Leashes Of Valor
- Assets
- $300.4k
- Revenue
- $566.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Fredericksburg, VA
- Founding
- 09/2017
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 82-1110902
Organization Overview
Leashes Of Valor, operating under the name Attn Kathryn Tkac, is located in Fredericksburg, VA. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (W30) the organization is classified as: Military & Veterans Organizations, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Attn Kathryn Tkac 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 12/2023, Attn Kathryn Tkac generated $566.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 27.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $545.7k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 31.9% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LEASHES OF VALOR IS A NATIONAL NONPROFIT THAT PROVIDES HIGHLY-TRAINED SERVICE DOGS TO POST-9/11 VETERANS TO HELP WITH SYMPTOMS OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD), TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI) OR MILITARY SEXUAL TRAUMA (MST), AN UNDERLYING TRAUMA TO PTSD. WHENEVER POSSIBLE, WE SOURCE DOGS FROM ANIMAL SHELTERS AND RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS. OUR GOAL IS TO ENRICH AND IMPROVE THE LIVES OF BOTH VETERANS AND DOGS: ONE LEASH SAVES TWO LIVES. FOLLOW-UP COMMUNICATION WITH OUR VETERANS CONTINUES FOR LIFE, AND WE PROVIDE LIFETIME CARE FOR OUR SERVICE DOGS. THIS LEVEL OF DEDICATION IS HOW WE ARE SETTING A NEW STANDARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE WORLD OF SERVICE DOGS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUR PROGRAM IS ENTITLED: LEASHES OF VALOR. THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR DISABLED US MILITARY VETERANS AND TO PROVIDE PHYSICAL AID AND SUPPORT FOR DISABLED VETERANS BY TRAINING AND PAIRING THEM WITH SERVICE DOGS TRAINED SPECIFICALLY TO ASSIST THEM IN MITIGATING THEIR SYMPTOMS OF PTSD(POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER) AND TBI(TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY). THESE SERVICE DOGS REDUCE THE SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH PTSD AND TBI IN OUR VETERANS, SYMPTOMS THAT CAN OFTEN LEAD TO SUICIDE. THESE DOGS ARE HIGHLY TRAINED BY EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS TO KEY IN ON THE VETERANS' DISABILITIES BY PROVIDING "ALERTS" TO THEIR SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS THE TRAINERS ENSURE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF OBEDIENCE AND QUALITY OF TRAINING IS ACHIEVED BEFORE THE DOG EVER LEAVES THE PROGRAM. ONCE THE DOG'S TRAINING IS COMPLETE, THE DOG IS PAIRED WITH A VETERAN, WHERE THE TWO WILL BE TRAINED TOGETHER.
PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF SERVICE DOGS AND VETERANS.
ASSISTANCE FOR EMERGENCY VETERINARY CARE FOR RETIRED WORKING DOGS AND SERVICES DOGS TO ENSURE THAT THEY RECEIVE THE NECESSARY CARE THEY DESERVE FOR SERVING OUR NATION AND OUR NATIONS WARRIORS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jason Haag CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Abby Fenton Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ricarda Ganjam Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kathy Laffey Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Judy Santay CFO | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $498,392 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $53,639 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $498,392 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $2,729 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$6,105 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $71,156 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $566,172 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $19,000 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,781 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,332 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $7,130 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $80,058 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $905 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $56,952 |
| Office expenses | $5,280 |
| Information technology | $6,643 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $35,000 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $18,697 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $17,902 |
| Insurance | $5,702 |
| All other expenses | $57,889 |
| Total functional expenses | $545,668 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $88,695 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,870 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $12,046 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $96,450 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $99,362 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $300,423 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,429 |
| 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 | $318 |
| Total liabilities | $2,747 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $297,676 |
| 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 | $300,423 |