2025-08-26T13:16:14-04:00 2024-12-31 061218594 BUDWITZ & MEYERJACK PC 1122 HIGHLAND AVE CHESHIRE CT 064101654 990 2024-01-01 061600087 DRESSAGE 4 KIDS INC DRES 2036054744 890 MOUNTAIN ROAD CHESHIRE CT 06410 FERN FELDMAN VICE PRES/TREASURER 2036054744 2025-07-22 true false DAVID A PELLETIER CPA P00069654 2032721621 2025-08-22 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z LENDON GRAY 890 MOUNTAIN ROAD CHESHIRE CT 06410 2554902 false X WWW.DRESSAGE4KIDS.ORG X 2000 CT DRESSAGE 4 KIDS, INC. IS A NON-PROFIT 501 (C) (3) ORGANIZATION INCORPORATED FOR THE EXPRESS PURPOSE OF PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH RIDERS AND THE ADULTS WHO SUPPORT THEM. TO ENCOURAGE RIDERS UNDER 21 TO BECOME TRUE HORSEMEN; TO OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS; TO DEVELOP GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP; TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WHO IN TURN EDUCATE YOUTH; AND TO HAVE FUN. 10 10 1 10 0 1135306 1991027 249074 327975 35811 46087 726 727 1420917 2365816 28959 36475 0 203757 247137 0 3014 1232197 1615787 1464913 1899399 -43996 466417 2625185 3310499 64266 30662 2560919 3279837 X DRESSAGE 4 KIDS, INC. IS A NON-PROFIT 501 (C) (3) ORGANIZATION INCORPORATED FOR THE EXPRESS PURPOSE OF PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH RIDERS AND THE ADULTS WHO SUPPORT THEM. TO ENCOURAGE RIDERS UNDER 21 TO BECOME TRUE HORSEMEN; TO OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS; TO DEVELOP GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP; TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WHO IN TURN EDUCATE YOUTH; AND TO HAVE FUN. false false 250123 56665 HORSE MANAGEMENT AND MENTORING TRAINING PROGRAM - THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES DONATED HORSES. THE DONATED HORSES ARE THEN USED BY DRESSAGE PARTICIPANTS FOR A NOMINAL MONTHLY FEE. THE PARTICIPANTS ARE CHOSEN BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE ORGANIZATION BASED UPON FINANCIAL NEED. THE PARTICIPANT IN TURN CARES FOR THE HORSE, PAYING ALL CARE, FEED AND INSURANCE COSTS. THE PARTICIPANT LEARNS HOW TO CARE FOR THE HORSE AND COMPETES WITH THE HORSE IN THE ORGANIZATIONS EVENTS AS WELL AS SHOWS ORGANIZED BY NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS. 210853 129491 THE WINTER INTENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM IS NOT FOR THE CASUAL DRESSAGE RIDER, BUT FOR ASPIRING YOUNG RIDERS THAT ARE COMMITTED TO BE THE BEST THEY CAN BE. THIS PROGRAM TAKES DETERMINATION, DRIVE AND PASSION. TAKING PLACE IN WELLINGTON, FLORIDA THE PARTICIPANTS WILL HAVE A FULL SCHEDULE OF LEARNING THAT INCLUDES FITNESS, THEORY, TESTS, RIDING LESSONS, FIELD TRIPS AND LECTURES ON MANY PERTINENT SUBJECTS. IT INVOLVES THREE MONTHS (JANUARY- MARCH) OF PURE GROWTH AND FIRST-HAND EXPERIENCE TO OPEN THE YOUNG RIDER'S EYES TO WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE THE BEST DRESSAGE RIDER THEY CAN BE. TWO TIME OLYMPIAN, LENDON GRAY, IS THE MAIN INSTRUCTOR BUT ADDITIONAL HIGH CALIBER INSTRUCTORS ARE ALSO USED. THE GOAL OF THE WINTER INTENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM IS TO GIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH RIDERS TO PARTICIPATE IN CONSISTENT AND EXTENSIVE TRAINING NOT ONLY IN RIDING, BUT IN ALL AREAS OF HORSE CARE, RIDING AND TRAINING THEORY, AND COMPETITION SKILLS. 109398 57486 DRESSAGE4KIDS, INC. IS VERY PROUD TO OFFER THE TRAINING, EDUCATION AND MENTORING PROGRAM FOR DEDICATED, DETERMINED YOUNG DRESSAGE RIDERS AGES 25 AND UNDER OF ALL LEVELS. