Riding to the Top
Riding to the top provides equine-assisted services to more than 250 children and adults with physical, cognitive and learning disabilities. While clients range in age from 3 to …
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Founded in 1993, Riding To The Top Therapeutic Riding Center is a non-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of children and adults with disabilities through equine activities and therapies. We operate year-round at our 50 acre farm in Windham, Maine.
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Riding to the top provides equine-assisted services to more than 250 children and adults with physical, cognitive and learning disabilities. While clients range in age from 3 to 60 plus years, more than 65% of rtt's clientele are children.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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- It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 79% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRiding to the Top is a registered human services nonprofit based in Windham, ME, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its EIN is 010482069. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 45 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Riding to the Top's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 010482069. 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.
Riding to the Top has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Riding to the Top is located in Windham, ME, United States. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years.
Based on official tax filings, Riding to the Top has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 86% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Riding to the Top is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 45 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Riding to the Top. 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, Riding to the Top 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 73% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). 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.
Founded in 1993, Riding To The Top Therapeutic Riding Center is a non-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of children and adults with disabilities through equine activities and therapies. We operate year-round at our 50 acre farm in Windham, Maine. Riding to the Top is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1993.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 73% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Riding to the Top are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Riding to the Top is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 010482069, 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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RIDING TO THE TOP 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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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 - 45 disclosed in the public registry.
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What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 45 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 · 1993
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Riding to the Top
- What is Riding to the Top?
- Riding to the Top is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Windham, United States. Founded in 1993, Riding To The Top Therapeutic Riding Center is a non-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of children and adults with disabilities through equine activities and therapies. We operate year-round at our 50 acre farm in Windham, Maine.
- When was Riding to the Top founded?
- Riding to the Top was founded in 1993.
- Who leads Riding to the Top?
- Sarah Bronson serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Riding to the Top located?
- Headquartered in Windham, ME, United States.
- What is Riding to the Top's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 73% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Riding to the Top trustworthy?
- Riding to the Top has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Riding to the Top's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 010482069. Registration: 01-0482069 (United States).
- What is Riding to the Top's website?
- http://www.ridingtothetop.org