Ways to Support
HorseAbility is a 501c3 not for profit organization.
Each gift helps support the HorseAbility mission to provide a wide range of horse-related programs
to children, adults, and families with special needs and to promote the physical, psychological,
emotional, social and spiritual well-being of its participants.
Our growth and sustainability is dependent on the continued support of our community through contribution of time, talent and/or treasure. HorseAbility’s purpose is stronger than ever. Our programs are bursting at the seams, our mission is being fulfilled daily. 80% of every dollar donated goes directly to program support. There are so many ways you can support HorseAbility and further our mission.
General Donations
Your monetary gift – be it cash, check, money order, or credit card – is the simplest method of giving, and is tax deductible. As the most immediate and impactful gift you can make, monetary donations are greatly appreciated. Personal checks, cash, or credit/debit card transactions can be made to our office by calling 516-333-6151 x 112 or can be made easily online through Network for Good.
You can choose where the impact of your donation will be directed; to our riders, campers, programs, or horses. Gifts to our Rider Scholarship Fund, keep our program service fees at a low and reasonable cost for families and community partners, including full and partial scholarships to those who might not be able to participate in our programs without it.
Checks should be made payable to HorseAbility and mailed to our office:
HorseAbility at SUNY Old Westbury,
PO Box 410-1
Old Westbury, NY 11568
Sponsor a Horse
HorseAbility’s “Adopt-a-Horse” program helps us to support the care and maintenance of our amazing herd of therapy horses.
How your gift makes a difference…
Our horses eat over 76 tons of hay a year = $330/ton
They also eat 650 lbs of grain a week = $420/week
Bedding delivery for stalls once a month = $750/month
They are shod every 8 weeks = $250/set of shoes
Each of our horses have at least 1 vet wellness call a year = $150+/visit
Gives much needed care to one of our retired horses = $400/month
In-kind Donations
HorseAbility accepts donations of new and/or gently used tack and equipment, riding attire, farm equipment, and tools for use on our farm or for our community to “shop” in our second-hand tack store. Check out what we have at “Tacks 5th Avenue.”
HorseAbility also accepts in-kind donations for our events and fundraisers during the year such as experiences, gift cards, raffle baskets, or single items to make up our raffle and auction prizes.
Sponsorships & Naming Opportunities
HorseAbility offers many ways to leave a lasting lasting legacy at our farm while your pledge for support helps us to further our mission.
There are naming opportunities at all levels. Whether for a business or as an individual, your listing can be personalized to meet your needs.
Gifts of Appreciated Securities
Donating long-term appreciated securities directly — rather than selling the assets and then donating the cash proceeds — is also one of the best and easiest ways for donors to give. Gifts of appreciated, publicly traded securities such as readily marketable stocks or bonds may have important added tax-benefits for donors. The deduction for outright gifts of appreciated long-term securities held more than 12 months is equal to the fair market value of the securities on the date the donor relinquishes control of those assets.
Furthermore, none of the appreciation is subject to capital gains taxes. As such, this method of giving has become increasingly popular in recent years. HorseAbility maintains an account for the transfer of securities.
Rite Aid KidCents Program
Through KidCents, Rite Aid customers can elect to round up their Rite Aid purchases and donate their change to Camp HorseAbility Inc., an official KidCents charity!
