Montgomery Area Non-Traditional Equestrians

“The montgomery area non-traditional equestrians (mane) is a non-profit organization formed in 1994 that provides safe and effective therapeutic horseback riding opportunities to montgomery and tri-county area children and adults with emotional, physical, cognitive, and developmental disabilities. Mane serves a widely diverse client base, including those with cerebral palsy, learning disabilities, add, traumatic brain injury (tbi), down syndrome, multiple sclerosis, autism, spina bifida, epilepsy, mental retardation, stroke patients, accident victims, the elderly, the visually impaired, patients with communicative disorders such as hearing impairment or cochlear implant recipients, and the families of those with disabilities. Mane holds 501(c)(3) corporation status, and conducts its activities exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of the u.s. Internal revenue code of 1986 under which it is qualified as a tax exempt organization. Therefore, it has no provision for federal income taxes. Mane is a fully accredited premier riding center through the professional association of therapeutic horsemanship international (path intl.) formerly known as the north american riding for the handicapped association (narha), and all instructors are certified by path intl. Path intl. Is a regulatory agency that assures stringent standards for quality therapeutic horseback riding through instructor certification, site accreditation, and program monitoring. Therapeutic horseback riding provides extremely important and effective intervention for people with cognitive, emotional, and/or physical disabilities. A rider straddling a horse stretches tight spastic muscles throughout his or her body. Instructors and therapists use the three-dimensional rhythmic motion of the horse to reduce spasticity and abnormal movements, quicken reflexes, aid in motor planning, and strengthen muscles, joints, and tendons damaged by trauma or illness in their disabled patients. Riders with physical impairments or limted mobility can experience increased balance and muscle control; a wider range of motion; and improved respiration, circulation, appetite, and digestion. Confidence and enhanced self-esteem are positive by-products of therapeutic riding. Mane operates from a 44 acre site located at 3699 wallahatchie road in east montgomery, which includes an outdoor riding ring, office, and a 15 stall barn with an indoor riding area. Mane serves approximately 90 individuals weekly (depending on weather conditions) and currently has a waiting list for services during 4 sessions throughout the year. A full-time program director, staff instructor, and executive director enable mane to serve increasing numbers of individuals with disabilities through terapeutic riding programs. During the year ended september 30, 2015, mane gave 660 lessons using volunteers who donate over 10,000 hours of service. About 80% of the riders have cognitive disabilities or are emotionally/behaviorally at risk and about 20% physical disabilites; many have multiple handicaps requiring extensive staff and volunteer support. Over 90% of the riders are children.”

“Form 990, part vi, section a, governing body and management, line 10 - description of form 990 review process by the organization mane's accounting books and records are maintained by the charity's treasurer, heather king. After the end of the tax year mane is audited by an independent auditor. Once the audit is complete a copy of the audited financials are sent to the tax preparer (habif, arogeti & wynne, llp) for the preparation of the tax return (form 990 and subsequent schedules). Once the return preparation is complete a copy of the return is furnished to heather king for her review. Once the return has been reviewed and approved by heather king it is given to the board for its review before signing and filing with the respective federal and state governments. Form 990, part vi, section b, policies, line 12c: the board of directors are well known to each other and are selected for their integrity, honesty, and lack of potential for a conflict of interest. Should a conflict of interest arise, board members are expected to self-report the conflict and the policy is strictly enforced. Form 990, part vi, section b, policies, line 15: all salaries are determined by the board. Form 990, part vi, section c, disclosure, line 19: mane posts all governing information on its own website which is accessible to the public. Form 990, part vii, section a, line 1a: there are no officers that receive compensation. No employee receives $100,000 or more of compensation.”

“Description:auto expense total expenses:2470 program services:2248 management and general:148 fundraising:74”

“Description:equine care & feeding total expenses:14064 program services:14064”

“Description:repairs & maintenance total expenses:5918 program services:5918”

“Description:other taxes total expenses:1178 program services:1178”

“Description:dues & licenses total expenses:650 program services:650”

“Description:postage total expenses:1862 program services:1694 management and general:112 fundraising:56”

“Description:veterinary expenses total expenses:2248 program services:2248”

“Description:utilities total expenses:12429 program services:11310 management and general:746 fundraising:373”

“Description:fundraising expenses total expenses:5076 fundraising:5076”

“Description:workshop/certification exp total expenses:80 program services:80”