4 Steps Therapeutic Riding Program is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Parsonsburg, Maryland, registered in 2006, with $117,591 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$118K
▲ 41.3% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2024)
$95K
Net assets
$55K
Employees
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Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for 4 Steps Therapeutic Riding Program— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For 4 Steps Therapeutic Riding Program: 7 mo reserves · +19% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for 4 Steps Therapeutic Riding Program— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For 4 Steps Therapeutic Riding Program: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $54K (FY2011) to $118K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
19.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$55K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$55K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $117,591▲41.3% | $94,692▲15.6% | $55,293▲70.7% | $55,293▲70.7% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $83,232▲14.2% | $81,885▲18.5% | $32,394▲4.3% | $32,394▲4.3% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $72,910▼5.4% | $69,102▲23.3% | $31,047▼4.6% | $31,047▼4.6% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $77,063▲30.3% | $56,042▼0.1% | $32,559▲89.3% | $32,559▲89.3% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $59,163▼1.9% | $56,108▼11.3% | $17,197▲21.6% | $17,197▲21.6% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $60,290▲6.9% | $63,274▼2.9% | $14,143▼17.4% | $14,143▼17.4% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $56,388▼27.2% | $65,197▲2.1% | $17,126▼34.0% | $17,126▼34.0% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $77,462▲18.0% | $63,874▼8.2% | $25,935▲110% | $25,935▲110% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $65,664▼5.9% | $69,582▲5.7% | $12,347▼24.1% | $12,347▼24.1% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $69,775▲23.8% | $65,811▲10.2% | $16,265▲32.2% | $16,265▲32.2% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $56,376▼8.7% | $59,696▲10.2% | $12,301▼21.3% | $12,301▼21.3% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $61,722▲9.9% | $54,153▼6.9% | $15,621▲94.0% | $15,621▲94.0% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $56,184▲4.1% | $58,191▲11.5% | $8,052▼20.0% | $8,052▼20.0% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $53,953 | $52,209 | $10,059 | $10,059 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
2 grants to 4 Steps Therapeutic Riding Program totaling $20K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Gift Fund | Operations | 2024 | $10,000 |
| American Gift Fund | Operations | 2023 | $10,000 |
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Data for 4 Steps Therapeutic Riding Program (EIN 71-0959202) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.