Public Record

Important Documents

Nonprofits are required to make their determination letter and annual returns available to the public. We'd publish them anyway — donors deserve to see the paperwork behind the program they support.

Federal Tax Status

The Final Turn is a 501(c)(3) public charity.

The IRS issued our determination letter on September 11, 2026. Our exemption is effective July 13, 2026 — the date we incorporated — so gifts made since then are covered.

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IRS Determination Letter (Letter 947)

Issued September 11, 2026 · PDF, 1 page

Legal name
The Final Turn, Inc.
EIN
42-3798360
Exempt under
IRC Section 501(c)(3)
Effective date of exemption
July 13, 2026
Public charity status
170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Contributions deductible
Yes — under IRC Section 170
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What this means for donors: contributions to The Final Turn, Inc. are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law, and we are qualified to receive tax-deductible bequests, devises, transfers and gifts under Sections 2055, 2106 and 2522. Because our exemption is retroactive to July 13, 2026, gifts made since that date are covered. Keep your receipt and consult your own tax advisor about your particular situation.

Service payments made by an owner or trainer for the care of their own horse are not charitable contributions and are not deductible.

Governance & Reporting

Other records

These are part of our public record as they become available. Anything not posted yet can be requested by email and we'll send it.

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Articles of Incorporation
Filed with the Commonwealth of Kentucky on July 13, 2026 — Kentucky Organization #1605890. Available on request.
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Bylaws & Conflict of Interest Policy
Adopted by the founding board at the organizational meeting. Available on request.
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IRS Form 1023 Application
Filed September 1, 2026 and approved September 11, 2026. Approved applications are public record and available on request.
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IRS Form 990
Our first annual return covers the accounting period ending December 31 and will be posted here once filed.
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Kentucky Charitable Solicitation Registration
Requirements being confirmed prior to active public fundraising campaigns.

To request a document, email hello@thefinalturn.org or use our contact page. For more on how we report on care and spending, see Transparency.

Your gift is now tax-deductible.

The paperwork is done. What matters is what it pays for — hay, bedding, farrier visits, veterinary care, and the time these horses need.

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