2026-04-16T12:06:54-07:00 2025-12-31 S Stutzel CPA 1529 Indian Avenue Tipton IA 52772 990 2025-01-01 852634976 RHYTHMS OF GRACE RHYT 5153057361 23625 River Heights Dr Dallas Center IA 50063 Dawn Carlson CEO 5152389819 2026-04-16 1 Susan Stutzel P01086739 5638864533 2026-04-10 X 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Dawn Carlson 23625 River Heights Dr Dallas Center IA 50063 236631 0 X https://rhythmsofgraceequine.org X 2020 IA Rhythms of Grace is a volunteer-powered nonprofit partnering with licensed therapists and specially trained horses to bring hope, healing, and belonging to children and adults with disabilities and special needs. 3 3 0 154 0 0 146956 163536 28535 42067 0 0 68032 27199 243523 232802 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11010 231059 240974 231059 240974 12464 -8172 101605 92973 3715 3255 97890 89718 Rhythms of Grace is a volunteer-powered nonprofit partnering with licensed therapists and specially trained horses to bring hope, healing, and belonging to children and adults with disabilities and special needs. 0 0 44959 0 455 Rhythms of Grace is recognized as an accredited member center of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Int'l). It is one of eight PATH Int'l centers in the State of Iowa. The Founder is one of 26 PATH Int'l credentialed Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructors in the State of Iowa and one of 6 Equine Specialists in Mental Health and Learning. Adhering to the PATH Int'l industry Standards for safety, facility, programming, policies and procedures is a priority for all aspects of the organization's program services. Equine Assisted Services is an umbrella term encompassing Therapeutic Horsemanship, Equine Assisted Learning and Equine Assisted Therapy, programs which are medically recognized forms of therapeutic intervention for a number of disabilities. In 2025, Rhythms of Grace partnered with 12 special horses to offer 32 weeks of programming and 952 client hours. Clients represent children and adults with more than 35 primary diagnoses in aggregate. Volunteers provided more than 5,250 hours of volunteer time at a value of $182,647. 80927 0 16755 Equine Assisted Psychotherapy involves our Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL) partnering with licensed mental health therapists to offer therapy either unmounted or mounted on a horse for rhythmic riding. Both professionals are also trained in Natural Lifemanship, another certification that's foundation is on connected relationships. Eight (8%) percent of programming was mental health therapy. Hippotherapy, also known as Equine Assisted Occupational Therapy (OT), utilizes the movement of horses for adults and children as young as age 2. A licensed occupational therapist partners with Rhythms of Grace's Certified Instructor to offer OT services for a variety of diagnoses including chronic autoimmune disorders, splastic diplegia, cerebral palsy, stroke recovery, and strength building for more positive life experiences. Twenty-four (24%) percent of programming was occupational therapy. 98910 0 24857 Therapeutic Horsemanship is offered to adults and children age 4 and older. An extensive list of diagnoses are positively impacted by the therapeutic benefits of horsemanship or adaptive riding. Autism, ADHD, Bipolar, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Cerebral Palsy, speech development are all impacted. We teach riding skills. We focus on Physical, Social, Emotional, Fitness, Balance, Coordination, Posture, Calming, Self-Confidence, Sequencing, Empathy, Leadership, etc. Therapeutic riding and therapy is great rehab for people suffering from a stroke. MS, ALS and Parkinson's can be slowed by therapeutic riding. Speech can be regained after trauma. Individuals on the autism spectrum benefit from the flow of oxytocin in the brain and serotonin which help to reduce stress, increase trust, stability and socialization skills. There are 110 movements per minute at the walk, which helps with balance, coordination and strength. Balance is triggered in the inner ear; speech is triggered by riding. Therapeutic riding accounts for 68% for our programming hours. 0 0 0 Miniature Horse Ambassadors:With our miniature horses, we have brightened the lives of seniors in care facilities and children with our reading time with the minis. They've provided education and outreach in community festivals and parades. We will be purchasing a two horse trailer with ramps for the primary purpose of taking the miniature horses out to schools and senior care centers to reach more individuals with the therapeutic benefits of being with horses. Impact Highlights * 100% said Rhythms of Grace met expectations and they recommend us * 74% reported a positive impact on daily life (26% somewhat positive) * 95% reported improved balance/core strength and posture * 80% reported improved emotional regulation, empathy, and confidence 78% reported improved independence, sequencing skills, and sensory attention * 95% reported improved fine motor skills, quality of gait, and flexibility ("Client progress survey results; ~75% participation.") 0 0 0 224796 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 X Dawn Carlson 5153057361 23625 River Heights Dr Dallas Center IA 50063 Jacki Fultz Chair 2 0 X X 0 0 0 Marissa Hunter Director / Treasurer 2 0 X X 0 0 0 Wendy Hultman Secretary 2 0 X X 0 0 0 Eileen Ostlund Vice Chair (Partial Year) 2 0 X X 0 0 0 Cole Birkholtz Treasurer (Partial Year) 2 0 X X 0 0 0 Cindy Kool Director (Partial Year) 2 0 X 0 0 0 Andy TeBockhorst Director (Partial Year) 2 0 X 0 0 0 Dawn Carlson Founder, CEO, Instructor 90 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 163536 0 163536 Equine Assisted Learning 812900 455 455 0 0 Equine Assisted Therapy 624100 16755 16755 0 0 Therapeutic Horsemanship 624100 24857 24857 0 0 0 0 0 0 42067 0 0 0 0 31028 0 3829 27199 0 27199 0 232802 42067 0 27199 10 10 1350 1350 4000 4000 1347 589 758 126 42 84 14628 4953 2385 7290 74020 74020 1489 1489 5824 5261 563 Program Services 113198 113198 0 0 Volunteer Expenses 15465 15465 0 0 Supplies 673 673 0 0 8844 5106 18 3720 240974 224796 5168 11010 65105 23708 0 69265 0 36500 69265 101605 92973 3715 3255 0 0 3715 3255 X 97890 89718 0 0 97890 89718 101605 92973 -8172 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 20339 101527 83751 146956 163536 516109 1280 21339 19128 28535 42068 112350 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21619 122866 102879 175491 205604 628459 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10215 0 0 0 10215 0 10215 0 0 0 10215 618244 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21619 122866 102879 175491 205604 628459 0.98375 0.97643 0 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 69265 0 69265 0 0 0 0 69265 Gala 31028 0 31028 0 0 375 0 0 3454 0 0 31028 0 31028 0 0 375 0 0 3454 3829 27199 Dawn Carlson Property owner and CEO 70000 Programming occurs at ranch 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Executive Director reviews the Form 990 first. It is presented to the full Board of Directors for review. The Board of Directors votes on approval of Form 990 prior to submission of tax return. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Each director and executive officer annually signs a statement that affirms the person has received a copy of the conflict of interest policy, has read and understands the policy, and has agreed to comply with the policy. In the event of a possible conflict of interest, the individual describes in detail potential exceptions or situations that may be perceived as a potential conflict. The board of directors will be made aware of such disclosure and prior to acting on decisions relevant to potential conflict, determine whether in fact a conflict exists, record in the board meeting minutes a record roll call on any decisions that may impact or be relevant regarding a potential conflict. The Founder & CEO is not a voting member of the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The Organization has adopted a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Statement which is published on the organization's website. Its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available through a link to Candid (Guidestar)'s Platinum Transparency Profile found on each page of the website. The organization also provides donors an annual impact report and believes in full transparency.