Charities United States Youth Development Dreams on Horseback
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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
79/100 · 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

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
Youth Development · NTEE O50
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 94%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.93%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
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Excessive exec comp

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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 92/100 for youth development charities in United States. The organization reports $821K in annual revenue. 46 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Dreams on Horseback has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. 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 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 92/100.

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. 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)). 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.

Dreams on Horseback has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

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: Dreams on Horseback's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
0% 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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Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

JE
Jennifer Hansen
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (14)

Source: Public filings

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Amy J• D••••••
CHAIRMAN
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Becky K••••••••••
BOARD OF DIR
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Brandon L•••
BOARD OF DIR
CE
Cecily A••••••••
BOARD OF DIR
CO
Cory L•••••••
BOARD OF DIR
DE
Dean F••••
BOARD OF DIR
ER
Erich H•••••
BOARD OF DIR
JA
Jason S••••
TREASURER
JE
Jennifer H•••••
EXECUTIVE DI
JE
Jessica A•••••••
SECRETARY
JI
Jill M•••••••
SECRETARY
JO
Jonathon T•••
BOARD OF DIR
JO
Joy T•••
BOARD OF DIR
LE
Leigh B••••••
BOARD OF DIR
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Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2024
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$0.8M revenue
FY2023
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$0.8M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other youth development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Dreams on Horseback This page 79 $820,801 -
West Chester Dance Works 93 $322,940 100%
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Idaho West Central Mountain Youth Advocacy Coalition 90 $376,629 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

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, United States.
What is Dreams on Horseback's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Dreams on Horseback trustworthy?
Dreams on Horseback has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 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