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Nonprofit · EIN 59-3498545

FREEDOM RIDE INC

Tax-exempt · ORLANDO, FL 32808

Financials

$1M$579K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FREEDOM RIDE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$1,007,130$578,684$428,446$3,288,730$1,038,355$2,250,375
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$791,182
of which government grants
$91,797
Program service revenue
$88,989
Investment income
$16,848
Net income from fundraising events
$67,594
Other revenue
$110,111

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$235,798
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$253,057
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$5,750
Occupancy
$21,131
Depreciation
$54,655
Program services (functional)
$520,544
Management and general (functional)
$56,446
Fundraising (functional)
$1,694

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,960,212
Total assets, end of year
$3,288,730
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,038,355
Net assets, end of year
$2,250,375
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,354,939
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,250,375
Gross receipts
$1,072,077
Employees
10
Volunteers
129
Year formed
1998
State of legal domicile
FL

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Veronica WhetroExecutive Director40$29,962
Chris NemethyPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Bradley DavisTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Amy DalySecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Caitlyn LewisDirector
Trustee or director
0.3$0
Barbara BeasleyVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Bette-Jo FosterDirector
Trustee or director
0.3$0
YvonneLogginsColemanDirector0$0
Brian PanzellaDirector0$0
Jeffry Fletcher–0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3919 BAY LAKE RD, ORLANDO, FL 32808-3022
In care of
% AUDRA ROSSON
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Bradley Davis, 3919 Bay Lake Road, Orlando, FL 32808
Signed the 990
Bradley Davis, Treasurer
Phone
(407) 293-0411
Return prepared by
Vehrs & Company LLC

Mission

To enrich the lives and experiences of children and adults with disabilities in the Central Florida area through therapeutic horseback riding and related activities.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Founded in 1998 with one horse and one rider, Freedom Ride has grown a PATH International Member Centers and a leading provider of equine-assisted services in the Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties metropolitan area. Today, Freedom Ride operates from its 25-acre farm with a dedicated team of 12 staff members, a herd of 12 therapy horses, and an extensive volunteer network that helps make its mission possible. During 2025, Freedom Rides Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program served 90 children and adults with disabilities, providing 2,160 individual riding sessions. These individualized lessons helped participants improve balance, strength, coordination, confidence, and independence while benefiting from the unique bond between horse and rider. Freedom Rides Equine-Assisted Wellness Program served 390 individuals experiencing challenges such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse recovery, trauma, and other difficult life circumstances, including veterans served through the organizations partnership with the Orlando VA Medical Center. Participants received 18,720 individual 45-minute wellness sessions utilizing therapeutic groundwork and horse interactions to promote emotional resilience, self-awareness, and mental wellness. The organizations impact was strengthened by a dedicated corps of volunteers. Freedom Ride maintained approximately 100 active volunteers each week, many serving multiple days weekly in roles supporting program activities, horse care, barn operations, and facility maintenance. During the year, 129 volunteers were trained and engaged, contributing more than 8,997 volunteer hours in support of Freedom Rides programs and operations. Through the combined efforts of its staff, volunteers, and therapy horses, Freedom Ride provided transformative equine-assisted services to 480 participants during 2025, delivering more than 20,880 program sessions that improved physical, emotional, and mental well-being. As community demand continues to grow, Freedom Ride remains committed to expanding access to the healing power of horses for individuals and families throughout Central Florida.
    Expenses $520,544

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
59-3498545
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
1998
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P807)
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,288,730
Income (IRS master file)
$1,072,077

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025–––IRS
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$679,045$596,271$3,084,802IRS
990December 2022$920,494$559,702$3,080,461IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

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 FREEDOM RIDE INC

What is the EIN of FREEDOM RIDE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FREEDOM RIDE INC is 59-3498545.
Is FREEDOM RIDE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
Are donations to FREEDOM RIDE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FREEDOM RIDE INC 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 FREEDOM RIDE INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FREEDOM RIDE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FREEDOM RIDE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Bradley Davis.
Who are the officers and directors of FREEDOM RIDE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $29,962 (Veronica Whetro, Executive Director).
How much revenue does FREEDOM RIDE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,007,130, expenses of $578,684 and total assets of $3,288,730 at year end.

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