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Mane Stream Inc

EIN 23-7377601 · Oldwick, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood73 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 73 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

Mane Stream's mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with physical, developmental, emotional and medical challenges through a diverse program of equine assisted activities, therapy services and educational initiatives.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
18.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 43%
Employees
29
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$126,453, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 73 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 73 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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 December 31, 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 (3)
  1. $467,862 spent. Mane Stream's PATH certified riding instructors provided more than 1,263 adaptive riding lessons to 79 riders with special needs, teaching riding and horsemanship skills. In 2025 we offered both semi-private and private lessons. These types of lessons ensure that each student receives customized lessons to help them achieve independence.Mane Stream hosts an inclusive summer camp that is NJDOH and PerformCare approved. In 2025 we served 73 children over 10 one-week sessions.
  2. $241,477 spent. Since 1972 Mane Stream has provided therapy services and adaptive horseback riding for children and adults with special needs. In 2025 we served 19 clients with 279 visits to our occupational therapists,speech language pathologists and mental health provider. In 2025 Mane Stream did not offer physical therapy sessions. We also saw 36 students in our program with the Pillar Elementary School. Our medical treatment program provides intensive one-on-one therapy sessions with a licensed therapist utilizing the movement of the horse as a treatment strategy. The unique combination of an on-site clinic and the use of the horse provides a one of a kind therapy setting. We are grateful to the many volunteers who make our programs possible. During 2025, over 150 volunteers provided 7,060 hours of assistance for our programs. Of those hours, 720 were spent in direct service to our therapy services clients.
  3. $45,277 spent. Horses for Healing (H4H)- H4H combines riding lessons and grooming/groundwork for individuals living with,recovering from and living life after cancer and those living with Parkinson's Disease. In 2025 we served 3 participants in this program.Mane Stream also provides programs to community groups and school groups throughout the year. We served 335 students, scouts, senior adults and others throughout our field trips and community programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1975.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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