Special Equestrians
Special Equestrians
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About this organization
Mission
Special Equestrians provides therapeutic riding programs to individuals with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities.
About
Special Equestrians equine-assisted therapies and learning programs use the powerful healing properties of therapeutic riding and unmounted groundwork to help individuals with physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities develop new skills and reach higher levels of functioning. SE is a Premier Accredited PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) International Center; our facility, staff, and programming meet all relevant PATH Intl. Certification standards. We are committed to serving anyone who can benefit from our services, regardless of their ability to pay. If families cannot afford to pay our low fees, they can apply for additional financial assistance. We provide scholarships for roughly 30 percent of our riders.We work successfully with riders who meet criteria for more than 60 different disabling diagnoses, including cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, brain injuries, and Autism Spectrum Disorders. In addition, we have group programs for children and youth at risk for school failure; children and young adults enrolled in Autism intensive support classrooms and day programs; women and girls recovering from domestic trauma and personal health challenges; seniors with age-related disabilities; children grieving the loss of a family member, and those affected by a relative living with cancer. Representing diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, 80 percent of our riders were 18 or younger.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “Special equestrians provides therapeutic riding programs to individuals with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities.”.
When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “Special equestrians provides therapeutic riding programs to individuals with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as PA.
- The non-profit's address in 2019 is noted in the filing as PO Box 1001, Warrington, PA, 18976.
- The non-profit's form for 2019 reports a total of 21 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$6,138.
- The salary policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and approval by an impartial party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 8 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1982.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $309,146 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $45,138 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.