How to help
Riverwood is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charitable corporation that is governed
by a volunteer board of directors. All Riverwood students are charged a fee for
lessons that is discounted in order to make therapeutic riding affordable for our
families. The fees charged only cover 30% of our operating costs. A limited number
of need-based scholarships are available.
In order to meet our operating budget, fundraising events, gifts, grants, special events and donations have to account for 70% of our income. You will find some giving opportunities listed below. Please contact us for any questions you may have about ways you can support Riverwood. Donations are vital to our success, and every dollar counts! We are truly grateful for the support of the entire Riverwood family!
Wish List
- Legends 11 pellets (Southern States Feed)
- Acti-Flex 4000 joint supplement
- Printer/Copier Paper
- Postage Stamps
- Paper Towels
- Toilet Tissue
- Liquid Hand Soap
- 12”-16” (high) cones
- Equi-min Mineral Block (Southern States)
- LCD projector (new or used)
- Portable screen
- Children’s stirrup leathers
- Volunteers
- Office supply store and Walmart gift certificates
- Computer - laptop or desktop
Program and Capital Improvement Sponsorships
- $30,000 Mobile Equestrian Outreach
- $30,000 Horse Trailer for Riverwood
- $30,000 Indoor Arena Naming
- $25,000 Finish Office Space Upstairs
- $20,000 Farm Maintenance Fund Sponsor – re-do pasture barns and sheds for additional stabling
- $15,000 – Name Outdoor Ring
- $15,000 Technology – computer updates, printing costs, website administration, phones and office machines, copying expenses, newsletter publication
- $5,000 - $10,000 Tack and Equipment Sponsor – saddles, bridles, helmets, adaptive and therapy equipment
- $5,000 - $7,500 Naming Opportunities – horse stalls,
tack room,
classroom, paddocks, upstairs offices, outdoor run-in stalls
Business, Individual and Group Sponsorships
Riverwood hosts several events each year, and there are many opportunities for sponsorships including horse sponsorships, rider sponsorships, horse show and timed trail ride sponsorships, program and equipment sponsorships, and more. Every single dollar raised helps sustain Riverwood. Please contact us if you are interested in any of our sponsorship opportunities.
Corporate sponsors play a significant role in the success of our special events, from benefit dinners to horse shows. RTRC works with Corporate Sponsors to customize their involvement in order to best meet the corporations' specific philanthropic, marketing and employee interests and involvement needs.
Bricks of Love Program
Riverwood was built by “bricks of love” through the help and support of our local
community and donors like you. Now, you can purchase a brick paver to be laid on
the floor of Riverwood’s indoor facility.
Click here for a picture.
Purchase a paver for $50 and include what you wish for us to write. You can commemorate
the loss of a loved one, beloved horse or pet, or simply show your support for the
riders and horses at Riverwood by helping us "brick-by-brick."
Click
here for an order form.
Peter R. Kellogg Endowment Fund
Please specify if you would like your contribution to go toward the fund.
Employee Matching Programs
If you already contribute to Riverwood, or plan to do so, please check to see if
your employer will match your contribution! Many employers will and we appreciate
your support!
GoodSearch.Com
Make
Goodsearch.com
your search engine and homepage and designate Riverwood as your charity - $.01 of
every search you make will go to Riverwood.
SHOW Program
The Southern States SHOW (Special Horse Organization Winner) program provides a
cash rebate to non-profit horse organizations. Riverwood has benefited from this
program for several years, earning as much as $500/year. Here is how you can help:
Cut out the proof of purchase seal from your Reliance, Legends or Triple Crown feeds
and either mail them to us or give us a call and we will come pick them up. The
specialty feeds pay .25 each!
www.EquiSource.com