EIN 43-1188096

Pony Bird

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
380
Year formed
1979
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Pony Bird is an exceptional place for special individuals. We provide 24-hour care for developmentally disabled, non-ambulatory children and adults. These individuals are unable to meet their daily living needs without assistance.
Total revenues
$24,649,190
2023
Total expenses
$16,926,081
2023
Total assets
$24,456,944
2023
Num. employees
380
2023

Program areas at Pony Bird

Community living - the community living program offers individuals with disabilities the opportunity to learn independent living skills in a safe, caring, home-like environment. The organization offers an extensive array of residential supports designed to assist people in living as independently as their abilities permit. A team of qualified professionals works with the individual and their family to tailor an individual support plan based upon their specific needs and preferences. Areas of support may include, but are not limited to: self-help skills, communication, safety/survival skills, domestic skills, recreation/ leisure planning, community integration, academics, money handling and decision-making. Individuals are also helped to connect to their religious, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
Employment services - employment services strive to discover, complement, and develop vocational abilities in each individual, while providing supports for them to overcome challenges and obtain meaningful employment. The program achieves its goals through three distinct opportunities. First, the over-arching employment services model gives each individual tools and supports for their job search. With the support of a case manager and job developer, individuals work on skill building in resumes and cover letters, applications, job readiness training classes, mock interviews and retention supports. Second, supported employment provides every individual with intensive one-on-one support including pre-employment discovery and exploration, job searches, job supports, and long-term retention. Community-based work assessments, job shadows, individualized job goals, and more are included to ensure the long-term success of participants. Lastly, the transition program offers a six-week work experience at an employment site in the community for students entering their high school senior year. A member of the organization's team remains on site with students and conducts job readiness training classes.
Community support - community support services provides two, distinct opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The first, located in herculaneum, offers an array of programs to develop skills that lead to fuller, more independent lives. Participants are involved in daily therapeutic activities geared toward achieving personalized goals. Goals include, but are not limited to: increasing independence, physical abilities, learning and communication skills, choices and decision-making. The second opportunity is located in mapaville and provides specialized supports for individuals with significant disabilities who are non-ambulatory and medically fragile. These programs focus on skills that promote self-respect, increase communication and decision-making, and empower individuals to live their best possible lives. Both programs are committed to holistic health approaches and serve individuals at every age and stage of life.
Family support and leisure - the family support and leisure programs empower and strengthen families who provide care for a son, daughter, or other family member with a developmental disability. The organization's programs equip family caregivers so they are able to effectively face challenges and provide care longer. Family support offers three primary programs. First, mycare is a respite voucher program that empowers families to find quality caregivers who will provide their loved one with the support and oversight when family members need a break. Second, the organization's respite programs provide safe and enriching support for individuals with significant disabilities who are non-ambulatory and medically fragile. Respite services may be provided for up to two weeks. Lastly, kidstart is a lending library that offers hundreds of developmental and adaptive materials available to families and their young children. The purpose of the program is to promote early child development and support families by offering an affordable alternative for accessing vital therapeutic resources and equipment.leisure programs encourage active lifestyles and offer participants with disabilities the opportunity to develop peer relationships outside of family and work. The organization offers an array of community-based recreational activities, unique experiences, and vacations guided by suggestions of participants. Opportunities include: monthly social activities, special events, dining out and movie nights, sporting events, special olympics training and competition, weekend getaways, and so much more.

Who funds Pony Bird

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Jefferson FoundationStrengthening Our Mission: Pony Bird and Nextstep for Life Merger$300,000
United Way of Greater St. LouisAll - Health and Well-Being$105,249
Jefferson FoundationStrengthening Our Mission: Strategic Alliance$100,000
...and 11 more grants received

Personnel at Pony Bird

NameTitleCompensation
Sara SucharskiPresident and Chief Executive Officer$151,612
Tina LansfordChief Financial Officer$93,939
Mary McDowellVice President of Operations and Administration
Iness PanniVice President of Health Services
Andrea WolfVice President of Program Services
...and 15 more key personnel

Financials for Pony Bird

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$7,544,654
Program services$17,049,305
Investment income and dividends$240,565
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-182,376
Net income from fundraising events$-18,389
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$15,431
Total revenues$24,649,190

Form 990s for Pony Bird

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-03-15990View PDF
2022-062023-04-11990View PDF
2021-062022-03-31990View PDF
2020-062021-04-13990View PDF
2019-062021-01-28990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
May 31, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $105,249 from United Way of Greater St. Louis
January 29, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $300,000 from Jefferson Foundation
July 5, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 4 new vendors, including , , , and
Nonprofit Types
Human service organizationsDevelopmentally disabled centersCharities
Issues
Human servicesChildrenDevelopmentally disabled
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 190
Mapaville, MO 63065
Metro area
St. Louis, MO-IL
County
Jefferson County, MO
Website URL
ponybird.org/ 
Phone
(636) 931-5818
Facebook page
ponybirdblue 
Twitter profile
@ponybirdblue 
IRS details
EIN
43-1188096
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1979
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P70: Residential, Custodial Care (Group Home)
NAICS code, primary
623210: Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities
Parent/child status
Independent
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