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Quantum Leap Farm Inc

EIN 59-3469464 · Odessa, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE CULTIVATE HUMAN POTENTIAL AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, THROUGH EQUINE-ASSISTED THERAPIES.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
7.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 73%
Employees
24
Volunteers
545
Highest pay
$136,298, 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 19 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 (3)
  1. $225,252 spent. THERAPEUTIC RIDING:QUANTUM LEAP FARM OFFERS ADAPTIVE HORSEBACK RIDING FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, AND EMOTIONAL DISABILITIES. PARTICIPANTS LEARN BASIC RIDING AND HORSEMANSHIP SKILLS WHILE GAINING STRENGTH, COORDINATION, CONFIDENCE, AND SOCIAL CONNECTION. SESSIONS ARE DELIVERED IN OUR COVERED ARENA AND PASTURES BY TRAINED THERAPEUTIC RIDING INSTRUCTORS EXPERIENCED IN SUPPORTING DIVERSE NEEDS. RIDERS MAY SELF-REFER OR BE REFERRED BY FAMILIES, CAREGIVERS, OR COMMUNITY PARTNERS.
  2. $132,502 spent. HIPPOTHERAPY:HIPPOTHERAPY INTEGRATES THE MOVEMENT OF THE HORSE INTO OCCUPATIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND SPEECH THERAPY. AHA-CERTIFIED THERAPISTS DESIGN INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT PLANS TO ADDRESS FUNCTIONAL GOALS SUCH AS BALANCE, POSTURAL CONTROL, SENSORY PROCESSING, STRENGTH, ENDURANCE, AND COMMUNICATION. SESSIONS ARE CONDUCTED MOUNTED OR ON THE GROUND BASED ON SAFETY AND THERAPEUTIC OBJECTIVES. ALL CLIENTS PARTICIPATE UNDER MEDICAL REFERRAL AND TREATMENT OVERSIGHT.
  3. $966,907 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS:QUANTUM LEAP FARM ALSO PROVIDES EQUINE-ASSISTED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES LED BY LICENSED CLINICIANS, OFFERING EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, TRAUMA RECOVERY, AND PERSONAL GROWTH THROUGH HORSE-BASED THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES. WE HOST FAMILY FUN DAYS FOR MILITARY FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, AND PEDIATRIC CANCER PATIENTS TO BUILD COMMUNITY AND PEER SUPPORT THROUGH ENGAGING FARM EXPERIENCES. THE FARM ADDITIONALLY OFFERS INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS SEEKING REAL-WORLD TRAINING AND FULL-CARE HORSE BOARDING THAT HELPS SUSTAIN OUR MISSION.

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 July 2000.

    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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