AGAPE ACRES
Love never fails
AGAPE ACRES
EIN: 46-5728000
as of September 2023
as of September 18, 2023
Mission
Agape Acres mission is to share the unconditional love of Christ (Agape love) by providing Therapeutic Riding Lessons that utilize EAAT (equine assisted activities and therapy) and EAL (equine assisted learning) to children and individuals with special needs, veterans and survivors of sex trafficking.
Ruling year
2014
President
Brian Nelson
Secretary/Treasurer; Certified Instructor
Janie Nelson
Main address
37603 1 S Staghorn Ln
Marana, AZ 85658 USA
EIN
46-5728000
Domesticated animals
Equestrianism
Youth development
Population served
Children and youth
Adults
Victims and oppressed people
Military personnel
Veterans
NTEE code
Professional Societies, Associations (O03)
Other Services (D60)
Equestrian, Riding (N69)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.
Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our main problem is funding. We have 16 horses at Agape Acres, not all of whom can be ridden. If they are not able to be ridden then we work with them to utilize them with ground schooling and restoration programs. It cost approximately $1,000 per horse per year for hay and an additional $1300 to $1500 per year for our older horses that need extra supplementation in their diet with feed. Keeping our horses fed and cared for with veterinary, dental, chiropractic, hoof and massage therapy care is essential for their overall health. This all takes consistent funding so that there is not an interruption in care. Our biggest hurdle is having the resources to provide this care.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Equine Assisted Activities and Therapy
We promote EAAT and EAL for children and individuals with special needs.
Independent Riding Lessons
We provide independent riding lessons to children and individuals that are able to ride without assistance.
Equine Services for Heroes - ES4H
18 week ground curriculum for Veterans. This program is offered at no cost to any veteran.
Equine Restoration - Colors of Hope
24 week restoration program utilizing our equine partners to #redeem and #restore survivors of sex trafficking. The curriculum is through COH - Colors of Hope Equine Restoration.
Where we work
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Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
We are looking to find consistent partners that we can rely on to support our cause and programs by supporting the care of our Equine partners. We continue to work on getting information and word out to our community about the equine therapy programs that we offer and continue to work on applying for grants so that we build those partnerships with organizations that can provide funding.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
We participate in annual events such as the Tucson Rodeo and the Marana Fall Festival. We set up information booths whenever and wherever there is an opportunity. We consistently reach out to local Schools and organizations to get time on their calendar to talk about what we do. We search for grants and apply when we meet the criteria (did you know that some organizations will only give grants to very large non-profits?) We have joined our local Chamber of Commerce and are advertising in a local business journal (The Christian Resource Guide).
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
We are 100% volunteer operated and have a very small volunteer force. The volunteers that we have currently assist with horse grooming and lessons in the arena. We do not have anyone helping with administration, fundraising, community outreach, etc. This all falls to the founders of our organization at this time, so we are limited in the man power we have to get things done.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
So far we have a great therapeutic riding program running. We are serving 21 to 25 special needs children weekly and we are extremely proud of the relationships we have created in the TR program. We received a large donation in 2018 which allowed us to purchase 2 - Premier Portable Buildings to provide with a tack room and office storage space on site at our center. This was such a blessing and has given us the ability to become more organized and efficient in serving our kiddos during riding lessons.
Next is getting funding to erect a modular barn that was donated to us.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don’t have the right technology to collect and aggregate feedback efficiently, It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection, It is hard to come up with good questions to ask people
Financials
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AGAPE ACRES
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: 2021
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
| Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Grants, Gifts | $29,956 |
| Program Services | $6,246 |
| Membership Dues | $0 |
| Special Events | $7,769 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $39,972 |
| Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Program Services | $1,378 |
| Administration | $3,319 |
| Fundraising | $893 |
| Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
| Other Expenses | $26,333 |
| Total Expenses | $31,923 |
AGAPE ACRES
Balance sheetFiscal Year: 2021
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
| Assets | |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $24,500 |
| Liabilities | |
|---|---|
| Total Liabilities | $0 |
| Fund balance (EOY) | |
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| Net Assets | $24,500 |
Operations
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President
Brian Nelson
Brian retired from the Border Patrol as a CBP Air Interdication Agent (helicopter pilot) after 27 years cumulative service to the US Government. He has a Degree in Equine Sciences and is a Natural Hoof Care Practioner. Brian role at Agape Acres is whole horse care; he oversees the nutrition, hoof care and environment of the horses. He is responsible for management of the facility and promoting a natural, healthy environment of the horses and other animals that are a part of the program at Agape Acres.
Secretary/Treasurer; Certified Instructor
Janie Nelson
Janie is a Certified Riding Instructor with Path International. She is certified to provide therapeutic riding instruction to individuals who are serviced and assisted through Agape Acres and develop programs to provide equine therapy to clientele as well as training to volunteers. Janie keeps the books and records for the organization and is responsible for marketing, social media and fundraising. She is responsible for ensuring that the facility, equines, program and all records meet the standards and certifications for PATH International.
There are no officers, directors or key employees recorded for this organization
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AGAPE ACRES
Board of directorsas of 01/18/2023
Board of directors data
Richard Kozel
Director
Term: 2014 -
Brian Nelson
Agape Acres
Janie Nelson
Agape Acres
Ben Fritz
Bullpen Coach, San Diego Padres
Courtney Fritz
Principal, Phoenix Day School for the Deaf
Richard Kozel
Retired
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
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Ethics and transparency
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Board composition
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Board performance
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Organizational demographics
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