Lift Me Up is located in Great Falls, VA. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Lift ME Up employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lift ME Up 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 12/2023, Lift ME Up generated $496.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $478.4k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.8% per year over the past 9 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LIFT ME UP! MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SAFE, EFFECTIVE, AND CHALLENGING THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP. DEDICATED TO HELPING CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF DISABILITIES, THE PROGRAM HELPS INDIVIDUALS DEVELOP PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY AND EMOTIONALLY IN A CARING AND FUN ENVIRONMENT THAT EMPOWERS THEM IN WAYS DIFFERENT FROM TRADITIONAL THERAPY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
PROVIDED MOUNTED THERAPEUTIC EQUINE SESSIONS TO APPROXIMATELY 275 STUDENT RANGING IN AGE FROM 3 TO 70+ YEARS OLD WITH VARYING DEGREES OF PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE ABILITIES. ALSO, CONDUCTED WEEKLY UNMOUNTED WELLNESS SESSIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS IN APPROXIMATELY 8 RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION FACILITIES AS A COMPLIMENT TO TRADITIONAL THERAPY APPROACHES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Teresa Rutledge President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Deiadre Rauch Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Darlene Mccaffery Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Don Weybeck Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Silvia Stankova Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dave Giroux Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $3,917 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $178,865 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $129,884 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,980 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $312,666 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $322,850 |
Investment income | $1,076 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | -$76,348 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $5,500 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$69,237 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $496,507 |
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 | $228,294 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $13,793 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $18,875 |
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 | $21,803 |
Information technology | $942 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $31,685 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $39,681 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $42,413 |
Insurance | $30,864 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $478,392 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $130,448 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $33,676 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $14,663 |
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 | $1,700,181 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $11,579 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,890,547 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $49,393 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $38,235 |
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 | $976,263 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $8,195 |
Total liabilities | $1,072,086 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $784,785 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $33,676 |
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 | $1,890,547 |