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Strides of Strength Therapeutic Services Inc

EIN 82-1618897 · Chester, SC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ENTITY'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE THERAPEUTIC EQUINE PROGRAM THAT USES HORSES TO FACILITATE GROWTH, LEARNING AND HEALING. OUR POPULATION INCLUDES CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND FUNCTIONAL DISABILITIES.

Income
$122,640
Spending
$112,054
Reserves
3.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 73%

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

Financial health

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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. $50,778 spent. THERAPY PROGRAMS - PHYSICAL / OCCUPATIONAL, AND SPEECH THERAPY - OUR THERAPISTS INTEGRATE HIPPOTHERAPY INTO OUR PATIENTS' PLAN OF CARE, ALONG WITH OTHER THERAPY TOOLS AND STRATEGIES. THE TERM HIPPOTHERAPY REFERS TO HOW OCCUPATIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE THERAPY PROFESSIONALS USE EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE AND CLINICAL REASONING IN THE PURPOSEFUL MANIPULATION OF EQUINE MOVEMENT. THIS SERVES AS A THERAPY TOOL TO ENGAGE SENSORY, NEUROMOTOR, AND COGNITIVE SYSTEMS TO PROMOTE FUNCTIONAL OUTCOMES. EQUINE-ASSISTED PHYSCOTHERAPY - THIS PROGRAM IS AN EMERGING FIELD IN WHICH HORSES ARE USED AS A THERAPEUTIC TOOL FOR EMOTIONAL GROWTH AND LEARNING. SESSIONS WILL BE FACILITATED BY A LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR AND AN EQUINE SPECIALIST IN MENTAL HEALTH AND LEARNING.
  2. $62 spent. EDUCATION PROGRAMS - EQUINE-ASSISTED LEARNING - THE FUSION OF HORSES AND LEARNING PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH A FRESH INTERACTIVE APPROACH TO LEARNING. STUDENTS WILL BUILD CONFIDENCE AS THEY LEARN TO WORK WITH HORSES WHILE GAINING HIGHER LEVEL THINKING SKILLS IN A VARIETY OF ACADEMIC SUBJECT AREAS. THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A CHILD TO WORK WITH A HORSE IS REWARDING, SO LET US HELP TO JOIN THESE EXPERIENCES, BUILD CONFIDENCE, AND INCREASE KNOWLEDGE WHILE HAVING A UNIQUE LEARNING EXPERIENCE. CAMP SKYE - CAMP SKYE IS A 4-DAY CAMP, WHICH PROVIDES KIDS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO MAINTAIN THEIR EDUCATION OVER THE SUMMER WHILE ENHANCING THEIR SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND ACADEMIC SKILLS WITH THE INFLUENCE OF HORSES.
  3. FARM FIT PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR PEOPLE OF ANY AGE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN IMPROVING THEIR DYNAMIC BALANCE AND STAMINA.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 June 2018.

    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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