2026-02-11T06:49:28-06:00 2025-06-30 430765316 RUBINBROWN LLP 7676 FORSYTH BLVD SUITE 2100 SAINT LOUIS MO 63105 990 2024-07-01 431188096 PONY BIRD INC PONY 6362824400 1615 VINE SCHOOL RD HERCULANEUM MO 63048 SARA SUCHARSKI PRESIDENT & CEO 6362824400 2026-02-05 1 1 MINDY G KRUEGER P01290370 3142903300 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z SARA SUCHARSKI 1615 VINE SCHOOL RD HERCULANEUM MO 63048 26743591 0 X WWW.PONYBIRD.ORG X 1979 MO TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. 14 14 399 206 0 0 2172135 1674965 17679925 19366891 453934 813737 -19789 10788 20286205 21866381 0 0 0 0 14753931 15076757 0 0 396888 2843189 2947777 17597120 18024534 2689085 3841847 27692564 32068688 1403762 1503087 26288802 30565601 X TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. 0 0 11298814 14006982 COMMUNITY LIVING - THE COMMUNITY LIVING PROGRAM OFFERS INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS IN A SAFE, CARING, HOME-LIKE ENVIRONMENT. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS AN EXTENSIVE ARRAY OF RESIDENTIAL SUPPORTS DESIGNED TO ASSIST PEOPLE IN LIVING AS INDEPENDENTLY AS THEIR ABILITIES PERMIT. A TEAM OF QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS WORKS WITH THE INDIVIDUAL AND THEIR FAMILY TO TAILOR AN INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT PLAN BASED UPON THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. AREAS OF SUPPORT MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: SELF-HELP SKILLS, COMMUNICATION, SAFETY/SURVIVAL SKILLS, DOMESTIC SKILLS, RECREATION/ LEISURE PLANNING, COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, ACADEMICS, MONEY HANDLING AND DECISION-MAKING. INDIVIDUALS ARE ALSO HELPED TO CONNECT TO THEIR RELIGIOUS, CULTURAL, AND ETHNIC BACKGROUNDS. 1678556 2994318 COMMUNITY SUPPORT - COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDES TWO, DISTINCT OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. THE FIRST, LOCATED IN HERCULANEUM, OFFERS AN ARRAY OF PROGRAMS TO DEVELOP SKILLS THAT LEAD TO FULLER, MORE INDEPENDENT LIVES. PARTICIPANTS ARE INVOLVED IN DAILY THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES GEARED TOWARD ACHIEVING PERSONALIZED GOALS. GOALS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: INCREASING INDEPENDENCE, PHYSICAL ABILITIES, LEARNING AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS, CHOICES AND DECISION-MAKING. THE SECOND OPPORTUNITY IS LOCATED IN MAPAVILLE AND PROVIDES SPECIALIZED SUPPORTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SIGNIFICANT DISABILITIES WHO ARE NON-AMBULATORY AND MEDICALLY FRAGILE. THESE PROGRAMS FOCUS ON SKILLS THAT PROMOTE SELF-RESPECT, INCREASE COMMUNICATION AND DECISION-MAKING, AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO LIVE THEIR BEST POSSIBLE LIVES. BOTH PROGRAMS ARE COMMITTED TO HOLISTIC HEALTH APPROACHES AND SERVE INDIVIDUALS AT EVERY AGE AND STAGE OF LIFE. 2029545 1943726 EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - EMPLOYMENT SERVICES STRIVE TO DISCOVER, COMPLEMENT, AND DEVELOP VOCATIONAL ABILITIES IN EACH INDIVIDUAL, WHILE PROVIDING SUPPORTS FOR THEM TO OVERCOME CHALLENGES AND OBTAIN MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT. THE PROGRAM ACHIEVES ITS GOALS THROUGH THREE DISTINCT OPPORTUNITIES. FIRST, THE OVER-ARCHING EMPLOYMENT SERVICES MODEL GIVES EACH INDIVIDUAL TOOLS AND SUPPORTS FOR THEIR JOB SEARCH. WITH THE SUPPORT OF A CASE MANAGER AND JOB DEVELOPER, INDIVIDUALS WORK ON SKILL BUILDING IN RESUMES AND COVER LETTERS, APPLICATIONS, JOB READINESS TRAINING CLASSES, MOCK INTERVIEWS AND RETENTION SUPPORTS. SECOND, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROVIDES EVERY INDIVIDUAL WITH INTENSIVE ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT INCLUDING PRE-EMPLOYMENT DISCOVERY AND EXPLORATION, JOB SEARCHES, JOB SUPPORTS, AND LONG-TERM RETENTION. COMMUNITY-BASED WORK ASSESSMENTS, JOB SHADOWS, INDIVIDUALIZED JOB GOALS, AND MORE ARE INCLUDED TO ENSURE THE LONG-TERM SUCCESS OF PARTICIPANTS. LASTLY, THE TRANSITION PROGRAM OFFERS A SIX-WEEK WORK EXPERIENCE AT AN EMPLOYMENT SITE IN THE COMMUNITY FOR STUDENTS ENTERING THEIR HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR YEAR. A MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TEAM REMAINS ON SITE WITH STUDENTS AND CONDUCTS JOB READINESS TRAINING CLASSES. 