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“Executive Director Bryan McQueeney and Program Director Gloria Hamblin are husband and wife. Annual Compensation is set by the compensation committee within of the Board of Directors which does not include these employees. Compensation at Ride On is set with guidance from the annual salary survey published by the Center for Nonprofit Management in Los Angeles.”

“Form 990 is discussed and reviewed by the Executive Director, Treasurer and the entire Board of Directors at a board meeting prior to filing.”

“Conflict of Interest Compliance: Ride On's Board of Directors routinely monitors and discusses potential conflicts and puts in place appropriate safeguards including recusal of interested parties from deliberations and decision-making.”

“Compensation Policy: Compensation is set by the board of directors with guidance from the annual salary survey published by the Center for Nonprofit Management in Los Angeles. It is the policy of Ride On to strive to pay employees a competitive wage and benefit package at the median (50th percentile) of prevailing wages for comparable nonprofit organizations in Southern California.”

“Ride On makes its current and past audited financial statementsand IRS Form 990 available on our website at www.RideOn.org along with our Form 1023 including by-laws and articles of incorporation, and Conflict of Interest policy.”

“AUTO: Column (A) - Total = $4314; Column (B) - Program Services = $4314; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

“BAD DEBTS: Column (A) - Total = $2147; Column (B) - Program Services = $2147; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

“DUES & FEES: Column (A) - Total = $6052; Column (B) - Program Services = $5902; Column (C) - Management & General = $150; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

“EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Column (A) - Total = $10027; Column (B) - Program Services = $10027; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

“equipment rental & maintenance: Column (A) - Total = $1421; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $1421”

“MISCELLANEOUS: Column (A) - Total = $343; Column (B) - Program Services = $343; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

“Postage and Shipping: Column (A) - Total = $1293; Column (B) - Program Services = $690; Column (C) - Management & General = $603; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

“Printing and Publications: Column (A) - Total = $7113; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $7113”

“Program development: Column (A) - Total = $3336; Column (B) - Program Services = $3336; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

“Public relations: Column (A) - Total = $3253; Column (B) - Program Services = $3253; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

“RECOGNITION: Column (A) - Total = $4644; Column (B) - Program Services = $4644; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

“SHOEING, TACK & EQUIPMENT: Column (A) - Total = $16251; Column (B) - Program Services = $16251; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

“SUPPLIES: Column (A) - Total = $33228; Column (B) - Program Services = $17173; Column (C) - Management & General = $5179; Column (D) - Fundraising = $10876”

“TAXES: Column (A) - Total = $797; Column (B) - Program Services = $797; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

“Telephone: Column (A) - Total = $12769; Column (B) - Program Services = $12646; Column (C) - Management & General = $123; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

“Utilities: Column (A) - Total = $20729; Column (B) - Program Services = $20729; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

“VETERINARY EXPENSE: Column (A) - Total = $3854; Column (B) - Program Services = $3854; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

“VOLUNTEER EXPENSE: Column (A) - Total = $2820; Column (B) - Program Services = $2820; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

“About Us: Ride On specializes in therapeutic horseback riding. We teach riding skills to children and adults with mental and physical disabilities and we provide physical and occupational therapy using the movement of the horse to improve specific medical conditions. Our staff includes 9 certified instructors, 9 therapists and over 30 horses. Two hundred and twenty volunteers donated over 14,100 hours of work. Ride On has now given over 83,500 lessons in our 20-year history - improving the quality of life in our community one ride at a time.Record Service: In 2014, Ride On gave 7,000 lessons and treatments to an average of 200 clients on a weekly basis. 75% of our riders were children under age 18; 50% are physically and 50% are mentally disabled. We serve many types of disabilities with autism being the most frequent. Many riders have multiple disabilities requiring extensive staff and volunteer support.Unique Capacity: Ride On remains the only national accredited provider of Hippotherapy in all of Los Angeles or Ventura County. Ride On provided over 1,500 physical, occupational and speech therapy treatments. Ride On completed its portion of a national research study with Central Michigan University. Ride On's staff also served as faculty for the American Hippotherapy Association and PATH Int., Instructor Certification.Scholarships: Ride On subsidizes the cost of riding lessons for all participants. Beyond that, we gave scholarships ranging from free lessons to VS price for over 1,700 lessons or treatments, about 25% of all lessons.Preparing for Generations of Service. Ride On celebrated its 20th anniversary with record service to the community and record financial support.The Weingart Foundation invested in our Comprehensive Sustainability Initiative to ensure our ability to serve the next generation. The Guenther Family Foundation supported our Capital Campaign in support of our soon-to-be constructed Education and Therapy Building. Ride On has now raised $2.5 million towards its $5 million goal.David H. Murdock hosted an amazing fundraising spectacular at his estate in Hidden Valley.The Organizing Committee of the Special Olympics World Games selected Ride On to manage the equestrian portion of what will be the largest humanitarian event in the World in 2015.Other popular activities in 2012 were our Ride On-hosted CALNET horseshow, summer camps for the able-bodied and disabled, and Trailfest - a day of trail rides for 60 of our riders - held at Paramount Ranch.Partnerships: Ride On completed fifteen years partnering with the Conejo Recreation and Park District which donates the lease of a 13-acre park site for our home in Newbury Park.Accountable: Ride On sees itself as a public trust and we have always been a leader in transparency to the public. For years we have posted our audited financial statements and IRS tax forms on our website at www.RideQn.org for your easy review.Staff: Ride On's senior staff has over 100 years experience combining the benefits of horses and riding for the disabled. All of the senior staff is involved in teaching or certifying other professionals at workshops held throughout the year.Support from the Weingart Foundation continued to provide critical fundstowards long-term sustainability.Partnerships: Ride On completed eleven years partnering with the ConejoRecreation and Park District which donates the lease of a 13-acre park sitefor our home in Newbury Park. Ride On completed its third year operatingat its new permanent home serving the San Fernando Valley.Accountable: Ride On has always been a leader in transparency to thepublic. For years we have posted our audited financial statements and IRStax forms on our website at www.RideOn.org for your easy review.”