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Endeavor Therapeutic Horsemanship Inc

EIN 47-2323887 · Mount Kisco, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ENDEAVOR THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP INC.'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS WITH A BROAD RANGE OF NEEDS BY PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY EQUINE-ASSISTED SERVICES IN AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
4.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 42%
Employees
14
Volunteers
250

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 45% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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, 2024, 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. $411,427 spent. IN 2024,ENDEAVOR THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIPOPERATED FIVE CORE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO FULFILL OUR MISSION OF EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS TO THRIVE THROUGH EQUINE-ASSISTED SERVICES. COLLECTIVELY, THESE PROGRAMS SUPPORTEDOVER 800 INDIVIDUALSANNUALLY.VETERANS AND ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY PROGRAM:THEVETERANS PROGRAMREMAINS THELARGEST INITIATIVE AT ENDEAVOR, SERVINGMORE THAN 300 VETERANS AND ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY PERSONNELANNUALLY. THIS GIVES VETERANS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE INEQUINE-ASSISTED THERAPYANDRECREATIONAL THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP.THROUGH HANDS-ON INTERACTION WITH HORSES, PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP SKILLS IN EMOTIONAL REGULATION, COMMUNICATION, AND TRUST-BUILDINGTOOLS THAT DIRECTLY SUPPORT THEIR MENTAL HEALTH, RESILIENCE, AND OVERALL WELL-BEING. ENDEAVOR CONTINUES TO PARTNER WITH LOCAL VETERAN ORGANIZATIONS, VA HOSPITALS, AND MILITARY BASES TO EXPAND ACCESS AND ENSURE THAT OUR SERVICES MEET THE EVOLVING NEEDS OF THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED.
  2. $273,724 spent. THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP:THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES ADAPTIVE RIDING AND HORSEMANSHIP LESSONS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH PHYSICAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, AND EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES. CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS DESIGN INDIVIDUALIZED SESSIONS THAT PROMOTE BALANCE, COORDINATION, CONFIDENCE, AND INDEPENDENCE THROUGH EQUINE PARTNERSHIP. SUPPORTING 60+ PARTICIPANTS EACH QUARTER.
  3. $105,507 spent. PATHWAYS PROGRAM:ENDEAVOR PARTNERS WITHLOCAL RESIDENTIAL AND DAY FACILITIESTO PROVIDERECREATIONAL EQUINE-ASSISTED SERVICESTO SOME OF THE REGION'S MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND ADULTS. THESE INDIVIDUALS FACE A RANGE OF COMPLEX CHALLENGES, INCLUDINGADDICTION, POVERTY, RACISM, MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSES, DISABILITIES, AND HISTORIES OF TRAUMA.THROUGH THESE PARTNERSHIPS, ENDEAVOR EXTENDS ACCESS TO EQUINE ASSISTEDSERVICES THAT FOSTERCONNECTION, CONFIDENCE, AND HEALING. OUR APPROACH EMPHASIZES DIGNITY, INCLUSION, AND THE BELIEF THAT EVERY PERSONREGARDLESS OF CIRCUMSTANCECAN BENEFIT FROM THE POWERFUL BOND BETWEEN HUMANS AND HORSES.
  4. $193,869 spent. EQUINE-ASSISTED LEARNING: UNDER THE CAREFUL GUIDANCE OF OUR EQUINE-ASSISTED LEARNING PROGRAM MANAGER, THE EQUINE- ASSISTED LEARNING PROGRAM HAS GROWN AND NOW SERVES STUDENTS FROM A RANGE OF SCHOOLS EACH YEAR. IN THE GRANT YEAR, ENDEAVOR OFFERED EQUINE-ASSISTED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO 162 STUDENTS TO PRACTICE SKILLS CRITICAL TO SUCCESS IN THE CLASSROOM AND BEYOND. EMBEDDED WITHIN ENDEAVOR'S PHILOSOPHY AS EQUINE-ASSISTED EDUCATORS IS AN UNDERSTANDING THAT ALL STUDENTS ARE DIFFERENT AND HAVE UNIQUE STRENGTHS AND AREAS FOR GROWTH. BEFORE ANY SCHOOL GROUP ATTENDS ENDEAVOR, OUR INSTRUCTORS WILL DISCUSS GOALS WITH THE CLASSROOM TEACHER(S) AND TAILOR SESSIONS ACCORDINGLY. THIS MIGHT MEAN A SHIFT TOWARDS SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING OR OPPORTUNITIES TO APPLY WHAT IS BEING STUDIED IN THE CLASSROOM ALLOWING CONCEPTS TO COME TO LIFE THROUGH REAL WORLD APPLICATIONS AT THE FARM. PRISON PROGRAM ENDEAVOR PARTNERS WITH BEDFORD HILLS AND TACONIC CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES, OFFERING WEEKLY VISITS TO PROVIDE GROUND HORSEMANSHIP PROGRAMMING FOR INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS. OUR PROGRAM SERVES COHORTS OF EIGHT PARTICIPANTS, DELIVERING A 10-WEEK CURRICULUM FOCUSED ON THE ELITE GROOMING VOCATIONAL SKILLS. UPON REQUEST, AN ENDEAVOR SOCIAL WORKER JOINS THE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT. THROUGH THESE INITIATIVES, WE EQUIP PARTICIPANTS WITH VALUABLESKILLS, FOSTER CONFIDENCE, AND HELP BUILD A NETWORK FOR FUTURE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 November 6, 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 December 2024.

    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 March 2015.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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