San Francisco, CA

CALYPSO EQUESTRIAN

EIN 98-1420729

Environment & Animal Welfare Animal Rescue & Shelters

Mission

Facilitate the rehabilitation and retraining of horses in transition while emphasizing community education and supporting compassionate, responsible horse ownership and care. ([calypsoequestrian.com](https://www.calypsoequestrian.com/?utm_source=openai))

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About CALYPSO EQUESTRIAN

Calypso Equestrian is a San Francisco–based 501(c)(3) public charity that focuses on rescuing, rehabilitating and retraining horses for secondary careers while providing community education about compassionate horse care. ([calypsoequestrian.com](https://www.calypsoequestrian.com/?utm_source=openai))

Its core offerings include the "Calypso Head Start" rehabilitation and retraining program, outreach under the "Create More Kindness" banner, and youth/community engagement activities such as Pony-Days; the organization has participated in local California equestrian events and charity horse shows to raise awareness. ([intellispect.co](https://www.intellispect.co/organizations/981420729-calypso-equestrian?utm_source=openai))

Calypso Equestrian reports public tax filings and has recent-year financial activity consistent with an operating nonprofit (reported roughly $400k in revenue and about $446k in expenses for 2024), which underwrote continued care and training services for horses in the program. ([projects.propublica.org](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/981420729?utm_source=openai))

Notable achievements

501(c)(3) recognition

Achieved tax-exempt status and has been listed as a 501(c)(3) public charity since 2018, establishing the organization as a formal donor-facing nonprofit. ([projects.propublica.org](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/981420729?utm_source=openai))

Calypso Head Start program

Operates a funded rehabilitation and retraining program that provides full board, professional training, veterinary and farrier care, and controlled exposure to show and trail environments to prepare horses for successful second careers. ([intellispect.co](https://www.intellispect.co/organizations/981420729-calypso-equestrian?utm_source=openai))

Sustained operating scale (2024)

Reported approximately $400,000 in revenue and $445,635 in expenses in 2024, enabling ongoing programming, participation in regional events, and continued care for horses under its charge. ([projects.propublica.org](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/981420729?utm_source=openai))

At a glance

Total assets: $37K
Annual revenue: $400K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 98-1420729
Location: San Francisco, CA
Website: www.calypsoequestrian.com
On Mahalo since: April 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Profiled on ProPublica's Nonprofit Explorer and included in multiple public Form 990 filings, confirming public reporting of operations and finances. ([projects.propublica.org](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/981420729?utm_source=openai))

Shown on Charity Navigator’s listing (page unclaimed by the organization) with a favorable score displayed on the site, indicating third-party visibility and basic accountability metrics. ([charitynavigator.org](https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/981420729?utm_source=openai))

Acknowledged by Chappy & Friends during the organization's transition to independent 501(c)(3) status, reflecting peer recognition in the equestrian welfare community. ([chappyandfriends.org](https://chappyandfriends.org/2018/11/20/congratulations-to-chappy-friends-project-calypso-equestrian-on-becoming-a-501c3-view-founders-video-thank-you/?utm_source=openai))

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