2024-04-23T09:08:05-07:00 2023-12-31 274435968 Morey Nee Buck & Oswald LLC 2571 Baglyos Cir Ste B20 Bethlehem PA 18020 990 2023-01-01 232196098 Special Equestrians Inc SPEC 2159181001 PO Box 1001 Warrington PA 18976 Brian Zamrin Treasurer 2024-04-23 true Brian Zamrin 999009999 true WILLIAM C OSWALD P01223342 6108821000 3 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z PO Box 1001 Warrington PA 18976 591525 false X www.specialequestrians.org X 1982 PA Special Equestrians provides therapeutic riding programs to individuals with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. 9 9 24 150 0 302361 294142 159211 199701 -1002 4829 51396 59926 511966 558598 16333 14802 0 337377 348070 0 60752 175486 175230 529196 538102 -17230 20496 480862 503550 29052 31244 451810 472306 Special Equestrians provides therapeutic riding programs to individuals with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. false false 425259 14802 265098 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. 425259 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true true true false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 2 0 false 24 true false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false X 9 9 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CA CT DC NJ NY PA X X Karry Feldman 2159181001 2800 Street Rd Warrington PA 18976 Janice Witt Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 67000 0 0 Brian Zamrin Treasurer 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 David Adam-Castrillo VMD MS Equine Veterina 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Roe DeLuca Board Secretary 0.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Kathleen Meyer Trustee 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ruth Schemm Vice Chair 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Kevin Crook Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Diane Ellis-Marseglia Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lesley M Mehalick JD LLM Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Allen Tate Board Chair 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Susan Tew Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 67000 0 false false false 0 1075 293067 294142 Student fees 900099 199701 199701 199701 433 433 0 0 0 5800 1404 4396 4396 4396 89888 1075 31523 58365 58365 0 0 Miscellaneous 900099 1561 1561 1561 558598 205658 58798 0 14802 14802 0 0 67000 46900 6700 13400 0 251735 192152 25173 34410 0 0 29335 22002 2933 4400 0 0 6924 6924 0 0 0 2688 2688 1374 1374 2070 1552 207 311 5196 4157 1039 0 10820 9304 1083 433 1114 557 557 0 0 0 0 17404 14968 1740 696 31211 29339 1248 624 Horse expenses 60166 60166 repairs and maintenance 8699 8699 credit card fees 8320 3328 1664 3328 Program expense 7331 7331 11913 8628 1731 1554 538102 425259 52091 60752 104154 109445 165821 141588 3000 22000 1769 1031 0 0 0 0 8864 9758 434875 226763 183468 208112 0 0 0 0 13786 11616 480862 503550 8237 15000 20815 16244 29052 31244 X 331790 373577 120020 98729 451810 472306 480862 503550 20496 X false true X true false X 231217 300950 356640 300258 253017 1442082 172146 57608 109083 159211 199702 697750 0 0 0 403363 358558 465723 459469 452719 2139832 7435 726 7194 7601 22956 0 7435 726 7194 7601 22956 2116876 1942 758 181 142 433 3456 0 1942 758 181 142 433 3456 0 0 405305 359316 465904 459611 453152 2143288 0.98770 0.97890 0.00160 0.00220 X Support Schedule: Additional Supplemental Information The IRS determination letter for Special Equestrians states the Organization falls under section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). This Organization receives 33 1/3 % of its support from public contributions or government support. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 281885 128408 153477 108077 75283 32794 44913 23072 21841 208112 LEASE LIABILITIES 11535 Student fees paid in advance 4709 16244 X 543796 -14802 -14802 558598 558598 523300 523300 14802 14802 538102 Part X : FIN48 Footnote The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires Special Equestrians, Inc. to report information regarding its exposure to various tax positions taken. Management has performed their evaluation and believes there are no unrecognized tax positions that are required to be disclosed. Part XII, Line 4b: Other revenue amounts included on 990 but not included in F/S Scholarships reported as grants to other $14802 false Golf Outing 52920 975 51945 25209 2006 Fall Event - Winery 27345 100 27245 822 181 1 6628 6628 3164 86893 1075 85818 26031 5351 31382 54436 true 0 0 Student scholarships 16 14802 Quoted tuition Student scholarships Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used Scholarships granted based on review of students financial needs. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Form 990 is reviewed and approved by the audit committee. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The Organization requires annual written disclosures of conflicts of interest. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a Executive Director is reviewed annually by the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b All other compensation reviewed by Executive Director. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and Form 990 available upon request. 990 Part I, Line 6 The Organization had approximately a total of 8,020 volunteer hours from 150 volunteers in 2023. The activities included: Grooming, tacking horses, leading and side-aiding in lessons, cleaning stalls, watering, cleaning, mailings, filings, data entry, set up, solicitations, copying, Sensory Garden upkeep, weeding and property maintenance.