American Kennel Club Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1956. According to its NTEE Classification (D60) the organization is classified as: Animal Services N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2022, American Kennel Club Inc employed 495 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Kennel Club Inc is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, American Kennel Club Inc generated $103.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $85.8m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.2% per year over the past 8 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.
Since 2014, American Kennel Club Inc has awarded 34 individual grants totaling $22,164,917. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AKC IS A PUREBRED DOG REGISTRY DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THE SPORT OF PUREBRED DOGS, SEE SCHEDULE O.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DOG EVENTS, PERFORMANCE, AND JUDGING:CONFORMATION, COMPANION, AND PERFORMANCE EVENTS FUNCTIONS AS PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS OF BREEDS (25,178 EVENTS HELD) AND PROMOTES PARTICIPATION OF RESPONSIBLE OWNERSHIP IN NUMEROUS TYPES OF COMPETITIVE DOG EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE NATION.
CANINE SERVICES AND PRODUCTS:DELIVERY OF CANINE RECOVERY SERVICES, PET CARE SERVICES, ADVISORY SERVICES AND DOG PRODUCTS TO SUPPORT DOG OWNERSHIP AND WELLNESS.
DOG & LITTER REGISTRATIONS:REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATION OF PUREBRED DOGS AND LITTERS, CONTRIBUTED TO ACCURATE GENEALOGY RECORDS AND ADVANCED THE QUALITY OF EACH BREED. EDUCATING THE DOG-LOVING PUBLIC ABOUT RESPONSIBLE OWNERSHIP AND BREEDING, PROVIDING KNOWLEDGE AND GUIDANCE ABOUT PROPER CARE, HEALTH AND TRAINING FOR ALL DOGS.
PUBLIC EDUCATION AND CANINE WELFARE: EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT RESPONSIBLE OWNERSHIP AND BREEDING, PROVIDING KNOWLEDGE AND GUIDANCE ABOUT PROPER CARE, HEALTH, AND TRAINING FOR ALL DOGS, AS WELL AS SUPPORT FOR CHARITABLE CAUSES FURTHERING CANINE WELFARE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Rita J Biddle Director | Trustee | 5 | $12,000 |
Dominic P Carota Vice-Chair/director | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $12,000 |
Dr Thomas Davies Chair/director | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $12,000 |
Daniel Smyth Director | Trustee | 5 | $12,000 |
Dr Charles Garvin Director | Trustee | 5 | $12,000 |
Karolynne M Mcateer Director | Trustee | 5 | $12,000 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
B Live Llc Production Costs | 12/30/22 | $2,115,778 |
3 Pillar Global Product Development | 12/30/22 | $2,333,860 |
Usps Datapac Postage | 12/30/22 | $1,320,000 |
The Imagine Group Llc Printing | 12/30/22 | $968,782 |
Third Party Pet Fulfillment Warehouse Fulfillment | 12/30/22 | $924,766 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $17,705 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $17,705 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $79,362,451 |
Investment income | $1,157,624 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $3,062,563 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $605,607 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $2,611,216 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $103,360,542 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,692,868 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $128,716 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $59,650 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,068,166 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,461,193 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $26,146,051 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,562,363 |
Other employee benefits | $3,961,384 |
Payroll taxes | $2,109,684 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $300,439 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $336,784 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $323,522 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $218,968 |
Fees for services: Other | $4,991,528 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,947,489 |
Office expenses | $5,798,861 |
Information technology | $4,211,285 |
Royalties | $36,061 |
Occupancy | $4,062,553 |
Travel | $3,315,476 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,863,660 |
Interest | $2,881 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,193,452 |
Insurance | $859,269 |
All other expenses | $148,888 |
Total functional expenses | $85,817,817 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,895,475 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $30,822,684 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $3,065,035 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $1,939,608 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,132,840 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $20,200,627 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $97,098,632 |
Investments—other securities | $26,007,564 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $58,080,432 |
Total assets | $248,242,897 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,279,835 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $3,826,020 |
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 | $98,433,182 |
Total liabilities | $116,539,037 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $131,703,860 |
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 | $248,242,897 |
Over the last fiscal year, American Kennel Club Inc has awarded $4,690,876 in support to 6 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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AKC MUSEUM OF THE DOG PURPOSE: MUSEUM GRANT | $2,372,968 |
AKC CANINE HEALTH FOUNDATION PURPOSE: MEDICAL RESEARCH | $1,498,218 |
THE AKC HUMANE FUND PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $599,690 |
NATIONAL ANIMAL INTEREST ALLIANCE TRUST PURPOSE: PROMOTE ANIMAL WELFARE | $100,000 |
DKMS PURPOSE: CANCER RESEARCH | $20,000 |
TAKE THE LEAD PURPOSE: MEDICAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |