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 12/2022, Blue Sky Therapeutic Riding and Respite employed 10 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 12/2022, Blue Sky Therapeutic Riding and Respite generated $364.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $288.7k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 12.6% per year over the past 8 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
2022
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:
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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.
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
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Amy Gayhart Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Kristen Kromer Secretary | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Duane Sutton Board Member | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Beverly Aten Board Member | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Susan Pennau Board Member | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Janet Bird Board Member | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $178,230 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $178,230 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $90,638 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $11,000 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $84,221 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $364,089 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $166,128 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $54,087 |
Total functional expenses | $288,721 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $218,868 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $559,203 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $778,071 |
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 | $45,834 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $45,834 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $732,237 |
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 | $778,071 |