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Who funds Special Methods in Learning Equine Skills Inc
EIN 39-1508173 · Darien, WI · NTEE N69Z
Special Methods in Learning Equine Skills Inc of Darien, WI (EIN 39-1508173) was named as a grant recipient by 20 funders in 53 grants paid totaling $849,049 in tax years 2018–2025, as reported on the funders' Forms 990-PF and 990 Schedule I. Each edge was resolved to this EIN at the match tier shown. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants received
$849,049
53 grants paid
Funders
20
distinct grantmakers
Tax years
2018–2025
as reported by funders
Funders
| Funder | State | Match | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kara Foundation 36-3779796 | IL | B | 4 | $205,000 | 2025 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund 11-0303001 | MA | A | 4 | $157,650 | 2025 |
| Stauber Family Foundation 36-3685117 | IL | B | 5 | $140,000 | 2025 |
| Helen V Brach Foundation 23-7376427 | IL | B | 4 | $100,000 | 2025 |
| Flowers Family Foundation Inc 39-1947789 | IN | B | 1 | $75,000 | 2024 |
| United Way Blackhawk Region Inc 39-6006734 | WI | A | 3 | $55,800 | 2020 |
| United Way of Walworth County 39-1471340 | WI | A | 6 | $34,150 | 2025 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund 31-1640316 | CA | A | 3 | $26,000 | 2022 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc 39-6036407 | WI | A | 2 | $20,000 | 2024 |
| Keefe Foundation Inc 20-4770988 | WI | B | 4 | $12,500 | 2021 |
| Wispact Inc 02-0704244 | WI | A | 1 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Kunes Family Foundation 47-2405427 | WI | B | 5 | $5,750 | 2024 |
| Robertson Ryan & Associates Foundation Inc 87-3560248 | WI | B | 1 | $2,000 | 2024 |
| Mary J Demmon Private Foundation 36-4447921 | IL | B | 1 | $1,932 | 2018 |
| Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation 36-3001925 | IL | B | 2 | $1,000 | 2021 |
| Shodeen Family Foundation 36-4294720 | IL | B | 1 | $1,000 | 2025 |
| Amazonsmile Foundation 46-2626883 | WA | B | 3 | $642 | 2023 |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc 39-1444065 | WI | B | 1 | $400 | 2025 |
| Edward Jones Foundation 92-1435643 | MO | B | 1 | $200 | 2024 |
| Abbvie Foundation 46-0827839 | IL | B | 1 | $25 | 2018 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Grants
The 53 most recent grants naming this organization.
| Tax year | Funder | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Kara Foundation | Smiles Darien, WI | B | $125,000 | paid | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | 202621189349100012 |
| 2025 | Stauber Family Foundation | Smiles Inc Darien, WI | B | $50,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202611329349102311 |
| 2025 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Special Methods in Learning Equine Skills Inc Darien, WI | A | $43,500 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202601389349301700 |
| 2025 | Helen V Brach Foundation | Smiles Inc Darien, WI | B | $25,000 | paid | To assist with expenses of horse care for 23 therapy horses, and the compensation of certified therapeutic riding instructors | 202501709349100105 |
| 2025 | Shodeen Family Foundation | Smiles Inc Darien, WI | B | $1,000 | paid | DONATION | 202621359349104172 |
| 2025 | Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Special Methods in Learning Equine Skills Inc Darien, WI | B | $400 | paid | VOLUNTEER GRANT GRANT | 202631349349105408 |
| 2025 | United Way of Walworth County | Smiles Darien, WI | A | $0 + $10,156 non-cash | paid | HORSE RIDING THERAPY | 202631689349301753 |
| 2024 | Flowers Family Foundation Inc | Special Methods in Learning Equine Skills Inc Darien, WI | B | $75,000 | paid | TO FURTHER THE TAX EXEMPT MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202533199349101453 |
| 2024 | The Kara Foundation | Smiles Darien, WI | B | $35,000 | paid | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | 202500989349101110 |
| 2024 | Stauber Family Foundation | Smiles Inc Darien, WI | B | $30,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202531279349103823 |
| 2024 | Helen V Brach Foundation | Smiles Inc Darien, WI | B | $25,000 | paid | To assist with expenses of horse care for 22 therapy horses, and the compensation of certified therapeutic riding instructors | 202401579349100115 |
| 2024 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Special Methods in Learning Equine Skills Inc Darien, WI | A | $24,950 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202521349349310887 |
| 2024 | Wispact Inc | Special Methods in Learning Equine Skills (smiles) Inc Darien, WI | A | $10,000 | paid | FOR THE BENEFIT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILTIES. | 202513109349301596 |
| 2024 | Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Special Methods in Learning Equine Skills Inc Darien, WI | A | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED USE | 202503189349313875 |
| 2024 | Kunes Family Foundation | Smiles Inc Darien, WI | B | $3,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GRANT | 202533219349101953 |
| 2024 | Robertson Ryan & Associates Foundation Inc | Smiles Darien, WI | B | $2,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE | 202513219349103466 |
| 2024 | Edward Jones Foundation | Special Methods in Learning Equine Skills Inc Darien, WI | B | $200 | paid | RECREATION, SPORTS, LEISURE, ATHLETICS | 202533189349103633 |
| 2024 | United Way of Walworth County | Smiles Darien, WI | A | $0 + $11,500 non-cash | paid | HORSE RIDING THERAPY | 202541679349300824 |
| 2023 | Helen V Brach Foundation | Smiles Inc Darien, WI | B | $25,000 | paid | To assist with expenses of horse care and the compensation of certified therapeutic riding instructors | 202301539349100600 |