504268 421865 FAMILY SUPPORT AND LEISURE - THE FAMILY SUPPORT AND LEISURE PROGRAMS EMPOWER AND STRENGTHEN FAMILIES WHO PROVIDE CARE FOR A SON, DAUGHTER, OR OTHER FAMILY MEMBER WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY. THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS EQUIP FAMILY CAREGIVERS SO THEY ARE ABLE TO EFFECTIVELY FACE CHALLENGES AND PROVIDE CARE LONGER. FAMILY SUPPORT OFFERS THREE PRIMARY PROGRAMS. FIRST, MYCARE IS A RESPITE VOUCHER PROGRAM THAT EMPOWERS FAMILIES TO FIND QUALITY CAREGIVERS WHO WILL PROVIDE THEIR LOVED ONE WITH THE SUPPORT AND OVERSIGHT WHEN FAMILY MEMBERS NEED A BREAK. SECOND, THE ORGANIZATION'S RESPITE PROGRAMS PROVIDE SAFE AND ENRICHING SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SIGNIFICANT DISABILITIES WHO ARE NON-AMBULATORY AND MEDICALLY FRAGILE. RESPITE SERVICES MAY BE PROVIDED FOR UP TO TWO WEEKS. LASTLY, KIDSTART IS A LENDING LIBRARY THAT OFFERS HUNDREDS OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND ADAPTIVE MATERIALS AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES AND THEIR YOUNG CHILDREN. THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROMOTE EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT FAMILIES BY OFFERING AN AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVE FOR ACCESSING VITAL THERAPEUTIC RESOURCES AND EQUIPMENT.LEISURE PROGRAMS ENCOURAGE ACTIVE LIFESTYLES AND OFFER PARTICIPANTS WITH DISABILITIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP PEER RELATIONSHIPS OUTSIDE OF FAMILY AND WORK. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS AN ARRAY OF COMMUNITY-BASED RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, UNIQUE EXPERIENCES, AND VACATIONS GUIDED BY SUGGESTIONS OF PARTICIPANTS. OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE: MONTHLY SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, SPECIAL EVENTS, DINING OUT AND MOVIE NIGHTS, SPORTING EVENTS, SPECIAL OLYMPICS TRAINING AND COMPETITION, WEEKEND GETAWAYS, AND SO MUCH MORE. 504268 421865 15511183 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 28 0 1 399 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 X 14 14 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 MO X SARA SUCHARSKI 6362824400 1615 VINE SCHOOL RD HERCULANEUM MO 63048 CHARLES WOOTEN CHAIRPERSON 1.00 X X 0 0 0 DENNIS TESREAU VICE CHAIRPERSON 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JOHN LAMPING VICE CHAIRPERSON (THRU 6/24) 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MATT OTT TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 AMANDA MANGE SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 CHERYL AYLESWORTH BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 9/24) 1.00 X 0 0 0 ERIC AMMONS BOARD MEMBER (THRU 6/24) 1.00 X 0 0 0 SUSAN CURFMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KYLE DRURY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 PAUL FLYNN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANN FREGUSON-STEPHENS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 LAURA HOCKENSMITH-SCHLERETH BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DANA HOCKENSMITH BOARD MEMBER (THRU 6/24) 1.00 X 0 0 0 SUE HOCKENSMITH BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 RYAN JOHNSTON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 PAM LAPLANT BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CONNIE NASH BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 1/24) 1.00 X 0 0 0 SARA SUCHARSKI PRESIDENT & CEO 45.00 X 188955 0 17951 TINA LANSFORD CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 45.00 X 110466 0 14609 INESS PANNI VP OF HEALTH SERVICES 45.00 X 121464 0 15114 ANDREA WOLF VP OF PROGRAM SERVICES 45.00 X 110866 0 14592 MIKE BUSCHE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCE 45.00 X 105809 0 14590 HEATHER LANG-PORTELL DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL SERVICES 45.00 X 102456 0 14358 SUSAN VOGT DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY 45.00 X 107874 0 14383 847890 0 105597 7 0 1 0 0 96480 226307 719908 