What Quantum Leap Farm does

Quantum Leap Farm is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2000 and headquartered on a 20-acre facility in Odessa, Florida (Tampa Bay area), delivering equine-assisted therapy to children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities, wounded military veterans and active-duty personnel, first responders, families, and corporate groups. Its service portfolio comprises seven core programs: Therapeutic Riding, Hippotherapy (licensed PT/OT/SLP-delivered), EASE (EAGALA-model Equine-Assisted Self Exploration), Military Programs, Warrior Mission: At Ease Retreats (combining equine therapy with Accelerated Resolution Therapy and neurofeedback), Corporate Workshops, and Visits/Tours/Other Programs including pediatric cancer Family Fun Days. The underlying therapeutic mechanism leverages the rhythmic, symmetrical walking gait of horses — which simulates human pelvic movement — to deliver sensory integration, motor coordination, balance, and emotional regulation outcomes; programs are staffed by licensed therapists, certified instructors, and a board-certified equine veterinarian.

The organization's revenue model is donation-driven rather than fee-for-service. Income streams include individual donations via the Classy platform, corporate sponsorships (Assured Guaranty as 18-year HorsePlay Golf presenting sponsor, TECO Energy, AdvoCare Foundation), signature fundraising events (Stirrup Hope gala, HorsePlay Golf Invitational, Founders' Circle), the Freedom to Ride Scholarship Program (unit-priced at $150/3 sessions, $1,200/10 rides, $2,500/25 veteran rides), and substantial volunteer labor valued at approximately $377,000 annually from 600+ active volunteers contributing 7,875+ hours. Distribution is single-site and regional, drawing participants from Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, and Hernando Counties; institutional partnerships with James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital (8-year relationship), Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, Wounded Warrior Project, Lone Survivor Foundation, and The Homefront Foundation generate a steady referral pipeline. The organization reports 85% of expenses allocated to programs, holds a Candid Platinum seal (2026) and four-star Charity Navigator rating, and operates with a current waiting list for services.

Name

Quantum Leap Farm

Legal name

Quantum Leap Farm

Website

https://quantumleapfarm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Quantum Leap Farm is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2000 operating a 20-acre equine-assisted therapy facility in Odessa, Florida, delivering therapeutic riding, hippotherapy, and mental health programs to individuals with disabilities, wounded veterans, and first responders in the Tampa Bay region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Equine-Assisted Therapy Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Animal Production (115210), Support Activities for Animal Production (11521)

akta.pro primary industry

Equine Ambulatory & On-Farm Veterinary Services (HLAMABAE)

Keywords

• Equine-assisted therapy
• Therapeutic riding services
• Hippotherapy programs
• Veteran mental health therapy
• Nonprofit therapy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Odessa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donors contribute through the organization's website and fundraising events. Major donors are recognized through the Founders' Circle program.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors underwrite events and programs. Examples include Assured Guaranty (HorsePlay Golf), TECO Energy, AdvoCare Foundation.
3. Fundraising Events: Annual Stirrup Hope gala raised over $300,000 (2016) and represents 38% of total budget. HorsePlay Golf Invitational and other charity events.
4. Scholarship Program Funding: Freedom to Ride scholarship program allows donors to purchase therapy sessions for individuals in need. Donations of $150 provide 3 sessions, $1,200 provides 10 rides, $2,500 provides 25 veteran rides.
5. Volunteer Labor: Over 600 volunteers provide thousands of hours annually, saving an estimated $377,000 in labor costs per year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Quantum Leap Farm provides equine-assisted therapy services using horses to help individuals with physical, cognitive, emotional, and social challenges achieve therapeutic goals. Core offerings include Therapeutic Riding, Hippotherapy, the EASE (Equine-Assisted Self Exploration) program, Military Programs including Warrior Mission: At Ease Retreats, and Corporate Workshops. Services are delivered on-site at the 20-acre Odessa, Florida facility by licensed therapists and certified instructors.

