Extending its mission nationwide, City to Saddle has established the “Charter Member Program” to help likeminded equestrian groups and individuals throughout the USA fund and develop horsemanship opportunities for underserved children residing in and around urban regions throughout the country.
Charter members are independent entities that affiliate and collaborate with City to Saddle Inc., and its other charter members nationwide. Membership includes use of the City to Saddle brand name and logo, City to Saddle website, and formatted marketing materials. In addition, charter members are supplied program and administrative templates. Affiliation enables charter members to register and fundraise as a tax-exempt charitable 501 (c) 3 non-profit under the City to Saddle umbrella organization, without filing and registering for separate non-profit status with the IRS.
City to Saddle Executive Director, Barbara Zenker, believes this initiative will help to assure the viability of similar grass roots efforts throughout the country, while strengthening our organization’s mission. “It makes sense to share resources, reduce costs and duplication, and offer materials and ‘know- how’. We assist others, and create a solid network of programs capable of attracting the sizeable support and finances required to open many more barn doors for deserving boys and girls throughout the nation.” Charter Member Applications are available online www.citytosaddle.org , or through email request to Leo99Dav99@charter.net.
For more information about the City to Saddle Charter Member Program click on Charter Member Standards and Application Form.