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Appalachian Therapeutic Riding Center

  • Burnsville, NC
  • Tax-exempt since July 1990
  • EIN: 56-1530138

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$138k (2024)

Expenses
$117k (2024)

Total Assets
$554k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$1.5k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$138,083
Expenses
$116,747
Net Income
$21,336
Net Assets
$552,452
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $109,343
79.2%
Program Services $22,547
16.3%
Investment Income $5,763
4.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $430
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $47,500
40.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $553,953
Total Liabilities $1,501
Net Assets $552,452
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Miika Rolett (Executive Director) $47,500 $0 $0
Margot Atuk (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Bierbauer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Adams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Fender (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nan Henderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Spruill (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Watson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Katie Bernstein (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Cher Levine (President) $0 $0 $0
Ed Blattler (Director Vp) $0 $0 $0
Meri Stella (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Marion Post (Director Vp) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 25, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$116,768
Expenses
$98,398
Net Income
$18,370
Net Assets
$526,579
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $92,656
79.4%
Program Services $17,339
14.8%
Investment Income $6,236
5.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $537
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $44,000
44.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $526,593
Total Liabilities $14
Net Assets $526,579
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Miika Rolett (Executive Director) $47,366 $0 $0
Charles Bierbauer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Margot Atuk (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ed Blattler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nan Henderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marion Post (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Adams (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Hall (Director) $0 $0 $0
Katie Bernstein (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cher Levine (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julie Spitzer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jan Sparks (President) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Fender (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Meri Stella (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sally Mc Coy (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 4, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$119,509
Expenses
$92,146
Net Income
$27,363
Net Assets
$508,118
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $107,345
89.8%
Program Services $11,000
9.2%
Investment Income $1,164
1.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $40,000
43.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $508,535
Total Liabilities $417
Net Assets $508,118
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Miika Rolett (Executive Director) $40,000 $0 $0
Ed Blattler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cher Levine (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Hopson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carol Hilbert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Bierbauer (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Hall (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julie Spitzer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Meri Stella (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Katie Bernstein (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sally Mc Coy (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jan Sparks (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 2, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$131,104
Expenses
$85,455
Net Income
$45,649
Net Assets
$468,368
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $55,245
42.1%
Program Services $8,676
6.6%
Investment Income $7,115
5.4%
Net Fundraising $59,704
45.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $364
0.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $468,368
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $468,368
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Miika Rolett (Executive Director) $0 $0
Katie Bernstein (Secretary) $0 $0
Jan Sparks (President) $0 $0
Sally Mc Coy (Vice President) $0 $0
John Hall (Director) $0 $0
Eddie Faw (Director) $0 $0
Julie Spitzer (Director) $0 $0
Cher Levine (Director) $0 $0
Ed Blattler (Director) $0 $0
Michael Hopson (Director) $0 $0
Charles Bierbauer (Director) $0 $0
Meri Stella (Treasurer) $0 $0
Carol Hilbert (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 3, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$132,494
Expenses
$82,072
Net Income
$50,422
Net Assets
$422,719
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $81,032
61.2%
Program Services $4,673
3.5%
Investment Income $7,059
5.3%
Net Fundraising $39,491
29.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $239
0.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $422,763
Total Liabilities $44
Net Assets $422,719
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Miika Rolett (Executive Director) $0 $0
Katie Bernstein (Secretary) $0 $0
Jan Sparks (President) $0 $0
Sally Mc Coy (Vice President) $0 $0
John Hall (Director) $0 $0
Eddie Faw (Director) $0 $0
Julie Spitzer (Director) $0 $0
Cher Levine (Director) $0 $0
Jim Wiedenhaupt (Director) $0 $0
Don Wisch (Director) $0 $0
Michael Hopson (Director) $0 $0
Charles Bierbauer (Director) $0 $0
Meri Stella (Treasurer) $0 $0
Carol Hilbert (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 19, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$146,383
Expenses
$88,226
Net Income
$58,157
Net Assets
$360,436
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $89,533
61.2%
Program Services $17,130
11.7%
Investment Income $3,030
2.1%
Net Fundraising $36,177
24.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $513
0.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $360,561
Total Liabilities $125
Net Assets $360,436
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Miika Rolett (Executive Director) $0 $0
Katie Bernstein (Secretary) $0 $0
Jan Sparks (President) $0 $0
Sally Mc Coy (Vice President) $0 $0
John Hall (Director) $0 $0
Thomas Heimerl (Director) $0 $0
Julie Spitzer (Director) $0 $0
Cher Levine (Director) $0 $0
Jim Wiedenhaupt (Director) $0 $0
Don Wisch (Director) $0 $0
Michael Hopson (Director) $0 $0
Stephanie Johnson (Director) $0 $0
Meri Stella (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 26, 2020

