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STONY HILL STABLES FOUNDATION INC
AMAGANSETT, NY · EIN 455444990 · Form 990EZ · FY2023 · NTEE N69 · Recreation & Sports · Micro (<$100K) · stonyhillstables.com
revenue
$4K
expenses
$7K
net assets
$17K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

OUR MAIN MISSION IS TO MAKE AVAILABLE THE BENEFICIAL EFFECT OF EQUINE SPORTS THROUGH RIDING EDUCATION, GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP AND TO PROVIDE THE CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS IN THE LOCAL RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES OF THE EAST END OF LONG ISLAND WITH A HEALTHY LIFE ENHANCING EXPERIENCE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Stony Hill Stables Foundation provides equestrian scholarships to local youth in the Hamptons, offering training in hunter/jumper and dressage disciplines, horse care, and competitive showing. The foundation supports children and young adults in gaining life-enhancing experiences through riding education and sportsmanship. Programs are merit-based and require local residency.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Equestrian Scholarship Program
Merit-based scholarships for local youth that include private and group riding lessons, horse care training, and opportunities to participate in clinics and competitive shows.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Equine Education and Riding Instruction 4 activities
    • Equestrian training and instruction for youth and adults
      Provides structured riding instruction for students ages 4 and up through adulthood, offering private, semi-private, and group lessons in hunter, jumper, equitation, and dressage disciplines using seasoned school horses. Instruction spans beginner through Grand Prix levels and includes muscle strengthening, independent riding, cantering, and jumping skills.
    • Full and half-leasing of school horses and ponies
      Offers half-leasing and full-leasing opportunities for school horses and ponies to students enrolled in private, semi-private, or group lessons, as well as on a short-term or year-round basis for competitive showing or advanced instruction. Leasing is required for participation in scheduled horse shows.
    • Scholarship program for local youth in equestrian education
      Offers equestrian scholarships to qualified youth residing in the Hamptons, awarding approximately five per season. Scholarships include tailored packages of private and group lessons, camp attendance, clinics, horse care instruction, and competitive show participation over a four-month or longer semester to advance horsemanship, sportsmanship, and social connections.
    • Youth summer camp and extended day programs
      Operates a summer camp program established in 1976, offering morning and extended day sessions for riders of various ages and skill levels. Morning sessions run 9:00 am to 12:30 pm, with extended day options until 3:00 pm featuring mounted and unmounted activities, horse care, management, and themed programming.
  • Equestrian Competition and Recognition Programs 1 activity
    • Competitive horse show programming
      Organizes and supports participation in competitive horse shows on the East Coast, including local schooling shows and AA-rated events such as the Hampton Classic, Sagaponack Horse Show, and Pony Finals. Provides access to training clinics and off-property hacking to prepare riders for competition.
  • Equine Rescue and Retirement Care 1 activity
    • Full-service horse boarding and equine care
      Provides full horse boarding services at a 10-acre facility with a 21-stall barn designed for natural light and ventilation, grass paddocks, climate-controlled tack room, and professionally designed arenas. Services include equine veterinary care, massage therapy, chiropractic support, and a specialized feed program with access to an equine nutritionist.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$4K
Contributions & grants$4K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
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expenses
Total expenses$7K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
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balance sheet
Total assets$17K
Cash—
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Net assets$17K
3 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -63.0%
relationships · 17

Who they work with

  • Goldman Sachs Funder — Provided past donations to support the foundation's programs.
  • Goldman Sachs Partner — Provided financial support to the Stony Hill Stables Foundation
  • HITS Ocala Partner — Hosts horse showing events in which students participate.
  • Hampton Classic Partner — Hosts horse showing events in which students participate.
  • Marshall & Sterling Finals @ HITS Saugerties Partner — Hosts horse showing events in which students participate.
  • Maureen Bluedorn and George Mills Partner — Provided financial support to the Stony Hill Stables Foundation
  • Old Field Farm Partner — Hosts horse showing events in which students participate.
  • Sagaponack Horse Show Partner — Hosts horse showing events in which students participate.
  • Stony Hill Stables Network — Operates as a 501(c)(3) foundation associated with Stony Hill Stables.
  • The Bialkin Family Foundation Funder — Provided past donations to support the foundation's programs.
  • The Bialkin Family Foundation Partner — Provided financial support to the Stony Hill Stables Foundation
  • The Lyon Family Partner — Provided financial support to the Stony Hill Stables Foundation
  • The Thomas-Koepp family foundation Funder — Provided past donations to support the foundation's programs.
  • USHJA Network — Member of the USHJA Recognized Riding Academy program.
  • USHJA Network — Recognized Riding Academy member of the United States Hunter Jumper Association.
  • Wick Hotchkiss Partner — Head trainer of the dressage program and owner of Stony Hill Stables.
  • info@stonyhillstables.com Partner — Point of contact for leasing inquiries and arrangements.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

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  • Equestrian Therapy and Youth Development
    methodology: equestrian-therapy-and-youth-development
    By engaging youth in structured equestrian activities, we promote personal development and life-enhancing experiences because the combination of physical activity, responsibility, and human-animal interaction fosters character growth and emotional resilience.
  • Integrated Disciplinary and Character-Based Instruction
    methodology: equestrian-education_with_character_development
    By integrating discipline-specific riding training with character development and sportsmanship, we produce well-rounded equestrians because technical skill is reinforced through values like respect, responsibility, and individuality cultivated in a structured equestrian environment.
  • Mentorship and Goal-Oriented Skill Development
    methodology: goal-oriented_training
    By combining structured, progressive instruction with goal-setting and experienced instructor mentorship, we produce sustained rider development because consistent feedback and personalized objectives enhance motivation, skill acquisition, and long-term engagement.
  • Mixed-Factor Scholarship Model for Equitable Access
    methodology: merit-based scholarship with financial consideration
    By awarding scholarships based on merit including leadership and academic achievement, with financial need as a secondary consideration, we advance equestrian education equitably because it balances excellence with opportunity, broadening access without compromising standards.