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Riding With Heart

EIN 57-1233216 · Pittstown, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceGood74 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF RIDING WITH HEART IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PHYSICALLY AND COGNITIVELY CHALLENGED ADULTS, CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES TO PROVIDE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THROUGH OUR DIVERSIFIED EQUINE ASSISTED PROGRAMS.

Income
$218,794
Spending
$215,173
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
5.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 59%
Employees
15
Volunteers
45
Highest pay
$41,600, executive di

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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $203,186 spent. RIDING WITH HEART SERVES CHILDREN AND ADULTS AGES 3-65+ WITH PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, AND/OR EMOTIONAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH RECREATIONAL AND HEALTH RELATED EQUINE THERAPIES. THE PROGRAMS THAT RIDING WITH HEART OFFER ARE ADAPTIVE THERAPEUTIC HORSEBACK RIDING, SOCIAL SKILLS FOR CHILDREN ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM, MOMMY & ME, HIPPOTHERAPY AND SUMMER CAMP. ADDITIONALLY, RIDING WITH HEART PROVIDES INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR AT-RISK TEENS FROM A RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM THAT HAVE EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL SPECIAL NEEDS, SOCIAL SKILLS GROUP FOR CHILDREN ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM AND A WORK STUDY PROGRAM FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. THE POPULATION RIDING WITH HEART SERVES HAVE PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE AND/OR EMOTIONAL DISABILITIES. THE DISABILITIES SERVED INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO; AUTISM, CEREBRAL PALSY, SPINA BIFIDA, ADHD, FRAGILE X, DEPRESSION, DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS, TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, ASPERGER SYNDROM, AND/OR PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER. RIDING WITH HEART SERVES CHILDREN AND ADULTS AGES 3-65+ WITH PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, AND/OR EMOTIONAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH RECREATIONAL AND HEALTH RELATED EQUINE THERAPIES. THE PROGRAMS THAT RIDING WITH HEART OFFER ARE ADAPTIVE THERAPEUTIC HORSEBACK RIDING, SOCIAL SKILLS FOR CHILDREN ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM, MOMMY & ME, HIPPOTHERAPY AND SUMMER CAMP. ADDITIONALLY, RIDING WITH HEART PROVIDES INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR AT-RISK TEENS FROM A RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM THAT HAVE EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL SPECIAL NEEDS, SOCIAL SKILLS GROUP FOR CHILDREN ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM AND A WORK STUDY PROGRAM FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. THE POPULATION RIDING WITH HEART SERVES HAVE PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE AND/OR EMOTIONAL DISABILITIES. THE DISABILITIES SERVED INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO; AUTISM, CEREBRAL PALSY, SPINA BIFIDA, ADHD, FRAGILE X, DEPRESSION, DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS, TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, ASPERGER SYNDROM, AND/OR PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER.

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 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 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 November 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 November 4, 2026.

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