Westie Foundation Of America Inc
- Assets
- $1.9m
- Revenue
- $448.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Seabrook, TX
- Founding
- 10/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 06-1473645
Organization Overview
Westie Foundation Of America Inc is located in Seabrook, TX. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (D20) the organization is classified as: Animal Protection & Welfare, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Westie Foundation Of America 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 12/2023, Westie Foundation Of America Inc generated $448.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $74.4k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR DOGS AND THEIR OWNERS ACTIVITIES PUBLISH NEWSLETTER HOLD HEALTH SEMINARS FUND RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GRANT FOR THE STUDY OF THE POTENTIAL APPLICATION OF FECAL MICROBIOTA TRANSPLANTATION IN THE TREATMENT OF CANINE ATOPIC DERMATITIS. RECENT STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT IN ADDITION TO THE SKIN BARRIER AND IMMUNE CELL DYSFUNCTION, THE GUT MICROBIOME IS A MAJOR PLAYER IN ALLERGY DEVELOPMENT. THIS REPRESENTS A NOVEL, LOW-COST TREATMENT FOR DOGS WITH ATOPIC DERMATITIS. AWARDED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF ZURICH.
AWARD OF THREE SCHOLARSHIPS TO VETERINARIANS WHO ARE ENGAGED IN RESEARCH IN AREAS RELATED TO THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION. ONE SCHOLARSHIP WAS AWARDED TO A CLINICAL FELLOW THROUGH THE CANINE HEALTH FOUNDATION. THE OTHER 2 WERE AWARDED DIRECTLY TO THE RESEARCHERS. SCHOLARSHIPS WERE IN THE AMOUNT OF $5000 EACH
PUBLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE FOUNDATION'S NEWSLETTER, WESTIE WELLNESS. IT IS DISTRIBUTED TO OVER 1000 MEMBERS OF THE WESTIE COMMUNITY INCLUDING WESTIE OWNERS, BREEDERS, VETERINARIANS AND RESEARCHERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bebe J Pinter President | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Kay Mcguire DVM VP Health | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Teresa R Barnes VP Communications | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Marianne Jacobs VP Fundraising | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Donna Hegstrom Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Gary C Sackett Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $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 | $396,202 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $396,202 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $38,921 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $365 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $14,390 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$1,582 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $448,296 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $8,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $10,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $40,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $777 |
| Office expenses | $137 |
| Information technology | $2,415 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $282 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,243 |
| All other expenses | $175 |
| Total functional expenses | $74,354 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $54,725 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $286,726 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,296,871 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $285,180 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,923,502 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,152 |
| Grants payable | $20,000 |
| 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 | $25,152 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $951,499 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $946,851 |
| 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 | $1,923,502 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Westie Foundation Of America Inc has awarded $65,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA PURPOSE: Resveratrol effects on AD | $35,000 |
AKC CANINE HEALTH FOUND PURPOSE: Fund 3 CHF Grants | $30,000 |