RIDING TO THE TOP

EIN: 010482069 501(c)(3) Human Services

WINDHAM, ME

Total Revenue
$1,795,430
Total Expenses
$868,962
Total Assets
$3,047,892
Net Assets
$2,304,971
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1993
Legal Domicile
ME
Principal Officer
SARAH BRONSON
Phone
2078922813
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

RIDING TO THE TOP, founded in 1993, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 79% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $926K, a strong 52% operating margin.

Mission

RIDING TO THE TOP'S MISSION IS ENHANCING HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH EQUINE-ASSISTED SERVICES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $644,871 Revenue: $153,884

THE CENTER PROVIDES EQUINE-ASSISTED SERVICES (EAS) FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. THE CENTER'S THREE LARGEST PROGRAMS ARE THERAPEUTIC RIDING, EQUINE ASSISTED LEARNING AND THERAPEUTIC...

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THE CENTER PROVIDES EQUINE-ASSISTED SERVICES (EAS) FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. THE CENTER'S THREE LARGEST PROGRAMS ARE THERAPEUTIC RIDING, EQUINE ASSISTED LEARNING AND THERAPEUTIC CARRIAGE DRIVING. ALL OF THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY PATH INTL. CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF TRAINED VOLUNTEERS. FOR THERAPEUTIC RIDING AND DRIVING, CLIENT GOALS ARE FOCUSED ON RIDING/DRIVING AND HORSEMANSHIP SKILLS AND IN EQUINE ASSISTED LEARNING, STUDENTS WORK ON SKILLS ALIGNED WITH EDUCATIONAL GOALS AND PERSONAL GROWTH.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,565,916
Program Service Revenue $153,884
Investment Income $54,787
Other Revenue $20,843
TOTAL REVENUE $1,795,430

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $552,479
Fundraising Expenses $116,364
Program Expenses $644,871
Other Expenses $316,483
TOTAL EXPENSES $868,962

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,795,430 $1,003,779 +0.8%
Expenses $868,962 $819,745 +0.1%
Net Income $926,468 $184,034 +4.0%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
18
Volunteers
221

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$91,180
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CARRIE NIEDERMAN PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRY KEOUGH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARTER LORING-LESSARD VICE PRESIDENT/INTERIM SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL ROSENBLUM BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RYAN TREROTOLA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELSIE BOUCHARD TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER JONES SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL NELSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH BRONSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$84,580 $6,600 $91,180
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,795,430 $868,962 $3,047,892 $926,468
2024 $1,003,779 $819,745 $2,127,200 $184,034
2023 $900,932 $776,666 $1,951,141 $124,266
2022 $838,135 $689,765 $1,832,985 $148,370
2021 $797,023 $644,770 $1,454,389 $152,253
2020 $647,474 $600,821 $1,493,511 $46,653
2019 $641,321 $678,468 $1,303,618 $-37,147
2018 $630,368 $636,636 $1,339,368 $-6,268
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