7 Star Therapeutic Riding Center
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
7 Star Therapeutic Riding Center does not meet the following 2 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 1 (Oversight of Operations and Staff)
Organizations shall have a board of directors that provides adequate oversight of the charity's operations and its staff. Indication of adequate oversight includes, but is not limited to, regularly scheduled appraisals of the CEO's performance, evidence of disbursement controls such as board approval of the budget, fund raising practices, establishment of a conflict of interest policy, and establishment of accounting procedures sufficient to safeguard charity finances.
The charity does not meet this Standard because:
This Standard is not met due to the following:The organization does not have a CEO performance review policy.
Standard 18 (Privacy for Written Appeals & Internet Privacy)
Address privacy concerns of donors by (a) providing in written appeals, at least annually, a means (e.g., such as a check off box) for both new and continuing donors to inform the charity if they do not want their name and address shared outside the organization, (b) providing a clear, prominent and easily accessible privacy policy on any of its websites that tells visitors (i) what information, if any, is being collected about them by the charity and how this information will be used, (ii) how to contact the charity to review personal information collected and request corrections, (iii) how to inform the charity (e.g., a check off box) that the visitor does not wish his/her personal information to be shared outside the organization, and (iv) what security measures the charity has in place to protect personal information.
The charity does not meet this Standard because:
This Standard is not met due to the following:The organization does not have an online privacy policy.
The BBB Wise Giving Alliance requested but did not receive complete information from the organization and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following Standard(s) for Charity Accountability: 6, 7
7 Star Therapeutic Riding Center meets the remaining 16 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to enhance the lives of individuals with mental and physical challenges through equine-assisted therapy. Our vision is to facilitate healing of the mind, body and spirit through the grace and strength of the horse."
Year, State Incorporated:
2004, TX
7 Star provides equine-assisted mental health counseling therapy to children, Veterans, First Responders, and adults with physical, mental, and emotional needs. It also provides therapeutic riding for children and adults with special needs.
For the year ended December 31, 2021, 7 Star Therapeutic Riding Center's program expenses were:
| Total Program Expenses | $169,632 |
| Total Program Expenses | $169,632 |
Chief Executive
Michelle Green, Executive Director
Board Size
10
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on 7 Star Therapeutic Riding Center's IRS Form 990 for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Source of Funds
| Contributions and Grants | $82,526 |
| Program Service Revenue | $50,204 |
| Other | $8,348 |
| Investment Income | $112 |
| Total Income | $141,190 |
Programs: 79% Fundraising: 6% Administrative: 15%
| Total Income | $141,190 |
| Total expenses: | $214,246 |
| Program expenses | $169,632 |
| Fundraising expenses | $12,296 |
| Administrative expenses | $32,318 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-73,056 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $198,815 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $125,759 |
| Total Liabilities | $174 |
| Total Assets | $125,934 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Amarillo