Blue Sky Therapeutic Riding And Respite

Organization Overview

Blue Sky Therapeutic Riding And Respite, operating under the name Blue Sky Therapeutic Riding and Respite, is located in Aubrey, TX. The organization was established in 2013. 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, Blue Sky Therapeutic Riding and Respite employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blue Sky Therapeutic Riding and Respite 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, Blue Sky Therapeutic Riding and Respite generated $344.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $245.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.9% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROVIDE A SAFE HAPPY AND HEALTHY THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY THAT WORKS TO EMPOWER AND PROPEL OUR SPECIAL NEEDS CITIZENS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL. WE SERVE OUR VALUED CLIENTS BY PROVIDING THERAPEUTIC HORSEBACK RIDING RESPITE VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

RIDERS PARTICIPATE IN A VARIETY OF HORSEMANSHIP ACTIVITIES INCLUDING GROOMING TACKING AND COACHING A HORSE THROUGH PATTERNS OVER AND AROUND OBSTACLES. OUR CLIENTS GET TO EXPERIENCE THE PERSONALITIES OF OUR HORSES AND LEARN VALUABLE LIFE SKILLS. WE BELIEVE THAT OUR RIDERS ARE CAPABLE OF INCREDIBLE THINGS AND OUR HORSES KNOW IT! ALL INSTRUCTORS AT BLUE SKY ARE CERTIFIED THERAPEUTIC RIDING INSTRUCTORS CREDENTIALED BY THE PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS AND BEST PRACTICES FOR THERAPEUTIC HORSEBACK RIDING FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES. THERAPEUTIC DRIVING LESSONS ARE INSTRUCTED BY A PATH INTERNATIONAL CERTIFIED THERAPEUTIC DRIVING INSTRUCTOR


PURPOSE IS A DAY PROGRAM THAT CURRENTLY MEETS ON TUESDAY WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS FROM 9:00 2:00 AND ON FRIDAY WE HAVE OUR FUN FRIDAY PROGRAM FROM 10:00 1:00 AT PURPOSE OUR PARTNERS CLIENTS PARTICIPATE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: R I S E PURPOSE MERCANTILE PURPOSE PRODUCE BARN MANAGEMENT WE USE THESE FOUR FACETS TO TEACH JOB SOCIAL AND LIFE SKILLS IN A FUN AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY. ALSO OUR PARTNERS WORK TOWARDS EMPLOYMENT IN OUR VERY OWN PURPOSE MERCANTILE SILO. BLUE SKY IS A PLACE FOR OUR PARTNERS TO BELONG A PLACE WHERE THEIR VOICES ARE HEARD AND THEY KNOW THEY ALWAYS HAVE A SEAT AT THE TABLE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Amy Gayhart
Executive Director
$42,000
Beverly Aten
Board Member
$3,000
Kristen Kromer
Secretary
$0
Duane Sutton
Board Member
$0
Susan Pennau
Board Member
$0
Janet Bird
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$22,500
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$219,727
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$242,227
Total Program Service Revenue$76,736
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $12,000
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $344,061

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Blue Sky Therapeutic Riding And Respite has recieved totaling $16,768.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Christian Brothers Automotive Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: HOME OFFICE GIVING EXCHANGE COMMITTEE DONATION 2021 - QUARTER 1 - (EIN 26-4318170)

$7,500
Communities Foundation Of Texas

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT.

$5,818
Hammond Family Foundation

Ames, IA

PURPOSE: TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN PROVIDING THERAPEUTIC RIDING SESSIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

$1,450
Pogue Family Missions Society

McKinney, TX

PURPOSE: 2021 GALA SPONSOR

$1,000
Tzp Cares Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: BLUE SKY OFFERS A SAFE, HAPPY AND HEALTHY THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY THAT WORKS TO EMPOWER AND PROPEL OUR SPECIAL NEEDS CITIZENS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL. WE SERVE OUR VALUED CLIENTS BY PROVIDING THERAPEUTIC HORSEBACK RIDING, CHANCES FOR RESPITE, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITIES.

$1,000
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