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Dreams on Horseback

To provide equine education and therapy for disadvantaged youth.

Youth Development Blacklick, OH EIN: 460487078 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Dreams on Horseback

Dreams on Horseback - therapeutic riding, equine assited learning, alzheimer’s sensory experiences, and more.

Founded
Headquarters
Blacklick, OH
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
O50
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2002

Mission

To provide equine education and therapy for disadvantaged youth.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 80%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.93%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.80
Program$0.80
80% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Dreams on Horseback has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It is one of the better-documented youth development charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Dreams on Horseback is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Blacklick, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. Its EIN is 460487078. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $821K in annual revenue. 46 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Dreams on Horseback's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 460487078. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Dreams on Horseback has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.

Dreams on Horseback is located in Blacklick, OH, United States. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.

Based on official tax filings, Dreams on Horseback has $821K in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for youth development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Dreams on Horseback is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $821K in annual revenue. The organization has 46 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Dreams on Horseback. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Dreams on Horseback holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Dreams on Horseback - therapeutic riding, equine assited learning, alzheimer’s sensory experiences, and more. Dreams on Horseback is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2002.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $821K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Dreams on Horseback are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 460487078, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
80% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
41

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

JE
Jennifer H•••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (14)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

6 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

New Director Takes Reins as Dreams on Horseback Launches Cancer Support - Columbus Monthly
Apr 2026
www.columbusmonthly.com
Former Columbus Humane CEO takes the reins of Dreams on Horseback - The Business Journals
Feb 2026
www.bizjournals.com
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Ariel Girodo and Emily Burt pursue their dreams on horseback - Pique Newsmagazine
Jul 2024
www.piquenewsmagazine.com
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Local Nonprofit Offers Therapeutic Horseback Riding - Columbus Underground
Sep 2019
columbusunderground.com
Horses carry Dreams' mission forward - The Columbus Dispatch
Mar 2018
www.thisweeknews.com
Photos: Dreams on Horseback helps vets - The Columbus Dispatch
Feb 2017
www.dispatch.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development this charity 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 46 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 46 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2002
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Dreams on Horseback

What is Dreams on Horseback?
Dreams on Horseback is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Blacklick, United States. Dreams on Horseback - therapeutic riding, equine assited learning, alzheimer’s sensory experiences, and more.
When was Dreams on Horseback founded?
Dreams on Horseback was founded in 2002.
Who leads Dreams on Horseback?
Jennifer Hansen serves as Executive Director.
Where is Dreams on Horseback located?
Headquartered in Blacklick, OH, United States.
What is Dreams on Horseback's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
Is Dreams on Horseback trustworthy?
Dreams on Horseback has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Dreams on Horseback's registration number?
IRS EIN: 460487078.
What is Dreams on Horseback's website?
http://www.dreamsonhorseback.org