Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MORNING DOVE THERAPEUTIC RIDING INC
Employer identification number
35-2056736
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
347,404
66,430
83,673
112,027
97,661
707,195
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
78,425
99,142
80,887
95,043
75,255
428,752
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
7,020
22,684
11,509
41,213
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
425,829
165,572
171,580
229,754
184,425
1,177,160
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
21,200
45,000
23,306
89,506
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
12,440
21,400
33,840
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
21,200
57,440
44,706
123,346
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
1,053,814
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
425,829
165,572
171,580
229,754
184,425
1,177,160
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
4,016
13,453
3,259
114
1,624
22,466
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
4,016
13,453
3,259
114
1,624
22,466
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
150
35
185
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
429,845
179,025
174,839
230,018
186,084
1,199,811
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
87.830 %
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
87.050 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
2.000 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
2.000 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MORNING DOVE THERAPEUTIC RIDING INC
Employer identification number
35-2056736
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
MORNING DOVE THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER PROVIDES EQUINE-ASSISTED THERAPY SERVICES FOR THOSE WITH PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES. MORNING DOVE'S PROGRAMS PROVIDE WEEKLY THERAPEUTIC SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO LIVE WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS, DOWNS SYNDROME, EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES, MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY, CEREBRAL PALSY, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, BRAIN INJURIES, SPINAL CORD INJURIES, LEARNING DISABILITIES, AND ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDERS. MORNING DOVE'S PROGRAMS HAVE PROVED TO ENHANCE OR PROVIDE ESSENTIAL INTERVENTION NECESSARY TO IMPROVE THE PARTICIPANTS MUSCLE TONE, BALANCE, POSTURE, MOBILITY, COORDINATION, MOTOR FUNCTIONS, AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT SKILLS. MORNING DOVE HAS HELPED HUNDREDS OF PARTICIPANTS THROUGH THE YEARS WITH HORSEBACK THERAPY. FORM 990-ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM SCHEDULE G, PART IV-CAPITAL CAMPAIGN SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION REGARDING 2010 AND 2011 PLANS FOR "WALK ON" MORNING DOVE HAS OFFICIALLY KICKED OFF ITS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN "WALK ON". JUST AS RIDERS ENCOURAGE THEIR HORSES TO "WALK ON", NOW IS THE TIME FOR MORNING DOVE TO "WALK ON". OUR STABLES HOUSE WORKING, THERAPEUTIC "PARTNERS". EACH HORSE IS CAREFULLY SCREENED TO ENSURE THAT THE ANIMAL POSSESSES