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Nonprofit · EIN 77-0564282

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM

Tax-exempt · SANTA YNEZ, CA 93460

Financials

$383K$370K2022$280K$364K2023$481K$382K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SANTA YNEZ VALLEY THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
November 30, 2025990$481,042$382,228$98,814$488,022$26,913$461,109
November 30, 2024990$279,607$364,081-$84,474$384,271$26,412$357,859
November 30, 2023990$383,023$370,192$12,831$439,814$25,459$414,355
Financial details: 990 for the year ended November 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$357,487
Program service revenue
$28,361
Investment income
$8,400
Net income from fundraising events
$86,794
Other revenue
$86,794

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$182,928
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$198,046
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$11,100
Depreciation
$8,695
Program services (functional)
$349,237
Management and general (functional)
$32,991

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$384,271
Total assets, end of year
$488,022
Total liabilities, end of year
$26,913
Net assets, end of year
$461,109
Land, buildings and equipment
$77,744
Publicly traded securities
$124,769
Net assets without donor restrictions
$380,934
Net assets with donor restrictions
$80,175
Gross receipts
$516,464
Employees
13
Volunteers
25
Year formed
2000
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 November 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRIAN ROBINSONDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
TRACY HOYT SAVAGETreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
MARIE STOLLSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
AMY HOTCHKISSDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
TARA BARNACOATPresident & CEO
Trustee or director
5$0
JILLIAN KNIGHTDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
KARLA ZUEHLKEDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended November 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
VICKI WEDMOREPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
TRACY HOYT SAVAGETreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
MARIE STOLLSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
AMY HOTCHKISSDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
TARA BARNACOATDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
JILLIAN KNIGHTDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
KARLA ZUEHLKEDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended November 30, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
VICKI WEDMOREPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
DAVID GAYTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
MARIE STOLLSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
KATIE FISHERDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
MORGAN KASTENEKDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
JILLIAN KNIGHTDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
KARLA ZUEHLKEDirector
Trustee or director
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
195 N REFUGIO RD, SANTA YNEZ, CA 93460-9303
In care of
% MARY ANN EVANS PRESIDENT
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JILLIAN KNIGHT, PO BOX 256, SOLVANG, CA 93463
Signed the 990
JILLIAN KNIGHT, Interim Exec Direct
Phone
(805) 451-4857
Return prepared by
MOSS LEVY & HARTZHEIM CPAS

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 77-0564282 or by the name SANTA YNEZ VALLEY THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

TO PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC HORSEBACK RIDING TO ENHANCE AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.

990 for the year ended November 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC RIDING SERVICES FOR ANYONE IN NEED, INCLUDING THOSE WITH HANDICAPPING OR DISABLING CONDITIONS. SANTA YNEZ VALLEY THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM (SYVTRP) PROVIDES QUALITY EQUINE-ASSISTED ACTIVITIES TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND OTHER LIFE CHALLENGES, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. SYVTRP OFFERS THERAPEUTIC RIDING, SCHOOL AND GROUP PROGRAMS, AND A MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM CURRENTLY SERVES 70 STUDENTS EACH WEEK AND OVER 300 ANNUALLY.
    Expenses $349,237

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 November, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2024November 30, 2025April 15, 2026990 on file
2023November 30, 2024April 15, 2025990 on file
2022November 30, 2023April 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
77-0564282
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
2001
Accounting year ends
November
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Health care (E60)
Assets (IRS master file)
$488,022
Income (IRS master file)
$516,464

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990November 2025$481,042$382,228$488,022XML
990November 2024$279,607$364,081$384,271XML
990November 2023$383,023$370,192$439,814XML
990November 2022$457,570$409,282$418,497IRS
990November 2021–––IRS
990November 2020–––IRS
990November 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 77-0564282).

Questions about SANTA YNEZ VALLEY THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM

What is the EIN of SANTA YNEZ VALLEY THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SANTA YNEZ VALLEY THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM is 77-0564282.
Is SANTA YNEZ VALLEY THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
Are donations to SANTA YNEZ VALLEY THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SANTA YNEZ VALLEY THERAPEUTIC 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 SANTA YNEZ VALLEY THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending November 30, 2026) is due April 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SANTA YNEZ VALLEY THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended November 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SANTA YNEZ VALLEY THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM?
The 990 for the year ended November 30, 2025 names JILLIAN KNIGHT.
Who are the officers and directors of SANTA YNEZ VALLEY THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM?
The 990 for the year ended November 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SANTA YNEZ VALLEY THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM have?
On its 990 for the year ended November 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $481,042, expenses of $382,228 and total assets of $488,022 at year end.

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