RIVERWOOD THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

RIVERWOOD THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER

EIN 56-1941069 · Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations (P80)

What they do

RIVERWOOD THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER PROVIDES CERTIFIED EQUINE-ASSISTED SERVICES and FARM-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES for INDIVIDUALS WITH DIVERSE CAPABILITIES. RIVERWOOD is A PREMIER ACCREDITED CENTER UNDER THE GUIDELINES of THE PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION of THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP, INTERNATIONAL. CLIENTS SERVED INCLUDED THOSE WITH DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES, DISABILITIES RESULTING FROM TRAUMA, ACQUIRED CHRONIC CONDITIONS, SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL DISABILITIES and DIAGNOSED MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS. ALL SERVICES THAT ARE PROVIDED INCLUDE A THOROUGH ASSESSMENT of THE INDIVIDUAL and THEIR NEEDS, A PHYSICIANS STATEMENT and APPROPRIATE RELEASES and EMERGENCY MEDICAL DOCUMENTS. A TREATMENT PLAN and INDIVIDUAL SHORT and LONG TERM GOALS ARE SET for EACH CLIENT ALONG WITH ONGOING PROGRESS NOTES. RIVERWOOD OPERATES ON A YEAR-ROUND SCHEDULE SERVING MORE THAN 200 CLIENTS EACH YEAR INCLUDING THOSE THAT COME THROUGH OUR LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEMS.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $73.40 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

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They name their leaders14 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

89.41%of revenue went to mission work73.4% of expenses · Program services

12.79%of revenue went to fundraising10.5% of expenses

$128.29spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

19.65%of revenue went to management and office costs16.1% of expenses

$1.29in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

81.2%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $138,882 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $63,978 for CYNTHIA MARTIN END MAY (EXECUTIVE DI). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$516,913

Mission workProgram services$462,15989.41% of revenue73.4% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$101,56219.65% of revenue16.1% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$66,11412.79% of revenue10.5% of expenses

Total expenses$629,835121.85% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 73.4% mission · 16.1% management · 10.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 121.85% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 77.1% mission · 7.4% management · 15.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 117.23% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 77.3% mission · 7.5% management · 15.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 97.54% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 75.2% mission · 8.8% management · 16.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 91.62% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 79.8% mission · 8.9% management · 11.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 84.93% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 81.3% mission · 8.6% management · 10.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 104.05% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 77.3% mission · 8.8% management · 13.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 88.05% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 77.7% mission · 9.0% management · 13.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 99.09% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$490,953

Expenses$629,835

Annual shortfall $138,882 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$462,159 · 73.4% of expenses

Management and office costs$101,562 · 16.1% of expenses

Fundraising$66,114 · 10.5% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$490,953

Expenses$629,835

Assets$814,323

Income$498,588

Contributions$398,699

Mission work (program services)$462,159

Fundraising$66,114

Management and general$101,562

Executive compensation (total)$51,747

Accounting fees$8,622

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

CYNTHIA MARTIN END MAYEXECUTIVE DI · 40 hrs/week $63,978Base $62,266 · Other $1,712

ANDREA KURTZ BEG SEPTEMBEREXECUTIVE DI · 40 hrs/week $31,902

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (14)

CYNTHIA MARTIN END MAYEXECUTIVE DI

ANDREA KURTZ BEG SEPTEMBEREXECUTIVE DI

ANGELA HICKSSECRETARY

CASEY RAYMERBOARD MEMBER

CHUCK HILLBOARD MEMBER

JENNIFER BARKSDALETREASURER

JENNIFER KIRBY BEG AUGUSTBOARD MEMBER

JIM GALLAHERVP/ASST. TRE

JUSTINE BESTLERBOARD MEMBER

MICHELLE SPEASBOARD MEMBER

PHYLLIS BRITNELLBOARD MEMBER

SALEM VESTBOARD MEMBER

SONJA MURRAYPRESIDENT

ZACH SHARPE END JULYBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1997
Location: 6825 ROLLING VIEW DR, TOBACCOVILLE, NC 27050-9681
County: Forsyth
In care of: % SUSAN K HUBBARD
Primary officer: JENNIFER KIRBY, PRESIDENT

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailinstructor@riverwoodtrc.org Phone(336) 922-6426

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: BUTLER BURKE LLP
NTEE classification: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations (P80)
IRS tax category: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations