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SHINING LIGHT RANCH

Chandler, AZ · EIN 883175341 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE O99 · Youth Development · Micro (<$100K) · shininglightranch.org
revenue
$1K
expenses
$1K
net assets
$5K
employees
mission · from form 990

At Shining Light Ranch, we provide an environment where visitors can build confidence and awareness of their intelligences through ranching and equine interactions. The Ranch exists to help children and youth: Strengthen self-awareness, Expand empathy, Learn confidence, and Find their unique gifts.

profile · synthesized from sources

Therapeutic equine-assisted program in Arizona that helps children and youth build self-awareness, empathy, confidence, and identify their unique strengths through one-on-one sessions with horses. Uses Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences to guide activities in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Services are free to participants and delivered through volunteer support.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Equine-Assisted Confidence Building
One-on-one 30-minute sessions where children interact with horses through activities like grooming, reading to horses, touching, or beginning riding to build self-awareness, empathy, and confidence
Multiple Intelligences Discovery
Program based on Howard Gardner’s theory that guides children to explore their strengths through activities such as gardening, art, music, exercise, and equine interaction
activities · 2 groups

what they do

  • Volunteer-Driven Equine Care & Support 3 activities
    • Volunteer opportunities
      Offers volunteer opportunities for individuals to assist with horse care, general ranch maintenance, and support during sessions.
    • Volunteer program for ranch and horse care
      Engages volunteers in hands-on support of the ranch through opportunities in horse care, ranch maintenance, and assistance during children's sessions.
    • Volunteer program for ranch and horse care support
      Engages volunteers in hands-on support of daily operations through opportunities in horse care, ranch maintenance, and assistance during children's sessions.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Child development programs using multiple intelligences framework
      Offers structured sessions that help children identify their unique strengths and understand how they are smart through the educational lens of multiple intelligences.
    • Child-centered educational programming based on multiple intelligences theory
      Offers structured sessions that help children identify their unique strengths and understand how they are smart through the lens of multiple intelligences.
    • Equine-assisted learning sessions for children
      Provides free, one-on-one 30-minute sessions for children to participate in ranch activities, interact with horses, and explore individual interests. These sessions aim to help children grow in confidence and identify their unique gifts through the lens of multiple intelligences.
    • Therapeutic horseback riding and personal development sessions for children
      Provides free, 30-minute, one-on-one sessions where children engage in personalized ranch activities and build confidence through interactions with horses in a safe and welcoming environment.
    • Therapeutic ranch sessions for children
      Provides free, 30-minute, one-on-one sessions where children engage in personalized ranch activities, including interactions with horses, to promote confidence and personal growth.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$1K
Contributions & grants$1K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$5K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$5K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
relationships · 1

who they work with

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