THAT SPECIAL 'SOMETHING' WHICH ALLOWS THEM TO TRULY PARTNER WITH A RIDER. THE HORSE MUST SENSE AND ADAPT TO EACH RIDER AND THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES THE RIDER FACES IN DAILY LIFE. OUR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN WAS FOUNDED TO RAISE FUNDS TO BUILD FACILITIES THAT WILL STABLE OUR SPECIAL, THERAPEUTIC HORSES AND ENABLE OUR HIGHLY TRAINED STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS TO DIRECT THERAPEUTIC EQUINE TREATMENTS. TO DELIVER LIFE-CHANGING TREATMENTS ON HORSEBACK A SPECIALLY DESIGNED MODERN FACILITY THAT IS CAPABLE OR PROVIDING TREATMENT YEAR ROUND IS REQUIRED. "WALK ON" WILL IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OUR CURRENT RIDERS, FOR THOSE RIDERS ON OUR WAITING LIST, AND FOR THOSE RIDERS WHO WILL NEED US YEARS FROM NOW. MORNING DOVE MODELS THE CLASSIC EXAMPLE OF THE STRONG, NON-PROFIT ETHIC OF'DOING MORE WITH LESS.' WE HAVE A STRONG TRACK RECORD OF PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY THERAPEUTIC SERVICES IN A NURTURING, NO-FRILLS ENVIRONMENT. WE HAVE SHOWN THE ABILITY TO BE GOOD STEWARDS OF OUR DONORS' SUPPORT. WE MAKE CAREFUL INVESTMENTS IN RIDING EQUIPMENT, SAFETY GEAR, AND SUPPLIES THAT ENSURE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF BOTH RIDER AND HORSE. THE THERAPISTS AND FAMILIES OF OUR PARTICIPANTS PRAISE THE PROFESSIONALISM, COMPASSION, AND CREATIVE FLEXIBILITY FOUND WITHIN OUR ORGANIZATION. OUR STAFF IS PROFESSIONAL, HIGHLY SKILLED, EXPERIENCED, AND PASSIONATELY COMMITTED TO THE MISSION OF OFFERING TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCES ON HORSEBACK. OUR NINE NATIONALLY CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS ARE NOT ONLY EXPERIENCED RIDERS AND HORSEBACK INSTRUCTORS, BUT ARE COMPASSIONATE, UNDERSTANDING TEACHERS AS WELL. THEIR INSTRUCTION ALLOWS EVEN OUR MOST FRAGILE RIDERS TO FEEL SELF-ASSURED, SUCCESSFUL, AND STRONG; SOMETIMES FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THEIR LIVES. OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, EQUINE MANAGER, BARN PROGRAM DIRECTOR, AND OFFICE SUPPORT STAFF FORM A COHESIVE, SMOOTHLY FUNCTIONING OPERATION THAT HAS BOTH THE CAPACITY AND THE HEART TO PROPEL MORNING DOVE TO THE NEXT LEVEL. EVEN WITH SEVERAL OTHER THERAPEUTIC RIDING FACILITIES OPERATING IN CENTRAL INDIANA, ALL OF US ARE OPERATING AT FULL CAPACITY AND HAVE WAITING LISTS. EVEN MORE TO THE POINT, WE BELIEVE NO OTHER OPERATION CAN FULLY DUPLICATE MORNING DOVE'S UNIQUE, THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMMING IN THE COMMUNITY WHERE MOST OF OUR PARTICIPANTS LIVE; THE NORTHWEST QUADRANT OF THE INDIANAPOLIS-ZIONSVILLE AREA. IN THE EARLY WINTER OF 2011, MORNING DOVE MOVED THE RIDING FACILITY FROM ITS 2010 TEMPORARY OPERATING FACILITIES TO A DIFFERENT, TEMPORARY HOME THANKS TO THE INCREDIBLE GENEROSITY OF A WONDERFUL FAMILY. WE MOVED BECAUSE THE 2010 OPERATING FACILITY REQUIRED EXTENSIVE, ON-GOING, AND EXPENSIVE REPAIRS. THE 2010 FACILITY WAS ALSO TOO SMALL TO HOUSE OUR PROGRAMS AND WE LACKED ENOUGH STALLS TO STABLE ALL OF OUR HORSES. DURING THE SUMMERS, THE METAL-ROOFED BUILDINGS BECAME TOO HOT FOR OUR MORE MEDICALLY FRAGILE PARTICIPANTS TO TOLERATE AND THEIR THERAPY SESSIONS HAD TO BE CANCELLED. IN