Wings of Hope Equitherapy
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
IT IS THE MISSION OF WINGS OF HOPE TO PROVIDE EQUINE ASSISTED SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH UNIQUE PHYSICAL MENTAL OR EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES.
- Income
- $447,068
- Spending
- $595,242
- Spent on programs
- 53%
- Reserves
- 6.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 67%
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 100
- Highest pay
- $62,928, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 11% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 33% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 3% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1553% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2513 of 13 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 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 (1)
- $314,962 spent. Wings of Hope provides equine assisted services designed to improve the physical cognitive emotional and social well-being of children and adults with a disability challenge or any type of special need. Through structured therapeutic horsemanship clients partner with a horse to build strength communication skills confidence and independence in a supportive and inclusive environment. Our mission provides a welcoming environment where individuals are not defined or limited by a diagnosis. Clients are encouraged to explore their abilities build confidence and experience success in ways that may not have been achieved in traditional settings. For many families Wings of Hope is a place where their loved one is truly seen and valued. Programs provide opportunities for participants to flourish while offering families the joy of witnessing growth confidence and independence. During the fiscal year Wings of Hope delivered 1,471 therapeutic lessons including 1,229 mounted lessons and 242 ground based lessons. Lessons incorporate mounted and unmounted ground based activities tailored to each participants abilities and therapeutic objectives. Programs are led by trained instructors and supported by dedicated volunteers and specially trained horses that are integral partners in the therapeutic process. Activities focus on developing functional life skills fostering social and emotional growth while improving physical and cognitive abilities. To ensure accessibility for families in need Wings of Hope provided $73,752 in financial aid during the year helping remove financial barriers and allowing participants to access affordable consistent therapeutic services. In our 30th year of operation Wings of Hope continues to expand access to life changing equine assisted services while strengthening community awareness and support for individuals with disabilities.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending July 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 1997.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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