Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Academy Inc

Organization Overview

Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Academy Inc is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Academy Inc employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Academy Inc 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, Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Academy Inc generated $435.0k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $443.3k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE IN VARIOUS FORMS ALWAYS EMPHASIZING ABILITY AND MAINTAINING AN ENVIRONMENT OF RESPECT AND TRUST FOR OUR RIDERS, VOLUNTEERS AND HORSES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PEGASUS TRA PROVIDES EQUINE-ASSISTED ACTIVITIES AND THERAPIES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, DIAGNOSES, AND AT-RISK POPULATIONS. INCORPORATED AS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION IN 1982, THE PROGRAM PARTNERS WITH HORSES, AND THEIR UNIQUE THREE-DIMENSIONAL SWING GATE, TO PROMOTE IMPROVED PHYSICAL STRENGTH, EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING, INDEPENDENCE, ALONG OTHER KEY LIFE SKILLS. PEGASUS PROVIDES THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE IN VARIOUS FORMS, ALWAYS EMPHASIZING ABILITY MAINTAINING AN ENVIRONMENT OF RESPECT TRUST FOR OUR RIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, HORSES. THERAPEUTIC RIDING HAS MANY COMPONENTS, INCLUDING PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, RECREATIONAL, AS WELL AS EDUCATIONAL. OUR FACILITIES INCLUDE A STATE-OF-THE-ART INDOOR RIDING ARENA THAT PERMITS YEAR-ROUND OPERATION. WE CURRENTLY HAVE 15 THERAPY HORSES OF VARIED SIZES BREEDS. THE PROGRAM STAFF CONSISTS OF TWO FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES NINE PART-TIME EMPLOYEES. PEGASUS IS A PATH PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF


PEGASUS OPERATES AN AUTISM PROGRAM TO MEET THE GROWING NEED FOR SERVICES FOR CHILDREN DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS. MANY IN THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY BELIEVE THAT THERE IS A SPECIAL CONNECTION BETWEEN HORSES AND CHILDREN WITH AUTISM BECAUSE BOTH INTERPRET THE WORLD IN PICTURES. AS THE BOND GROWS BETWEEN CHILD AND ANIMAL, PROGRESS SUCH AS IMPROVED COMMUNICATION, SOCIAL SKILLS, AND BEHAVIOR BECOME POSSIBLE IN MANY CASES. THIS PROGRAM ACCOMODATES 12 RIDERS PER WEEK.


PEGASUS THERAPEUTIC RIDING ACADEMY, INC. CONDUCTS A SIX WEEK SUMMER PROGRAM TO EXPOSE ADDITIONAL PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO EQUINE ASSISTED ACTIVITIES. IN 2021, THE PROGRAM INCLUDED GROUPS FROM MOSS REHABILITATION HOSPITAL, THE MOLLIE WOODS PROGRAM AT THE WOODS SCHOOL, THE PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF, AND A SIX WEEK TRY ME PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE WHO WERE ON OUR WAITING LIST OR WHO WERE INTERESTED IN TRYING THE PROGRAM FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THIS PROGRAMMING PREVIOUSLY CREATED AN ADDITIONAL 35 LESSONS PER WEEK FOR NEW PARTICIPANTS DURING THE SIX WEEK PERIOD.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Teresa Doherty
Executive Director
$50,000
Leigh Ann Difusco
Secretary
$0
Robert Hesser
President
$0
Niels Christensen
Treasurer
$0
Jonathan Smith
Director
$0
Jessica Ormsby
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$22,263
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$122,216
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$144,479
Total Program Service Revenue$201,336
Investment income $9
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $46,603
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $434,987

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Academy Inc has recieved totaling $16,854.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Windmill Foundation Inc

Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET

$10,000
Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial

Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: PEGASUS TRA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

$3,000
C W Schrenk And Marjorie J Schrenk Family Foundation

Holland, PA

PURPOSE: PURCHASE OF BITLESS BRIDLES AND ADAPTIVE STRAPS AND LEAD LINES FOR 13 HORSES FOR THERAPEUTIC RIDERS

$2,639
The Duke Energy Foundation

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS

$600
Cameron Family Foundation Inc

Greenwich, CT

PURPOSE: THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP

$500
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$115
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