Special Strides
- Assets
- $916.0k
- Revenue
- $887.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 22
- Location
- Monroe, NJ
- Founding
- 03/2000
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 22-3667820
Organization Overview
Special Strides is located in Monroe, NJ. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (E50) the organization is classified as: Rehabilitative Care, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Special Strides employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Special Strides is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Special Strides generated $887.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $798.0k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.6% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SPECIAL STRIDES IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEVOTED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. WITH A UNIQUE COMBINATION OF THERAPY, HORSES, AND THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, INDIVIDUALS ACHIEVE GOALS FOR THERAPY, RECREATION AND EDUCATION. SPECIAL STRIDES PROVIDES ALL INDIVIDUALS AN OPPORTUNITY TO "IMPROVE THEIR LIVES.. ONE STRIDE AT A TIME", REGARDLESS OF FINANCIAL STATUS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SPECIAL STRIDES INC. IS A 26-YEAR-OLD NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN MONROE NJ. WE PROVIDE THERAPY SERVICES, RECREATION, AND EDUCATION THROUGHOUT THE LIFESPAN FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. EQUINE ASSISTED SERVICES INCLUDE PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, SPEECH THERAPY, ADAPTIVE RIDING, AND EQUINE FACILITATED LEARNING. CLIENTS GAIN FUNCTIONAL SKILLS IN THE AREAS OF BALANCE, MOBILITY, SOCIALIZATION, COMMUNICATION, AND ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. WE RECEIVED GRANTS TOTALING OVER $60,000 THAT WERE USED FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES, NEW WATERERS, AND FEED SYSTEMS FOR THE HORSE PADDOCKS. SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO OVER 130 CLIENTS, A COMMUNITY GROUP WITH INDIVIDUALS WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOL GROUPS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
IN 2004, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TOOK A POWERFUL STEP TOWARD MEETING THE SPECIAL STRIDES MISSION OF PROVIDING ALL INDIVIDUALS WITH LIFE CHALLENGES THE THERAPY SERVICES, OR RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING NEEDED TO REACH THEIR UNIQUE POTENTIAL. TO THIS END THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ESTABLISHED THE STEVEN WERTHAN MEMORIAL FUND TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE INDIVIDUALS IN NEED OF OUR SERVICES. IN 2023, $127,750 WAS AWARDED TO 71 INDIVIDUALS. THIS IS APPROXIMATELY 55% OF OUR CLIENT BASE. THE TOTAL ACTUAL EXPENDITURE WAS $89,500. THIS IS DUE TO VARIABILITY IN ATTENDANCE, ILLNESS, EPISODIC CARE, AND DISCONTINUATION OF SERVICES. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS "ROLLING" AS THE NEEDS ARE CONTINUAL THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
VOLUNTEERISM IS INTEGRAL TO THE FUNCTIONING OF ALL SERVICES AND PROGRAMS AT SPECIAL STRIDES. VOLUNTEERS ASSIST DURING THERAPY AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING AS SIDEWALKERS AND HORSELEADERS. THEY ALSO PROVIDE SUPPORT WITH FACILITY MANAGEMENT, OFFICE ADMINISTRATION, AND FUNDRAISING EVENTS. IN 2023 WE WERE EXCITED TO ENGAGE 55 NEW VOLUNTEERS TO JOIN OUR TEAM. SPECIAL STRIDES IS APPRECIATIVE OF AND DEDICATED TO OUR VOLUNTEERS WHILE FOSTERING MENTORSHIP IN LEADERSHIP, BUSINESS, VOCATIONAL ASPIRATIONS, AND A SENSE OF PURPOSE. THEIR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IS VITAL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sam Landy Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Laurie Landy President/therapist/foundi | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $80,808 |
Susie Rehr Treasurer/therapist/execut | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $83,580 |
Carol Werthan Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Celia Mastbaum Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Daniel Goldstein Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $285,171 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $263,058 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $179,640 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $548,229 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $349,552 |
| Investment income | $474 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$21,799 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $11,139 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $887,595 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $98,185 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $164,388 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,439 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $219,428 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $49,776 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,498 |
| Office expenses | $14,061 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $7,386 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,157 |
| Insurance | $67,109 |
| All other expenses | $8,436 |
| Total functional expenses | $797,958 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $377,376 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $188,841 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $54,277 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $89,610 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $205,851 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $915,955 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $17,257 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $17,257 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $898,698 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $915,955 |