2025-10-28T13:27:10-07:00 2024-12-31 990 2024-01-01 852683587 BELLA TERRA STABLES BELL 7245190104 4913 Logan Ferry Road Murrysville PA 15668 Laureen Andrews Treasurer 2023876599 2025-10-28 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Amber Power 4913 Logan Ferry Road Murrysville PA 15668 223581 0 X www.bellaterrastables.org X 2020 PA Bella Terra Stables is organized exclusively for charitable, educational purposes designed to foster the physical, mental and emotional well-being of individuals of all ages and those who support them, including families and schools; to provide a forever home and repurposed career to older, sick or injured horses who are indispensable as "horse therapists" in our equine assisted psychotherapy and learning programs; and to build meaningful connections between and among humans, horses and the natural environment in the greater Pittsburgh community. 7 7 3 20 0 0 93102 137726 69915 85705 0 0 500 -78 163517 223353 0 0 0 0 75350 108212 0 0 0 99388 156890 174738 265102 -11221 -41749 70756 57137 15700 43830 55056 13307 Bella Terra Stables is organized exclusively for charitable, educational purposes designed to foster the physical, mental and emotional well-being of individuals of all ages and those who support them, including families and schools; to provide a forever home and repurposed career to older, sick or injured horses who are indispensable as "horse therapists" in our equine assisted psychotherapy and learning programs; and to build meaningful connections between and among humans, horses and the natural environment in the greater Pittsburgh community. 0 0 64210 0 19115 New Moves for Old Horses is a core program to provide care for a special population of aged or injured horses who are no longer wanted as school horses or recreational guides but are especially adept at demonstrating essential traits of resilience, patience, and caring. Typically older, these retired or rescued horses have special medical or dietary needs, the cost of which is fully covered by contributions. In 2024, BTS supported 12 of these special horses, 8 of which were acquired from a lesson and trail program in Washington DC that suspended operations during the Covid-19 pandemic and continues to struggle to support the horses. This herd supported 576 individual and group equine assisted psychotherapy and learning sessions in 2024. Direct expenses include hay, feed, medical supplies, bedding, veterinarian and ferrier services. In addition to salaried directors who manage the program, BTS relies on volunteers for daily and special care services. Expenses reflect direct costs and do not include indirect expenses for rent, utilities, and general operations. 53552 11830 74478 Equine Assisted Learning and Psychotherapy programs create an emotionally safe space for children and youth struggling with a wide range of mental and behavioral health concerns and those who support them, including family, schools, social groups and community leaders. In 2024, BTS trained, certified and licensed professionals, together with a team of trained local volunteers, worked with approximately 384 clients on site and 840 off-site (responding to communities dealing with grief and loss) who are experiencing anxiety, depression, anger and grief, among other stressors that impede personal growth and stability. In one-on-one experiences and in specially designed group settings, this experiential modality engaging the participant with a horse in a natural setting fosters resiliency, self-respect, teamwork, and forgiveness, among other life skills. Direct expenses include fees for professional licenses and insurance, specialized registration and billing software to adhere to privacy regulations, training for volunteer corps, equine transportation expenses and program supplies. BTS volunteers provide program support in nonconfidential settings. Expenses reflect direct costs and do not include indirect expenses for rent, utilities and general operations. 15384 0 24341 Community Wellness Programs take place at the 24 acre property that is home to the Bella Terra Stables. This rural/residentially zoned facility has a storied history as a horse farm and a renewed commitment to being a focal point for the community to experience and appreciate its pastoral setting. Community Thursday programs include "Meditation with the Horses" one evening a week for adults. "Stories in the Stables" is offered once a week as a literacy program for young readers. Volunteer Orientation classes are offered periodically throughout the year for individuals who want to support BTS horses though caring for the horses special needs as well as supporting the mental and behavioral health goals of the organization. The farm is also open to the general public for two seasonal community programs that bring families out to Trick-or-Treat with the horses in October and to interact with princesses and heroes for a Day of Magic in the Spring. Approximately 1200 individuals have benefited from these experiences. Direct expenses include advertising, activity supplies, registration platform, cost associated with general contractors (tables/chair rental, shuttle service, entertainment etc.), decorations, and event-specific liability insurance. In addition to salaried director engagement, these programs rely on an extensive network of volunteers with background in education, yoga and meditation and community outreach. Expenses reflect direct costs and do not include indirect expenses for rent, utilities and general operations. 0 0 0 133146 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 PA X Amber Power 7245190104 4913 Logan Ferry Road Murrysville PA 15668 X Ilse Eisele Secretary/Director of Programs 60 0 X X 33507 0 0 Amber Power President/Executive Director 60 0 X X 33007 0 0 Laura McGee Director 25.00 0 X 16500 0 0 Katherine McHugh Director 10 0 X 0 0 0 Evaine K Sing Director 10 0 X 0 0 0 Cynthia Seale Chair 10 0 X 0 0 0 Laureen Andrews Treasurer 12 0 X 0 0 0 83014 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 137726 0 137726 Equine Assisted Growth programs for individuals and groups 624190 85705 85705 0 0 0 0 0 0 85705 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 150 228 -78 -78 0 0 0 223353 85627 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 83074 50241 32833 0 0 0 0 0 6225 6225 0 0 0 0 0 0 12225 3924 8301 0 6688 3280 3408 0 4800 4800 30750 24723 6027 683 683 14908 8485 6423 2263 970 1293 0 0 64083 6054 58029 3511 3511 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12124 1474 10650 horse care supplies includes feed, bedding and medicine 23768 23576 192 0 265102 133146 131956 0 67753 48625 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 524 523 10369 2380 2479 7989 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 70756 57137 0 0 0 0 15700 43830 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15700 43830 X 55056 13307 0 0 0 0 55056 13307 70756 57137 -41749 0 0 0 0 0 X 1 X 0 1 0 X 0 43320 73097 93102 137726 347245 0 19490 61480 69915 85705 236590 0 0 0 500 150 650 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 62810 134577 163517 223581 584485 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 584485 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 62810 134577 163517 223581 584485 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10369 2380 7989 7989 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Tax documents are provided to executive committee members for review in advance of filing and then reviewed by full board Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c BTS Bylaws stipulate that board members must reveal any special interests. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Comparability studies are prepared by the Treasurer and presented to the full board in order to set the salaries of the two co-directors, who serve on the board but are not eligible to vote on their compensation. This process was last done at the end of 2023. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 BTS governing documents and financial reports are available on request. These have been offered as part of proposal documentation. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g veterinarian and ferrier services for therapuetic horse team, Equine Assisted Learning counselor supporting EAL and EAP groups, and misc program support of grounds maintenance and program development and execution