Taking The Reins is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (P30) the organization is classified as: Children & Youth Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Taking The Reins employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Taking The Reins 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, Taking The Reins generated $1.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $667.1k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.8% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TAKING THE REINS' MISSION IS ADVANCING GIRL POWER THROUGH HORSEPOWER. TAKING THE REINS INSPIRES AT-RISK GIRLS TO ACT WITH COURAGE AND CONFIDENCE BY INTERACTING WITH HORSES, FARM ANIMALS, AND NATURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EQUESTRIAN/EQUINE PROGRAM - SERVED 203 GIRLS, AGES 11-17STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN WEEKDAY, AND WEEKEND RIDING LESSONS, ALONG WITH LEARNING ABOUT HORSE CARE RESPONSIBILITIES. TEENS PARTICIPATED IN (1) THE EQUINE SCIENCE HIPPOLOGY COMPETITIONS HELD AT THE LA HANSEN DAM CENTER HORSESHOW, CAL POLY SAN LUIS OBISPO, AND IN NORCO, CA, (2) OPEN HORSESHOW ASSOCIATION'S NATIONAL VIRTUAL HORSESHOW, WHERE THEY COMPETED AGAINST BOYS AND GIRLS FROM ACROSS THE NATION, (3) THE TEVIS CUP (ENDURANCE RACE WITHIN THE SIERRA NEVADA RANGE) WHERE TTR TEENS VOLUNTEERED AS PART OF THE ARABIAN HORSE ASSOCIATION OF SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, HELPED HORSES WITH VET CHECKS, OFFERING WATER TO RIDER AND HORSE, AND (4) THE US NATIONALS IN TULSA, OKLAHOMA, COMPETING IN HIPPOLOGY AND JUDGING WITH OVER 100 COMPETITORS.
URBAN FARM SEED-TO-SKILLET GARDEN PROGRAM - SERVED 65 GIRLS, AGES 11-17GIRLS LEARNED ABOUT GARDENING, STEWARDSHIP OF THE LAND, HEALTHY COOKING IN TTRS KITCHEN, AND ENGAGED IN STEAM-BASED PROJECTS. STUDENTS COOKED HEALTHY MEALS AND LEARNED ABOUT HEALTHY EATING AND FOOD PREPARATION. GIRLS ALSO USED TTR'S GARDEN FOR RESEARCH ON FOOD AND THE ENVIRONMENT, AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY BY WAY OF TTR'S GOATS, DUCKS, PONIES, AND CHICKENS TO COMPLETE THEIR HIGH SCHOOL PROJECTS
YOUTH EDUCATIONAL SERVICES PROGRAM (YES) - SERVED 21 HIGH SCHOOL GIRLSQUALIFIED TTR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN WITH TTR PROGRAMS FOR A MINIMUM OF TWO CONSECUTIVE YEARS PARTICIPATE IN COLLEGE-PREP ACTIVITIES, COLLEGE TOURS, AND LIFE-SKILLS WORKSHOPS AND HAVE ACCESS TO SCHOLARSHIPS AND COLLEGE TUITIONPROVIDED 12, 2-HOUR COLLEGE-PREP AND LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOPS TO QUALIFIED TTR STUDENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Martha J Haven Executive Dir. | Officer | 1 | $95,679 |
Bryon Paredes Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Beth Ann Guynn Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lisa Martinez Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary I Carbajal ESQ Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Erin Mills Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $20,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,600,801 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,620,801 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $38,439 |
Investment income | $1,083 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
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 | $1,662,670 |
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. | $95,679 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,979 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $104,784 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $21,280 |
Payroll taxes | $16,158 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,915 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $15,900 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $57,097 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $15,243 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $8,918 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $6,147 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $32,887 |
Insurance | $15,314 |
All other expenses | $5,986 |
Total functional expenses | $667,100 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $716,374 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $25,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $300 |
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 | $9,076 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,708,524 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $701,083 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,160,357 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $41,243 |
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 | $150,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $191,243 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,993,428 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $975,686 |
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 | $3,160,357 |