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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MORNING DOVE THERAPEUTIC C/O RANDY LAMBERJACK TREASURER
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
..................................................
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 supported organization?
................
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?
................
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 monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
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 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
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—2011.
If the organization did not check a 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—2012.
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—2011.
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
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
66,430
83,673
112,027
97,661
740,875
1,100,666
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......
99,142
80,887
95,043
75,255
83,815
434,142
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
7,020
22,684
11,509
16,185
57,398
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.
165,572
171,580
229,754
184,425
840,875
1,592,206
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
21,200
45,000
23,306
648,932
738,438
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
18,854
52,694
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
21,200
57,440
44,706
667,786
791,132
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
801,074
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
165,572
171,580
229,754
184,425
840,875
1,592,206
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
13,453
3,259
114
1,624
2,510
20,960
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
13,453
3,259
114
1,624
2,510
20,960
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
150
35
175
360
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.)..
179,025
174,839
230,018
186,084
843,560
1,613,526
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 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
49.650 %
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
87.830 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
1.000 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
2.000 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
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—2011.
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and 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) 2012
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MORNING DOVE THERAPEUTIC C/O RANDY LAMBERJACK TREASURER
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 DISABILITIES. MORNING DOVE'S PROGRAMS PROVIDE WEEKLY THERAPEUTIC SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO LIVE WITH DISABILITIES SUCH AS AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS, DOWNS SYNDROME, POST TRAUMATIC STRESS, MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY, CEREBRAL PALSY, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, BRAIN INJURIES, LEARNING DISABILITIES, AND ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDERS. MORNING DOVE'S PROGRAMS ARE SUCCESSFUL IN IMPROVING AND/OR PROVIDING ESSENTIAL INTERVENTIONS 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 ITS EQUINE THERAPY PROGRAMS. FORM 990-ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM SCHEDULE G, PART IV-CAPITAL CAMPAIGN SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION REGARDING PLANS FOR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN MORNING DOVE IS IN THE SILENT PHASE OF IT'S CAPITAL CAMPAIGN "WALK ON". JUST AS RIDERS ENCOURAGE THEIR HORSES TO "WALK ON", NOW IS THE TIME FOR MORNING DOVE TO "WALK ON" INTO A PERMANENT YEAR ROUND EQUINE-ASSISTED THERAPY CENTER. THE GOAL OF OUR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN IS TO RAISE FUNDS NEEDED TO BUILD FACILITIES THAT WILL STABLE OUR THERAPY HORSES. THERAPEUTIC HORSES AND ENABLE OUR HIGHLY TRAINED STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS TO CONDUCT EQUINE BASED PROGRAMMING FOR OUR SPECIAL NEEDS CLIENTS. TO DELIVER LIFE-CHANGING TREATMENTS THROUGH EQUINE-ASSISTED THERAPIES, WE NEED A SPECIALLY DESIGNED MODERN FACILITY THAT IS CAPABLE OF PROVIDING TREATMENT YEAR ROUND. BOTH INDOOR RIDING AND ACTIVITY AREAS ARE NEEDED, AS WELL AS THERAPY SENSORY TRAILS AND OUTDOOR RIDING FACILITIES. "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 INSTRUCTORS, DONORS, 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 IMPROVING LIVES THROUGH EQUINE THERAPIES. OUR NATIONALLY CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS ARE NOT ONLY EXPERIENCED RIDERS AND RIDING 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, PROGRAM DIRECTOR, OFFICE MANAGER, AND VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR BARN MANAGER, FORM A COHESIVE, SMOOTHLY FUNCTIONING TEAM 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 