Product overview

Quantum Leap Farm is a therapeutic equine facility offering a portfolio of equine-assisted therapy programs designed to help clients recover from injury or live with mental and/or physical disability. The organization operates as a single integrated service model with multiple complementary programs including Therapeutic Riding, Hippotherapy, and EASE (Equine-Assisted Self Exploration) as core therapeutic offerings, supplemented by Military Programs, Warrior Mission: At Ease Retreats, Corporate Workshops, and general farm visits. The programs utilize the healing connection between humans and horses to achieve physical, cognitive, emotional and social goals for diverse populations including children and adults with disabilities, wounded veterans, and corporate groups seeking team building. Additional support is provided through the Freedom to Ride Scholarship Program which enables financial assistance for participants in need.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Therapeutic Riding Therapeutic horseback riding program utilizing the movement of and interaction with horses to achieve physical, cognitive, emotional, and social goals for individuals recovering from injury or living with mental or physical challenges. Focuses on abilities rather than disabilities.
• Hippotherapy Physical and occupational therapy program using the movement of horses as a treatment tool, conducted by licensed therapists for clients with physical or mental disabilities. Focuses on core strengthening, balance, and motor development.
• EASE (Equine-Assisted Self Exploration) EAGALA EAP/EAL model program combining equine activities with mental health therapy for self-exploration and personal growth. Helps participants explore emotions, behaviors, and relationships through interactive activities with horses.
• Military Programs Therapeutic programs designed to help veterans and active military members recover from injuries, PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, and other service-related challenges through equine-assisted therapies.
• Warrior Mission: At Ease Retreats Weekend retreats for active duty and veteran military personnel experiencing PTSD, mild traumatic brain injuries, chronic pain, and military sexual trauma. Combines equine therapy with Accelerated Resolution Therapy and Neurofeedback.
• Corporate Workshops Team building and professional development workshops for corporate groups seeking personal and professional growth through equine-assisted learning activities.
• Visits, Tours & Other Programs Farm visits, tours, and special programs including family fun days, pony rides, and community engagement activities for various populations including pediatric cancer survivors and their families.
• Freedom to Ride Scholarship Program Scholarship program that allows individuals or businesses to sponsor therapy riding sessions for persons in need, with donations providing access to equine-assisted therapy for children and adults with disabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8,349 Units of Service Last Year
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Wounded Warrior ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2018Mark Lalli was introduced to Quantum Leap Farm through Wounded Warrior Project. WWP connects wounded veterans with equine therapy services. WWP programs are free for veterans - 'warriors and their families never pay a penny.' The partnership provides veterans access to QLF's therapeutic programs.
• Lone Survivor FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Monthly weekend retreats for active and veteran military personnel experiencing PTSD, mild traumatic brain injuries, chronic pain, and military sexual trauma. QLF provides equine therapy while Lone Survivor Foundation provides participants and therapeutic framework.
• Tampa Bay LightningmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity Heroes initiative recognizes grassroots heroes who make Tampa Bay better. Multiple QLF individuals (Edie Dopking, Mark Lalli, Mark & Matthew Fetterman) have won Community Hero awards, with $50,000 donations to QLF. High-visibility partnership at NHL games.
• NielsenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNielsen Global Impact Day brought volunteers to QLF for cleaning stalls and maintaining goat pens. Part of Nielsen's corporate responsibility and sustainability program.
• BB&T (now Truist)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBB&T Lighthouse Project volunteers built a new pole barn at QLF, installed a new floor in the flatbed trailer, cleaned the horse trailer, and pressure washed the fence. The Lighthouse Project has contributed over 500,000 volunteer hours since 2009.
• Carrollwood FloristminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPegasus Partnership - Carrollwood Florist created a special 'Pegasus' arrangement, with a portion of each purchase donated to Quantum Leap Farm to provide equine-assisted therapies.
• Newsome's Studio of PhotographyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPegasus Partnership - Newsome's donates the $150 location session fee to QLF for every family or senior portrait session photographed at Quantum Leap Farm. QLF offers their 20-acre facility as a backdrop.
• Gator FordminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGator Ford team members have volunteered at QLF for over 4 years, helping riders onto horses, spotting during drills, and encouraging participants. As noted by President David Kilcoyne: 'As part of a community, we help each other get back on the horse again.'
• The Homefront FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by Mark and Matthew Fetterman, The Homefront Foundation offers storytelling workshops at Quantum Leap Farm, facilitating 7 therapeutic retreats for veterans and military service members over one year. The Foundation has coached and listened to over 250 service members.
• Team Red, White & BlueminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVeterans organization that built a sensory trail for Quantum Leap Farm with activity stations including wind chimes, walking bridges, shape stations, and a 6ft mailbox.
• 1Voice FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborative partner for pediatric cancer Family Fun Days, providing free days of fun for kids with cancer and their families including pony rides, pony painting, and games.
• Wheelchairs 4 KidsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborative partner for Wheely Fun Day events, working together with Tinker Elementary School and MacDill Air Force Base.
• James A. Haley Veterans' HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner8-year relationship providing equine therapy to wounded military veterans through the Mental Health Intensive Case Management (MHICM) Program. VA Social Rehabilitation Program veterans regularly visit the farm.
• Bay Pines VA Healthcare SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterans from Bay Pines' Mental Health Intensive Case Management Program regularly participate in QLF programs. Rob Villavisanis from Bay Pines MHICM provides in-person testimonials about the program.
• Anchor TampaminorOthersProvided installation services for the new exhaust fans in the main barn, funded by Spurlino Foundation.
• Bay Area ElectricminorOthersProvided electrical installation services for the new exhaust fans in the main barn.
• South UniversityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPhysical therapy assistant program students toured QLF to observe benefits of equine-assisted therapy and learn about use of horses for physical and occupational therapy (Hippotherapy).

