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Reins of H O P E

EIN 37-1518849 · Ojai, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair52 out of 100GovernanceFair69 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL, EFECTIVE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES THROUGH EQUINE ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY AND LEARNING TO THE UNDERSERVED, MARGINALIZED POPULATIONS IN AND AROUND OUR COMMUNITY.

Income
$237,723
Spending
$243,311
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 54%
Employees
4
Volunteers
20

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 48% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 31 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. REINS OF H.O.P.E. PROVIDES EQUINE ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY TO THE VENTURA, SANTA BARBARA, AND LOS ANGELES COMMUNITIES. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SAFE POSITIVE AND PROFESSIONAL THERAPEUTIC EQUINE EXPERIENCE TO UNDERSERVED YOUTH, MILITARY PERSONNEL (ACTIVE DUTY & VETERANS), FIRST RESPONDERS, THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS, AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE SUFFERED A TRAUMATIC LIFE OCCURENCE OR ARE IN NEED OF SUPPORT. OUR VISION IS TO ENHANCE AND BUILD HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH, AND BUILD RESILIANCE IN VULNERABLE, AT-RISK POPULATIONS THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED EQUINE ASSISTED PSYCOTHERAPY AND LEARNING. WE ALSO CONDUCT SESSIONS AT AND FOR DRUG TREATMENT CENTERS. IN 2024 WE SERVED 511 NEW CLIENTS AND SAW OVER 2000.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2006.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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