Special Methods In Learning Equine Skills Inc

Organization Overview

Special Methods In Learning Equine Skills Inc is located in Darien, WI. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (N69) the organization is classified as: Equestrian, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Special Methods In Learning Equine Skills Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Special Methods In Learning Equine Skills Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Special Methods In Learning Equine Skills Inc generated $483.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $461.1k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.8% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC HORSEBACK RIDING FACILITIES AND INSTRUCTION FOR THE RECREATION AND REHABILITATION OR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES; THE CREATION, OPERATION, AND DISTRIBUTION OF SUCH FACILITIES; TO TRAIN INDIVIDUALS IN THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF SUCH FACILITIES; AND FOR ANY OTHER LAWFUL PURPOSE; AND TO INFORM THE MEDICAL PROFESSIONS AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT THERAPEUTIC RIDING.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THERAPEUTIC RIDING TEACHES HORSEMANSHIP SKILLS WHILE USING THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES THAT OFFER CHALLENGING RECREATION GEARED TOWARDS THE INDIVIDUAL'S PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS IN MIND. IN OUR THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM, PARTICIPANTS LEARN TRUE HORSEMANSHIP SKILLS AS WELL AS FOUNDATIONS FOR LIFE'S ENDEAVORS. THE PATH INTERNATIONAL CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS DEVELOP CHALLENGING LESSON PLANS THAT INCORPORATE SPECIFIC RIDING SKILLS TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL, AND AT THE SAME TIME FOSTER SUCCESS. SMILES RUNS IN FOUR 9 WEEK SESSIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, WHERE CLIENTS TYPICALLY COME ONCE A WEEK FOR A 45 MINUTE RIDING LESSON BASED IN A SMALL GROUP SETTING.HEARTS (HORSE EXPERIENCES & ACTIVITIES RESULTING IN THERAPEUTIC SUCCESS) IS AN UNMOUNTED PROGRAM DESIGNED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS TO ACCOMMODATE EACH STUDENT'S SPECIFIC NEEDS AND GOALS. CLIENTS LEARN HOW TO SAFELY WORK WITH THE HORSES IN A ONE-ON-ONE SETTING WHERE THEY WILL COVER TOPICS SUCH AS HORSE CARE, GROOMING, LEADING, SADDLING, AND SO MUCH MORE! THIS PROGRAM IS TAILORED TO EACH INDIVIDUAL AND THEIR ABILITIES TO ENSURE SUCCESS.CLIENTS TYPICALLY COME ONCE A WEEK FOR A 30 MINUTE LESSON FOR THE DURATION OF A 9 WEEK SESSION, WORKING ONE-ON-ONE WITH A PATH INTERNATIONAL CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR. THIS IS A GREAT OPTION FOR CLIENTS THAT WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THEIR HORSE OUTSIDE OF RIDING, OR FOR CLIENTS THAT ARE UNABLE TO PHYSICALLY RIDE BUT STILL WANT TO RECEIVE THE THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH THE HORSES.RECREATIONAL RIDES SMILES OFFERS UNIQUE FIELD TRIP-TYPE EXPERIENCES FOR SCHOOLS AND GROUP HOMES CALLED RECREATIONAL RIDES.THE PLANNING OF THE DAY'S ACTIVITIES WILL BE TAILORED PER YOUR REQUESTS. WE CAN ACCOMMODATE UP TO 18 CLIENTS PER VISIT, DIVIDING THEM INTO THREE STATIONS. WHILE ONE GROUP IS LEARNING TO RIDE THE HORSES FOR ONE HALF HOUR, THE REMAINING TWO GROUPS ARE PARTICIPATING IN A SPECIALIZED STATION CONSISTING OF FARM AND HORSE RELATED ACTIVITIES SUCH AS GROOMING, LEADING, HORSE NUTRITION, OR BAKING HORSE COOKIES, ETC. THE LIST GOES ON AND ON SINCE OUR 35 ACRE FACILITY PROVIDES MANY UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES. AT THE END OF EACH HALF HOUR, THE GROUPS ROTATE ACTIVITY STATIONS SO THAT ALL THE STUDENTS ENJOY THE SAME REWARDING EXPERIENCE. ALL OF THESE ACTIVITIES ADDRESS SENSORY LEVELS, PHYSICAL EXERCISE, ENDURANCE, NURTURING, AND JUST PLAIN FUN! OUR CLIMATE CONTROLLED ARENA ALLOWS US TO OFFER THIS PROGRAM IN ANY WEATHER.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kimberly Good
Executive Director
$61,213
Thomas Koch
President
$0
Cassie Kriefall
Secretary
$0
Leslie Warnecke
Treasurer
$0
Maria Chadha
Vice President
$0
Christine Gensler
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$9,386
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$112,279
Related organizations$0
Government grants $47,823
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$245,404
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $53,962
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$414,892
Total Program Service Revenue$89,655
Investment income $28
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$29,331
Net Income from Gaming Activities $5,743
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $2,078
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $483,328

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Special Methods In Learning Equine Skills Inc has recieved totaling $36,297.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$11,000
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: SUSTAINING SUPPORT

$10,000
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: SUSTAINING SUPPORT

$10,000
United Way Blackhawk Region Inc

Janesville, WI

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$5,100
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$197
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$99,386
Earnings$13,182
Admin Expense$434
Grants$4,339
Ending Balance$107,795

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