Nonprofit · EIN 45-4069867
STEPPING STONES RIDING PROGRAM
Tax-exempt · THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91360
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $156,246 | $159,658 | -$3,412 | $37,970 | $975 | $36,995 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $134,174 | $160,297 | -$26,123 | $41,338 | $931 | $40,407 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $15,479
- Program service revenue
- $140,766
- Investment income
- $1
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $37,200
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $48,861
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $29,273
- Occupancy
- $14,795
- Other expenses
- $66,729
- Program services (functional)
- $156,413
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $41,338
- Total assets, end of year
- $37,970
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $975
- Net assets, end of year
- $36,995
- Cash, savings and investments
- $24,864
- Gross receipts
- $156,246
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meaghan Shaffer | Trainer | 30 | $37,200 |
| Nancy Estrada | President | 1 | $0 |
| Brydie Dyet | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Jason Greenberg | Treasurer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Jacki Thacker | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meaghan Shaffer | Trainer | 30 | $37,600 |
| Nicole Richardson | Treasurer | 2.5 | $0 |
| Nancy Estrada | President | 1.5 | $0 |
| Anna Toy-Palmer | Secretary | 3 | $0 |
| Sara Salkow | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Rochelle Holden | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2539 YOUNG AVE, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91360-1845
- In care of
- % JASON GREENBERG
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- 2539 Young Ave, Thousand Oaks CA 91360
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- Martha E Smith, 3843 San Felipe Ave, Newbury Park CA 91320
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Jason Greenberg, Treasurer
Mission
The mission of Stepping Stones Riding Program is pair rescued boarded or donated horses with people of Ventura County and the surrounding communities to enrich the lives of both. Stepping Stones Riding Program provides low cost riding lessons to members of the community. To keep costs low the program uses volunteers to manage all horses and property.
Program accomplishments
- Stepping Stones Riding Program provides low cost riding lessons to over 60 students on rescued boarded and donated horses. The lessons include horse care grooming and tacking horses as well as riding. The program utilizes volunteers to feed and manage all horses and the property. All lessons are at reduced prices to make horse riding available to all members of the community. Also provided are training transportation and support for local horse show activities.Expenses $156,413
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-4069867
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $37,970
- Income (IRS master file)
- $156,246
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $156,246 | $159,658 | $37,970 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $134,174 | $160,297 | $41,338 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: Martha E Smith | December 31, 2013 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about STEPPING STONES RIDING PROGRAM
- What is the EIN of STEPPING STONES RIDING PROGRAM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of STEPPING STONES RIDING PROGRAM is 45-4069867.
- Is STEPPING STONES RIDING PROGRAM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to STEPPING STONES RIDING PROGRAM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does STEPPING STONES RIDING PROGRAM 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 STEPPING STONES RIDING PROGRAM 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 STEPPING STONES RIDING PROGRAM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of STEPPING STONES RIDING PROGRAM?
- The 990-N for 2013 names Martha E Smith.
- Who are the officers and directors of STEPPING STONES RIDING PROGRAM?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $37,200 (Meaghan Shaffer, Trainer).
- How much revenue does STEPPING STONES RIDING PROGRAM have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $156,246, expenses of $159,658 and total assets of $37,970 at year end.
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