named programs · 4 · from sources
what they call their work
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
Therapy sessions that incorporate horses to help individuals with mental health challenges.
Somatic Equine Experience ©
A trademarked curriculum specifically designed for working with First Responders living with PTSD.
Somatic Healing
Healing practices that involve the body, often in conjunction with equine interaction, to address trauma and emotional regulation.
Therapeutic Riding Program
Utilizes horses to provide therapeutic benefits to clients, including those with special needs.
activities · 9 groups
what they do
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Equine-Assisted Therapy for Veterans and First Responders 8 activities
- Addiction and Recovery ProgramsProvides programs utilizing horses to help individuals in addiction and recovery identify and control urges and build healthy relationships.
- Counseling and Life Skills Programs with HorsesProvides counseling and life skills programs that involve interaction with horses and licensed therapists to help individuals address life challenges, including emotional regulation and healthy management skills for children and parents, and programs for addiction and recovery to help individuals identify and control urges and build healthy relationships.
- Equine Assisted Therapy ProgramsProvides mindfulness-based, trauma-informed therapeutic programs using horses to support emotional regulation, healthy relationship building, communication, and life skills development for individuals facing challenges including trauma, addiction, and mental health issues.
- Equine-Assisted Therapy and Learning ProgramsProvides a variety of therapeutic and educational programs utilizing horses, including therapeutic riding lessons, mindfulness-based programs, and specialized equine-assisted therapy focused on emotional regulation, relationship building, and communication skills for individuals and families.
- First Responder and Veteran Support ProgramsProvides equine Somatic Experiencing to first responders to help reduce stress through the First Responder Program and hosts a 4-hour intensive program for families of first responders and veterans to foster stress reduction, enhance communication, and strengthen family bonds.
- First Responder and Veteran Support ProgramsDelivers equine Somatic Experiencing and intensive family programs for first responders and veterans to reduce stress, strengthen family bonds, and improve communication through horse-based therapeutic interventions.
- First Responder and Veteran Support ProgramsOffers equine Somatic Experiencing to first responders for stress reduction and provides a 4-hour intensive program for families of first responders and veterans to foster stress reduction, enhance communication, and strengthen family bonds.
- Therapeutic Equine ProgramsOffers mindfulness-based, therapeutic horse programs, including specialized Equine Assisted Therapy focused on building healthy relationships, regulating emotions and behaviors, identifying strengths, and improving communication. This includes therapeutic riding lessons with PATH certified and HUNKAPI trained instructors to improve health, well-being, sensory, and motor skills, and a Therapeutic Riding program for the community.
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Youth Internship Placement 4 activities
- Internship ProgramAccepts interns who need mandated service hours for classes, PATH certification, or college.
- Volunteer Training and DevelopmentOffers a structured volunteer program requiring participation in two orientations (Feeding Frenzy and Farm Care Orientation), with a Level 2 track allowing volunteers aged 14+ to join therapeutic sessions after completing Level 1 and 10 hours of Farm Care.
- Volunteer and Intern TrainingRequires volunteers to complete orientations and offers a Level 2 Volunteer program for direct participation in therapeutic sessions, and accepts interns needing mandated service hours for certifications or college.
- Volunteer and Internship ProgramsProvides volunteer opportunities with required orientations and a Level 2 program for direct therapeutic session involvement, and accepts interns needing mandated service hours for classes, PATH certification, or college.
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Youth Equine Education & Horsemanship 4 activities
- Youth Horse Camps and Life Skills DevelopmentOffers winter horse camps focused on life skills development through daily farm care, horsemanship, and experiential learning.
- Youth Winter Horse CampsOffers winter horse camps focused on life skills development through activities including daily farm care, horsemanship, and experiential learning.
- Youth and Family Life Skills ProgramsOffers winter horse camps focused on life skills development through daily farm care, horsemanship, and experiential learning, and provides counseling and life skills programs involving horses and licensed therapists.
- Youth and Family Life Skills ProgramsOffers winter horse camps and other experiential learning programs focused on life skills development through daily farm care, horsemanship, and structured activities for children and families.
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Trauma-Informed Training and Professional Consultation 3 activities
- International Trauma Therapist TrainingTrained trauma therapists and soldiers in Israel using a specialized curriculum in March 2024.
- Professional Training and Curriculum DevelopmentTrained trauma therapists and soldiers in Israel using a specialized curriculum in March 2024.
- Professional Training and International Capacity BuildingConducted specialized training for trauma therapists and soldiers in Israel in March 2024 using a tailored curriculum to expand equine-assisted therapeutic practices internationally.
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Horticultural Therapy Programs 3 activities
- Special Needs Garden ProgramMaintains gardens grown and tended by individuals with special needs.
- Special Needs Garden ProgramMaintains gardens that are grown and tended by individuals with special needs.
- Special Needs Gardening ProgramMaintains gardens that are grown and tended by individuals with special needs, providing meaningful engagement and therapeutic horticultural activities.
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Holiday Gift and Family Support Programs 2 activities
- Christmas at the Farm EventHosts the 22nd annual Christmas at the Farm event for children in crisis centers and group homes, providing a structured holiday event from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Christmas Day.
- Holiday Events for Children in CrisisHosts the annual Christmas at the Farm event and provides a structured holiday event on Christmas Day for children in crisis centers and group homes.
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Equine-Facilitated Personal Growth Programs 2 activities
- Corporate Team-Building SessionsOffers three-hour team-building sessions using horses and facilitators to improve workplace dynamics, communication, and productivity.
- Team-Building SessionsOffers three-hour team-building sessions using horses and facilitators to improve workplace dynamics, communication, and productivity.
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Adaptive Riding & Horsemanship Instruction 1 activity
- Therapeutic Riding ProgramOffers therapeutic riding lessons with PATH certified and HUNKAPI trained instructors to improve health, well-being, sensory, and motor skills for individuals in the community.
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Uncategorized 11 activities
- Community Events and FundraisingHosts an annual Drag & Pony Show to benefit the farm and operates Hunkapi Farms as a venue for various events.
- Community Events and FundraisingHosts an annual Drag & Pony Show to benefit the farm and operates Hunkapi Farms as a venue for events, seminars, retreats, parties, or weddings.
- Community and Holiday EventsHosts annual events including the 22nd annual Christmas at the Farm for children in crisis centers and group homes, providing a structured holiday experience from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Christmas Day, as well as the Drag & Pony Show to benefit the farm.
- Earl Page Cooper Scholarship AdministrationAdministers the Earl Page Cooper Scholarship to honor Earl's legacy and reviews scholarship fund requests three times a year.
- Earl Page Cooper Scholarship AdministrationAdministers the Earl Page Cooper Scholarship, reviewing fund requests three times a year, to honor Earl's legacy and pass on his values to recipients.
- Earl Page Cooper Scholarship ProgramAdministers the Earl Page Cooper Scholarship to honor Earl's legacy and pass on his values to recipients, reviewing requests three times a year with application deadlines in June, August, and December.
- Event Venue OperationsOperates Hunkapi Farms as a venue for external events such as seminars, retreats, parties, and weddings.
- Internship ProgramAccepts interns fulfilling mandated service hours for academic programs, PATH certification, or college requirements, providing hands-on experience in therapeutic and farm operations.
- Scholarship AdministrationAdministers the Earl Page Cooper Scholarship, reviewing applications three times per year (June, August, December) to support recipients in continuing Earl's legacy and values.
- Special Events and Farm Venue OperationHosts annual events such as the Drag & Pony Show and Christmas at the Farm for children in crisis, and operates Hunkapi Farms as a venue for various events, seminars, retreats, parties, or weddings.
- Volunteer Training and PlacementRequires volunteers to participate in two orientations (Feeding Frenzy and Farm Care Orientation) and offers a Level 2 Volunteer program for those aged 14 or older to work directly in therapeutic sessions after completing Level 1 Orientation and 10 hours of Farm Care.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$2.14M
Contributions & grants$782K37%
Program service revenue$1.32M62%
Investment income$40K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.17M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$995K
Grants paid out$400
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$9.03M
Cash$251K
Investments$0
Liabilities$7.52M
Net assets$1.51M
Liquid reserves1.4 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -4.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERRA SCHAAD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $110K |
board members · 8
- Heather Malenshek — Director
- JENNIFER HERSH — SECRETARY
- JIM PALECEK — BOARD MEMBER
- JULIE PRUE CAUICH — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL ELLENBY — TREASURER
- STEPHEN LENN — DIRECTOR
- TOBY BLOCK — CHARIMAN
- TODD RUSSELL — VICE CHAIR
relationships · 13
who they work with
- Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System Government — Accepts AHCCCS cards for camp participation.
- Benaddictionn Partner — Local drag performer participating in the Drag & Pony Show.
- Carey Peña Partner — Emceed the "Open Your Heart Gala" in 2025.
- Christmas at the Farm Partner — Event name associated with Hunkapi's annual holiday program for children in crisis
- DJ Mode Partner — Music performer providing entertainment at the Drag & Pony Show.
- Espressa Grande Partner — Local drag performer participating in the Drag & Pony Show.
- Frankie Fletcher Partner — Served as auctioneer for the live auction at the "Open Your Heart Gala" in 2025.
- Kim Etiquette Partner — Local drag performer participating in the Drag & Pony Show.
- Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Partner — Riding instructors are PATH certified.
- Scottsdale Police Department Partner — Terra Schaad has spoken to this organization.
- United States Prosecuting Attorney Association Partner — Terra Schaad has spoken to this organization.
- Utah Prosecuting Attorney Association Partner — Terra Schaad has spoken to this organization.
- local rescue groups Partner — Collaborates with local rescue groups to adopt and care for animals.