Lift Me Up
Lift me up! Mission is to provide safe, effective, and challenging therapeutic horsemanship. Dedicated to helping children and adults with a wide range of disabilities, the program helps …
Lift Me Up Inc
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Our therapeutic riding and equine-facilitated group wellness programs offer people of all ages life-changing experiences.
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Mission
Lift me up! Mission is to provide safe, effective, and challenging therapeutic horsemanship. Dedicated to helping children and adults with a wide range of disabilities, the program helps individuals develope physically,m mentally, and emotionally in a caring and fun enbrionment that empowers them in ways different from traditional therapy.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Lift Me Up with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 87% of the 1,276,615 charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. Explore United States
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- It has more complete contact information than 74% of comparable charities, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 filed years)
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- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLift Me Up is a registered nonprofit based in Great Falls, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1990 and has been operating for 36 years. Its EIN is 510187545. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $700K in annual revenue. 38 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Lift Me Up's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 510187545. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Lift Me Up has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 84% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for charities in United States is 90/100.
Lift Me Up is located in Great Falls, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1990 and has been active for 36 years.
Based on official tax filings, Lift Me Up has $700K in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 77% for charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
No red flags have been detected for Lift Me Up. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Lift Me Up holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 84% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 77%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Our therapeutic riding and equine-facilitated group wellness programs offer people of all ages life-changing experiences. Lift Me Up is registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1990.
Yes, donations to Lift Me Up are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 510187545, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
LIFT ME UP is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (15)
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15 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 38 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 38 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1990
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Lift Me Up
- What is Lift Me Up?
- Lift Me Up is a publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Great Falls, United States. Our therapeutic riding and equine-facilitated group wellness programs offer people of all ages life-changing experiences.
- When was Lift Me Up founded?
- Lift Me Up was founded in 1990.
- Who leads Lift Me Up?
- Don Weyback serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Lift Me Up located?
- Headquartered in Great Falls, VA, United States.
- What is Lift Me Up's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Lift Me Up trustworthy?
- Lift Me Up has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Lift Me Up's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 510187545.
- What is Lift Me Up's website?
- http://www.liftmeup.org