ADDITION, THE PASTURE AREA WAS OVERGRAZED AND WE HAD NO ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATIVE BUT TO MOVE. UNTIL WE CAN BUILD OUR OWN PERMANENT HOME, OUR NEW HOME IS A BEAUTIFUL PROPERTY FORMERLY USED AS A RACEHORSE BREEDING FARM. STARTING IN 2011, WE WILL SERVE OUR RIDERS AND CARE FOR OUR HORSES IN A PEACEFUL SETTING WITH A GORGEOUS FACILITY IN BOONE COUNTY. IN 2009, THANKS TO THE FORESIGHT AND THE GENEROSITY OF DUKE-BROWNING LLP AND MEDCO, WE WERE DEEDED A 15-ACRE TRACT OF LAND HOPING OUR PERMANENT FACILITY COULD BE BUILT THERE. HOWEVER, DURING THE PRELIMINARY BUILDING SITE WORK PERFORMED IN 2010, THE SITE WORK REVEALED THAT THE LAND HAD MAJOR DRAINAGE ISSUES. MORNING DOVE DISCOVERED THAT THE COST TO CORRECT THESE DRAINAGE ISSUES WAS SUBSTANTIAL. ADDITIONAL FINDINGS REVEALED THAT THE DEEDED SITE COULD NOT PROVIDE AMPLE PASTURE FOR ALL OF OUR HORSES. BECAUSE OF THESE DEVELOPMENTS, IN 2011 MORNING DOVE DECIDED TO PURCHASE ANOTHER PIECE OF LAND TO BUILD OUR PERMANENT HOME ON IN THE FUTURE. IT IS IN AN IDEAL LOCATION FOR OUR PARTICIPANTS - JUST NORTH OF OUR FORMER 2010 LOCATION. IT IS ADJACENT TO I-65N, NEAR A MAJOR INTERSECTION AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO TWO OF INDIANA'S MAJOR CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS, THE ROUDEBUSH VA MEDICAL CENTER, INDIANA UNIVERSITY, AND PURDUE UNIVERSITY. OUR FUTURE HOME WILL BE BUILT CLOSE TO THE ANSON DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND OFFERS SOME LOVELY WOODS AND PASTURELAND. THE NEW FACILITY CAN ACCOMMODATE UP TO 24 HORSES AND WILL ALLOW US TO SERVE MORE PARTICIPANTS. PLANS ALLOW FOR AN INDOOR AND AN OUTDOOR RIDING RING AS WELL AS TWO ACRES OF WOODS THAT CAN BE DEVELOPED INTO NATURE TRAILS AND THERAPEUTIC SENSORY-RIDING TRAILS. OUR PARTICIPANTS WILL BENEFIT FROM CONSISTENT, ON-GOING TREATMENT AND MORNING DOVE SHOULD ALSO BENEFIT FROM INCREASED PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE. THE PERMANENT SITE WILL HOST THERAPY RELATED RIDING EVENTS WHICH NOT ONLY FURTHER OUR CORE MISSION, BUT THRILL OUR YOUNG RIDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. PARENTS,CAREGIVERS, AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY CAN SUPPORT AND ATTEND "THERAPEUTIC COMPETITIONS" AND WATCH THEIR CHILDREN COMPETE, JUST AS OTHER LOVING FAMILIES WITHOUT SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN ATTEND POPULAR SCHOOL SPORTING EVENTS. COMMUNITY AWARENESS IS HIGHLY VISIBLE WHEN WE INCORPORATE THESE TYPES OF EVENTS IN OUR PROGRAMS. THE NEW INTERIOR OF OUR FUTURE HOME IS DESIGNED FOR ADAPTIVE, FUNCTIONAL, INTERIOR SPACE TO TREAT RIDERS IN A SAFE, CLEAN, WELL-EQUIPPED TREATMENT SESSION ROOM. THESE SPACES WILL ALLOW US TO EXPAND OUR CURRENT PROGRAMS. IN 2010, THE "WALK ON" CAMPAIGN INSPIRED A GRANT AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. OUR OPERATIONS WILL CONTINUE TO RELY HEAVILY ON TEEN AND ADULT VOLUNTEERS TO PERFORM KEY OPERATING ROLES IN OUR THERAPEUTIC RIDING CLASSES. WE ARE EXPLORING HOW TO EXPAND THE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT MORNING DOVE. THEY ARE COMMITTED, UNPAID INDIVIDUALS WHO KNOW THAT THEIR TIME, PATIENCE, AND EXPERTISE ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THE PARTICIPANTS. MORNING