2026-04-12T00:55:29Z 2025-12-31 990 2025-01-01 262504871 SPECIAL SPIRIT INC SPEC 3234285005 9889 HELEN AVE SUNLAND CA 91040 Eva Lund Executive Director 3234285005 2026-04-11 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Eva Lund 9889 Helen Ave Sunland CA 91040 230036 false X www.specialsspirit.org X 2008 CA The organization provides adaptive riding and equine-assisted programs that promote physical, emotional, and social well-being for individuals with disabilities and those facing life challenges. 6 0 2 28 0 0 0 89857 0 140179 0 0 0 0 0 230036 0 0 0 0 0 36840 0 0 0 0 166653 0 203493 0 26543 126171 164346 82932 94563 43239 69783 The organization's mission is to provide inclusive adaptive riding and equine-assisted programs that promote physical strength, emotional well-being, personal growth, and social connection. Through mounted and ground-based equine activities, the organization serves children and adults with disabilities, individuals experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges, and community members seeking healing and developmental support. false false 0 111687 63028 102829 The Adaptive Riding Program provides therapeutic horseback riding instruction to children and adults with physical, cognitive, developmental, and emotional disabilities. Instruction is delivered by trained staff and supported by volunteers to ensure participant safety and individualized assistance. In May 2025, the organization hired a Program & Operations Manager to strengthen program oversight, scheduling, and outreach. As a result, rider enrollment increased from 42 riders in 2024 to 63 riders in 2025, representing 50% growth year-over-year. During 2025, the program delivered 1,159 mounted lessons to 63 unique riders. Lessons are designed to improve balance, coordination, core strength, motor planning, communication skills, confidence, and social engagement. Approximately 28 regular volunteers assist weekly with lessons and horse care, contributing an estimated 2.5 hours per shift and supporting individualized instruction and program safety. Participants are referred through partnerships including the Regional Center, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, and community referrals. The organization maintains established safety protocols, instructor standards, and horse welfare practices to ensure program effectiveness. 0 60139 27012 37840 The Equine Assisted Learning & Healing Program provides structured ground-based equine sessions designed to promote emotional regulation, resilience, communication skills, and personal development. Programs serve youth and adults experiencing emotional, behavioral, or life challenges. In 2025, the organization provided 38 rehabilitation group sessions for Annandale and expanded services to Pinnacle beginning in June 2025. Services continued for Grandview under renewed grant funding. Additional programming included community-based workshops, private sessions, and a four-day youth camp (Horses in the Hood). The program structure emphasizes experiential learning through guided horse interaction, teamwork exercises, and leadership development. All sessions are conducted under established safety and animal welfare standards. Participant referrals are received through public agencies and community partners, including the Regional Center, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, and Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services. 171826 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 5 0 true 2 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 6 0 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true false true false false false false CA X Eva Lund 3234285005 9889 Helen Ave Sunland CA 91040 Eva Lund Founder/Executive Director 40.00 X 0 0 0 Elizabeth Marx Secretary 20.00 X 0 0 0 Mark Lechler Finance 5.00 X 0 0 0 YANGZOM BRAUEN Fundraising 10.00 X 0 0 0 CHARLENE MASON GALLEGO Outreach 10.00 X 0 0 0 KELLY MARINO Outreach 5.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 0 89857 89857 Adaptive Horseback Riding 624110 102829 102829 0 0 Equine Assisted service 624110 37350 37350 0 0 0 0 140179 230036 140179 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 31211 25711 5500 0 0 4551 4551 0 0 0 0 1078 1078 1104 1104 1174 584 590 1706 853 853 36000 36000 0 3270 1635 1635 2234 2234 8552 5557 2995 Farrier & Vetrinary 12568 12568 Horse Maintenance-Hay, Shavings, Manure removal 57079 57079 Equipment rental 26599 26599 0 Office Rent & Utilities 12000 4200 7800 4367 2916 1451 203493 182669 20824 0 32156 65453 6750 16595 89451 7153 87265 82298 126171 164346 0 13345 905 1205 82027 80013 82932 94563 X 43239 69783 43239 69783 126171 164346 26543 X X false false X false false X 0 0 0 0 59125 89363 102400 82797 90040 423725 59125 89363 102400 82797 90040 423725 423725 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 80029 81799 93989 117189 140945 513951 937676 513952 0.45190 0.59000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 71701 4617 67084 17750 2536 15214 82298 Part VI, Line 2 The owner of the facility is also the Founder and Executive Director of the organization and there is a conflict of interest document written into our bylaws. Part VI, Line 11b All board members received an emailed copy of the 990 prior to submitting to IRS. Any concerns should be emailed back for review. Part VI, Line 12c The organization maintains a conflict of interest policy in its bylaws. The board regularly reviews disclosed conflicts, including those involving the Executive Director. When matters involving the ranch arise, the Executive Director discloses the conflict, recuses herself from deliberation and voting, and the remaining board members determine whether the arrangement is fair, reasonable, and in the organizations best interest. These actions are documented in board minutes. Part VI, Line 15a None of our officers are compensated Part VI, Line 19 All governing documents, conflict of interest, financial statements etc. are available upon request. Part XII, Line 2c The organization does not obtain an independent audit of its financial statements. The Board of Directors reviews the organizations financial statements and Form 990 annually as part of its financial oversight responsibilities.