Donation Refund Policy

The Silver Saddle Foundation

EIN: 42-2361885

The Silver Saddle Foundation is committed to transparency, integrity, and responsible stewardship of all charitable contributions received in support of our mission to prepare neurodivergent young adults for meaningful employment through structured, real-world training in animal care and workforce development.

By making a donation to The Silver Saddle Foundation, you acknowledge and agree to the following Donation Refund Policy.

Donation Refunds

Donations made to The Silver Saddle Foundation are generally considered final and non-refundable. Contributions directly support program development, participant scholarships, workforce training initiatives, animal care education, and operational program delivery.

However, refund requests may be considered under limited circumstances, including:

• Duplicate donations

• Incorrect donation amounts

• Unauthorized transactions

• Technical or processing errors

Refund requests must be submitted in writing within seven (7) calendar days of the donation date. Requests received after this period may not be eligible for review.

To request a refund, please contact:

The Silver Saddle Foundation
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (818) 696-5463

Please include:

• Donor full name

• Donation date

• Donation amount

• Payment method used

• Reason for the refund request

Approved refunds will be issued to the original payment method whenever possible.

The Silver Saddle Foundation reserves the right to deny refund requests that do not meet the criteria outlined in this policy.

Recurring Donations

Donors who enroll in recurring or monthly giving programs may cancel future donations at any time.

Cancellation requests must be submitted prior to the next scheduled billing date to avoid additional charges. Once a recurring donation has been processed, that donation will be treated under the standard refund terms outlined above.

Recurring donors may request cancellation by:

• Emailing the Foundation directly

• Using the donor portal, if available

• Contacting the Foundation through the website contact form

Cancellation of recurring donations does not automatically generate refunds for previously processed donations.

Tax-Deductibility Disclosure

The Silver Saddle Foundation is organized and operated as a nonprofit organization under applicable federal and state laws.

Contributions to The Silver Saddle Foundation may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Donors are encouraged to consult their tax advisor regarding the deductibility of charitable contributions.

No goods or services were provided in exchange for contributions unless otherwise specifically stated.

Donors should retain their donation receipt and transaction records for tax purposes.

Nonprofit Disclosure

The Silver Saddle Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to workforce development, vocational training, and social-emotional skill building for neurodivergent young adults through animal-centered learning experiences.

Funding directly supports:

• Vocational and workforce training programs

• Participant scholarships

• Animal care education

• Program staffing and instruction

• Community-based learning opportunities

• Program development and operations

The Foundation is committed to ethical fundraising practices and responsible stewardship of donor contributions.

Policy Updates

The Silver Saddle Foundation reserves the right to modify or update this Donation Refund Policy at any time without prior notice. Updates will become effective immediately upon posting to the Foundation’s website.

Last Updated: May 27, 2026