Nonprofit · EIN 34-1310435
FIELDSTONE FARM THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER
Tax-exempt · CHAGRIN FALLS, OH 44023
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,231,803 | $2,557,332 | $674,471 | $3,943,912 | $119,190 | $3,824,722 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,944,757 | $2,497,960 | $446,797 | $4,019,899 | $101,272 | $3,918,627 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,797,629
- Program service revenue
- $387,775
- Investment income
- $38,935
- Net rental income
- $1,470
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$5,374
- Other revenue
- $7,464
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $207,090
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,214,420
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,708,571
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Depreciation
- $156,648
- Program services (functional)
- $2,086,690
- Management and general (functional)
- $186,533
- Fundraising (functional)
- $284,109
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,019,899
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,943,912
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $119,190
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,824,722
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,466,769
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,418,367
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $406,355
- Gross receipts
- $3,435,470
- Employees
- 43
- Volunteers
- 191
- Year formed
- 1978
- State of legal domicile
- OH
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LYNNETTE R STUART | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $204,415 | $2,675 |
| MAUREEN FOSTER | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $149,100 | $2,895 |
| LESLIE MAPES | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,350 | $1,000 |
| THOMAS H ALLISON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| R DAVID BANYARD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN DAILEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES C DONOHUE IV | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK S FUSCO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE M GERAMI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM M HEGARTY JR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RORY ST JEAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH GALE KENNEDY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN M KUNDTZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE LINCOLN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VANESSA MAVEC KING | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KYLE MERRILL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH A NAGY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BETH A REIMER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JANE TEMPLE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NADINE WALLMAN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LYNNETTE R STUART | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $189,494 | $1,715 |
| MAUREEN FOSTER | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,500 | $2,700 |
| LESLIE MAPES | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,280 | $1,000 |
| THOMAS H ALLISON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| R DAVID BANYARD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN DAILEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES C DONOHUE IV | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY DREW | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK S FUSCO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM M HEGARTY JR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH GALE KENNEDY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN M KUNDTZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VANESSA MAVEC KING | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK A MCCLENDON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLE MERRILL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG NIELSEN MD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH A REIMER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDON S ROYTBERG | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD M SCHUPP | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID J STEINER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE TEMPLE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NADINE WALLMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN A WALTERS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 16497 SNYDER RD, CHAGRIN FALLS, OH 44023-4313
- In care of
- % LYNNETTE STUART
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LYNNETTE STUART, 16497 SNYDER ROAD, CHAGRIN FALLS, OH 440234313
- Signed the 990
- LYNNETTE STUART, CEO
- Phone
- (440) 708-0013
- Website
- WWW.FIELDSTONEFARM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CIUNI & PANICHI INC
Mission
FIELDSTONE FARM ENGAGES THE THERAPEUTIC POWER OF OUR HORSES TO DISCOVER AND NURTURE THE SPECIAL ABILITIES OF INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- A HORSE CAN CHANGE A LIFE! HORSEBACK RIDING AND INTERACTION WITH HORSES RESULTS IN MANY PHYSICAL AND MENTAL BENEFITS, INCLUDING IMPROVED STRENGTH AND BALANCE AND INCREASED INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-ESTEEM. THE CENTER PROVIDES EQUINE PROGRAMS TO APPROXIMATELY 1,000 INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ANNUALLY. WITH THE HELP OF 250 VOLUNTEERS ANNUALLY (TYPICALLY SERVING APPROXIMATELY 15,000 SERVICE HOURS PER YEAR) AND 32 EQUINE PARTNERS, THE CENTER IS ABLE TO SUPPORT "LITTLE VICTORIES AND BIG IMPACTS" EVERY DAY! THE CENTER OFFERS A DIVERSE RANGE OF SERVICES. IN ADDITION TO THE LARGEST PROGRAM OF THERAPEUTIC RIDING, THE "GAITWAY HIGH SCHOOL" IS AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS WHO THRIVE (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) BEST IN A NON-TRADITIONAL ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT. THIS EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAM IS HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL IN TEACHING JOB AND LIFE SKILLS DUE TO THE MOTIVATION OF THE HORSES AND THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. TO DATE, 107 STUDENTS HAVE GRADUATED. ADDITIONALLY, MORE THAN 200 VETERANS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES PARTICIPATE IN SPECIALIZED PROGRAMMING THAT HELPS THEM COPE WITH AND OVERCOME THE PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES OF MILITARY SERVICE. OTHER OFFERINGS INCLUDE SUMMER CAMP, CARRIAGE DRIVING, A MOBILE MINIATURE HORSE PROGRAM, A READING PROGRAM AND EQUINE MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMMING. RIDERSHIP SPONSORS MAKE THERAPEUTIC RIDING FINANCIALLY POSSIBLE FOR OUR PARTICIPANTS. DONATIONS SUBSIDIZE 75% OF THE LESSON COST FOR ALL. IN ADDITION, 92% OF THE SCHOOLS AND GROUPS NEED ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT, AS WELL AS 77% OF THE OVERALL STUDENT POPULATION. ESSENTIAL ACADEMIC, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL BENEFITS ARE DERIVED FROM SIGNIFICANT FUNDRAISING EFFORTS FOR THE RIDERSHIP PROGRAM.Expenses $2,086,690 · revenue $387,775
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 34-1310435
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1981
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,943,912
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,435,470
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,231,803 | $2,557,332 | $3,943,912 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,944,757 | $2,497,960 | $4,019,899 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,720,954 | $2,283,093 | $3,922,696 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 34-1310435).
Questions about FIELDSTONE FARM THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER
- What is the EIN of FIELDSTONE FARM THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FIELDSTONE FARM THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER is 34-1310435.
- Is FIELDSTONE FARM THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
- Are donations to FIELDSTONE FARM THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FIELDSTONE FARM THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FIELDSTONE FARM THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FIELDSTONE FARM THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of FIELDSTONE FARM THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names LYNNETTE STUART.
- Who are the officers and directors of FIELDSTONE FARM THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 20 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $204,415 (LYNNETTE R STUART, CEO).
- How much revenue does FIELDSTONE FARM THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,231,803, expenses of $2,557,332 and total assets of $3,943,912 at year end.
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