Steps with Horses

By all accounts 2023 was a good year. The number of counseling sessions we were able to financially support through grants and hardship scholarships increased by 30% in fy 2023. This is the second year in a row we have seen a sharp increase (last year we saw a 38% increase). In 2023, we saw an increase in donations as a result of fundraisers, corporate contributions, and individual contributions. The increase in donations coupled with lower-than-expected direct service expenses has provided us with a larger than expected cash reserve as we enter 2024. This cash reserve will provide a cushion for anticipated inflationary increases in our equine care expenses and expected increases in our staff payroll expenses in 2024 as we add direct services staff, hire a full -time administrator, and provide raises to our current staff.