Nonprofit · EIN 82-1618897
STRIDES OF STRENGTH THERAPEUTIC SERVICES INC
Tax-exempt · CHESTER, SC 29706
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $122,640 | $112,054 | $10,586 | $211,755 | $5,733 | $206,022 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $48,350 | $79,671 | -$31,321 | $203,493 | $2,442 | $201,051 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $64,997 | $67,999 | -$3,002 | $232,008 | $14 | $231,994 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $89,947
- Program service revenue
- $36,753
- Investment income
- $3
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$4,063
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $47,527
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $31,499
- Occupancy
- $4,469
- Other expenses
- $28,559
- Program services (functional)
- $50,840
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $203,493
- Total assets, end of year
- $211,755
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,733
- Net assets, end of year
- $206,022
- Cash, savings and investments
- $16,120
- Land and buildings
- $176,553
- Gross receipts
- $140,916
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETH GASTON | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $0 |
| DIANNA BESSETTE | CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
| JENNIFER GAMMON | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| HEIDI DREIER CONGER | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| CHERIE BARTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| MONICA FAULKNER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETH GASTON | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $0 |
| DIANNA BESSETTE | CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
| ALISHA MCCARTHY | VICE CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
| JENNIFER GAMMON | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| HEIDI DREIER CONGER | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| DEBBIE ALLEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| CHERIE BARTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| RITA MOORE-JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETH GASTON | EXECUTIVE DI | 25 | $0 |
| BILL MARION | CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
| KRISTEN PEREZ | VICE CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
| MARILYN EDDY | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| CAROLYN WILLIAMS | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| DEBBIE ALLEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| RITA MOORE-JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ALISHA MCCARTHY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2717 GASTON FARM RD, CHESTER, SC 29706-8422
- In care of
- % MARY E GASTON
- Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
- 2717 Gaston Farm Rd, Chester SC 29706
- Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
- Mary Gaston, 2727 Gaston Farm Rd, Chester SC 29706
- Signed the 990-EZ
- BETH GASTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (803) 374-6255
- Website
- stridesofstrength.org
- Return prepared by
- BURKETT BURKETT & BURKETT CPAS PA
Mission
THE ENTITY'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE THERAPEUTIC EQUINE PROGRAM THAT USES HORSES TO FACILITATE GROWTH, LEARNING AND HEALING. OUR POPULATION INCLUDES CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND FUNCTIONAL DISABILITIES.
Program accomplishments
- THERAPY PROGRAMS - PHYSICAL / OCCUPATIONAL, AND SPEECH THERAPY - OUR THERAPISTS INTEGRATE HIPPOTHERAPY INTO OUR PATIENTS' PLAN OF CARE, ALONG WITH OTHER THERAPY TOOLS AND STRATEGIES. THE TERM HIPPOTHERAPY REFERS TO HOW OCCUPATIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE THERAPY PROFESSIONALS USE EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE AND CLINICAL REASONING IN THE PURPOSEFUL MANIPULATION OF EQUINE MOVEMENT. THIS SERVES AS A THERAPY TOOL TO ENGAGE SENSORY, NEUROMOTOR, AND COGNITIVE SYSTEMS TO PROMOTE FUNCTIONAL OUTCOMES. EQUINE-ASSISTED PHYSCOTHERAPY - THIS PROGRAM IS AN EMERGING FIELD IN WHICH HORSES ARE USED AS A THERAPEUTIC TOOL FOR EMOTIONAL GROWTH AND LEARNING. SESSIONS WILL BE FACILITATED BY A LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR AND AN EQUINE SPECIALIST IN MENTAL HEALTH AND LEARNING.Expenses $50,778
- EDUCATION PROGRAMS - EQUINE-ASSISTED LEARNING - THE FUSION OF HORSES AND LEARNING PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH A FRESH INTERACTIVE APPROACH TO LEARNING. STUDENTS WILL BUILD CONFIDENCE AS THEY LEARN TO WORK WITH HORSES WHILE GAINING HIGHER LEVEL THINKING SKILLS IN A VARIETY OF ACADEMIC SUBJECT AREAS. THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A CHILD TO WORK WITH A HORSE IS REWARDING, SO LET US HELP TO JOIN THESE EXPERIENCES, BUILD CONFIDENCE, AND INCREASE KNOWLEDGE WHILE HAVING A UNIQUE LEARNING EXPERIENCE. CAMP SKYE - CAMP SKYE IS A 4-DAY CAMP, WHICH PROVIDES KIDS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO MAINTAIN THEIR EDUCATION OVER THE SUMMER WHILE ENHANCING THEIR SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND ACADEMIC SKILLS WITH THE INFLUENCE OF HORSES.Expenses $62
- FARM FIT PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR PEOPLE OF ANY AGE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN IMPROVING THEIR DYNAMIC BALANCE AND STAMINA.
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-1618897
- 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
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $211,755
- Income (IRS master file)
- $140,916
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $122,640 | $112,054 | $211,755 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $48,350 | $79,671 | $203,493 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | $64,997 | $67,999 | $232,008 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $13,176 | $14,021 | $235,374 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: Mary Gaston | June 30, 2018 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 82-1618897).
Questions about STRIDES OF STRENGTH THERAPEUTIC SERVICES INC
- What is the EIN of STRIDES OF STRENGTH THERAPEUTIC SERVICES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of STRIDES OF STRENGTH THERAPEUTIC SERVICES INC is 82-1618897.
- Is STRIDES OF STRENGTH THERAPEUTIC SERVICES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to STRIDES OF STRENGTH THERAPEUTIC SERVICES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does STRIDES OF STRENGTH THERAPEUTIC SERVICES 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 STRIDES OF STRENGTH THERAPEUTIC SERVICES 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 STRIDES OF STRENGTH THERAPEUTIC SERVICES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of STRIDES OF STRENGTH THERAPEUTIC SERVICES INC?
- The 990-N for 2017 names Mary Gaston.
- Who are the officers and directors of STRIDES OF STRENGTH THERAPEUTIC SERVICES INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does STRIDES OF STRENGTH THERAPEUTIC SERVICES INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $122,640, expenses of $112,054 and total assets of $211,755 at year end.
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