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO FIND, TO HELP TO EDUCATE, AND TO DEVELOP TALENTED YOUTH TO BECOME THE INTERNATIONAL RIDERS AND TRAINERS OF THE FUTURE. THE PROGRAM ORGANIZES CLINICS IN VARIOUS PARTS OF THE US AND FROM THESE CLINICS PARTICIPANTS WILL BE SELECTED FOR NATIONAL CLINICS. TOP INTERNATIONAL COACHES HAVE ALSO BEEN ASKED TO NOMINATE RIDERS THEY FEEL HAVE SPECIAL TALENT. 1257721 36475 84333 YOUTH DRESSAGE FESTIVAL: THE FLAGSHIP EVENT OF DRESSAGE4KIDS, INC. IS CONDUCTED IN AUGUST. INSTITUTED IN 1999, THE FESTIVAL OFFERS INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM COMPETITION FOR RIDERS FROM AGES 4 THROUGH 21. DIVISION CHANMPIONSHIPS FEATURE A THREE-PHASED COMPETITION: A WRITTEN, TEST, AN INDIVIDUAL DRESSAGE TEST, AND A GROUP EQUITATION RIDE. DIVISIONS OFFERED ARE INTRODUCTORY THROUGH FOURTH, FEI PONY, JUNIOR AND YOUNG RIDER AND PARA EQUESTRIAN. RIDERS MAY ALSO ASSEMBLE TEAMS AND VIE FOR THE USDF REGION 8 YOUTH TEAM COMPETITION. CLASSES FOR LEASLINE (RIDERS AGED 4 TO 8), PRIX CAPRILLI, (DRESSAGE RIDE INCORPORATING JUMPS), DRESSAGE TRAIL, MUSICAL FREESTYLE ARE OFFERED, AS ARE OTHER COMPETITIVE FUND ACTIVITIES. WEEKEND EQUESTRIAN PROGRAM: A WEEKEND OF LECTURES AND DEMONSTRATIONS HELD IN JANUARY OR FEBRUARY, PRESENTED BY LOCAL AND NATIONALLY RENOWNED TRAINERS, OFFICIALS, EQUINE LAW AND HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS AND SPORTS PSYCHOLOGISTS. 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THE ORGANIZATION'S RETURN OF ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX (FORM 990) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022, 2023 AND 2024 ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, GENERALLY FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THEY WERE FILED. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D REALIZED LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF ASSET-BOOK -6,500 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 4B REALIZED LOSS ON SALE OF ASSETS -13,120 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 4B BOOK / TAX DEPRECIATION DIFFERENCE 222,394 true SCHOLARSHIPS 23 36475 SCHEDULE I, PAGE 4, PART IV SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT COUNT IS THE ACTUAL NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS ISSUED IN 2024. X X X false false false false false false false false false LENDON GRAY PRESIDENT 184290 184290 DUE FROM OFFICER BOARD MEMBER GENERAL PROGRAM X 5911 5911 false false false 5911 LENDON GRAY BOARD MEMBER 184290 INSTRUCTIONAL SERVIC false X 1 102659 FAIR MARKET VALUE X HORSES 15 1722000 APPRAISED VALUE X SUPPLIES 1 9907 FAIR MARKET VALUE 15 false true false FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION DRESSAGE 4 KIDS, INC. IS A NON-PROFIT 501 (C) (3) ORGANIZATION INCORPORATED FOR THE EXPRESS PURPOSE OF PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH RIDERS AND THE ADULTS WHO SUPPORT THEM. TO ENCOURAGE RIDERS UNDER 21 TO BECOME TRUE HORSEMEN; TO OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS; TO DEVELOP GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP; TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WHO IN TURN EDUCATE YOUTH; AND TO HAVE FUN. FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 THE VOLUNTEERS CONSIST OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ALONG WITH THE VOLUNTEERS WHO ORGANIZE THE PROGRAMS AND EVENTS. THE VOLUNTEERS ARE UNCOMPENSATED AND RECEIVE NO SERVICES FROM THE ORGANIZATION. