Summary
Equine Hope Foundation is a YouTube channel using pirated images to solicit PayPal donations. The IRS has no record of this organization. Here's what we found.
What They Claim
Equine Hope Foundation operates a YouTube channel posting horse rescue content and directing viewers to donate via PayPal. The channel launched in May 2025.
What the IRS Says
There is no record of Equine Hope Foundation in the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. This organization has no verifiable nonprofit standing.
Red Flags
- The channel uses pirated images – photos taken from legitimate rescue organizations and posted as their own.
- With 43,900 subscribers, this account has built a substantial audience on stolen content.
- The PayPal donation account name does not match the channel name, a red flag consistent with other fake rescue operations in this tracker.
Payment Methods
PayPal: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GSKE3V5RQFJXQ
Investigation Details
- Platform: YouTube
- Subscribers: 43,900+
- Claims Nonprofit: No
- IRS Listed: No
- Channel Launched: May 10, 2025
- Date Investigated: June 2026
What to Do
Report the channel to YouTube by visiting the channel’s About page, clicking the flag icon, and selecting ‘Report user.’ File a complaint with the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov. If you’ve donated, contact your bank or credit card company about a chargeback.
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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.]