CHEFF THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER
AUGUSTA, MI
Mission
THE CHEFF THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER WAS INCORPORATED JANUARY 29, 1960, AS A MICHIGAN NON-PROFIT CORPORATION. THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO IMPROVE LIVES THROUGH THE THERAPEUTIC USE OF HORSES. THE ORGANIZATION OPENED IN 1970 AS THE UNITED STATES' FIRST THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER BUILT SPECIFICALLY TO SERVE THE DISABLED. THE CHEFF CENTER FOCUSES ON WHAT INDIVIDUALS CAN ACCOMPLISH, NOT ON THEIR LIMITATIONS. PARTICIPATION IS AVAILABLE TO RIDERS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES. CHEFF CENTER CLIENTS INCLUDE: AT-RISK CHILDREN, MENTALLY AND EMOTIONALLY IMPAIRED, SIGHT OR HEARING IMPAIRED, DOWN SYNDROME, MS/MD/CEREBRAL PALSY, AUTISTIC/LEARNING DISABLED, CYSTIC FIBROSIS/CANCER/BRAIN INJURIES, ADD/ADHD, AND OTHER DISABILITIES.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds CHEFF THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER
$2.1M in foundation grants on record from 28 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Suzanne Upjohn Delano Parish Foundation | $850K | 2 |
| Irving S Gilmore Foundation | $447K | 6 |
| Ws & Lois Vandalson Foundation | $155K | 4 |
| Marvin and Rosalie Okun Foundation | $120K | 2 |
| Dorothy U Dalton Foundation | $100K | 3 |
| Drive for Life | $69K | 4 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $65K | 2 |
| Wattles Family Foundation | $50K | 1 |
| Dr Joe Foundation | $40K | 4 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $32K | 3 |
Leadership
TARA EAST — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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