Lift Me Up is located in Great Falls, VA. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Lift ME Up employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lift ME Up is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Lift ME Up generated $496.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $478.4k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.8% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LIFT ME UP! MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SAFE, EFFECTIVE, AND CHALLENGING THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP. DEDICATED TO HELPING CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF DISABILITIES, THE PROGRAM HELPS INDIVIDUALS DEVELOP PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY AND EMOTIONALLY IN A CARING AND FUN ENVIRONMENT THAT EMPOWERS THEM IN WAYS DIFFERENT FROM TRADITIONAL THERAPY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
PROVIDED MOUNTED THERAPEUTIC EQUINE SESSIONS TO APPROXIMATELY 275 STUDENT RANGING IN AGE FROM 3 TO 70+ YEARS OLD WITH VARYING DEGREES OF PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE ABILITIES. ALSO, CONDUCTED WEEKLY UNMOUNTED WELLNESS SESSIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS IN APPROXIMATELY 8 RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION FACILITIES AS A COMPLIMENT TO TRADITIONAL THERAPY APPROACHES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Teresa Rutledge President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Deiadre Rauch Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Darlene Mccaffery Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Don Weybeck Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Silvia Stankova Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dave Giroux Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $3,917 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $178,865 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $129,884 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,980 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $312,666 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $322,850 |
| Investment income | $1,076 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$76,348 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $5,500 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$69,237 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $496,507 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $228,294 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $13,793 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,875 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $21,803 |
| Information technology | $942 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $31,685 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $39,681 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $42,413 |
| Insurance | $30,864 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $478,392 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $130,448 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $33,676 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $14,663 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,700,181 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $11,579 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,890,547 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $49,393 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $38,235 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $976,263 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $8,195 |
| Total liabilities | $1,072,086 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $784,785 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $33,676 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,890,547 |