Nonprofit · EIN 68-0404917
GIANT STEPS THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · PETALUMA, CA 94954
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,441,783 | $1,184,066 | $257,717 | $3,957,251 | $203,184 | $3,754,067 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,347,168 | $1,246,094 | $101,074 | $3,670,507 | $174,157 | $3,496,350 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,003,400 | $1,186,053 | -$182,653 | $3,580,723 | $185,447 | $3,395,276 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $845,205
- Program service revenue
- $241,726
- Investment income
- $354,852
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $139,050
- Other salaries and wages
- $475,031
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $735,955
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $9,692
- Accounting fees
- $61,338
- Travel
- $2,492
- Depreciation
- $40,876
- Program services (functional)
- $809,467
- Management and general (functional)
- $262,748
- Fundraising (functional)
- $111,851
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,670,507
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,957,251
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $203,184
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,754,067
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $280,537
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,219,885
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,754,067
- Gross receipts
- $1,521,000
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 98
- Year formed
- 1997
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Porzig | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $139,050 |
| Cindi Perez | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Debra Beresini | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Christina Henkel | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Ze Figueirinhas | Board Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Julie Atwood | Board Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Karmen Johnson | Board Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Andrea Pfeiffer | Board Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Sarah Ryan | Board Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Dina D Smith | Board Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Porzig | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $77,809 |
| Toni Forsberg | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Debra Beresini | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Christina Henkel | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Cindi Prez | Board Director Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Ze Figueirinhas | Board Director Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Julie Atwood | Board Director Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Karmen Johnson | Board Director Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Christina Wang | Board Director Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Rebecca Kaykas-Wolff | Board Director Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Andrea PfeiDer | Board Director Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETH PORTER LEFT JUNE 2023 | EXEC. DIR Officer | 40 | $164,296 |
| DEBRA BERESINI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| TONI FORSBERG | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| DEAN MCCAULEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| ABRA ANNES SILLS LEFT MAY 2023 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| BEN KARPILOW LEFT MAY 2023 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| ZE FIGUEIRINHAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| JULIE ATWOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| CINDI PEREZ JOINED 2022 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| CHRIS WANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH PORZIG | EXEC. DIR Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1390 N MCDOWELL BLVD STE G, PETALUMA, CA 94954-7104
- In care of
- % ROBERT J POPE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Elizabeth Porzig, 1390 N McDowell Blvd Suite G 331, Petaluma, CA 94954
- Signed the 990
- Elizabeth Porzig, Executive Director
- Phone
- (707) 769-8900
- Website
- WWW.GIANTSTEPSRIDING.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Hiep Pham CPA Inc
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 68-0404917 or by the name GIANT STEPS THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN CENTER INC.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
GIANT STEPS IS DEDICATED TO ENRICHING LIVES THROUGH THE POWER OF HORSES, TEAM, AND COMMUNITY. THROUGH THE EXCELLENCE OF OUR EQUINE ASSISTED PROGRAMS, PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, MEANS, AND CHALLENGES EXPERIENCE THE EXTRAORDINARY BENEFITS OF THERAPEUTIC RIDING AND ACTIVITIES.
Program accomplishments
- THERAPEUTIC HORSEBACK RIDING AND RELATED EQUINE PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS LIVING WITH PHYSICAL, MENTAL, COGNITIVE, DEVELOPMENTAL, AND EMOTIONAL DISABILITIES. GIANT STEPS ALSO SERVES VETERANS AND MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY AS WELL AS INDIVIDUALS FACING EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES.Expenses $809,467 · revenue $241,726
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 68-0404917
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E99Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,957,251
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,521,000
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,441,783 | $1,184,066 | $3,957,251 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,347,168 | $1,246,094 | $3,670,507 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,003,400 | $1,186,053 | $3,580,723 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,019,438 | $1,006,836 | $3,469,419 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 68-0404917).
Questions about GIANT STEPS THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of GIANT STEPS THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GIANT STEPS THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN CENTER INC is 68-0404917.
- Is GIANT STEPS THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to GIANT STEPS THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GIANT STEPS THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN CENTER 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 GIANT STEPS THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN CENTER INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GIANT STEPS THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GIANT STEPS THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Elizabeth Porzig.
- Who are the officers and directors of GIANT STEPS THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $139,050 (Elizabeth Porzig, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does GIANT STEPS THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,441,783, expenses of $1,184,066 and total assets of $3,957,251 at year end.
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