Nonprofit · EIN 35-2552709
SOAR ARENA THERAPEUTIC RIDING
Tax-exempt · SAN MARCOS, TX 78666
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $230,847 | $209,010 | $21,837 | $50,257 | $1,018 | $49,239 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $204,965 | $196,946 | $8,019 | -$12,433 | $0 | -$12,433 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $281,980 | $302,432 | -$20,452 | -$20,452 | $0 | -$20,452 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990-EZ | $196,350 | $117,137 | $79,213 | $81,926 | $0 | $81,926 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $188,033
- of which government grants
- $51,000
- Program service revenue
- $42,814
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $55,937
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $55,937
- Professional fundraising fees
- $2,207
- Accounting fees
- $656
- Occupancy
- $10,776
- Program services (functional)
- $199,860
- Fundraising (functional)
- $9,150
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $27,403
- Total assets, end of year
- $50,257
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,018
- Net assets, end of year
- $49,239
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $49,239
- Gross receipts
- $230,847
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 2016
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GWEN NORRIS | SECRETARYTREASURER Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| JOY JONES | PRESIDENT Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| JOANNA UNDERWOOD | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| JUDY WALKER | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| CARIE KAHANEK | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GWEN NORRIS | SECRETARYTREASURER Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| JOY JONES | PRESIDENT Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| JOANNA UNDERWOOD | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| JUDY WALKER | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| CARIE KAHANEK | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUDY WALKER | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| CARIE KAHANEK | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| JOANNA UNDERWOOD | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| GWEN NORRIS | SECRETARYTREASURER Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| JOY JONES | PRESIDENT Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwen Norris | SecretaryTreasurer | 0.25 | $0 |
| Joy Jones | President | 0.25 | $0 |
| Joanna Underwood | Vice President | 0.25 | $0 |
| Judy Walker | Board Member | 0.25 | $0 |
| Carie Kahanek | Board Member | 0.25 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 318 EL CAMINO WAY, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666-8950
- In care of
- % GWEN NORRIS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 318 El Camino Way Drive, San Marcos TX 78666
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Gwen Norris, 318 El Camino Way Drive, San Marcos TX 78666
- Signed the 990
- GWEN NORRIS, SECRETARYTREASURER
- Phone
- (512) 396-0000
- Website
- soarriding.org
- Return prepared by
- BLUE FOX TAX EXPRESS
Mission
TO DELIVER THERAPEUTIC HORSEBACK RIDING EXPERIENCES TO CHILDREN & ADULTS WITH PHYSICAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL AND LEARNING DISABILITIES...TO HELP EACH INDIVIDUAL WITH ANY ABILITY TO INCREASE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE, BUILD CONFIDENCE, DEVELOP THEIR BASIC LIFE SKILLS AND THE MAXIMUM INDE
Program accomplishments
- SOAR SERVES 120 PARTICPANTS SOAR PARTNEREDD WITH SUNSHINE KIDS, AN ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES GROUP ACTIVITES FOR KIDS WITH CANCER SOAR PROVIDES VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES TO TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS SOARS MAJOR OUTCOMES INCLUDE INCREASE IN CONFIDENCE, MOBILITY, AND AN IMPROVED OVERALL ATTITUDE TOWARDS LIFEExpenses $199,860
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 35-2552709
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $50,257
- Income (IRS master file)
- $230,847
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $230,847 | $209,010 | $50,257 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $204,965 | $196,946 | -$12,433 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $281,980 | $302,432 | -$20,452 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | $196,350 | $117,137 | $81,926 | XML |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Gwen Norris | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Gwen Norris | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Joanna Underwood | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 35-2552709).
Questions about SOAR ARENA THERAPEUTIC RIDING
- What is the EIN of SOAR ARENA THERAPEUTIC RIDING?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOAR ARENA THERAPEUTIC RIDING is 35-2552709.
- Is SOAR ARENA THERAPEUTIC RIDING tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to SOAR ARENA THERAPEUTIC RIDING tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOAR ARENA THERAPEUTIC RIDING 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 SOAR ARENA THERAPEUTIC RIDING due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SOAR ARENA THERAPEUTIC RIDING last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SOAR ARENA THERAPEUTIC RIDING?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Gwen Norris.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOAR ARENA THERAPEUTIC RIDING?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SOAR ARENA THERAPEUTIC RIDING have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $230,847, expenses of $209,010 and total assets of $50,257 at year end.
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