Organizations Filed Purposes:
The DreamPower Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy and Therapeutic Horsemanship programs and services to children, teens and adults with mental, emotional, behavioral and medical problems.
2019 DreamPower Foundation Accomplishments and HighlightsGarry Stauber was recognized as the 2019 PATH Intl. Region 11 Therapeutic Riding Instructor of the Year (nominated by DreamPower)Dr. Ann Wimmer, DVM was recognized as the 2019 PATH Intl. Veterinarian of the Year (nominated by DreamPower)1 new credentialed PATH Intl. Registered Therapeutic Riding Instructor5 new masters level psychotherapy internsNew programs: Interactive Vaulting, Santa Clara County Deputy Sheriff Family Appreciation Day, Taking the Lead volunteer training, Donna Walton Memorial Garden, Garlic Festival Support Groups, Burnout Prevention Workshops, Reboot: Relationship Skills for Veterans, DreamPower Summer Book ClubThree John F. Kennedy University masters level classes were taught by DreamPower staff: Equine Therapy with Children and Adolescents, Introduction to Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy, and Theoretical Foundations of Equine Facilitated PsychotherapyNew horses: Finn (retired competitive vaulting horse) and Mickey (Rocky Mountain Horse/pony cross)Successful events: 12th Annual Camp for Children with Special Needs, Wine Dine & Equine 2019, Morgan Hill Fourth of July Parade, Sunnyvale Elks Family Day at the Ranch, Second Annual Sensory Friendly Trick or Treat Party, Home Depot Foundation Work Day, Gilroy Chamber of Commerce Mixer, Gilroy Chamber Paws in the Park, Gilroy Rodeo, Gilroy National Night Out, Christmas Carols in the BarnNew partnerships formed with Home Depot Foundation, Beautiful Day Project, Gina Lopez Insurance & Financial Services, Gilroy Strong Resiliency Center, Thrivent FinancialDreamPower staff made professional presentations at Green Chimneys (New York), the PATH International Conference (Denver, CO) and the Morgan Hill Police Department Peer Support Team.A large new horse tack shed was donated and built by volunteers
DreamPower Foundation Inc. (DBA DreamPower Horsemanship) is a Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) International Premier Accredited Center and a 501c3 non-profit charitable organization founded in 2002. For the past 18 years, DreamPower has provided equine-assisted psychotherapy and therapeutic horsemanship programs and services for children, teens, adults and elders with a wide variety of mental, emotional, physical and behavioral special needs. Now located at WoodMyst Farm in Gilroy, DreamPower provided services to 835 children, teens, adults and elders in 2019 through more than twenty equine-assisted programs, including the following:Equine Facilitated PsychotherapyAutism Research Groups (for children on the autism spectrum)Horses for Warriors (for military veterans of all eras and branches)Law Enforcement Family Day at the Ranch John F. Kennedy University Masters in Holistic Counseling classes Horses for Warriors Family Day at the Ranch (military veterans and families)Twelfth Annual DreamPower Camp for Children with Special NeedsSunnyvale Elks Family Day at the Ranch (for children on the autism spectrum)Womens Personal Growth Group Farm Friends (social skills groups for children)Horse Power: Living Strong with MS (for adults with multiple sclerosis) Therapeutic Horsemanship Lessons Equine Empowerment for Elders (for elders with high functioning dementia)LEOS Youth groups (for children from law enforcement families)The Hitch Team (therapeutic carriage driving program) Fire Buddies (for children affected by wildfire)Interactive Vaulting (social skills and gymnastics on horseback)Womens Harvest Circle (for women with anxiety and depression) Gilroy Strong Resiliency Center (for persons affected by the Gilroy Garlic Festival shootings)Sensory Friendly Trick or Treat Party (for children with special needs)
DreamPower Horsemanship has a long history of partnering with and working alongside a wide variety of community organizations. DreamPower regularly partners with the following organizations and agencies:Evolve Treatment CenterWounded Warrior ProjectSan Jose Vet CenterSanta Clara County Office of Education Adaptive Physical Education Post-Secondary ProgramOperation Freedom PawsGilroy Strong Resiliency CenterLearning ServicesProfessional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Intl. (PATH Intl.)San Jose Police DepartmentSunnyvale Department of Public SafetyJohn F. Kennedy UniversityPalo Alto UniversitySunnyvale ElksGilroy After Hours RotaryGavilan College Veteran ServicesNational Multiple Sclerosis SocietyGirl ScoutsBoy ScoutsAdvent Group MinistriesChamberlain Childrens ServicesCommunity SolutionsLifeMoves (homeless shelters)
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Garry Stauber | President | 40 | $54,714 |
| Martha Mcneil | Executive Dir. | 40 | $30,470 |
| Don Van Straaten | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Gloria Frederico | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Julie Whelan | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
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