2017-11-15T15:48:07-08:00 2016-12-31 Sutton Frost Cary LLP 600 Six Flags Dr Suite 600 Arlington TX 76011 990 2016-01-01 751823701 EQUEST EQUE 9724121099 3800 TROY ROAD WYLIE TX 75098 LILI KELLOGG CEO 2017-11-15 true Amy Michie P00956657 8176498083 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z LILI KELLOGG 3800 Troy Road WYLIE TX 75098 2146617 false false X WWW.EQUEST.ORG X 1981 TX TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DIVERSE NEEDS USING HORSES TO BRING HOPE AND HEALING THROUGH EQUINE ASSISTED ACTIVITIES AND THERAPIES. 17 17 47 400 0 2065405 1440406 182634 311323 15296 14633 130106 38530 2393441 1804892 0 0 1389875 1274222 88354 0 248414 1231045 958009 2709274 2232231 -315833 -427339 2924090 2446862 689882 639219 2234208 1807643 TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DIVERSE NEEDS USING HORSES TO BRING HOPE AND HEALING THROUGH EQUINE ASSISTED ACTIVITIES AND THERAPIES. false false 1781990 311323 Equest provides equine assisted activities and therapies to children and adults with physical, cognitive and emotional disabilities, as well as veterans in North Texas. Equest served 4,000 unduplicated clients and delivered 14,000 service hours during the year ended December 31, 2016. On average, 86% of all program expenses for the general rider population are underwritten except for our Veteran Program. 100% of all veteran fees are covered by Equest. Equest was the first, and continues to be one of the largest, non-profit therapeutic riding centers in Texas. Through our program, our clients see improvement in muscle tone, strength, flexibility and balance. Additionally, our horse therapy allows our riders to achieve cognitive, social and emotional development resulting in increased self-esteem, concentration and independence. Equest's therapeutic riding opportunities are a powerful catalyst to profound accomplishments in the lives of our riders and their families.Equest's Equine Facilitated Learning and Community Education: 3,000 clients and 12,000 service hours.Therapeutic Horsemanship: 457 clientsEquest's Veteran Program (Hooves for Heroes) 197 clients with 12,000 service hours 1781990 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false false true true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true 14 1 true 47 true false false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 17 17 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X X MARTHA JOHNSON 9724121099 811 PEMBERTON HILL ROAD BUILDING 4 DALLAS TX 75217 LANE CATES VICE CHAIRMAN 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 PHILIP WHITCOMB BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 RANDALL ROOT BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARGARET HENRY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MEGHAN NYLIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 PAULETTE HOPKINS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Terri Kennedy Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 KELLIE MORRISON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 NANCY NATINSKY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 TERRI ROHAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 FRANK CARTER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 HOLLY TIGHE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 David Johnson Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SUSAN SCHWARTZ Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KATHY FIELDER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 PIA ACKERMAN Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ANDY STEINGASSER Chairman 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JOCELYN WHITE board member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LILI KELLOGG CEO 40.00 0.00 X 121504 0 0 121504 1 false false false 0 555926 884480 58969 1440406 Rider Fees & Special Serv 900099 311323 311323 311323 14633 14633 0 0 0 0 183630 555926 341725 -158095 0 0 INSURANCE PROCEEDS 900099 130670 130670 Other Income 900099 65955 65955 196625 1804892 311323 211258 0 0 0 0 121504 98977 8165 14362 0 918916 748548 61776 108592 6694 5423 469 802 132747 107525 9292 15930 94361 76432 6605 11324 0 0 25539 25539 0 0 6473 6473 90573 34790 28749 27034 9077 1867 373 6837 36473 29543 2553 4377 68879 55792 4822 8265 0 187544 151911 13128 22505 21994 21994 0 4266 4266 37139 37139 0 136540 110597 9558 16385 53129 43034 3719 6376 Horse maintenance 187245 187245 Special Program Services 52123 52123 Other Expenses 30124 16020 14104 CONTRIBUTIONS & SUPPORT 5625 5625 5266 3030 2236 2232231 1781990 201827 248414 144703 500971 777189 445458 0 14052 50938 0 0 0 0 21961 20900 2509485 1271664 1376426 1237821 589759 190774 0 0 0 0 2924090 2446862 92146 138269 6168 597734 494782 2 689882 639219 X 551377 101112 866472 890172 816359 816359 2234208 1807643 2924090 2446862 -427339 774 X false true X true false X 887603 1074298 2178844 2051019 1440406 7632170 0 0 887603 1074298 2178844 2051019 1440406 7632170 1236092 6396078 15619 44035 18525 15296 14633 108108 0 7171 17415 233547 130106 38530 426769 8167047 1392824 0.78320 0.76470 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 663933 15408 -34588 -8521 636232 716230 -7291 -36037 -8969 663933 735185 24637 -36355 -7237 716230 711836 62090 -35723 -3018 735185 667199 82205 -33938 -3630 711836 1.00000 false false false 420888 420888 1291866 1271664 20202 631647 631647 165084 165084 1237821 X 1805666 774 774 1804892 1804892 2232231 2232231 2232231 Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. To benefit the funding of programs at equest for the benefit of the individuals participating in the program and/or care of the horses used in the program. Part X : FIN48 Footnote Equest is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and is not private a foundation as defined in the IRC. Income generated from activities unrelated to Equests exempt purpose is subject to tax under IRC Section 511. Equest did not have any unrelated business income for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015. Therefore, no tax provision or liability has been reported in the accompanying financial statements. Equest had no significant uncertain tax positions for the years ended December 31, 2016 or 2015. X X X X X X X true TX Gala 402342 316606 85736 213553 Women's AUX 196621 162041 34580 64160 2 140593 77279 63314 64012 739556 555926 183630 341725 341725 -158095 X Furniture 1 58969 FV false false false Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The Form 990 is prepared by a CPA from information received during the annual audit and additional information provided by management. The Form 990 is reviewed by the accountant, CEO and Audit Committee. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts Conflict of interest policies are reviewed by the CEO and Board Chair and maintained in individual's file. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management Compensation for the CEO is determined by research and review of industry comparisons. The Finance Committee approves the CEO's salary. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees Compensation for employees is determined by researching the salary range in our market as well as in our industries. The CEO sets employee salaries and obtains budget approval from Board. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Available to the public upon request FORM 990, PART VIII INCOME FROM FUNDRAISING EVENTS The net economic benefit from our fundraising events is calculated as follows:Contributions from fundraising events reported on Part VIII, line 1c $ 555,926Gross income from fundraising events reported on Part VIII, line 8a 183,630Less: Direct costs of events reported on part VIII, Line 8b (341,725) Net economic benefit of fundraising events $ 397,831