Summary
Miracle Jolly Horse Rescue's PayPal donation account has already been shut down by PayPal - but the YouTube channel is still active and a new payment method is expected. Here's what we found.
What They Claim
Miracle Jolly Horse Rescue operates a YouTube channel at @Miraclejollyhorserescue, posting horse rescue content and directing viewers to donate via PayPal. The channel launched July 31, 2025.
What the IRS Says
Miracle Jolly Horse Rescue makes no explicit nonprofit claim but solicits donations without any verifiable charitable standing. There is no record of this organization in the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search.
Red Flags
- The most significant detail here is what PayPal itself has already determined. The donation link connected to this channel now returns the following message: ‘This organization is currently ineligible to receive donations.’ PayPal has independently shut down this account.
- The channel is still active. The operator has not stopped posting. Based on patterns seen across this network, a replacement payment method is expected to surface. If you find a new donation link on this channel, please report it immediately to PayPal at phishing@paypal.com and to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
- Content on the channel uses pirated images taken from legitimate rescue organizations.
Payment Methods
PayPal: paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=FA9T77B926VRA – SHUT DOWN. Currently returns ‘This organization is currently ineligible to receive donations.’
Watch for a replacement payment method to appear on this channel.
UPDATE 6/4/2026: A new PayPal link connected to “Mulunga Frank” is now in place: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=MKPQEDJL6KTBE
Investigation Details
- Platform: YouTube
- Channel: @Miraclejollyhorserescue
- Subscribers: 300+
- Claims Nonprofit: No
- IRS Listed: No
- PayPal Status: SHUT DOWN by PayPal
- Channel Launched: July 31, 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.’ If a new payment link appears, report it immediately to phishing@paypal.com and 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.]