posting across our various social media channels and offering consultations for individuals looking to start horse rescues or seeking guidance to improve existing rescue operations. Defhr also participates actively in the Maryland horse council, holds a board position on the Maryland horse industry board representing humane societies, and is a member of the advisory board for the homes for horses coalition. Additionally, we are accredited by the global federation of animal sanctuaries, the thoroughbred aftercare alliance, and the equus foundation. Our commitment to transparency and fiscal responsibility has earned us the highest seals of excellence from guidestar, charity navigator, and the better business bureau. Through our owner2owner (o2o) program, a public safety net, we assist private horse owners who can no longer provide for their horses. This program facilitates the transition of horses to new owners or offers humane euthanasia support, preventing these animals from burdening rescue facilities or suffering further neglect.our robust volunteer program invites individuals to actively participate in the rehabilitation journey, offering training in horse care, stable management, and the rehabilitation of abused and neglected equines. We welcome volunteers as young as five, fostering compassion and leadership skills in both adults and young people.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 53%; rating input score 53
• Program expense ratio: 83.4%; rating input score 83
• Fundraising efficiency: $32.06 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 70; 70th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 1 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 17
  • Compensation committee: Missing
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Missing
  • Written employment contract: Missing
  • Compensation survey or study: Missing
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 95%; rating input score 95; 25th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 8 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 38.1%; rating input score 88; 88th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 3.46; rating input score 77; 77th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.18; rating input score 46; 46th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 6.9%; rating input score 42; 42nd percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 4.2% per year; rating input score 100; 34th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 4.8% per year; rating input score 100; 40th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 11.7% per year; rating input score 100; 65th percentile among comparable filings