Equest is located in Dallas, TX. The organization was established in 1982. 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, Equest employed 33 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Equest 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, Equest generated $2.3m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.0%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DIVERSE NEEDS BY PARTNERING WITH HORSES TO BRING HOPE AND HEALING THROUGH EQUINE ASSISTED ACTIVITIES AND THERAPIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EQUEST PROVIDES EQUINE ASSISTED SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE AND EMOTIONAL DISABILITIES, AS WELL AS VETERANS IN NORTH TEXAS. EQUEST SERVED OVER 275 UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS AND DELIVERED OVER 6,000 SERVICE HOURS IN 2021. ON AVERAGE, 80% OF ALL PROGRAM EXPENSES FOR THE GENERAL CLIENT POPULATION ARE UNDERWRITTEN EXCEPT FOR OUR VETERAN PROGRAM. 100% OF ALL VETERAN FEES ARE COVERED BY EQUEST.THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP: 201 CLIENTSEQUESTS VETERAN PROGRAM (HOOVES FOR HEROES) 70 CLIENTS WITH 3,300 SERVICE HOURS. EQUESTS COUNSELING PROGRAM: 647 COUNSELING HOURS AND 71 INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING CLIENTS SERVED.EQUEST RECEIVED APPROXIMATELY 23,874 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER SERVICES THAT ARE NOT RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Elizabeth Kellogg CEO | Officer | 40 | $128,771 |
Greg Endo Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lindsay Kirton Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Hampton Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Julie Sherman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Teresa Fishman Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $707,018 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $232,162 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,055,060 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $26,238 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,994,240 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $174,557 |
Investment income | $17,381 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $4,743 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,085 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$459 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,254,623 |
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. | $154,771 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,001 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $953,518 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,531 |
Other employee benefits | $121,014 |
Payroll taxes | $89,787 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $5 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $83 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $8,913 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $3,796 |
Fees for services: Other | $69,484 |
Advertising and promotion | $10,898 |
Office expenses | $46,013 |
Information technology | $50,017 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $80,820 |
Travel | $15,399 |
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 | $114,024 |
Insurance | $54,331 |
All other expenses | $8,611 |
Total functional expenses | $2,029,232 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $783,102 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $509,770 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $97,108 |
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 | $3,805 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,466,463 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $781,733 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,641,981 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $43,170 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $7,726 |
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 | $349,799 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $400,695 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,318,720 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $922,566 |
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 | $4,641,981 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 29 grants that Equest has recieved totaling $432,786.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Communities Foundation Of Texas Dallas, TX PURPOSE: THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $143,522 |
Junior League Of Dallas Inc Dallas, TX PURPOSE: HEALTH | $33,000 |
The Bessemer Giving Fund Woodbridge, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $28,000 |
Thomas Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT BUILDING NEW ARENA | $25,000 |
Jordan Spieth Family Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE THE ORGANIZATION WITH THE FUNDS NEEDED TO FULFILL THEIR GOALS LOCALLY. | $25,000 |
Lisa And Clay Cooley Family Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: TO ENHANCE PEOPLE'S QUALITY OF LIFE WITH EQUINE ASSISTED ACTIVITIES AND THERAPIES | $24,580 |
Beg. Balance | $730,902 |
Earnings | $98,095 |
Admin Expense | $3,796 |
Other Expense | $38,251 |
Ending Balance | $786,950 |
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