2025-07-31T10:05:19-05:00 2024-12-31 410746749 CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP 293 EISENHOWER PARKWAY 2ND FLOOR LIVINGSTON NJ 07039 990 2024-01-01 223667820 SPECIAL STRIDES INC SPEC 7324460945 118 FEDERAL ROAD MONROE NJ 08831 LAURIE LANDY PRESIDENT 7324460945 2025-07-31 1 0 BRIDGET HARTNETT P01429163 9739949494 2025-07-31 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z LAURIE LANDY 118 FEDERAL ROAD MONROE NJ 08831 831729 0 X WWW.SPECIALSTRIDES.ORG X 1998 NJ SPECIAL STRIDES IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEVOTED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. WITH A UNIQUE COMBINATION OF THERAPY, HORSES, AND THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, INDIVIDUALS ACHIEVE GOALS FOR THERAPY, RECREATION AND EDUCATION. SPECIAL STRIDES PROVIDES ALL INDIVIDUALS AN OPPORTUNITY TO "IMPROVE THEIR LIVES.. ONE STRIDE AT A TIME", REGARDLESS OF FINANCIAL STATUS. 11 8 27 44 0 0 548229 409099 349552 367725 474 241 -10660 -2360 887595 774705 98185 100355 0 0 433592 513561 0 0 62188 266181 317482 797958 931398 89637 -156693 925955 818818 17257 27338 908698 791480 X SPECIAL STRIDES IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEVOTED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. WITH A UNIQUE COMBINATION OF THERAPY, HORSES, AND THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, INDIVIDUALS ACHIEVE GOALS FOR THERAPY, RECREATION AND EDUCATION. SPECIAL STRIDES PROVIDES ALL INDIVIDUALS AN OPPORTUNITY TO "IMPROVE THEIR LIVES ONE STRIDE AT A TIME", REGARDLESS OF FINANCIAL STATUS. 0 0 679213 267370 SPECIAL STRIDES INC. IS A 27-YEAR-OLD NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN MONROE, NEW JERSEY. WE PROVIDE THERAPY SERVICES, RECREATION, AND EDUCATION THROUGHOUT THE LIFESPAN FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. EQUINE ASSISTED SERVICES INCLUDE PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, SPEECH THERAPY, ADAPTIVE RIDING INCLUDING MOUNTED AND UNMOUNTED HORSEMANSHIP. CLIENTS GAIN FUNCTIONAL SKILLS IN THE AREAS OF BALANCE, MOBILITY, SOCIALIZATION, COMMUNICATION, AND ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO OVER 130 CLIENTS AND COMMUNITY GROUP ENGAGEMENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. 100355 100355 100355 IN 2004, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TOOK A POWERFUL STEP TOWARD MEETING SPECIAL STRIDES' MISSION OF PROVIDING ALL INDIVIDUALS WITH LIFE CHALLENGES THE THERAPY SERVICES, RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING NEEDED TO REACH THEIR UNIQUE POTENTIAL. TO THIS END, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ESTABLISHED THE STEVEN WERTHAN MEMORIAL FUND TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE INDIVIDUALS IN NEED OF OUR SERVICES. IN 2024, $127,055 WAS AWARDED TO 61 INDIVIDUALS WHO ULTIMATELY USED $100,355 OF THE TOTAL ALLOCATION. VOLUNTEERISM IS INTEGRAL TO THE FUNCTIONING OF ALL SERVICES AND PROGRAMS AT SPECIAL STRIDES. VOLUNTEERS ASSIST DURING THERAPY AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING AS SIDEWALKERS, HORSELEADERS, OR IN THE OFFICE AS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE AND AS FUNDRAISERS. WE WERE EXCITED TO ENGAGE WITH 101 NEW VOLUNTEERS WITH 23 ULTIMATELY FORMING OUR "NEW VOLUNTEER CREW". SPECIAL STRIDES IS APPRECIATIVE AND DEDICATED TO OUR VOLUNTEERS IN FOSTERING MENTORSHIP IN LEADERSHIP, BUSINESS, VOCATIONAL ASPIRATIONS, AND SENSE OF PURPOSE. OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE A BRIDGE TO OUR COMMUNITY. 779568 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 9 0 1 27 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 11 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 NJ X THE ORGANIZATION 7324460945 118 FEDERAL ROAD MONROE NJ 08831 SAM LANDY SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 LAURIE LANDY PRESIDENT/THERAPIST/FOUNDI 40.00 X X 85729 0 0 SUSIE REHR TREASURER/THERAPIST/EXECUT 40.00 X X 88669 0 0 CAROL WERTHAN MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 COREY OFFSEY MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 GARY FOX MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 NEAL HERSTIK MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 PATTY GALLAGHER MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROB KASH MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROB MCNABOE MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 VINCENT DAVIS MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 174398 0 0 0 0 0 0 SHARE A HORSE INC 118 FEDERAL ROAD MONROE NJ 08831 BOARDING 109750 1 290020 119079 409099 THERAPY/ADAPTIVE RIDIN 624100 267370 267370 SCHOLARSHIP REVENUE 624100 100355 100355 367725 241 241 38664 290020 53912 -15248 -15248 16000 3112 12888 12888 774705 367725 0 -2119 100355 100355 174398 136030 17440 20928 281750 219765 28175 33810 57413 44782 5741 6890 18480 18480 5596 5036 560 19484 14613 4871 10896 9106 1790 15470 12995 2475 59530 53577 5953 EQUINE EXPENSE 168743 168743 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMEN 5815 5815 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 