2026-04-13T10:53:12-07:00 2025-09-30 NPO Accountants LLC 24 W Camelback Road 568 Phoenix AZ 85013 990 2024-10-01 822983802 Steady Strides Riding Center STEA 5204155800 8987 E Tanque Verde Road Tucson AZ 85749 Lauren Schroeder Executive Director 2026-02-10 true true Lisa Stevenson P01781883 6023199243 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Lauren Schroeder 8987 E Tanque Road Ste 309-389 Tucson AZ 85749 587837 false false X steadystridesriding.org X 2017 AZ SSRC has a vision to make horses and riding accessible to all. Supporting this vision is SSRC's mission to create an accessible, inclusive, and supportive community of horseback riders in Tucson, Arizona. The programs supporting this mission include riding lessons; boarding, training, and leasing; community collaborations; and horse rescue. 5 3 9 60 8639 5929 83838 97965 401186 473066 15 11 -101 12634 484938 583676 0 0 0 0 131905 141141 0 0 0 362354 422075 494259 563216 -9321 20460 893083 907507 729833 723687 163250 183820 X Fiscal Year 2025 marked SSRC's eighth year of service to riders and horses. During FY25, SSRC provided more than 2,375 riding lessons and served 300 riders and program participants. Through its sliding-scale financial assistance program, 17 individuals received free or reduced-cost riding and horsemanship lessons. Continued on Schedule O. false false 252609 254580 COLLABORATIONS. In addition to its regularly offered programs, SSRC engages in collaborative initiatives with partner organizations. Since 2018, SSRC has partnered with Masterson Method to host annual equine bodywork certification workshops, providing program horses with complimentary bodywork services. Since 2019, SSRC has collaborated with Freedom Run Horse Shows to include adaptive classes for riders with disabilities in local Tucson hunter/jumper schooling shows. For the second consecutive year, SSRC partnered with Freedom Run Equine Veterinary Services and the Desert Equine Education Group to host 24 University of Arizona veterinary students for a day of education and hands-on technical training with SSRC's school horses. SSRC also partnered with Mica Mountain High School through the school's vocational training program. Students volunteered weekly to assist with barn maintenance, including mucking stalls, weeding, cleaning, and general upkeep. This experience fostered teamwork, problem-solving skills, and professionalism in an active barn setting. For the second year, SSRC co-produced the Tucson Fall Horse Shows in partnership with Freedom Run Horse Shows. The events, held at the Pima County Fairgrounds from October 20 to November 10, 2024, attracted 180 riders and horses from across the Southwest. This is a large community event with potential to grow significantly in the coming years. 169527 102027 61925 12755 RESCUE 12649 496710 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 21 0 true 9 true true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 5 3 true false false false false false false true true false false false true true true true true true true false false false X Jennifer Armendariz 5204046695 8987 E Tanque Verde Road Tucson AZ 85749 Lauren Schroeder Executive Director 40 X X 26705 0 0 Melanie Roeder Program Director 40 X X 27860 0 0 Michael Martinez Chair of the Board 1 X X 0 0 0 Katherine West Treasurer 1 X X 0 0 0 Anne Marie Wagner Member 1 X 0 0 0 54565 0 0 false false false 97965 97965 Community Horse Shows & Programs 711190 254580 254580 Program Lesson Fees 713990 102027 102027 Boarding & Leasing Fees 713990 116459 116459 473066 11 11 12800 4161 8639 0 8639 8639 0 0 0 0 3995 3995 3995 0 0 583676 473066 8639 4006 51769 51769 78112 78112 1400 1400 9860 9860 267 267 6891 6891 68338 68338 8660 8360 300 42357 32848 9509 2092 937 1155 50509 3131 47378 35200 35200 1254 1191 63 17759 17759 Workshops & Horse Shows 106857 106857 Equine Program Costs 80498 80498 Unrelated Business Income Tax 943 943 Dues and Subscriptions 450 450 0 0 0 0 563216 496710 66506 0 39450 44129 8 8 3670 4490 -179 836178 5248 832184 830930 17950 27950 893083 907507 750 500 6060 8400 723023 714787 729833 723687 X 163250 183820 163250 183820 893083 907507 20460 110 X false false false false false X 104530 189086 98000 83838 97965 573419 117560 153294 196811 401186 473066 1341917 222090 342380 294811 485024 571031 1915336 5950 5000 1100 13347 25397 22255 38745 58402 66972 64420 250794 28205 38745 63402 68072 77767 276191 1639145 24 5 15 11 55 3270 21400 16435 12800 53905 0 3294 21405 16450 12811 53960 222090 345674 316216 501474 583842 1969296 0.83000 0.84000 0.02740 0.02630 X 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 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false false false false false 0 false 0 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 774757 774757 40777 40777 0 16780 2157 14623 3864 3091 773 830930 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Form 990, Part III, Line 1 SSRC welcomed four new program horses, and 18 riders competed in two local hunter/jumper horse shows. For the eighth consecutive year, SSRC hosted three Masterson Method equine bodywork certification clinics. The organization also provided educational opportunities by hosting University of Arizona veterinary students for hands on learning, and partnering with Mica Mountain High Schools vocational training program to offer students professional experience. In addition, SSRC produced the Tucson Fall Horse Shows for the second consecutive year. Form 990, Part IV, Section B, Line 11 The Board of Directors reviews the Form 990 prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Conflict of Interest policies are reviewed and updated on an annual basis by the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The Board of Directors reviews the performance of the Executive Director and bases her compensation on three other Arizona nonprofit riding centers. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Steady Strides Riding Center will make their annual information returns and application for tax exempt status available upon request. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Other Contractors include Riding Instructors and Horse Show Personnel. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Katherine West is Lauren Schroeders mother. She served in the capacities of CEO and CFO of multiple large nonprofit organizations in California and served as the SSRCs treasurer, contributing decades of knowledge and experience.