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Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center Inc

Equine lessons for special needs individuals of Downeast Maine. An animal-based therapy to help individuals with a wide variety of disabilities providing physical and emotional support.

Health Bar Harbor, ME EIN: 611615265 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center Inc

Equine lessons for special needs individuals of Downeast Maine.An animal-based therapy to help individuals with a widevariety of disabilities providing physical and emotional support.

Founded
Headquarters
Bar Harbor, ME
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
E50
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2019

Tax-exempt status revoked

This organization's tax-exempt status was automatically revoked by the IRS on May 15, 2018 for failing to file required returns for three consecutive years. Donations may not be tax-deductible.

Mission

Equine lessons for special needs individuals of Downeast Maine. An animal-based therapy to help individuals with a wide variety of disabilities providing physical and emotional support.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE E50
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 87%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 27.41%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 28.2% of total expenses ($83,200 of $295,081).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.87
Program$0.87
87% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 82% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center Inc draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical health charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Bar Harbor, ME, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its EIN is 611615265. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $304K in annual revenue. 28 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 611615265. 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.

Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center Inc is located in Bar Harbor, ME, United States. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years.

Based on official tax filings, Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center Inc has $304K in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center Inc is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $304K in annual revenue. The organization has 28 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center 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 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). 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.

Equine lessons for special needs individuals of Downeast Maine.An animal-based therapy to help individuals with a widevariety of disabilities providing physical and emotional support. Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2011.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $304K is below the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 611615265, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
87% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
4

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

DA
David F•••••
Director

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

2 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Willowind receives $3K donation from Lynam Insurance Agency - Mount Desert Islander
Dec 2025
www.mdislander.com
Get to know Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center at the Jesup Memorial Library - Mount Desert Islander
Nov 2025
www.mdislander.com
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 28 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 28 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2011
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center Inc

What is Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center Inc?
Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center Inc is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Bar Harbor, United States. Equine lessons for special needs individuals of Downeast Maine.An animal-based therapy to help individuals with a widevariety of disabilities providing physical and emotional support.
When was Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center Inc founded?
Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center Inc was founded in 2011.
Who leads Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center Inc?
David Folger serves as Director.
Where is Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center Inc located?
Headquartered in Bar Harbor, ME, United States.
What is Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
Is Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center Inc trustworthy?
Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 611615265.
What is Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center Inc's website?
https://www.willowind.org