named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Barn Work and Grounds Maintenance
Volunteer-supported program to maintain stable operations, including mucking stalls, feeding animals, cleaning, and facility improvement projects
Corporate Volunteer Program
Engages corporate groups in hands-on volunteering and special projects at Sunrise Stables, including facility maintenance and participation in therapeutic sessions
Therapeutic Riding Program
Adaptive riding lessons that use equine movement to improve physical, emotional, and cognitive skills in riders with disabilities; includes side-walking, lead-walking, and lesson support by trained volunteers
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Therapeutic Equine-Assisted Programs 3 activities
- Job Skills and youth development programsOperates the Job Skills Program to support individuals with developmental and physical disabilities in building employment-related skills and independence, and offers Pony Club, a weekly therapeutic riding extension for children and youth ages 6–21 on the autism spectrum, focusing on confidence, social skills, and peer-horse connections.
- Research in equine-assisted therapiesConducts and publishes research on equine-assisted interventions, including an exploratory randomized controlled study on a CBT-based adaptive riding program that reduces anxiety in youth, and maintains a comprehensive bibliography on equine-assisted therapies.
- Therapeutic and equine-assisted programs for individuals with disabilities, veterans, and seniorsProvides weekly therapeutic riding, hippotherapy, and non-mounted equine activities for individuals with developmental, emotional, social, and physical disabilities, veterans with PTSD, and adults aged 65+. Programs include the Silver Saddles program for seniors, Riding for Veterans, and Groundwork for Veterans, all offered free of charge. Serves over 450 individuals weekly across locations in Queens and Prospect Park.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Fundraising through annual gala eventsHosts an annual gala event featuring cocktails, dinner, live music, and a live auction for approximately 350 guests to support program funding.
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Equine Rescue and Retirement Care 1 activity
- Volunteer engagement and stable operations supportEngages hundreds of volunteers who assist in therapeutic riding lessons, care for horses, maintain barns through cleaning and feeding, and support grounds upkeep at program locations in Queens and Prospect Park.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.31M
Contributions & grants$1.95M84%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$359K
expenses
Total expenses$2.11M
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising13%
Salaries & benefits$1.07M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$621K
Cash$431K
Investments$53K
Liabilities$288K
Net assets$333K
Liquid reserves2.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +23.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 14
- ALICIA KERSHAW — FOUNDER, EXEC. COMMITTEE CHAIR
- AMANDA BARSHALL-CAIN — DIRECTOR
- ANNA GOLDMAN — DIRECTOR
- ARJUN SARASWAT — DIRECTOR
- CARLOS LAMADRID — DIRECTOR
- CONSTANCE HUNTER — DIRECTOR
- HEATHER ASPEGREN — TREASURER
- JAGDISH SINGH — DIRECTOR
- JOHN GENOVA — DIRECTOR
- LUCIE CLAIRE VINCENT — DIRECTOR
- NATALIE HEIM — DIRECTOR
- NICOLA SHORT — DIRECTOR
- RENE THERIAULT — DIRECTOR
- SOL REISCHER — CHAIRMAN, EXEC COMMITTEE MEMBER
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Alicia Kershaw Partner — Founded GallopNYC in 2005 along with a group of volunteers and supporters.
- Blackstone Partner — Corporate volunteer group participating in GallopNYC’s programming.
- Deloitte Partner — Corporate volunteer group participating in GallopNYC’s programming.
- Goldman Sachs Partner — Corporate volunteer group participating in GallopNYC’s programming.
- Goldman Sachs Partner — Former employer of board member Rene Theriault, who serves on GallopNYC's Board of Directors.
- KKR Partner — Employer of board member Rene Theriault, who serves on GallopNYC's Board of Directors.
- KKR Partner — Recognizes leadership from KKR in support of GallopNYC's mission.
- Moody’s Partner — Corporate volunteer group participating in GallopNYC’s programming.
- Move United Network — GallopNYC is a member of Move United, an organization that promotes sports access for individuals regardless of ability.
- NYC Parks Government — Operates GallopNYC at Sunrise Stables under a NYC Park License.
- NYC Parks Government — Operates Sunrise Stables within NYC Parks Gemini Fields.
- NYU Langone Health Partner — Collaborated on research related to CBT-based adaptive riding for youth with anxiety.
- New York University Partner — Collaborated on a study of CBT-based adaptive riding for youth with anxiety.
- PATH International Network — GallopNYC is a Member Center of PATH International, adhering to its standards for equine-assisted services.
- PATH Intl. Network — Member organization certified by PATH Intl. for therapeutic riding instruction.
- PATH Intl. Partner — Collaborates with PATH Intl. through certified therapeutic riding instructors delivering services.
- Ponce De Leon Foundation Funder — The Ponce De Leon Foundation awards grants to local not-for-profit organizations, including GallopNYC, supporting programs in education, social services, and community development.
- Purina Partner — GallopNYC partners with Purina, which supplies equine feed and supports the organization’s equine care needs.
- Sullivan & Cromwell Partner — Former employer of board member Rene Theriault, who serves on GallopNYC's Board of Directors.
- US Equestrian (USEF) Government — GallopNYC is a recognized USEF Community Outreach Organization, aligning with USEF’s mission to increase participation in equestrian sports and ensure safety and fairness.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Equine-Assisted Mental Health Intervention Using CBT Frameworks 132 orgsmethodology: cognitive_behavioral_equine_interventionBy delivering a structured, manual-based cognitive-behavioral equine intervention through non-clinical staff, we reduce youth anxiety because therapeutic horseback riding provides a non-threatening context for emotional regulation and behavioral change.shared approach: Reciprocal Human-Animal Healing →
- Longitudinal Engagement for Sustained Development 132 orgsmethodology: longitudinal_skill_developmentBy structuring participation in semester-long cycles, we enable sustained skill development because consistent, long-term engagement with therapeutic horsemanship reinforces progress and promotes independence.shared approach: Reciprocal Human-Animal Healing →
- Therapeutic Horsemanship for Holistic Skill Development 132 orgsmethodology: therapeutic_horsemanshipBy engaging individuals with disabilities in structured equine-assisted activities, we improve physical, cognitive, and emotional skills because the multisensory experience of horseback riding and human-horse interaction stimulates neurological, motor, and communication development.shared approach: Reciprocal Human-Animal Healing →
- Strengths-Based Empowerment Model 40 orgsmethodology: strengths-based_approachBy focusing on individual strengths rather than limitations, we foster growth, healing, and achievement because recognizing capability builds self-efficacy and intrinsic motivation in participants.shared approach: Strengths-Based Empowerment →