SADDLE UP
AI Summary
SADDLE UP is a Nashville-area nonprofit focused on impaired driving and patient social services, dedicated to serving children and youth with disabilities through year-round equine-assisted programming. It is the oldest and largest program of its kind in the region and a PATH International-accredited premier center, with a 2024 operating budget of $1.8M and total revenue of $3.9M. Its largest listed funder is THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE INC, followed by JOHN R LINDAHL FOUNDATION and THE DEBORAH & C A CRAIG II FAMILY FOUNDATION.
Mission Statement
SEE SCHEDULE OSADDLE UP! STARTED AS A DREAM AND LAUNCHED AS A ONE NIGHT A WEEK PROGRAM IN DAYLIGHT AND GOOD WEATHER ONLY FOR 10 STUDENTS. SADDLE UP! IS NOW A YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM THAT WILL SERVE NEARLY 180 CHILDREN/YOUTH THIS YEAR. SADDLE UP! IS THE OLDEST AND LARGEST PROGRAM OF ITS KIND IN THE REGION, AND THE ONLY ONE EXCLUSIVELY SERVING CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO HAVE DISABILITIES. WE ARE A PREMIER CENTER ACCREDITED BY PATH INTERNATIONAL, THE ORGANIZATION THAT SETS THE STANDARDS FOR SAFETY AND QUALITY IN EQUINE ASSISTED PROGRAMS.
Cause Areas
2
Impaired driving
Patient social services
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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- 98 funders
- 59 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SADDLE UP’s budget?
In 2024, SADDLE UP reported an annual operating budget of around $1.8 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does SADDLE UP support?
SADDLE UP supports work in Impaired driving and Patient social services.
Where does SADDLE UP operate?
SADDLE UP is headquartered in Franklin, TN.
Who funded SADDLE UP recently?
In 2025, SADDLE UP received grants from JOHN R LINDAHL FOUNDATION, AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC, and THE BARBARA J MAPP FOUNDATION. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant SADDLE UP received in 2024?
The largest grant to SADDLE UP in 2024 exceeds $717 thousand.