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Stockhands Horses for Healing

EIN 46-5760727 · Delaware, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak33 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO FACILITATE A POSITIVE NON-JUDGEMENTAL ENVIRONMENT FOR PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. STOCKHANDS IS A PLACE OF BELONGING WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY.

Income
$696,347
Spending
$544,636
Spent on programs
61%
Reserves
-31 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 30%
Employees
14
Volunteers
160
Highest pay
$42,000, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 33 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 48% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 59% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    61% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 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

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • 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, 2025, 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 (5)
  1. $178,093 spent. THERAPEUTIC LESSONS: STOCKHANDS OFFERS THERAPEUTIC RIDING AND DRIVING LESSONS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES. THESE LESSONS RANGE FROM 30 MINUTES TO 45 MINUTES AND ARE LEAD BY A CERTIFIIED THERAPEUTIC RIDING INSTRUCTOR THROUGH PATH (PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIAITON OF THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP). STOCKHANDS SERVES BETWEEN 80-90 INDIVIDUALS EVERY 10 WEEKS.
  2. $56,564 spent. VETERANS PROGRAMS: STOCKHANDS HOSTS VETERANS NIGHTS ON THE 1ST AND 3RD FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH OPERATING AN OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS AND MILITARY PERSONNEL TO GATHER IN PEER SUPPORTS WHILE LEARNING EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES. IN ADDITION TO THE 2 VETERANS NIGHTS, STOCKHANDS VETERAN OUTREACH WORKS WITH LOCAL VETERANS THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE DELAWARE COUNTY VETERAN SERVICES OFFICES, AND DELAWARE AND FRANKLIN COUNTY VETERAN COURT DOCKETS TO HELP THEM WITH ITEMS LIKE COMMUNITY SERVIE, CONNCETIONS ON HOUSING AND FOOD SECURITY.
  3. $58,973 spent. EMPOWERED YOUTH: STOCKHANDS EMPOWERED YOUTH PROGRAMS WORK WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO PTOVIDE GROUP PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTS WHO DO NOT DO WELL IN A TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM SETTING WHETHER IT IS BECAUSE OF BEHAVIORAL OR COGNITIVE STRUGGLES. EACH PROGRAM RUNS 5-9 WEEKS AND SERVES APPROXIMATELY 10-12 STUDENTS WITHIN EACH SESSION.
  4. $37,981 spent. EMPOWERED YOUTH: STOCKHANDS EMPOWERED YOUTH PROGRAMS WORK WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO PTOVIDE GROUP PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTS WHO DO NOT DO WELL IN A TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM SETTING WHETHER IT IS BECAUSE OF BEHAVIORAL OR COGNITIVE STRUGGLES. EACH PROGRAM RUNS 5-9 WEEKS AND SERVES APPROXIMATELY 10-12 STUDENTS WITHIN EACH SESSION.
  5. EMPOWERED YOUTH: STOCKHANDS EMPOWERED YOUTH PROGRAMS WORK WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO PTOVIDE GROUP PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTS WHO DO NOT DO WELL IN A TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM SETTING WHETHER IT IS BECAUSE OF BEHAVIORAL OR COGNITIVE STRUGGLES. EACH PROGRAM RUNS 5-9 WEEKS AND SERVES APPROXIMATELY 10-12 STUDENTS WITHIN EACH SESSION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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