GREATER INDIANAPOLIS AREA. IN THE EARLY WINTER OF 2011, MORNING DOVE MOVED THE RIDING FACILITY FROM ITS TEMPORARY OPERATING FACILITIES TO A DIFFERENT, TEMPORARY HOME THANKS TO THE INCREDIBLE GENEROSITY OF A WONDERFUL FAMILY. WE MOVED BECAUSE THE PRIOR OPERATING FACILITY REQUIRED EXTENSIVE, ON-GOING, AND EXPENSIVE REPAIRS. THAT 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, OUR SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO OUR RIDERS AND OUR HORSES ARE HOUSED IN A PEACEFUL SETTING WITH A GORGEOUS FACILITY IN BOONE COUNTY, INDIANA. IN 2006, MORNING DOVE RECEIVED A GIFT OF 16 ACRES OF LAND IN WHITESTOWN, INDIANA FROM BROWNING/DUKE LLC. AT THE TIME OF THE GIFT IT WAS THOUGHT THAT THIS LAND COULD SERVE AS THE SITE FOR OUR PERMANENT FACILITY. UNFORTUNATELY, AS PLANS WERE DEVELOPED WE DISCOVERED SIGNIFICANT GROUND WATER ISSUES THAT MADE THE LAND UNSUITABLE FOR OUT EQUINE-BASED PROGRAM. THIS LAND REMAINS IN OUR POSSESSION WHILE WE FIND AN APPROPRIATE USE OF BUYER. IN 2012, THANKS TO A GENEROUS GRANT FROM MEDCO, THIS LAND WILL HOUSE OUR PERMANENT FACILITY. MORNING DOVE PURCHASED A 28 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND IN WHITESTOWN, INDIANA. IT IS IN AN IDEAL LOCATION FOR OUR PARTICIPANTS - EASILY ACCESSED BY MAJOR HIGHWAY, AND LOCATED WITHIN 7 MILES OF OUR CURRENT FACILITY. IT IS 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 EIGHT 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. OUR FUTURE HOME IS DESIGNED WITH ADAPTIVE, FUNCTIONAL SPACE TO ALLOW FOR FLEXIBLE TREATMENT OF RIDERS IN A SAFE, CLEAN, APPROPRIATELY EQUIPPED FACILITY. THIS FACILITY WILL ALLOW US TO EXPAND OUR CURRENT PROGRAMS. OUR OPERATIONS WILL CONTINUE TO RELY HEAVILY ON TEEN AND ADULT VOLUNTEERS TO PERFORM KEY OPERATING ROLES IN OUR THERAPEUTIC RIDING CLASSES. OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE DEDICATED, 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 THROUGH UNITED WAY AND DIRECTLY. 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 1 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 2012, UNPAID VOLUNTEER SERVICE HOURS AT MORNING DOVE ACCOUNTED FOR OVER 160 HOURS PER WEEK. WITH OVER 100 ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS. VOLUNTEERS PERFORM OVER 87% OF THE LABOR INOLVED IN OPERATIONS AND FUNDRAISING ACTIVITES. THERAPEUTIC RIDING VOLUNTEERS ARE TRAINED BY THE MORNING DOVE STAFF INCLUDING CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS. FOR EXAMPLE, VOLUNTEERS ARE SPECIALLY TRAINED TO SIDEWALK OR TO LEAD THE THERAPY HORSE FOR A PHYSICALLY IMPAIRED RIDER DURING THEIR LESSONS. 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; HELP WITH COMMUNITY EVENTS; COORDINATE SERVICE PROJECTS; AND PERFORM ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES. OUR BOARD IS MADE UP OF VOLUNTEERS.
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. MORNING DOVE PROVIDES FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT, HORSES, AND HORSE HANDLERS FOR SPECIALLY TRAINED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS TO TREAT THESE PATIENTS. THE TREATMENTS IMPROVE ABNORMAL MUSCLE TONE, IMPROVE BALANCE, POSTURE, MOBILITY, AND COORDINATION. THEY ALSO HEIGHTEN MOTOR DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVE FOCUS OF PARTICIPANTS WITH ATTENTION/AROUSAL DEFICIENCIES. PEOPLE LIVING WITH CEREBRAL PALSY, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS, OR LEARNING DISABILITIES ARE EXAMPLES OF PARTICIPANTS WHO BENEFIT FROM HIPPOTHERAPY SESSIONS. FINALLY, MORNING DOVE OFFERS A SUMMER PROGRAM FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN WHO ATTEND CROSSROADS REHABILITATION CENTER, 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 MILITARY VETERANS. DONATED USE OF EQUINE OPERATING FACILITIES IN 2011: MORNING DOVE OPERATES ITS 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.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETS MONTHLY. 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
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE ANNUAL DISCLOSURES TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IN FORCE.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE BOARD REVIEWS AND APPROVES COMPENSATION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND APPROVES A LINE ITEM BUDGET ANNUALLY, INCLUDING STAFF SALARIES. IF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS ALSO A BOARD MEMBER/OFFICER, THE INDIVIDUAL IS RECUSED FROM THE VOTE ACCORDING TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY.
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.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
TO RECONCILE CASH TO ACCRUAL BASIS REPORTING 177
CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING METHOD EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 12, PART XII, LINE 1
THE ACCOUNTING METHOD CHANGED FROM CASH BASIS REPORTING TO ACCRUAL BASIS REPORTING. THE ACCRUAL METHOD OF ACCOUNTING REFLECTS THE FINANCIAL POSITION AND OPERATIONS OF MORNING DOVE ON A DAILY BASIS.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.