Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center

Organization Overview

Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center is located in Augusta, MI. The organization was established in 1959. 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, Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center 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, Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center generated $545.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $643.2k 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

THE CHEFF THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER WAS INCORPORATED JANUARY 29, 1960, AS A MICHIGAN NON-PROFIT CORPORATION. THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO IMPROVE LIVES THROUGH THE THERAPEUTIC USE OF HORSES. THE ORGANIZATION OPENED IN 1970 AS THE UNITED STATES' FIRST THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER BUILT SPECIFICALLY TO SERVE THE DISABLED. THE CHEFF CENTER FOCUSES ON WHAT INDIVIDUALS CAN ACCOMPLISH, NOT ON THEIR LIMITATIONS. PARTICIPATION IS AVAILABLE TO RIDERS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES. CHEFF CENTER CLIENTS INCLUDE: AT-RISK CHILDREN, MENTALLY AND EMOTIONALLY IMPAIRED, SIGHT OR HEARING IMPAIRED, DOWN SYNDROME, MS/MD/CEREBRAL PALSY, AUTISTIC/LEARNING DISABLED, CYSTIC FIBROSIS/CANCER/BRAIN INJURIES, ADD/ADHD, AND OTHER DISABILITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THERAPEUTIC RIDING - YEAR-ROUND RIDING CLASSES. THERAPEUTIC RIDING CHALLENGES INDIVIDUALS TO ACHIEVE AND IMPROVE PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY. THE BENEFITS INCLUDE: "INCREASED MUSCLE STRENGTH "IMPROVED CONFIDENCE; INCREASED SELF-ESTEEM "INCREASED BALANCE AND MOBILITY "ABILITY TO STAY ON TASK; FOCUSED "INCREASED RANGE OF MOTION "BEHAVIORAL IMPROVEMENTS


HIPPOTHERAPY - LITERALLY MEANING "TREATMENT WITH THE HELP OF THE HORSE." THE BENEFITS PROVIDED BY HIPPOTHERAPY INCLUDE: "INCREASED MOBILITY "POSITIVE EFFECT ON RESPIRATORY FUNCTION "IMPROVEMENT OF SYMMETRY, BODY AWARENESS, SPINAL ORIENTATION AND STRENGTH OF POSTURE "IMPROVES SELF ESTEEM, CONFIDENCE, MOTIVATION AND INCREASES ATTENTION SPAN


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Tara East
Executive Di
$83,000
Amy O'brien
Vice Preside
$0
Kip Miller
President
$0
Jason Martin
Treasurer
$0
Heidi Stucki
Secretary
$0
Kelly Boles Chapman
Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$2,100
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$58,771
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$222,316
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$283,187
Total Program Service Revenue$71,160
Investment income $61,453
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $25,158
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$2,541
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $1,108
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $545,936

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center has recieved totaling $80,266.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Enna Foundation C/O Greenleaf Trust

Kalamazoo, MI

PURPOSE: READ AND RIDE ROUNDUP

$20,600
W S And Lois Vandalson Foundation

Delton, MI

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$20,000
Rite Aid Healthy Futures

Camp Hill, PA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT THE LOCAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM

$10,000
Dr Joe Foundation

Portage, MI

PURPOSE: ACTIVITIES AND THERAPIES TO SPECIAL NEEDS INDIVIDUALS

$10,000
Battle Creek Community Foundation

Battle Creek, MI

PURPOSE: HEALTH, GENERAL & REHABILITATIVE

$9,357
Drive For Life

Kalamazoo, MI

PURPOSE: OPERATIONS

$6,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$4,117,450
Earnings$576,254
Admin Expense$26,623
Grants$168,945
Ending Balance$4,498,136

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