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Nonprofit · EIN 20-0652400

BACK IN THE SADDLE EQUINE THERAPY CENTER

Also known as BITS ETC

Tax-exempt · WARNER, NH 03278

Financials

$389K$432K2023$327K$364K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BACK IN THE SADDLE EQUINE THERAPY CENTER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$326,546$363,693-$37,147$47,150$168,491-$121,341
June 30, 2024990$388,800$432,320-$43,520$33,527$154,181-$120,654
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$172,471
Program service revenue
$127,419
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$5,760
Other revenue
$26,656

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$75,002
Other salaries and wages
$140,220
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$265,046
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$369
Occupancy
$45,853
Travel
$638
Program services (functional)
$336,025
Management and general (functional)
$15,324
Fundraising (functional)
$12,344

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$33,527
Total assets, end of year
$47,150
Total liabilities, end of year
$168,491
Net assets, end of year
-$121,341
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$121,341
Gross unrelated business income
$20,896
Gross receipts
$326,546
Employees
15
State of legal domicile
NH

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JARYN HALL-HAINESExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director
40$75,002
OLGA BRIGGSDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
STEVE BROWNPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KIM DEREGOSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SARAH LALIBERTEDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHAEL OESCHERDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAKE KINGPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
OLGA BRIGGSTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
AUDRIANA MEKULA-HANSONSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
NICOLE QUINNDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
STEVE BROWNDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
SEAN ROCHELEAUDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JARYN HALL-HAINESExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5 POVERTY PLAINS RD, WARNER, NH 03278-4612
In care of
% MS PAULINE MERIDIEN
Mailing address (990-N for 2010)
334 College Hill Road, Hopkinton NH 03229
Principal officer (990-N for 2010)
Ms Pauline Meridien, 334 College Hill Road, Hopkinton NH 03229
Signed the 990
OLGA BRIGGS, Treasurer
Phone
(603) 456-2761
Return prepared by
Lifetime Tax and Accounting PLLC

Mission

Through encouragement and innovative programs involving horsemanship and equine therapy, we strive to enhance the health and well-being of individuals and their families.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SOAR Program: The SOAR Program is a unique, integrative approach that combines therapeutic horseback riding with mental health counseling to support individuals facing depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. Outcome data showed promising results: individuals who completed the program experienced notable decreases in depression and anxiety, along with increased self-worth, confidence, and peer connection.
    Expenses $336,025
  • Therapeutic Riding: Our therapeutic riding program supports individuals with physical, emotional, and mental health challenges. Through structured riding sessions, participants build confidence, improve physical strength and mobility, and develop trustall while forming powerful, healing connections with horses.
  • Project CONNECT is a trauma-informed, equine-assisted learning program designed to support youth facing emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges. Through ground-based work with horses, participants develop critical life skills such as emotional regulation, communication, empathy, and self-awareness. Led by trained facilitators in a supportive, non-clinical setting, Project CONNECT helps youth build resilience and trust while fostering a sense of connectionwith themselves, others, and the horses. This program has been particularly impactful for students experiencing anxiety, social isolation, or trauma-related stress, offering a unique and meaningful path toward healing and personal growth.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-0652400
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2005
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$47,150
Income (IRS master file)
$326,546

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$326,546$363,693$47,150XML
990-TJune 2025–––IRS
990June 2024$388,800$432,320$33,527IRS
990-TJune 2024–––IRS
990June 2023$422,778$400,177$90,833IRS
990-TJune 2023–––IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990-TJune 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990-TJune 2021–––IRS
990-EZJune 2020–––IRS
990-EZJune 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2010
Officer: Ms Pauline Meridien
June 30, 2011≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-0652400).

Questions about BACK IN THE SADDLE EQUINE THERAPY CENTER

What is the EIN of BACK IN THE SADDLE EQUINE THERAPY CENTER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BACK IN THE SADDLE EQUINE THERAPY CENTER is 20-0652400.
Is BACK IN THE SADDLE EQUINE THERAPY CENTER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
Are donations to BACK IN THE SADDLE EQUINE THERAPY CENTER tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BACK IN THE SADDLE EQUINE THERAPY CENTER file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of BACK IN THE SADDLE EQUINE THERAPY CENTER due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BACK IN THE SADDLE EQUINE THERAPY CENTER last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BACK IN THE SADDLE EQUINE THERAPY CENTER?
The 990-N for 2010 names Ms Pauline Meridien.
Who are the officers and directors of BACK IN THE SADDLE EQUINE THERAPY CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $75,002 (JARYN HALL-HAINES, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does BACK IN THE SADDLE EQUINE THERAPY CENTER have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $326,546, expenses of $363,693 and total assets of $47,150 at year end.

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