Special Strides
- Assets
- $793.7k
- Revenue
- $931.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 21
- Location
- Monroe, NJ
- Founding
- 03/2000
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- 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 12/2021, Special Strides employed 21 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 12/2021, Special Strides generated $931.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $731.9k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
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 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION LOCATED ON CONGRESS HILL FARM IN MONROE NJ. WE PROVIDE THERAPY SERVICES, AND ADAPTIVE RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGHOUT THE LIFESPAN. THESE DISABILITIES MAY PRESENT AS CHALLENGES IN MOBILITY, COMMUNICATION, OR ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. 2021 WAS A YEAR OF TRANSITION. THE NUMBER OF CLIENTS, VOLUNTEERS, AND CLINICAL EDUCATION STUDENTS INCREASED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR HOWEVER IT HAS NOT RETURNED TO PRE-COVID LEVELS. 2021 SAW CONTINUED GROWTH TOWARDS PRE COVID NUMBERS WITH 2700 CLIENT VISITS COMPARED TO 3700 IN 2019. APPROXIMATELY 65% OF CLIENTS RECEIVE PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, OR SPEECH THERAPY WITH THE OTHER 35% PARTICIPATING IN RECREATION (ADAPTIVE RIDING) OR EDUCATIONAL (EQUINE FACILITATED LEARNING) PROGRAMS. THE HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL CENTRASTRIDES FOR MS (MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS) PILOT PROGRAM THAT WAS PUT ON HOLD THROUGH 2020 STARTED AGAIN IN NOVEMBER 2021. WE ARE VERY OPTIMISTIC ABOUT THE CONTINUED SUCCESS OF ALL OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES INTO THE FUTURE.
IN 2004, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TOOK A POWERFUL STEP TOWARD MEETING SPECIAL STRIDES MISSION OF PROVIDING ALL INDIVIDUALS WITH LIFE CHALLENGES THE THERAPY SERVICES, 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 JANUARY 2021, $127,900 WAS AWARDED TO 63 INDIVIDUALS WHO ULTIMATELY USED $81,635 OF THE TOTAL ALLOCATION. GIVEN THE INCONSISTENCY OF ATTENDANCE DUE TO THE CONTINUED PRESENCE OF COVID THIS WAS QUITE AN ACCOMPLISHMENT.
VOLUNTEERISM IS INTEGRAL TO THE FUNCTIONING OF ALL SERVICES AND PROGRAMS AT SPECIAL STRIDES. VOLUNTEERS ASSIST DURING THERAPY AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING AS SIDEWALKERS, HORSELEADERS, OFFICE ADMINISTRATORS AND FUNDRAISERS. PRE-COVID, OVER 100 INDIVIDUALS WERE TRAINED ANNUALLY TO PERFORM DIRECT SERVICE ASSISTANCE HOWEVER 2021 WAS STILL A YEAR OF RECOVERY. WE WERE EXCITED TO ENGAGE WITH 89 NEW VOLUNTEERS WITH 27 ULTIMATELY FORMING OUR "NEW VOLUNTEER CREW". SPECIAL STRIDES IS APPRECIATIVE AND DEDICATED TO OUR VOLUNTEERS IN FOSTERING MENTORSHIP IN LEADERSHIP, BUSINESS, VOCATIONAL ASPIRATIONS, AND SENSE OF PURPOSE. OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE A BRIDGE TO OUR COMMUNITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Susie Rehr Treasurer/therapist/execut | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $80,958 |
Laurie Landy President/therapist/foundi | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $78,258 |
Sam Landy Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rob Kash Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Celia Mastbaum Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Neal Herstik Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $120,355 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $376,820 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $497,175 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $366,627 |
| Investment income | $368 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $65,007 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,887 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $931,064 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $81,635 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $159,216 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,922 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $188,144 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $43,802 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,148 |
| Office expenses | $9,277 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $11,587 |
| 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 | $17,287 |
| Insurance | $44,648 |
| All other expenses | $13,665 |
| Total functional expenses | $731,911 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $406,016 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $267,984 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $55,057 |
| 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 | $64,601 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $793,658 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $793,658 |
| 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 | $793,658 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Special Strides has recieved totaling $100.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Gannett Foundations Inc Mclean, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $100 |
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