Massachusetts Vest-A-Dog is located in Mendon, MA. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (M19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Massachusetts Vest-A-Dog 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 04/2023, Massachusetts Vest-A-Dog generated $143.0k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $258.2k during the year ending 04/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
HELPING TO PROVIDE BULLET RESISTANT VESTS, ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT, FUNDING FOR TRAINING, AND PURCHASE OF DOGS FOR POLICE / LAW ENFORCEMENT K-9 PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT MASSACHUSETTS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Shirlee Sears Director  | 1 | $0 | |
Nancey Wales Director  | 1 | $0 | |
Michael Phinney Director  | 1 | $0 | |
Shannon Byrnes Director  | 1 | $0 | |
Mark Correia Director  | 1 | $0 | |
Mark O'reilly Director  | 1 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $143,044 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Investment income | $0 | 
| Gain or Loss | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 | 
| Other Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $143,044 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 | 
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $8,739 | 
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 | 
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $8,500 | 
| Other expenses | $153,978 | 
| Total expenses | $258,233 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $355,921 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $355,921 | 
| Total liabilities | $0 | 
| Net assets or fund balances | $355,921 | 
Over the last fiscal year, Massachusetts Vest-A-Dog has awarded $83,068 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount | 
|---|---|
ABINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: PURCHASE OF SPECIALIZED K-9 EQUIP., TRAINING, AND POSSIBLE PURCHASE OF DOGS  | $6,475 | 
BARNSTABLE COUNTY SHERRIFS OFFICE PURPOSE: PURCHASE OF SPECIALIZED K-9 EQUIP., TRAINING, AND POSSIBLE PURCHASE OF DOGS  | $5,520 | 
BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: PURCHASE OF SPECIALIZED K-9 EQUIP., TRAINING, AND POSSIBLE PURCHASE OF DOGS  | $5,060 | 
EAST BRIDGEWATER POLICE DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: PURCHASE OF SPECIALIZED K-9 EQUIP., TRAINING, AND POSSIBLE PURCHASE OF DOGS  | $7,545 | 
MILFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: PURCHASE OF SPECIALIZED K-9 EQUIP., TRAINING, AND POSSIBLE PURCHASE OF DOGS  | $8,000 | 
RANDOLPH POLICE DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: PURCHASE OF SPECIALIZED K-9 EQUIP., TRAINING, AND POSSIBLE PURCHASE OF DOGS  | $8,500 |