High Hopes Therapeutic Riding Inc.

“The completed form 990 is emailed to the high hopes audit and finance committees who review and approve the form.”

“Each key employee and board trustee, upon election to the board of trustees, is asked to complete the conflict of interest questionnaire and submit to the executive director for review. Any significant conflicts are reviewed and resolved and/or noted by executive commitee. Each year key employees and trustees are asked, via email, if there are any changes to previously submitted conflict of interest forms. All staff and board trustees are required to complete new conflict of interest statements each year.”

“Annually, each department manager/key employee is evaluated by the executive director using a standard employee assessment form along with several assessments by peers and subordinates. Past years' performance is evaluated in light of goals set the previous year and new goals and expectations developed with input from the executive director and key employee.”

“Annually, the executive director is evaluated by a subcommittee of the executive committee of the board with input from the board using a standard employee assessment form with input from other directors. Past years' performance is evaluated in light of goals set from the previous year and new goals and expectations are developed with input from the reviewers and the executive director. Compensation is determined based upon survey information available on regional nonprofits, budget constraints and rating from the assessment form.”

“High hopes uses its website www.highhopestr.org to make governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public.”

“High hopes therapeutic riding, inc. (high hopes) is a nonprofit charitable organization in connecticut whose mission is foster a vibrant community where horse and human interactions improve lives. High hopes is committed to providing efficient, safe, innovative and professional therapeutic riding programs to individuals with disabilities of all ages. High hopes was founded on the belief that experiencing and riding horses in a secure, challenging and companionable environment will achieve this objective. The focus is on each participants need to achieve meaningful gains in balance, coordination, strength, confidence and self-respect.”

“1.over the course of the year, high hopes served 1,750 people; held 10,456 equine assisted activities and therapy sessions; utilized 21,093 volunteer hours and provided financial assistance to 100% of our riders. 2.therapeutic horsemanship lessons - high hopes ridership level remains consistent with an increasing demand. 100% of our therapeutic horsemanship participants received financial assistance; even with the increase in demand high hopes continues to be able to provide this necessary financial assistance. 3.high hopes continues to provide its necessary services to participants regardless of age or disability, including but not limited to our horse sense, veterans and summer camp programs. All programs provide scholarships of up to 100%.”