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• High Hopes Therapeutic Riding Center: Connecticut-based nonprofit providing therapeutic riding, hippotherapy, and equine-assisted learning for individuals with special needs. Directly comparable in service mix and nonprofit operating model.
• GallopNYC: New York City nonprofit therapeutic horsemanship organization serving individuals with disabilities and veterans. Comparable mission, volunteer-driven model, and urban/suburban nonprofit positioning.
• BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding & Educational Center: Illinois-based nonprofit providing therapeutic horseback riding and equine-assisted services to veterans, children, and adults with disabilities. Comparable in program structure, VA/military partnerships, and donation-driven nonprofit model.
• Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center: Michigan-based nonprofit PATH Premier Accredited center offering therapeutic riding, hippotherapy, and mental-health equine programs. Directly comparable in mission, program mix, and nonprofit funding model, but operating in a different region.
• Mane Stream: New Jersey nonprofit offering equine-assisted therapies, adaptive riding, and a veteran's program. Comparable in program scope, target populations, and reliance on donations, volunteers, and grants.
• Equest (Texas): Dallas-based nonprofit offering equine-assisted therapy, including therapeutic riding and mental health programs, with strong corporate and volunteer engagement. Closely mirrors Quantum Leap Farm's mix of disability, veteran, and corporate programming.

Others

• Wounded Warrior Project: National nonprofit that refers veterans to Quantum Leap Farm programs and partially funds participation. Not a direct competitor; functions as a referral/funder partner rather than a service provider in the equine space.
• Lone Survivor Foundation: Military-focused nonprofit that co-hosts weekend retreats at Quantum Leap Farm. Functions as a strategic partner and referral source rather than a peer service provider in equine therapy.

Broad incumbents

• EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association): Professional association that sets the model for equine-assisted psychotherapy and learning programs (including Quantum Leap's At EASE offering). Comparable as the framework provider for one of Quantum Leap's core programs.
• Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) International: Industry-wide certifying body and trade association for equine-assisted therapy centers. While not a direct operator competitor, PATH sets accreditation and instructor certification standards under which Quantum Leap Farm operates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles24 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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