# Pony Express Equine Assisted Skills for Youth

Youth development programs nonprofit in Santa Rosa, California 95409. EIN 80-0370392. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/800370392-pony-express-equine-assisted-skills-for-youth

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> On a weekly basis, we serve from 100 to 150 at-risk youth and adults by providing animal assisted therapy to develop horsemanship and social skill development that encourage positive behavior through project based learning.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/800370392/202401639349200045/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2011
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | $42,620 | $97,531 | $5,591 | -$519,118 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/800370392/202401639349200045/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2023: gifts and grants $26,360, program fees $16,260, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 10 of 28 youth development nonprofits in Santa Rosa.
- Revenue $92,198 is higher than roughly 30 to 40% of 1,664 youth development nonprofits in California; median $169,823.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Sonoma County, California: about 89,405 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 179 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.0 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Santa Rosa: 60 licensed child care centers, 7 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/santa-rosa
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Pony Express Equine Assisted Skills for Youth's EIN?**

Pony Express Equine Assisted Skills for Youth's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0370392. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Pony Express Equine Assisted Skills for Youth a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Pony Express Equine Assisted Skills for Youth in Santa Rosa, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2011. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Pony Express Equine Assisted Skills for Youth tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Pony Express Equine Assisted Skills for Youth as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Pony Express Equine Assisted Skills for Youth do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2023: "On a weekly basis, we serve from 100 to 150 at-risk youth and adults by providing animal assisted therapy to develop horsemanship and social skill development that encourage positive behavior through project based learning." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Pony Express Equine Assisted Skills for Youth take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2023, Pony Express Equine Assisted Skills for Youth reported total revenue of $42,620 and total expenses of $97,531 on its Form 990-EZ (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.