Hero Dogs Inc
- Assets
- $2.3m
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Brookeville, MD
- Founding
- 03/2010
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 27-0887317
Organization Overview
Hero Dogs Inc is located in Brookeville, MD. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Hero Dogs Inc employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hero Dogs Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Hero Dogs Inc generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $915.5k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 9.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
HERO DOGS IMPROVES QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OUR NATIONS HEROES BY RAISING, TRAINING, AND PLACING SERVICE DOGS AND OTHER HIGHLY SKILLED CANINES, FREE OF CHARGE WITH LIFETIME SUPPORT OF THE PARTNERSHIPS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, WE PLACED TEN SERVICE DOG TEAMS, SIX FACILITY DOG TEAMS, AND TWO SKILLED HOME COMPANIONS. WE CELEBRATED OUR LARGEST GRADUATION EVER ON JUNE 5TH, 2022. WE CURRENTLY HAVE NINE DOGS IN ADVANCED TRAINING AND 20 DOGS IN THE PUPPY PROGRAM.OUR BREEDING PROGRAM PRODUCED 23 PURPOSE BRED LABRADOR RETRIEVERS. THROUGH THE ASSISTANCE DOGS INTERNATIONAL BREEDING COOPERATIVE (ABC), THESE LITTERS WERE SHARED WITH FIVE OTHER ACCREDITED SERVICE DOG ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE GENETIC DIVERSITY AND BALANCE WITHIN OUR DOG TRAINING PROGRAMS. WE ALSO RECEIVED EIGHT ADDITIONAL PUPPIES FROM OTHER SERVICE DOG ORGANIZATIONS AND REPUTABLE BREEDERS DURING THIS PERIOD.
(CONTINUED) WE HAVE CREATED A NEW HYBRID PUPPY TRAINING AND AWARENESS PROGRAM, IN WHICH WE TAKE LITTERS FROM OUR BREEDING PROGRAM TO VISIT WITH LOCAL MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDERS. THESE VISITS PROVIDE STRONG SOCIALIZATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR PUPPIES AND SELF-CARE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS OF OUR DESIRED CLIENT POPULATION. THIS GRANT YEAR, WE HAVE VISITED THE UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES, THE FBI CRITICAL INCIDENT RESPONSE GROUP, THE METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT, THE LAUREL POLICE DEPARTMENT, THE FREDERICK POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT.
(CONTINUED) HERO DOGS LAUNCHED MONTHLY APPLICANT SPECIFIC ORIENTATIONS. THESE ORIENTATIONS ENABLE POTENTIAL APPLICANTS TO GET HANDS ON ASSISTANCE FROM OUR DIRECTOR OF CLIENT SERVICES IN UNDERSTANDING AND NAVIGATING THE APPLICATION PROCESS AND COMPLETING THE SERVICE DOG APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS. IT IS OUR GOAL TO HELP MORE VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE APPLICATION AND MOVE SMOOTHLY THROUGH THE INTERVIEW AND MATCHING PROCESS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Nikki Charles Ex-Officio Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $158,620 |
Jennifer Lund Ex-Officio Founder And Program Director | Officer | 40 | $129,097 |
J Blair Fishburn Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jim Crimmins President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Randi Kaplan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ken Murray Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $54,202 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $44,878 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $470,601 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $540,211 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,109,892 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,311 |
| Investment income | $53,521 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$9,237 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,157,487 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $287,717 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,364 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $276,137 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $20,929 |
| Other employee benefits | $14,898 |
| Payroll taxes | $52,407 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,954 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $12,619 |
| Fees for services: Other | $5,250 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,555 |
| Office expenses | $22,661 |
| Information technology | $6,539 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $64,077 |
| Travel | $8,989 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,337 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $24,000 |
| Insurance | $7,575 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $915,534 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $283,906 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $242,507 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $44,562 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $870 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,302 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $121,489 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,609,542 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $5,831 |
| Total assets | $2,314,009 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $57,493 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $57,493 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,256,516 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,314,009 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 18 grants that Hero Dogs Inc has recieved totaling $161,171.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Kahlert Foundation Inc Sykesville, MD PURPOSE: TO FUND HERO DOGS SUPPORT PROJECT | $30,000 |
Give Back Foundation Madison, WI PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $29,372 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $21,600 |
Manitou Fund White Bear Lake, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Americas Charities Chantilly, VA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $13,228 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,595 |
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