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B THE WINTER INTENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM IS NOT FOR THE CASUAL DRESSAGE RIDER, BUT FOR ASPIRING YOUNG RIDERS THAT ARE COMMITTED TO BE THE BEST THEY CAN BE. THIS PROGRAM TAKES DETERMINATION, DRIVE AND PASSION. TAKING PLACE IN WELLINGTON, FLORIDA THE PARTICIPANTS WILL HAVE A FULL SCHEDULE OF LEARNING THAT INCLUDES FITNESS, THEORY, TESTS, RIDING LESSONS, FIELD TRIPS AND LECTURES ON MANY PERTINENT SUBJECTS. IT INVOLVES THREE MONTHS (JANUARY- MARCH) OF PURE GROWTH AND FIRST-HAND EXPERIENCE TO OPEN THE YOUNG RIDER'S EYES TO WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE THE BEST DRESSAGE RIDER THEY CAN BE. TWO TIME OLYMPIAN, LENDON GRAY, IS THE MAIN INSTRUCTOR BUT ADDITIONAL HIGH CALIBER INSTRUCTORS ARE ALSO USED. THE GOAL OF THE WINTER INTENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM IS TO GIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH RIDERS TO PARTICIPATE IN CONSISTENT AND EXTENSIVE TRAINING NOT ONLY IN RIDING, BUT IN ALL AREAS OF HORSE CARE, RIDING AND TRAINING THEORY, AND COMPETITION SKILLS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D YOUTH DRESSAGE FESTIVAL: THE FLAGSHIP EVENT OF DRESSAGE4KIDS, INC. IS CONDUCTED IN AUGUST. INSTITUTED IN 1999, THE FESTIVAL OFFERS INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM COMPETITION FOR RIDERS FROM AGES 4 THROUGH 21. DIVISION CHANMPIONSHIPS FEATURE A THREE-PHASED COMPETITION: A WRITTEN, TEST, AN INDIVIDUAL DRESSAGE TEST, AND A GROUP EQUITATION RIDE. DIVISIONS OFFERED ARE INTRODUCTORY THROUGH FOURTH, FEI PONY, JUNIOR AND YOUNG RIDER AND PARA EQUESTRIAN. RIDERS MAY ALSO ASSEMBLE TEAMS AND VIE FOR THE USDF REGION 8 YOUTH TEAM COMPETITION. CLASSES FOR LEASLINE (RIDERS AGED 4 TO 8), PRIX CAPRILLI, (DRESSAGE RIDE INCORPORATING JUMPS), DRESSAGE TRAIL, MUSICAL FREESTYLE ARE OFFERED, AS ARE OTHER COMPETITIVE FUND ACTIVITIES. WEEKEND EQUESTRIAN PROGRAM: A WEEKEND OF LECTURES AND DEMONSTRATIONS HELD IN JANUARY OR FEBRUARY, PRESENTED BY LOCAL AND NATIONALLY RENOWNED TRAINERS, OFFICIALS, EQUINE LAW AND HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS AND SPORTS PSYCHOLOGISTS. DURING 2020, THREE NEW PROGRAMS BEGAN, SUMMER INTENSIVE PROGRAM, FALL INTENSIVE PROGRAM AND THE TRAINING FOR TEACHING PROGRAM. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE VICE PRESIDENT AND THE PRESIDENT WITH THE ENGAGEMENT PARTNER OF THE ACCOUNTING FIRM, THE RETURN IS THEN PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR FINAL REVIEW BEFORE THE ULTIMATE FILING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C ALL BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT OF DISCLOSURE ANNUALLY. THIS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT REQUIRES THE INDIVIDUAL TO ANSWER QUESTIONS REGARDING TRANSACTIONS, EVENTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH COULD LEAD TO CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS. THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ALSO REQUIRES THE INDIVIDUAL TO SIGN THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ORGANIZATIONS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE COMPLETED ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS ARE REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONTACTS ANY INDIVIDUAL IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS OR ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ON THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT THAT NEED CLARIFICATION OR FURTHER RESEARCH. IF IT IS DETERMINED THAT A CONFLICT DOES EXIST WITH RESPECT TO A MATTER, THE ORGANIZATION ENFORCES THE POLICY BY MAKING SURE THAT THE PERSON WITH THE CONFLICT DOES NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS. CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION IS MAINTAINED OF ANY CONFLICT MATTERS WHICH ARISE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON THE RECEIPT OF A WRITTEN REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 REALIZED LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF ASSET-BOOK -6,500 REALIZED LOSS ON SALE OF ASSETS 13,120 BOOK / TAX DEPRECIATION DIFFERENCE 222,394 TOTAL 229,014