632270 351107 1674965 RESIDENT HABILITATION 623990 19366891 19366891 19366891 801237 801237 4633018 214520 4629171 205867 3847 8653 12500 12500 43873 226307 42172 1701 1701 9087 9087 9087 21866381 19366891 0 824525 364901 4574 353467 6860 11956995 10638994 1048261 269740 270734 245358 19251 6125 1560166 1368102 156869 35195 923961 800196 103010 20755 44 44 190725 190725 199834 160841 34186 4807 95838 48881 11079 35878 756043 729414 25920 709 252355 233021 8755 10579 616225 515384 97604 3237 168952 152725 14148 2079 FOOD SERVICE 466506 466506 EQUIPMENT 175986 147187 27875 924 BAD DEBT EXPENSE 25269 25269 18024534 15511183 2116463 396888 5925730 6150531 452243 470714 117487 45702 2395043 2968218 88224 138526 12476804 5141956 6752192 7334848 11221216 14204199 605297 690028 135132 65922 27692564 32068688 1112918 1276173 154753 160533 136091 66381 1403762 1503087 X 25860190 30193438 428612 372163 26288802 30565601 27692564 32068688 3841847 434952 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 4378684 1732154 7544654 1231791 1674965 16562248 4378684 1732154 7544654 1231791 1674965 16562248 706587 15855661 104073 156341 240565 454007 801237 1756223 1701 1701 18320172 69266522 0.86550 0.89220 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 1 X 605297 22552 62179 690028 549186 3725 52386 605297 342334 166925 39927 549186 225951 154396 -38013 342334 101802 104000 20149 225951 0.67500 0.32500 0 0 1136789 1136789 8461748 3495370 4966378 2464247 1457429 1006818 414020 189157 224863 7334848 LEASE LIABILITY 66381 66381 22343505 434952 434952 21908553 -42172 -42172 21866381 18066706 42172 42172 18024534 0 18024534 PART IV, LINE 2B: THE CASH HELD FOR RESIDENTS IS HELD BY THE ORGANIZATION FOR THE RESIDENTS AT THE VARIOUS HOMES FOR THEIR OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENDITURES. THESE FUNDS ARE MAINTAINED IN A SEPARATE BANK ACCOUNT AT A FEDERALLY INSURED FINANCIAL INSTITUTION. PART V, LINE 4: THE ORGANIZATION HAS ADOPTED INVESTMENT AND SPENDING POLICIES FOR ENDOWMENT ASSETS THAT ATTEMPT TO PROVIDE A PREDICTABLE STREAM OF FUNDING TO PROGRAMS SUPPORTED BY ITS ENDOWMENT WHILE SEEKING TO MAINTAIN THE PURCHASING POWER OF THE ENDOWMENT ASSETS. ENDOWMENT ASSETS INCLUDE THOSE ASSETS OF DONOR-RESTRICTED FUNDS THAT THE ORGANIZATION MUST HOLD IN PERPETUITY. UNDER THIS POLICY, AS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE ENDOWMENT ASSETS ARE INVESTED IN A MANNER THAT IS INTENDED TO MAXIMIZE TOTAL RETURN THROUGH A DIVERSIFIED INVESTMENT STRATEGY THAT ACHIEVES, OVER TIME, AN ANNUALIZED RATE OF RETURN THAT SUPPORTS THE ORGANIZATION'S SPENDING RATE. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES -42,172. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES 42,172. GOLF TOURNAMENT 110804 88003 22801 12100 5214 6701 GREAT TASTE 147976 128104 19872 3926 3926 10305 2 11400 10200 1200 0 0 0 270180 226307 43873 16026 9140 17006 42172 1701 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SARA SUCHARSKI PRESIDENT & CEO 180940 0 8015 0 0 0 7893 0 10058 0 206906 0 0 0 X 10338 FMV X 3 340769 COST 0 0 1 0 PART I, COLUMN (B): PART I, COLUMN (B) REPORTS THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 LAUREN HOCKENSMITH-SCHLERETH AND SUE HOCKENSMITH HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO PONY BIRD'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C UPON JOINING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MEMBERS COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM. THIS IS CONDUCTED ANNUALLY WITH ALL BOARD MEMBERS AT THE START OF THE NEW FISCAL YEAR. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETS ANNUALLY TO REVIEW THE SALARY SCALE AND RATE OF PAY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING TOP MANAGEMENT AND KEY EMPLOYEES. NEW SALARY DATA FROM HUMAN RESOURCES IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS EVERY TWO TO THREE YEARS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 PONY BIRD OPERATES UNDER THE SUNSHINE LAW. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. SUCH DOCUMENTATION IS ALSO ON FILE AT OUR MAIN ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES, LOCATED AT 1615 VINE SCHOOL ROAD IN HERCULANEUM, MISSOURI, 63048.