DOVE HAS ALREADY DEVELOPED A NUMBER OF STRONG COMMUNITY TIES WITH LOCAL AREA BUSINESSES AND OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. FOR EXAMPLE, OUR COLLABORATION WITH ST. VINCENT HOSPITAL FACILITATES THERAPY SESSIONS AND COMMUNITY PARTNER GRANTS HELPS SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF MORNING DOVE. MANY EMPLOYEES OF LOCAL BUSINESSES VOLUNTEER AT MORNING DOVE ALREADY; INCLUDING MEDCO, COOPERATIVE MANAGED CARE SERVICES, LLC, CSO ARCHITECTS, AND THE STATE BANK OF LIZTON. OUR GOAL FOR "WALK ON" IS TO MAKE MORNING DOVE THERAPEUTIC RIDING, INC. AN ORGANIZATION THAT IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF EVERY PARTICIPANT WHO WALKS, DRIVES, OR WHEELS THROUGH OUR GATES. WE WILL CONTINUE TO FOCUS OUR SKILLS AND PROGRAMS ON THERAPEUTIC RIDING AND HIPPO THERAPY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. OUR PERMANENT LOCATION WILL SERVE AS A CATALYST TO RENEW THE BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT OF OUR SPECIAL RIDERS, THEIR DEVOTED CAREGIVERS, OUR SELFLESS VOLUNTEERS, AND OUR DEDICATED STAFF. OUR BELOVED THERAPEUTIC HORSE PARTNERS WALK ON AND ON AND ON.. WE NEED OUR COMMUNITY TO "WALK ON" ALONG SIDE US AND HELP US RAISE THE 2 MILLION DOLLARS NEEDED TO BUILD OUR HOME.
EXPLANATION ON VOLUNTEERS AND TYPES OF SERVICES OR BENEFITS
FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6
IN 2011, UNPAID VOLUNTEER SERVICE HOURS AT MORNING DOVE ACCOUNTED FOR OVER 160 HOURS PER WEEK. WITH 150 ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS, OVER 87% OF THE WORK INVOLVED IN OPERATIONS AND FUNDRAISING ACTIVITES ARE PERFORMED BY VOLUNTEERS. HIPPOTHERAPY VOLUNTEERS ARE TRAINED BY THE MORNING DOVE STAFF AND LICENSED THERAPISTS EQUIPPING VOLUNTERS TO ASSIST THERAPISTS AND STAFF WITH THE ENROLLED PARTICIPANTS PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL TREATMENT REGIMENS. FOR EXAMPLE, VOLUNTEERS ARE SPECIALLY TRAINED TO SIDEWALK OR TO LEAD THE THERAPY HORSE FOR A PHYSICALLY IMPAIRED RIDER DURING TREATMENT. IN ADDITION TO THESE CRITICAL DUTIES, VOLUNTEERS ASSIST AT EVERY LEVEL OF EXEMPT PROGRAM OPERATIONS INCLUDING FUNDRAISING EFFORTS. THEY PERFORM BARN CHORES; GROOM HORSES; ASSIST AT FUNDRAISER EVENTS; SUPPORT THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN; COORDINATE SPECIAL SESSION CAMPS; WORK AT THERAPY HORSE SHOWS; RUN SERVICE PROJECTS; AND PERFORM ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES. VOLUNTEERS ARE ALSO ENCOURAGED TO SERVE ON THE BOARD.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
THERAPEUTIC RIDING, ALSO KNOWN AS EQUINE ASSISTED ACTIVITIES, IS AN ADAPTIVE, THERAPEUTIC, AND RECREATIONAL RIDING ACTIVITY WHICH FOCUSES ON IMPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PATIENT'S PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL SKILLS. THROUGH LEARNING TO RIDE, PARTICIPANTS CAN ADDRESS A VARIETY OF THERAPEUTIC OUTCOMES;INCLUDING COGNITIVE, PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL,AND BEHAVIORAL GOALS. THE ABILITY TO CONTROL A HORSE,AS WELL AS ONE'S OWN BODY INSPIRES SELF-CONFIDENCE, TEACHES RESPONSIBILITY, AFFIRMS TRUST, AND BUILDS TEAMWORK SKILLS. FROM THE BEGINNING, RIDERS LEARN BALANCE AND COORDINATION WHILE RECEIVING THERAPEUTIC MUSCLE