2024-09-26T10:31:01-07:00 2023-12-31 990EZ 2023-01-01 852683587 BELLA TERRA STABLES BELL 7245190104 4913 Logan Ferry Road Murrysville PA 15668 Laureen Andrews Treasurer 2023876599 2024-09-10 1 2023 2024-08-08 14:25:15Z X X www.bellaterrastables.org X X 163517 X 93102 69915 0 0 0 0 0 500 0 0 500 0 0 0 0 163517 0 0 75350 23081 24715 1577 50015 174738 -11221 66302 -25 55056 X 59058 67753 0 0 7244 3003 66302 70756 0 15700 66302 55056 Bella Terra Stables is organized exclusively for charitable, educational purposes designed to foster the physical, mental and emotional well-being of individuals of all ages and those who support them, including families and schools; to provide a forever home and repurposed career to older, sick or injured horses who are indispensable as "horse therapists" in our equine assisted psychotherapy and learning programs; and to build meaningful connections between and among humans, horses and the natural environment in the greater Pittsburgh community. New Moves for Old Horses is a core program to provide care for a special population of aged or injured horses who are no longer wanted as school horses or recreational guides but are especially adept at demonstrating essential traits of resilience, patience, and caring. Typically older, these retired or rescued horses have special medical or dietary needs, the cost of which is fully covered by contributions. In 2023, BTS supported 10 of these special horses, 7 of which were acquired from a lesson and trail program in Washington DC that suspended operations during the Covid-19 pandemic and continues to struggle to support the horses. This herd supported 260 individual and group equine assisted psychotherapy and learning sessions in 2023. Direct expenses include hay, feed, medical supplies, bedding, veterinarian and ferrier services. In addition to salaried directors who manage the program, BTS relies on volunteers for daily and special care services. Expenses reflect direct costs and do not include indirect expenses for rent, utilities, and general operations. 10768 44901 Equine Assisted Learning and Psychotherapy programs create an emotionally safe space for children and youth struggling with a wide range of mental and behavioral health concerns and those who support them, including family, schools, social groups and community leaders. In 2023, BTS trained, certified and licensed professionals, together with a team of trained local volunteers, worked with approximately 260 clients on site and 300 off-site (responding to communities dealing with grief and loss) who are experiencing anxiety, depression, anger and grief, among other stressors that impede personal growth and stability. In one-on-one experiences and in specially designed group settings, this experiential modality engaging the participant with a horse in a natural setting fosters resiliency, self-respect, teamwork, and forgiveness, among other life skills. Direct expenses include fees for professional licenses and insurance, specialized registration and billing software to adhere to privacy regulations, training for volunteer corps, equine transportation expenses and program supplies. BTS volunteers provide program support in nonconfidential settings. Expenses reflect direct costs and do not include indirect expenses for rent, utilities and general operations. 82375 10395 Community Wellness Programs take place at the 24 acre property that is home to the Bella Terra Stables. This rural/residentially zoned facility has a storied history as a horse farm and a renewed commitment to being a focal point for the community to experience and appreciate its pastoral setting. Community Thursday programs include "Meditation with the Horses" one evening a week for adults. "Stories in the Stables" is offered once a week as a literacy program for young readers. Volunteer Orientation classes are offered periodically throughout the year for individuals who want to support BTS horses though caring for the horses special needs as well as supporting the mental and behavioral health goals of the organization. The farm is also open to the general public for two seasonal community programs that bring families out to Trick-or-Treat with the horses in October and to interact with princesses and heroes for a Day of Magic in the Spring. Over 1600 individuals took part in these programs in 2023. Direct expenses include advertising, activity supplies, registration platform, cost associated with general contractors (tables/chair rental, shuttle service, entertainment etc.), decorations, and event-specific liability insurance. In addition to salaried director engagement, these programs rely on an extensive network of volunteers with background in education, yoga and meditation and community outreach. Expenses reflect direct costs and do not include indirect expenses for rent, utilities and general operations. 37577 28353 83649 Amber Power President/Executive Director 60 27000 0 0 Ilse Eisele Secretary/Director of Programs 60 27000 0 0 Cynthia Seale Chair 10 0 0 0 Laureen Andrews Treasurer 10 0 0 0 Katherine McHugh Director 10 0 0 0 Evaine K Sing Director 5.00 0 0 0 Laura McGee Director 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PA Amber Power 4913 Logan Ferry Road Murrysville PA 15668 7245190104 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 0 0 43320 73097 93102 209519 0 0 19490 61480 69915 150885 0 0 0 0 500 500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 62810 134577 163517 360904 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 360904 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 62810 134577 163517 360904 X Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Office supplies, equipment rental, internet subscriptions; horse feed and medical supplies; nonemployee insurance, bank and merchant fees, business taxes and licenses, training and advertising Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20 Realized loss Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24 inventory, prepay, assets Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 deferred revenue