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$68,653
Expenses
$72,488
Net Income
-$3,835
Net Assets
$302,279
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $34,518
50.3%
Program Services $11,305
16.5%
Investment Income $3,112
4.5%
Net Fundraising $19,718
28.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $302,279
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $302,279
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Miika Rolett (Executive Director) $15,180 $0
Katie Bernstein (Secretary Treasurer) $0 $0
Jan Sparks (President) $0 $0
Sally Mc Coy (Vice President) $0 $0
John Hall (Director) $0 $0
Thomas Heimerl (Director) $0 $0
Taylor Townsend (Director) $0 $0
Tina Sink (Director) $0 $0
Jim Wiedenhaupt (Director) $0 $0
Don Wisch (Director) $0 $0
Cheryl Craigie (Director) $0 $0
Stephanie Johnson (Director) $0 $0
Meri Stella (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 11, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$90,084
Expenses
$68,500
Net Income
$21,584
Net Assets
$306,114
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $36,468
40.5%
Program Services $20,331
22.6%
Investment Income $2,863
3.2%
Net Fundraising $30,244
33.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $178
0.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $306,406
Total Liabilities $292
Net Assets $306,114
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Miika Rolett (Executive Director) $15,180 $0
Katie Bernstein (Secretary Treasurer) $0 $0
Jan Sparks (President) $0 $0
Sally Mc Coy (Vice President) $0 $0
John Hall (Director) $0 $0
Thomas Heimerl (Director) $0 $0
Taylor Townsend (Director) $0 $0
Tina Sink (Director) $0 $0
Jim Wiedenhaupt (Director) $0 $0
Don Wisch (Director) $0 $0
Cheryl Craigie (Director) $0 $0
Stephanie Johnson (Director) $0 $0
Meri Stella (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 15, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$52,584
Expenses
$61,656
Net Income
-$9,072
Net Assets
$279,963
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $32,102
61.0%
Program Services $11,862
22.6%
Investment Income $156
0.3%
Net Fundraising $8,464
16.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $280,100
Total Liabilities $137
Net Assets $279,963
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Miika Rolett (Executive Director) $17,180 $0
Katie Bernstein (Secretary Treasurer) $0 $0
Jan Sparks (President) $0 $0
Sally Mc Coy (Vice President) $0 $0
John Hall (Director) $0 $0
Thomas Heimerl (Director) $0 $0
Taylor Townsend (Director) $0 $0
Tina Sink (Director) $0 $0
Jim Wiedenhaupt (Director) $0 $0
Don Wisch (Director) $0 $0
Sherry Weeks (Director) $0 $0
Stephanie Johnson (Director) $0 $0
Meri Stella (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 9, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$72,239
Expenses
$55,611
Net Income
$16,628
Net Assets
$276,257
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $44,469
61.6%
Program Services $13,603
18.8%
Investment Income $1,540
2.1%
Net Fundraising $12,627
17.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $276,570
Total Liabilities $313
Net Assets $276,257
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Miika Rolett (Executive Director) $13,112 $0
Jan Sparks (President) $0 $0
Sally Mccoy (Vice President) $0 $0
Katie Bernstein (Secretary Treasurer) $0 $0
John Hall (Director) $0 $0
Sherry Weeks (Director) $0 $0
Tina Sink (Director) $0 $0
Jim Wiedenhaupt (Director) $0 $0
Don Wisch (Director) $0 $0
Taylor Townsend (Director) $0 $0
Thomas Heimerl (Director) $0 $0
Tracy Deyton (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 9, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$65,872
Expenses
$57,073
Net Income
$8,799
Net Assets
$259,629
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $35,845
54.4%
Program Services $15,904
24.1%
Investment Income $207
0.3%
Net Fundraising $11,260
17.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,656
4.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $259,629
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $259,629
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Miika Rolett (Executive Director) $12,180 $0
Jan Sparks (President) $0 $0
Sally Mccoy (Vice President) $0 $0
Katie Bernstein (Secretary Treasurer) $0 $0
John Hall (Director) $0 $0
Sandra Orr (Director) $0 $0
Scott Rogers (Director) $0 $0
Tina Sink (Director) $0 $0
Jim Wiedenhaupt (Director) $0 $0
Don Wisch (Director) $0 $0
Jamie Wright (Director) $0 $0
Andrea Clopton (Director) $0 $0
Tracy Deyton (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 1, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$104,915
Expenses
$47,541
Net Income
$57,374
Net Assets
$250,830
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $81,094
77.3%
Program Services $11,865
11.3%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,609
9.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,347
2.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $251,128
Total Liabilities $298
Net Assets $250,830
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Miika Rolett (Executive Director) $12,180 $0
Jan Sparks (President) $0 $0
Sally Mccoy (Vice President) $0 $0
Katie Bernstein (Secretary Treasurer) $0 $0
John Hall (Director) $0 $0
Sandra Orr (Director) $0 $0
Scott Rogers (Director) $0 $0
Tina Sink (Director) $0 $0
Jim Wiedenhaupt (Director) $0 $0
Don Wisch (Director) $0 $0
Jamie Wright (Director) $0 $0
Andrea Clopton (Director) $0 $0
Tracy Deyton (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 15, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$42,955
Expenses
$40,642
Net Income
$2,313
Net Assets
$193,456
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $22,985
53.5%
Program Services $8,960
20.9%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $11,010
25.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $193,754
Total Liabilities $298
Net Assets $193,456

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$58,068
Expenses
$39,723
Net Income
$18,345
Net Assets
$191,143
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $34,774
59.9%
Program Services $10,325
17.8%
Investment Income $46
0.1%
Net Fundraising $12,923
22.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $191,441
Total Liabilities $298
Net Assets $191,143

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

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