Summary
Equine Rescue Barn claims 501(c)(3) nonprofit status and has 288,000 Facebook followers - but the IRS has never heard of them. Here's what we found.
UPDATE: 7/16/26 – Facebook page deactivated; PayPal account “This organization is currently ineligible to receive donations.”
What They Claim
Equine Rescue Barn is one of the largest fake rescue pages in this tracker, with over 288,000 Facebook followers. The page explicitly claims 501(c)(3) nonprofit status and runs regular emotional fundraising campaigns.
What the IRS Says
There is no record of Equine Rescue Barn in the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Despite the explicit nonprofit claim, this organization does not exist as a registered 501(c)(3) anywhere in the United States.
Red Flags
- Donations are directed to a PayPal account registered to an individual named Cristina Sanchez – not to Equine Rescue Barn or any nonprofit entity.
- A Facebook profile for Cristina Sanchez lists Davie, Florida as her personal location – the same location listed for Equine Rescue Barn.
- Her personal Facebook page shows consistent pet rescue content, suggesting this is an individual operating a fundraising page under a fake nonprofit name.
Payment Methods
PayPal: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=YXA6DWEWZ6JB4 — registered to Cristina Sanchez
Investigation Details
- Platform: Facebook
- Followers: 288,000+
- Claims Nonprofit: Yes — explicitly claims 501(c)(3) status
- IRS Listed: No
- Date Investigated: May 2026
What to Do
If you’ve donated to this page, contact your bank or credit card company or PayPal to dispute the charge. Report the page to Facebook using the three-dot menu on their profile and selecting ‘Find support or report.’ File a complaint with the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
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[ABOUT THIS INVESTIGATION: This post is based on research conducted by AskGrammy.com in June 2026. This post is for consumer education purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.]