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Pony Power Therapies Inc

EIN 20-3210841 · Mahwah, NJ

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PONY POWER THERAPIES IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT CONNECTS INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES OR LIFE CHALLENGES TO THE WONDERS OF HORSES, FARMING AND NATURE.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
11.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
39
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$123,588, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $1.2 million spent. THERAPEUTIC RIDING - PONY POWER OFFERS THERAPEUTIC RIDING LESSONS, WHEN INDICATED, TO INDIVIDUALS WITH A BROAD SPECTRUM OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES AS WELL AS THOSE MANAGING OTHER LIFE CHALLANGES. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON HELPING INDIVIDUALS DEVELOP RIDING SKILLS IN A SUPPORTIVE, ADAPTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE MOST PARTICIPANTS REALIZE THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS, SUCH AS GREATER CORE STRENGTH, IMPROVED MOTOR PLANNING AND INCREASED SELF-CONFIDENCE. DURING FY 25, PONY POWER PROVIDED 3,786 THERAPEUTIC RIDING SESSIONS.
  2. $229,835 spent. HORSE-ASSISTED LEARNING - PONY POWER OFFERS A NON-RIDING PROGRAM AIMED AT DEVELOPING LIFE SKILLS. THE PROGRAM SERVES BOTH INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS. GROUPS BENEFITING FROM THIS PROGRAM INCLUDED HIGH SCHOOLS SEEKING TO SATISFY COMMUNITY-BASED INSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS; STUDENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS SEEKING PRE-VOCATIONAL TRAINING; AND THOSE STRUGGLING WITH LIFE CHALLANGES SUCH AS PTSD, SUBSTANCE ABUSE/RECOVERY AND ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION. PONY POWER ALSO HAS AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR ADOLESCENTS IN NEED OF SUPPORT THAT INCORPORATES HORSE-ASSISTED LEARNING. DURING FY25, PONY POWER PROVIDED 2,426 HORSE-ASSISTED LEARNING SESSIONS TO GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS.
  3. $378,435 spent. SCHOOL GROUPS AND SUMMER EXTENDED - THIS PROGRAM COMBINES THE RIDING PROGRAM WITH A NATURE-BASED FARM AND HORSEMANSHIP CURRICULLUM. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE GROOMING AND HORSE CARE, INCLUDING FIRST-AID, GARDENING, COMPOSTING AND BEEKEEPING. THIS PROGRAM SERVES ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. IN THE SUMMER, THE PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN WHO ARE AT-RISK IN ADDITION TO CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES. DURING FY25, PONY POWER PROVIDED 4,656 SESSIONS FOR SCHOOL GROUP AND SUMMER-EXTENDED PROGRAMS.
  4. $134,730 spent. GARDEN ASSISTED LEARNING - NATURE BASED FARM LEARNING INCORPORATING PONY POWERS FARM IN THE FOREST (ACCESSIBLE PLAYSPACE IN A WOODED, FENCED AREA.)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2006.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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