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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGrant Req - Equine Outreach#38 Economic Development Fund Discretionary Grant Program Organization: Equine Outreach Horse Rescue Organization Description: Founded in 2002, this organization facilitates the rescue, rehabilitation and permanent placement of abused, neglected and unwanted horses. The organization also promotes equine awareness and fosters responsible equine guardianship. Project Name: Spring Hay and Grain Campaign Project Description: This grant will be used to purchase hay and grain for the horses. The spring is usually when hay availability is least favorable and prices are highest. Although prices vary, the cost is expected to be $225 to $300 per ton. The organization will spend about $2,500 a month on average. Project Period: February 27 — May 2012 Amount of Request: $2,500 Previous Grants: 0 2012 Spay & Neuter Grant $1,000 • Deschutes County Board of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97701-1960 (541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.org DESCHUTES COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION Direct Application to: Commissioner Tammy Baney Commissioner Anthony DeBone Date: 2.27.2012 X Project Name: Project Beginning Date: Amount of Request: Commissioner Alan Unger All Three Commissioners SPV k% Hcy ‘•-rC0.14..pg qv% Z -Z7- 20 (Z 42.5oo Applicant/Organization: Address: Project End Date: Date Funds Needed: Tax ID #: City & Zip: Telephone: Email: E ctu h e. OK"k►•cLuc.L K 0 S s R ¢scat 132,20 5 l' s Rd Contact Name(s): Fax: RO‘::1iIN) Se toot 541-316-1.2.0a Alternate Phone: s 41-55(0-'(2,45 w► ,,y '20(2- 3-15- o1Z 3-15-- 2,612. 51- u48i049 L.-1dt 147701 Sy! -318- (x2.06 cloy i m ci otys Q Wk. • (o�.. On a separate sheet, please briefly answer the following questions: 1. Describe the applicant organization, including its purpose, leadership structure, and activities. 2. Describe the proposed project or activity. 3. Provide a timeline for completing the proposed project or activity. 4. Explain how the proposed project or activity will impact the community's economic health. 5. Identify the specific communities or groups that will benefit. 6. Itemize anticipated expenditures*. Describe how grant funds will be used and include the source and amounts of matching funds or in-kind contributions, if any. If the grant will support an ongoing activity, explain how it will be funded in the future. Attach: Proof of the applicant organization's non-profit status. * Applicant niay be contacted during the review process and asked to provide a complete line item budget. Tammy Baney: Amount: Signature: Anthony DeBone: Amount: Signature: Alan Unger: Amount: Signature: DESCHUTES COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION Answer to question 1-6 1. Equine Outreach Horse Rescue, Inc. (EOI) is one of the largest horse rescues in the West. It was founded in 2002 by Joan Steelhammer, a lifelong animal lover and advocate. Our purpose is to facilitate in the rescue, rehabilitation and permanent placement of abused, neglected and unwanted horses. Our goal is to promote equine awareness, and to foster responsible equine guardianship. Joan Steelhammer is the President of EOI, and is assisted by our trainer, Anjuli Bish. EOI is 100% volunteer run, and we have several committees assigned to various aspects of maintaining the ranch and care of the horses. Our committees include: A. The "Rainbow Committee" which deals with issues of euthanasia. Although we are a no kill rescue there are times when a horse's health and/or age require euthanasia to prevent further suffering. The Rainbow Committee, always under the advice of our veterinarian Gordon Bunting, makes these difficult and painful decisions. B. The Fundraising Committee works to provide funding for the ranch in many ways. We have a yearly adoption fair at the ranch which includes a garage sale, silent auction, raffle and barbecue. Throughout the year we have our information table at various events to educate the public, and to raise funds. Examples are our display at Whole Foods last fall, and Sagebrush event during the Bend Summer Festival. Most recently we had our Hearts for Horses Concert at Innovation Theater in Bend, February 15th. In addition to public events I submit grants on an ongoing basis. C. Maintenance Committee tends to repairs, building projects, manure removal, pasture cleaning, etc of the ranch. D. Training Committee is headed by our trainer, Anjuli Bish, and works to assess the levels of training a horse has had, then works with training them so they are appropriate and safe for adoption. With our rescue of 70 Warm Springs wild mustangs from going to slaughter and our recent addition of Tarpan horses from Prineville our volunteers are busy! E. Adoption Committee works to publicize horses that are ready for adoption, and matches each horse to an appropriate adopter. No horse is ever adopted without this committee's approval of the future living situation of the horse, and the future owner's ability to care for the horse, including their knowledge base of horse care. F. Intake Committee evaluates each case of surrender or seizure to assess if the horse is OK to take in. This includes the horse's health, disposition and if we have adequate space for them. 2. The current Spring Hay and Grain campaign is to continue to provide the best nutritional support possible for our horses. 