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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 …

Human Services Chesterland, OH EIN: 821696050 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About 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

Founded
Headquarters
Chesterland, OH
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
P99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2017

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 86%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.22%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
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)
$0.85
Program$0.85
86% 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, 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • 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

In 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
86% 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
19

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

ME
Melissa H••••••••
President

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

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

Human Services this charity 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 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 - 38 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 · 38 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 · 2017
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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