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THE DONKEYS OF THE HEART INC
CAVE CREEK, AZ · EIN 843626799 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE D03 · Animal-Related · Micro (<$100K) · www.thedonkeysoftheheart.org
revenue
$99K
expenses
$52K
net assets
$47K
employees
0
volunteers
3
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

EQUINE RESCUE IN ARIZONA, EQUINE FACILITATED PSYCHOTHERAPY EQUINE ASSISTED LEARNING

profile · synthesized from sources

The Donkeys of the Heart Inc provides equine-assisted therapeutic services for children and adolescents with mental health challenges, autism, anxiety, and developmental disabilities. Using donkeys trained in classical English riding methods, the organization offers structured sessions that promote emotional regulation, confidence, communication, and physical coordination. The program operates in Cave Creek, Arizona, and emphasizes the donkeys' intelligence, empathy, and ability to form meaningful bonds with participants.

named programs · 1 · from sources

what they call their work

Equine Assisted Services with Donkeys
Therapeutic riding and donkey care program for children and adolescents focusing on emotional regulation, confidence, balance, communication, and cognitive development through structured interaction with trained donkeys
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation 3 activities
    • Donkey rescue and rehabilitation
      Rescues donkeys from kill pens and provides rehabilitation, such as the case of Alfred, who was saved from a kill pen in Mexico.
    • Donkey rescue and rehabilitation
      Rescues donkeys from kill pens and other high-risk situations, such as the case of Alfred who was saved from a kill pen in Mexico.
    • Donkey rescue and rehabilitation
      Rescues donkeys from kill pens and provides rehabilitation, such as the case of Alfred, who was saved from a kill pen in Mexico.
  • Equine-Assisted Therapy for Veterans and First Responders 3 activities
    • Equine-assisted therapeutic riding program
      Provides therapeutic riding lessons using donkeys for children, including those with autism, at a location in Cave Creek, Arizona.
    • Equine-assisted therapeutic riding program
      Provides therapeutic riding lessons using donkeys for children, including those with autism, at a location in Cave Creek, Arizona.
    • Equine-assisted therapeutic riding program
      Provides therapeutic riding lessons using donkeys for children, including those with autism, at a facility in Cave Creek, Arizona.
  • Volunteer-Run Educational Programming 3 activities
    • Volunteer-supported client services
      Relies on volunteers to support clients in achieving their goals, indicating a structured volunteer engagement model tied to service delivery.
    • Volunteer-supported client services
      Relies on volunteers to support clients in achieving their goals, indicating a structured volunteer engagement model tied to service delivery.
    • Volunteer-supported client services
      Relies on volunteers to assist clients in achieving their goals, indicating a structured volunteer engagement model in service delivery.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$99K
Contributions & grants$99K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$52K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$595
Grants paid out$150
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$47K
Cash$1K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$47K
Liquid reserves0.2 mo
1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 1
  • SOPHIE PRIVAT RAINER — DIRECTOR