Halleck Creek Ranch

“A complete copy of the 990, with all schedules is delivered to all board members and officers via email in pdf format. This delivery was in advance a board meeting to enable discussion.”

“The agency has a conflict of interest policy which has been reviewed by the board of directors and is available to the public upon request. Board members are asked to disclose conflicts in the annual directors commitment document.”

“The board of directors decides the salary and benefits of the executive director. The board, which consists of independent members, has reviewed the nonprofit compensation survey in the past, and assessed fair and equitable compensation based on compensation of executive directors of agencies of similar size, field and location to halleck creek when the current executive director was hired in 2012. The board also conducts regular performance reviews of the executive director.”

“The executive director determines the salary and/or wages of all other staff, based on current market compensation practices and the minimum wage.”

“Halleck creek governing documents are currently available to anyone upon request. Plans are in process to have them posted on the website.”

“Founded in 1977 halleck creek ranch invites youth and adults with disabilities to live a "life without barriers" through the beneficial activity of therapeutic horseback riding (thr) and equine assisted activities and therapies (eaat). Horseback riding promotes a unique sense of freedom and mobility, allowing riders to imagine the future, and to enjoy the present, in a way they never thought possible. For volunteers, their interactions with the riders teaches them that people with disabilities can do anything they want to, they just have to do it a little differently. The relationships between riders, volunteers, and horses establish connections that benefit our entire community. Halleck creek ranch partners with the marin county 4h youth development program to recruit and train youth volunteers to assist us in our riding program.”

“We rely on a large and active volunteer corps to help us deliver our programs and we are grateful for their help quarterly volunteer orientations were held along with four day-long training sessions for approximately 200 youth and adult volunteers. Several local community groups and businesses participated in work days at the ranch. Donated volunteer hours equaled 14,750 in 2014.”

“Program participants come from 7 seven bay area counties including alameda, contra costa, marin, napa, san francisco, solano, and sonoma. Approximately 80% of our riders are youth under the age of 21. Riders present a broad spectrum of developmental and physical challenges including; autism, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, brain injury, developmental delay, mood disorder, down syndrome, sensory integration disorder and pervasive diagnosis disorder, not otherwise specified. They represent diverse cultural, ethnic and economic backgrounds with 10% of riders coming from households with annual income below 30,000. The horse's gait at the walk mimics the human gait and provides vestibular stimulation promoting improved balance and ability to maintain an upright position. Riding improves muscle and tendon flexibility, gross and fine motor skills, coordination and core strength. Participants with impulse control deficits often improve self-regulation and reduction of self- harming behaviors. Riders learn to communicate with the horse through voice, posture, hand and leg aids. They learn to observe horse behavior and understand its meaning. Unique to our program is the wilderness two- mile trail rides we offer onto an adjacent 258 acre protected open space. The ride is an adventure, crossing halleck creek several times, ascending hills and descending into a stunning redwood grove. The area is populated with eagles, hawks, fox, bobcats, marmots and a variety of wildflowers, trees and vegetation providing a rich sensory experience.”

“Unrealized capital losses 23,098”