3. Springtime finds hay availability is at its lowest each year, while price/ton is at its highest. We expect this campaign to be completed by May, 2012. DESCHUTES COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION Answer to question 1-6 4. EOI continues to provide economic health by purchasing hay locally. We patronize local businesses for grain, veterinary and farrier services, equine tack, and all goods and services needed to maintain the ranch. Also, our manure is provided to Juniper Jungle Permaculture Farm as fertilizer at no cost. 5. Equine Outreach is proud of the therapeutic and educational work and opportunities we provide for Deschutes County. Among the many groups that come to EOI on a regular basis are: Life Skills Programs from Bend-Lapine School District, Oregon National Guard Youth Challenge, Boy and Girl Scouts of America, Whispering Winds Retirement Home, New Leaf Academy Girls School, and various Chemical Dependency Rehabilitation Programs. EOI also assists Law Enforcement agencies throughout Deschutes County and the entire state with animal related issues. 7. In itemizing expenditures hay prices vary but generally run $225 to $300 per ton. Grain and CHOP (specialized hay grasses for horses with few or no teeth) is $2500 minimum per month. These numbers can very slightly depending on census, but this is a good average. We do receive intermittent in-kind donations of hay and grain from local people, season and availability depending. Spring is a particularly slower time for in-kind and monetary donations. Our fundraising events throughout the year, but particularly in the summer go a long way to maintaining our viability. We have our annual Diamonds in the Rough adoption fair, our booth at the Polo Club yearly event, and other public events as listed above. EOI also applies for grants with animal welfare organizations, and most recently received a grant of $4000 from the ASPCA for fencing needs and a grant of $1,000 from Deschutes County for gelding fees. Thank you for considering us for a grant. Equine Outreach is heartfelt in our gratitude for any support we get as we are 100% dependent on donations and grants we may receive. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE P. 0. BOX 2508 CINCINNATI, OH 45201 Date: AUG 2 4 2.N4 EQUINE OUTREACH INC C/O JOAN STEELI PJMMER 526 NW HARMON RD BEND, OR 97701-3022 Dear Applicant: DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Employer Identification Number: 51-0484049 DLN: 17053159040044 Contact Person: GORDON KENYON Contact Telephone Number: (877) 829-5500 Accounting Period Ending: December 31 Public Charity Status: 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) Form 990 Required: Yes Effective Date of Exemption: October 3, 2003 Contribution Deductibility: Yes Advance Ruling Ending Date: December 31, 2007 ID## 75884 We are pleased to inform you that upon review of your application for tax exempt status we have determined that you are exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to you are deductible under section 170 of the Code. You are also qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under section 2055, 2106 or 2522 of the Code. Because this letter could help resolve any questions regarding your exempt status, you should keep it in your permanent records. Organizations exempt under section 50I(c)(3) of the Code are further classified as either public charities or private foundations. During your advance ruling period, you will be treated as a public charity. Your advance ruling period begins with the effective date of your exemption and ends with advance ruling ending date shown in the heading of the letter. Shortly before the end of your advance ruling period, we will send you Form 8734, Support Schedule for Advance Ruling Period. You will have 90 days after the end of your advance ruling period to return the completed form. We will then notify you, in writing, about your public charity status. Please see enclosed Information for Exempt Organizations Under Section 501(c)(3) for some helpful information about your responsibilities as an exempt organization. Letter 1045 (DO/CG) INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ?. 0. BOX 2508 CINCINNATI, OH 45201 Date: APR 25 2008 EQUINE OUTREACH [NC 63220 SILVIS RD BEND. OR 97701 Dear Applicant: 1711r(..mr11 er be hreated an advance DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Employer Identification Number: 51-0484049 DLN: 17053096778028 Contact Person: GERALD MINK Contact Telephone Number: (877) 829-580 Public Charity Status: 509(a)(2) 31228 dated AUGUST 1Q, 2004, stated you would be exempt from Federal under Sealor 50.X0Q) of the Internal Revenue Codeand you valulo as a put,!ic charity. rather than as o arivate foundation, during ruling period. Based on We information you submitted. you are classified as a public charity wider the Code section listed in the heading of this letter, Slnce your exempt 'j al riot under consideration you continue to be classified as an ergarzation exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Publication 557. fax Status for Your Organization, provides detailed information about your rights and responsibilities as an exempt organization. You may request if copy by calling the Loll -free number for forms, (80() 82()-3676. Information is also: available on our Internet Web Site at www.irs.gov. yal have general questions about exempt organizations, please call our t011-:fl'w number shown In the headinc. Please keep this letter in your permanent records, Sincerely yours. • Robert Choi Director, Exempt Organizations Rulings and Agreements Letter 1060 (D0/CG)