Therapeutic Riding of Tucson Inc
Enriching the lives of people with special needs using equine-assisted activities and therapies to improve physical, mental, social and emotional well-being.
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Adaptive RidingThroughout the world, there are thousands of individuals with special needs who experience the rewarding benefits of horseback riding. A disability does not have to prevent a person from riding horses. In fact, experiencing the motion of a horse can be very therapeutic, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Because horseback riding rhythmically moves the participants body in a manner similar to a human gait, participants with physical challenges often show improvement in flexibility, balance, and muscle strength. As the participants work on riding skill based goals through different tasks and activities, they can experience emotional benefits, including reduced feelings of depression and anxiety, increased self-esteem, enhanced focus, improved social skills, and a sense of control and connection. BITS - Back …
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Enriching the lives of people with special needs using equine-assisted activities and therapies to improve physical, mental, social and emotional well-being.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Therapeutic Riding of Tucson Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- 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
- Established in 1975, it predates 84% of the human services charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. 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
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyTherapeutic Riding of Tucson Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Tucson, AZ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1975 and has been operating for 51 years. Its EIN is 860329294. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $873K in annual revenue. 67 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Therapeutic Riding of Tucson Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 860329294. 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.
Therapeutic Riding of Tucson Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 77% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Therapeutic Riding of Tucson Inc is located in Tucson, AZ, United States. The organization was established in 1975 and has been active for 51 years.
Based on official tax filings, Therapeutic Riding of Tucson Inc has $873K in annual revenue. It allocates 77% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% 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.
Therapeutic Riding of Tucson Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $873K in annual revenue. The organization has 67 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Therapeutic Riding of Tucson Inc. 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, Therapeutic Riding of Tucson Inc 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 77% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). 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.
Adaptive RidingThroughout the world, there are thousands of individuals with special needs who experience the rewarding benefits of horseback riding. A disability does not have to prevent a person from riding horses. In fact, experiencing the motion of a horse can be very therapeutic, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Because horseback riding rhythmically moves the participants body in a manner similar to a human gait, participants with physical challenges often show improvement in flexibility, balance, and muscle strength. As the participants work on riding skill based goals through different tasks and activities, they can experience emotional benefits, including reduced feelings of depression and anxiety, increased self-esteem, enhanced focus, improved social skills... Therapeutic Riding of Tucson Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1975.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 77% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $873K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Therapeutic Riding of Tucson Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 860329294, 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 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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THERAPEUTIC RIDING OF TUCSON INC 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 (19)
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 67 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 67 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 · 1975
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Therapeutic Riding of Tucson Inc
- What is Therapeutic Riding of Tucson Inc?
- Therapeutic Riding of Tucson Inc is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Tucson, United States. Adaptive RidingThroughout the world, there are thousands of individuals with special needs who experience the rewarding benefits of horseback riding. A disability does not have to prevent a person from riding horses. In fact, experiencing the motion of a horse can be very therapeutic, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Because horseback riding rhythmically moves the participants body in a manner similar to a human gait, participants with physical challenges often show improvement in flexibility, balance, and muscle strength. As the participants work on riding skill based goals through different tasks and activities, they can experience emotional benefits, including reduced feelings of depression and anxiety, increased self-esteem, enhanced focus, improved social skills, and a sense of control and connection. BITS - Back In The SaddleBITS is made for individuals who:-have past involvement with horses-may have suffered an equine related injury-want to overcome any equine related trauma -had an experience that hinders their relationship with horses -have previous equestrian experience but have not been on a horse for a long time and want to get back in the saddle in a safe and supportive environment BITS participants report experiencing:-physical benefits-emotional benefits-decreased anxiety-improved confidence-increased riding skills knowledge Equine-Assisted LearningEquine-assisted learning (EAL) is an experiential learning approach that promotes the development of life skills for educational, professional and personal goals through equine-assisted activities. Working with equines provides opportunities to teach critical life skills such as trust, respect, honesty and communication. Various format offerings are available for organizations and school groups. Please contact our office for more information about these opportunities. Equine Assisted Counseling (EAC)EAC is an experiential form of counseling that includes horses to achieve personal and emotional gro
- When was Therapeutic Riding of Tucson Inc founded?
- Therapeutic Riding of Tucson Inc was founded in 1975.
- Who leads Therapeutic Riding of Tucson Inc?
- Gordon Reynolds serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Therapeutic Riding of Tucson Inc located?
- Headquartered in Tucson, AZ, United States.
- What is Therapeutic Riding of Tucson Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 77% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Therapeutic Riding of Tucson Inc trustworthy?
- Therapeutic Riding of Tucson Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Therapeutic Riding of Tucson Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 860329294.
- What is Therapeutic Riding of Tucson Inc's website?
- https://trotarizona.org