5586 4469 1117 TELEPHONE 2444 1491 953 5438 2791 2647 931398 779568 89642 62188 377376 341154 188841 59864 54277 62631 10000 225373 125367 89610 100006 205851 255163 925955 818818 17257 27338 17257 27338 X 908698 791480 908698 791480 925955 818818 X -156693 49312 -9837 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 482881 436787 407176 548229 409099 2284172 251122 436787 354725 349552 367725 1759911 734003 873574 761901 897781 776824 4044083 90050 10000 41692 191438 31150 364330 18136 25000 62594 105730 108186 10000 41692 216438 93744 470060 3574023 61 368 151 474 241 1295 61 368 151 474 241 1295 61242 61242 795306 873942 762052 898255 777065 4106620 0.87030 0.86120 0.00030 0.00030 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 114984 35370 79614 66371 52336 14035 44018 37661 6357 100006 X 864686 49312 84000 133312 731374 43331 43331 774705 981904 84000 66861 150861 831043 100355 100355 931398 PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND, ACCORDINGLY, IS NOT LIABLE FOR FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES. THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS ACCOUNTING STANDARDS THAT PROVIDE CLARIFICATION ON ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES RECOGNIZED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE GUIDANCE PRESCRIBES A RECOGNITION THRESHOLD AND MEASUREMENT ATTRIBUTE FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT OF A TAX POSITION TAKEN, OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN, IN A TAX RETURN, AND ALSO PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON DERECOGNITION, CLASSIFICATION, INTEREST AND PENALTIES, DISCLOSURE AND TRANSITION. NO INTEREST AND PENALTIES WERE RECORDED DURING THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024. AT DECEMBER 31, 2024, THERE ARE NO SIGNIFICANT INCOME TAX UNCERTAINTIES THAT ARE EXPECTED TO HAVE A MATERIAL IMPACT ON THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DIRECT FUNDRAISING -57,024. SCHOLARSHIP REVENUE 100,355. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: BAD DEBT EXPENSE 9,837. DIRECT FUNDRAISING 57,024. PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SCHOLARHIP EXPENSE 100,355. BARN DANCE 171131 147419 23712 394 9959 21322 2100 4457 SPREAD THE LOVE 18222 18222 700 119 2 139331 124379 14952 2190 3000 9671 328684 290020 38664 394 10659 23512 5100 14247 53912 -15248 16000 3112 0 16000 3112 3112 12888 NJ 1 0 1 0 1.00000 SUSIE REHR 118 FEDERAL ROAD MONROE NJ 08831 0 0 1 SCHOLARSHIPS 61 100355 PART I, LINE 2: INDIVIDUALS ARE NOTIFIED IN NOVEMBER TO SUBMIT THEIR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THIS APPLICATION IS COLLECTED VIA A GOOGLE FORM AND INCLUDES FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND A LETTER OF NECESSITY TO THE BOD. THERE IS A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE COMMITTEE (SAM LANDY AND CELIA MASTBAUM), WHO REVIEW THE APPLICATIONS AND DETERMINE THE AWARDS FOR THE YEAR. THIS AWARD IS DIRECTLY DEPENDENT ON OUR ANNUAL FUNDRAISING AND THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE APPLICATION. THIS INFORMATION IS DISSEMINATED TO THE APPLICANTS PRIOR TO OR ON JANUARY 1. EACH RECIPIENT IS MAILED A LETTER OF CONFIRMATION THAT SERVES AS A "CONTRACT" OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING THE AMOUNT PAID PER SESSION AND THE NUMBER OF SESSIONS PER YEAR. ATTENDENCE EXPENDITURE IS MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE VIA SCHEDULING AND QUICKBOOKS. THERE IS ALSO A ROLLING AWARD ALLOTMENT FOR APPLICATIONS AFTER JANUARY 1 IF THERE ARE ADEQUATE FUNDS. SHARE A HORSE INC BUSINESS IS OWNED BY BOARD PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY 109750 BOARDING OF HORSES AND DONATION OF OFFICE SPACE 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 FAMILY RELATIONSHIP: SAM LANDY AND LAURIE LANDY. BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP: THE LANDY FAMILY OWNS SHARE A HORSE INC. WHICH PROVIDES OFFICE SPACE AT NO COST AND HORSE BOARDING BELOW MARKET VALUE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B NO COMMITTEE HAS THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD IS PROVIDED A COPY OF THE 990 FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION REGULARLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY STATEMENTS AT THE ANNUAL BOARD MEETING EACH YEAR. AS NEW BOARD MEMBERS JOIN THE BOARD, THE DOCUMENT IS SIGNED AS PART OF THE ORIENTATION PROCESS. THE ADMIN ASSISTANT THEN FILES THESE FORMS IN EACH BOARD MEMBER'S FILE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 ALL OFFICER COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FORMS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: BAD DEBT EXPENSE -9,837. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: NO CHANGE FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B: THE ORGANIZATION HAS A FINANCIAL ASSISSTANCE COMMITTEE WITH THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD. SHARE A HORSE INC 118 FEDERAL ROAD MONROE NJ 08831 BOARDING OF HORSES AND DONATION OF OFFICE SPACE NJ N/A C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0