| 2023 | The Kara Foundation | Smiles Darien, WI | B | $25,000 | paid | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | 202440949349100869 |
| 2023 | United Way of Walworth County | Smiles Darien, WI | A | $14,150 | paid | HORSE RIDING THERAPY | 202431659349300918 |
| 2023 | Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Special Methods in Learning Equine Skills Inc Darien, WI | A | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED USE | 202423189349305312 |
| 2023 | Kunes Family Foundation | Smiles Inc Darien, WI | B | $1,000 | paid | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | 202542109349100419 |
| 2023 | Amazonsmile Foundation | Special Methods in Learning Equine Skills Inc Darien, WI | B | $284 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202540919349100629 |
| 2022 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Variety Boys and Girls Club Los Angeles, CA | A | $44,600 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202321309349304807 |
| 2022 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Special Methods in Learning Equine Skills Inc Darien, WI | A | $44,600 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202430459349302913 |
| 2022 | Stauber Family Foundation | Smiles Inc Darien, WI | B | $25,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202341229349102309 |
| 2022 | The Kara Foundation | Smiles Darien, WI | B | $20,000 | paid | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | 202301249349100145 |
| 2022 | Schwab Charitable Fund | Special Methods in Learning Equine Skills Inc Darien, WI | A | $11,000 | paid | HUMAN SERVICES | 202330939349300403 |
| 2022 | United Way of Walworth County | Smiles Darien, WI | A | $9,000 | paid | HORSE RIDING THERAPY | 202301659349300960 |
| 2022 | Kunes Family Foundation | Smiles Inc Darien, WI | B | $500 | paid | PROVIDES THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS | 202500739349101105 |
| 2022 | Amazonsmile Foundation | Special Methods in Learning Equine Skills Inc Darien, WI | B | $260 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202313119349100141 |
| 2021 | Helen V Brach Foundation | Smiles Inc Darien, WI | B | $25,000 | paid | To assist with expenses of horse care and the compensation of certified therapeutic riding instructors | 202101559349100400 |
| 2021 | Stauber Family Foundation | Smiles Inc Darien, WI | B | $20,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202231039349100633 |
| 2021 | United Way of Walworth County | Smiles Darien, WI | A | $5,500 | paid | PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC AND RECREATIONAL HORSEMANSHIP LESSONS TO CHILDREN AND | 202241199349301969 |
| 2021 | Schwab Charitable Fund | Special Methods in Learning Equine Skills Inc Darien, WI | A | $5,000 | paid | HUMAN SERVICES | 202230499349301028 |
| 2021 | Keefe Foundation Inc | Smiles Darien, WI | B | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | 202230919349100623 |
| 2021 | Kunes Family Foundation | Smiles Inc Darien, WI | B | $1,000 | paid | PROVIDES THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS | 202323179349100332 |
| 2021 | Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation | Smiles Darien, WI | B | $500 | paid | To help individuals with disabilities | 202211299349103821 |
| 2020 | Stauber Family Foundation | Smiles Inc Darien, WI | B | $15,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202112359349100761 |
| 2020 | United Way Blackhawk Region Inc | Special Methods in Learning Equine Skills Inc Darien, WI | A | $10,200 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202142239349301629 |
| 2020 | Schwab Charitable Fund | Special Methods in Learning Equine Skills Inc Darien, WI | A | $10,000 | paid | HUMAN SERVICES | 202140489349301804 |
| 2020 | United Way of Walworth County | Smiles Darien, WI | A | $5,500 | paid | EQUINE ASSISTED PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND PERSONAL REWARDS | 202141659349301809 |
| 2020 | Keefe Foundation Inc | Smiles Darien, WI | B | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | 202101969349100315 |
| 2020 | Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation | Smiles Darien, WI | B | $500 | paid | To help individuals with disabilities | 202311789349100526 |
| 2020 | Kunes Family Foundation | Smiles Inc Darien, WI | B | $250 | paid | PROVIDES THERAPIEUTIC SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS | 202123199349105942 |
| 2020 | Amazonsmile Foundation | Special Methods in Learning Equine Skills Inc Darien, WI | B | $98 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202113199349100901 |
| 2019 | United Way Blackhawk Region Inc | Special Methods in Learning Equine Skills Inc Darien, WI | A | $18,600 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202041819349301944 |
| 2019 | Keefe Foundation Inc | Smiles Darien, WI | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | 202021139349100607 |
| 2018 | United Way Blackhawk Region Inc | Special Methods in Learning Equine Skills Inc Darien, WI | A | $27,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201911899349300816 |
| 2018 | Keefe Foundation Inc | Smiles Darien, WI | B | $2,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | 201940589349100009 |
| 2018 | Mary J Demmon Private Foundation | Smiles Inc Darien, WI | B | $1,932 | paid | GIFT | 201931569349100508 |
| 2018 | Abbvie Foundation | Special Methods in Learning Equine Skills Inc Darien, WI | B | $25 | paid | Matching Grant | 201931339349102918 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are inferred and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF and Form 990 Schedule I e-file XML filed by the funders shown; this organization's identity from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The rows as Parquet: manifest.
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