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Frequently-Asked Questions About Making a Donation
Where exactly does the
money go?
Horse care, horse care, and nothing
but horse care. Nearly a dozen horses have been rescued, rehabilitated,
or purchased to remain with Eye of the Storm permanently. This facility
is run completely by volunteers. There are no salaries or expense
funds. (This web site is donated by a local web creation firm.)
Through the cooperation of local businesspeople and help from volunteers,
we're able to keep expenses as low as possible, but providing for
these animals is still costly. Here are a few examples of costs
for just one horse . . .
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Grain for one week: $12
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Basic shoeing: $45
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Hay for one month: $40
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Annual shots: $45
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Winter blanket: $70
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Emergency vet call: $90 - $300
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Are donations tax-deductible?
Absolutely! We are a 509(a)1 non-profit foundation,
and every cent of your donation is tax-deductible. This means that
your donations can help YOU to lessen your tax bill. For instance:
If you're in the 40% tax bracket and you donate $100 to Eye of the
Storm, your federal income tax is lowered by $40, so your donation
actually costs you only $60.
We are listed on guidestar.com,
a national database of non-profit organizations. If you have any
questions about our tax-deductible status, please contact our IRS
representative:
Kevin Kahmann, ID #31081, Telephone: (877) 829-5500
Can I designate
my contribution for a particular horse?
Yes. If you'd like to help sponsor a specific
horse or pony, we'll send you a photo and profile so you'll know
more about that horse's history and special needs.
Is there a minimum
contribution amount?
No! We're delighted to accept donations in any amount. We
also appreciate donations of needed services, equine horse-care
products and feed. If you've recently lost an equine companion,
and would like to donate your left-over (good quality) hay or grain,
please give us a call. Check our wish list
to see what else we need!
There is no such thing as an insignificant donation. Every penny
counts!
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