In Step with Horses
To provide a safe place to rebalance mental health through a connection with animals and nature. Connecting clients to licensed mental health professionals and trained therapy horses to …
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Visit www.instepwithhorses.orgAbout In Step with Horses
Equine facilitated therapy (efp) - individual psychotherapy sessions delivered by a mental health professional serving 36 clients in 2021 equine faciliatated learning (efl) - horsemanship based learning designed to increase confidence, mindfulness and general wellbeing of clients serving 151 clients in 2021 riding lessons for clients - enjoyment and learning about oneself through learning to ride a horse serving 9 clients in 2021
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Mission
To provide a safe place to rebalance mental health through a connection with animals and nature. Connecting clients to licensed mental health professionals and trained therapy horses to promote positive mental health.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, In Step with Horses has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 87% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it 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 governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- It has more complete contact information than 74% of similar organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyIn Step with Horses is a registered human services nonprofit based in Chesterland, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its EIN is 821696050. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $370K in annual revenue. 38 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
In Step with Horses's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 821696050. 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.
In Step with Horses has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
In Step with Horses is located in Chesterland, OH, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.
Based on official tax filings, In Step with Horses has $370K in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
In Step with Horses is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $370K in annual revenue. The organization has 38 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for In Step with Horses. 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, In Step with Horses 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 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). 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.
Equine facilitated therapy (efp) - individual psychotherapy sessions delivered by a mental health professional serving 36 clients in 2021 equine faciliatated learning (efl) - horsemanship based learning designed to increase confidence, mindfulness and general wellbeing of clients serving 151 clients in 2021 riding lessons for clients - enjoyment and learning about oneself through learning to ride a horse serving 9 clients in 2021 In Step with Horses is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2017.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $370K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to In Step with Horses are generally tax-deductible in the United States. In Step with Horses is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 821696050, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
IN STEP WITH HORSES is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (10)
Source: Public filings
10 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 38 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 38 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2017
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about In Step with Horses
- What is In Step with Horses?
- In Step with Horses is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Chesterland, United States. Equine facilitated therapy (efp) - individual psychotherapy sessions delivered by a mental health professional serving 36 clients in 2021 equine faciliatated learning (efl) - horsemanship based learning designed to increase confidence, mindfulness and general wellbeing of clients serving 151 clients in 2021 riding lessons for clients - enjoyment and learning about oneself through learning to ride a horse serving 9 clients in 2021
- When was In Step with Horses founded?
- In Step with Horses was founded in 2017.
- Who leads In Step with Horses?
- Melissa Hauserman serves as President.
- Where is In Step with Horses located?
- Headquartered in Chesterland, OH, United States.
- What is In Step with Horses's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is In Step with Horses trustworthy?
- In Step with Horses has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 In Step with Horses's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 821696050.
- What is In Step with Horses's website?
- http://www.instepwithhorses.org