Robinson Ranch - Therapeutic Equine 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
Robinson Ranch - Therapeutic Equine Riding Center does not meet the following 8 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:
The same individual serves as both the Executive Director and Board Chairperson.
Standard 2 (Number of Board Members)
Soliciting organizations shall have a board of directors with a minimum of five voting members.
The charity does not meet this Standard because:
The board of directors has only 4 members.
Standard 3 (Frequency and Attendance of Board Meetings)
An organization shall have a minimum of three evenly spaced meetings per year of the full governing body with a majority in attendance, with face-to-face participation. A conference call of the full board can substitute for one of the three meetings of the governing body. For all meetings, alternative modes of participation are acceptable for those with physical disabilities.
Standard 8 (Program Service Expense Ratio)
Spend at least 65% of its total expenses on program activities.
The charity does not meet this Standard because:
The organization's program expense ratio, according to their Form 990-EZ for FY2024, was 23%.
Standard 12 (Detailed Functional Breakdown of Expenses)
Include in the financial statements a breakdown of expenses (e.g., salaries, travel, postage, etc.) that shows what portion of these expenses was allocated to program, fund raising, and administrative activities. If the charity has more than one major program category, the schedule should provide a breakdown for each category.
The charity does not meet this Standard because:
The organization did not provide a statement of functional expenses.
Standard 16 (Annual Report)
Have an annual report available to all, on request, that includes: (a) the organization's mission statement, (b) a summary of the past year's program service accomplishments, (c) a roster of the officers and members of the board of directors, (d) financial information that includes (i) total income in the past fiscal year, (ii) expenses in the same program, fund raising and administrative categories as in the financial statements, and (iii) ending net assets.
The charity does not meet this Standard because:
Organization did not provide an annual report.
Standard 17 (Web Site Disclosures)
Include on any charity websites that solicit contributions, the same information that is recommended for annual reports, as well as the mailing address of the charity and electronic access to its most recent IRS Form 990.
The charity does not meet this Standard because:
Organization does not provide access to its most recent Form 990 on its website.
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:
Organization's website has a privacy policy, but it does not address personal information collected about donors.
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: 9, 13
Robinson Ranch - Therapeutic Equine Riding Center meets the remaining 10 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
The mission of ROBINSON RANCH is to provide comprehensive educational programs for underprivileged, disabled, able-bodied children & adults, utilizing horses & Animals to facilitate growth, learning & healing. Pursuing this mission enriches the lives of clients in a caring, safe and challenging environment that will enable them to reach their full potential.
Year, State Incorporated:
2008, AZ
Therapeutic Riding, Equine Assisted learning, Animal Assisted Therapy, Mobile Animal Therapy, Six Pillars of Character, Saddle Club, Volunteer Programs, Etc..
Events: 4-6 Annual Parades, 4-6 Summer & Winter away Camps state wide, Special Olympic Games, Arizona Black Rodeo, 6 to 10 annual Horse Shows, Etc..
Clinics: 1st Aid, CPR, CPR Pro, Equine Dental, Equine 1st Aid, Horse Hoof Farrier, Horse handling, Ground Work with horses, Etc..
Services: (LAR) Large Animal Rescue (FEMA Emergency Responders)for: City of Phoenix, Maricopa County & Arizona Department of Agriculture.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, Robinson Ranch - Therapeutic Equine Riding Center's program expenses were:
| Horsemanship classes for children and adults | $35,481 |
| Weekly therapeutic riding program | $3,673 |
| Total Program Expenses | $39,154 |
Chief Executive
John Robinson, Executive Director
Chair of the Board
John Robinson
Board Size
4
Method(s) Used:
Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Planned giving arrangements, 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 Robinson Ranch - Therapeutic Equine Riding Center's IRS Form 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Program service revenue | $113,034 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received | $49,876 |
| Other revenue | $647 |
| Gross profit (loss) from sales of inventory | $-10,495 |
| Total Income | $153,062 |
Programs: 100% Fundraising: 0% Administrative: 0%
| Total Income | $153,062 |
| Total expenses: | $39,154 |
| Program expenses | $39,154 |
| Fundraising expenses | $0 |
| Administrative expenses | $0 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $113,908 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $146,144 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $132,160 |
| Total Liabilities | $7,813 |
| Total Assets | $139,973 |
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Report completed by:
Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest