Mustang Champions is located in Leander, TX. According to its NTEE Classification (D20) the organization is classified as: Animal Protection & Welfare, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mustang Champions is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MUSTANG CHAMPIONS IS DEDICATED TO THE SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION OF AMERICAN MUSTANGS FROM OFF-RANGE HOLDING TO PLACEMENT IN PRIVATE CARE, WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT'S WILD HORSE AND BURRO PROGRAM
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MUSTANG CHAMPIONS WORKED TO INCREASE WILD HORSE PLACEMENTS, EDUCATE AMERICANS AND ELEVATE THE GENERAL PUBLICS UNDERSTANDING OF THE STATUS OF AMERICAS WILD HORSES AND BURROS AND THE RANGELANDS THEY INHABIT. MC ACCOMPLISHED THIS THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A NATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM, THE INTERACTIVE WILD HORSE EXPERIENCE, AND TWO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP MUSTANG EVENTS, MUSTANG CLASSIC AND MUSTANG CHALLENGE. THE GOAL OF THE EVENTS IS TO GENERATE POSITIVE ADOPTIONS AND SALES WHILE ELEVATING THE PUBLIC IMAGE OF WILD HORSES AND THEIR ADAPTABILITY TO OWNERSHIP. THROUGH OUR EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS WE GATHERED RELATIVE STATISTICS AND INFORMATION ON BLM PROGRAMS AND SOLUTIONS AND PRESENTED IT TO THE PUBLIC IN AN EXPERIENTIAL TRADE SHOW FORMAT TO HELP AMERICANS BETTER APPRECIATE AND COMPREHEND THE COMPLEXITY AND PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM. ADVISORY BOARDS WERE ESTABLISHED FOR BOTH THE MUSTANG CLASSIC AND MUSTANG CHALLENGE. THE BOARD MEMBERS HAVE HELPED CONSULT ON CLASS FORMATS AND COMPETITION RULES AND REGULATIONS. THEY HAVE ALSO CONSULTED ON COMPETITION JUDGES, EVENT DESIGNERS AND STAFF. EXHIBITOR SOLICITATION ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS WERE DESIGNED AND LAUNCHED. HEAVY FOCUS ON SOCIAL MARKETING CAMPAIGNS THAT DIRECTLY TARGET POTENTIAL AND PAST TRAINERS AND COMPETITORS AND THEIR USE OF MOBILE DEVICES. VENUES HAVE BEEN BOOKED AND CONTRACTS ARE IN DEVELOPMENT. CLASS STRUCTURE AND RULES AND REGULATIONS HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED, FINALIZED, AND DISTRIBUTED. SALESFORCE PLATFORM SECURED AND DEVELOPED FOR ALL COMPETITOR AND MUSTANG INFORMATION TO BE COLLECTED, STORED, AND ACCESSED FOR PROGRAM EXECUTION. THE TRAINING CURRICULUM AND TRAINING READINESS TEST ARE IN DEVELOPMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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David Lyon President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Emily Factor Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ruth Hughs Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeff Bednarz Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Carol Sandlin Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Matthew P Manroe Executive Director | Trustee | 40 | $87,500 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $618,229 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,005 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $619,234 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $619,234 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $87,500 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,150 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $113,750 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $2,112 |
Payroll taxes | $15,396 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $650 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $24,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $70,199 |
Office expenses | $7,388 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,950 |
Travel | $16,885 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $5,234 |
All other expenses | $434 |
Total functional expenses | $568,635 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $46,519 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $4,809 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $51,328 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $729 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $729 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $50,599 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $51,328 |