STIMULATION. AS A RESULT OF THERAPY SESSIONS,PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES SUCH AS POSTURE,STRENGTH, AND FLEXIBILITY ARE IMPROVED. COGNITIVE BENEFITS ARE GAINED WHEN PARTICIPANTS GAIN SELF-ASSURANCE AND POISE AND SOCIAL SKILLS ARE LEARNED IN THE SESSION THROUGH TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION. MORNING DOVE ALSO SUPPORTS HIPPOTHERAPY SESSIONS. HIPPOTHERAPY IS A THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT STRATEGY DESIGNED TO USE THE MULTI-DIMENSIONAL MOVEMENT AND GAIT OF A HORSE TO TREAT PEOPLE NEEDING PHYSICAL THERAPY AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SESSIONS. MORNING DOVE PROVIDES FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT, HORSES, AND HORSE HANDLERS FOR SPECIALLY TRAINED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS TO TREAT THESES PATIENTS. THE TREATMENTS IMPROVE ABNORMAL MUSCLE TONE, IMPROVE BALANCE, POSTURE, MOBILITY, AND COORDINATION. THEY ALSO HEIGHTEN MOTOR DEVELOPMENT AND HELP PARTICIPANTS WITH ATTENTION/AROUSAL DEFICIENCIES FOCUS. PEOPLE LIVING WITH CEREBRAL PALSY, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS, OR LEARNING DISABILITIES ARE EXAMPLES OF PARTICIPANTS WHO BENEFIT FROM HIPPOTHERAPY SESSIONS. FINALLY, MORNING DOVE OFFER SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN WHO ATTEND CROSSROADS REHABILITATION CENTER RIDING CAMPS, WORKSHOPS FOR SCOUTS, AND OTHER PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL GROUPS ETC. MORNING DOVE ALSO PARTICIPATES IN EVENTS AT THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS AND OFFERS SERVICES FOR INJURED VETERANS. DONATED USE OF EQUINE OPERATING FACILITIES IN 2011: MORNING DOVE OPERATED THE THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM FROM EQUINE FACILITIES IN ZIONSVILLE, INDIANA WHICH IT LEASED FROM A BENEFACTOR FOR 1.00 A YEAR. NO SERVICES OR BARTER AGREEMENTS WERE PROVIDED FROM MORNING DOVE TO THE BENEFACTOR IN EXCHANGE FOR THE DONATED USE OF THE LAND AND FACILITIES AT A BELOW MARKET VALUE.
EXPLANATION FOR WHY FORM 990-T NOT FILED
FORM 990, PAGE 5, PART V, LINE 3B
UBIT WAS LESS THAN 35.00 IN 2011
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETS MONTHLY AND IN 2011,INTENDS TO EXPAND AND UPDATE GOVERNANCE POLICIES,WHISTLEBLOWER POLICIES, DOCUMENT RETENTION POLICIES, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST/RECUSAL WRITTEN POLICIES AS NEEDED. THE BOARD WILL REVIEW THE 2011 FORM 990 AFTER THE FILING OF THE 2011 RETURN. THE BOARD MAY CHOOSE TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE TAX FORM DURING A BOARD MEETING OR THEY MAY CHOOSE TO EMAIL COPIES TO BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW, APPROVAL, AND COMMENTS. IF THEY CHOOSE TO EMAIL, RESPONSES FROM BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO BE COMMUNICATED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF RECEIPT.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE ANNUAL DISCLOSURES TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IN FORCE.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
MORNING DOVE'S TAX FORMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC DISCLOSURE ON THE GUIDESTAR WEBSITE OR UPON REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.