Nonprofit · EIN 88-2393545
DESTINYS RIDE THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM INC
Tax-exempt · GHENT, NY 12075
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $53,310 | $50,307 | $3,003 | $15,127 | $60 | $15,067 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $8,180
- Program service revenue
- $40,471
- Net income from fundraising events
- $4,489
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $170
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $13,271
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $7,530
- Occupancy
- $8,617
- Printing, publications and postage
- $26
- Other expenses
- $20,863
- Program services (functional)
- $44,198
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $12,145
- Total assets, end of year
- $15,127
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $60
- Net assets, end of year
- $15,067
- Cash, savings and investments
- $11,025
- Gross receipts
- $55,266
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANE SHERWOOD | President | 15 | $0 |
| ASHLEY SALAMIDA | Secretary | 10 | $0 |
| SANDRA FOSTER | Treasurer | 6 | $0 |
| MICHELE MILLER | Director | 5 | $0 |
| JODIE O'CONNELL-PONKOS | Executive Dir. | 35 | $0 |
| ANGELA SOMMA | Director | 20 | $0 |
| ANN MATRACCO | Financial Adv | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 406 OLD POST ROAD STOP 24, GHENT, NY 12075-3604
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- 406 Old Post Road Stop 24, Ghent NY 12075
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- Jodie O'Connell-Ponkos, 406 Old Post Road Stop 24, Ghent NY 12075
- Signed the 990-EZ
- JODIE O'CONNELL-PONKOS, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (518) 610-4408
- Website
- www.destinysride.org
- Return prepared by
- GREGG S BOSSEN CPA PC
Mission
Destinys Ride Therapeutic Program, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities and other challenges through therapeutic and adaptive equine-assisted activities. Our programs promote physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development while building confidence, independence, self-esteem, and overall well-being. Services include therapeutic adaptive horseback riding, equine-assisted activities, and individualized programming designed to meet each participants unique needs. We strive to provide a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where individuals of all abilities can experience the therapeutic benefits of horses.
Program accomplishments
- Destinys Ride Therapeutic Program, Inc. provides therapeutic adaptive horseback riding and equine-assisted activities for children and adults with disabilities and other physical, developmental, emotional, and social challenges. Programs are individualized to support each participants abilities and goals and may address balance, coordination, strength, motor skills, communication, confidence, independence, and social participation. Current programming includes private and group therapeutic riding lessons, equine-assisted ground activities, and individualized equine experiences. The organization also collaborates with local agencies serving individuals with disabilities and continues to expand community-based programming and scholarship opportunities to improve access to services.Expenses $44,198
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 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-2393545
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Mental health and crisis intervention (F60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $15,127
- Income (IRS master file)
- $55,266
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $53,310 | $50,307 | $15,127 | XML |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: Jodie O'Connell-Ponkos | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Jodie D OConnell-Ponkos | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $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 88-2393545).
Questions about DESTINYS RIDE THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM INC
- What is the EIN of DESTINYS RIDE THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DESTINYS RIDE THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM INC is 88-2393545.
- Is DESTINYS RIDE THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to DESTINYS RIDE THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DESTINYS RIDE THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM 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 DESTINYS RIDE THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM 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 DESTINYS RIDE THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DESTINYS RIDE THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM INC?
- The 990-N for 2024 names Jodie O'Connell-Ponkos.
- Who are the officers and directors of DESTINYS RIDE THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does DESTINYS RIDE THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $53,310, expenses of $50,307 and total assets of $15,127 at year end.
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