Blue Star Service Dogs Inc
- Assets
- $550.0k
- Revenue
- $537.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Hamburg, MI
- Founding
- 02/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 27-2228933
Organization Overview
Blue Star Service Dogs Inc is located in Hamburg, MI. The organization was established in 2011. 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 12/2021, Blue Star Service Dogs Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blue Star Service 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 12/2021, Blue Star Service Dogs Inc generated $537.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $496.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 21.1% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE RESCUE SHELTER DOGS, TRAIN THEM IN PRISON HOUSED TRAINING PROGRAMS, PAIR THEM WITH COMBAT VETERANS DIAGNOSED WITH INVISIBLE WOUNDS AND CONTINUE TRAINING TO BE SERVICE DOGS AND QUALIFIED HANDLERS. BY DOING THIS WE ARE RESCUING ONE TO HEAL ANOTHER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BLUE STAR SERVICE DOGS INITIATED TRAINING WITH 36 VETERAN AND DOG TEAMS, WITH 6 TEAMS CARRIED OVER FROM 2020. 9 TEAMS EARNED ENDORSEMENTS AND GRADUATED FROM THEIR RESPECTIVE PROGRAMS. OF THE 36, 20 VETERANS ENROLLED IN THE STAR PROGRAM.BSSD'S STAR TRAINING PROGRAMS HOUSED SELECTED SHELTER AND RESCUE DOGS AT PRISONS LOCATED IN LAPEER AND FREELAND MICHIGAN TO COMPLETE BASIC OBEDIENCE AND PRE-TASK TRAINING BY VETTED INMATE HANDLERS. BSSD TRAINERS CONDUCT REGULAR TRAINING SESSIONS AND EVALUATIONS UNTIL DOG CADETS ARE PAIRED WITH THEIR VETERAN. THIS PROGRAM INVOLVES 30 HANDLERS/INMATES, 12 HANDLERS BEING INCARCERATED VETERANS, GIVING THEM MOTIVATION TO STRIVE TOWARD COOPERATIVE BEHAVIOR DURING THEIR INCARCERATION. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES PURPOSE FOR INMATES INTERESTED IN HELPING THE COMMUNITY, DISABLED VETERANS, AND DOGS. IN 2021 WE RESCUED 32 DOGS FROM SHELTERS, RETURNED 5 DOGS TO SHELTERS, AND ADOPTED OUT 9 DOGS AS COMPANION DOGS AFTER THEY FAILED SERVICE DOG CERTIFICATION..
BSSD OFFERS A POPULAR BRING YOUR OWN DOG PROGRAM WHERE OUR QUALIFIED TRAINERS EVALUATE CURRENT BONDED COMPANION DOGS OF VETERAN APPLICANTS WHO WOULD LIKE TO USE THAT DOG TO ACHIEVE MORE INDEPENDENCE AS A SERVICE DOG. AFTER THE VETERAN IS ADMITTED TO THE PROGRAM, UPON A SUCCESSFUL EVALUATION THE DOG WILL COMPLETE OUR FORMAL TRAINING PROCESS. THIS YEAR WE SERVED 16 VETERANS IN THE BYOD PROGRAM.
WE EDUCATE THE PUBLIC. INFORMATION ON ASSISTANCE DOGS AND OTHER WORKING DOGS CAN BE DIFFICULT TO NAVIGATE. OUR EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDES PRESENTATIONS ON THE PURPOSE AND HISTORY OF SERVICE DOGS, SERVICE DOG LAWS, COMPANIES DEALING WITH EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS WITH SERVICE DOGS, AND SERVICE DOG ETIQUETTE. EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON THIS INFORMATION CREATES BETTER COMMUNITIES FOR OUR VETERANS TO TRANSITION INSIDE AND RESTORE THEIR INDEPENDENCE. WE COMPLETED 27 PRESENTATIONS AT CORPORATIONS, VETERAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, YOUTH PROGRAMS AND CLUBS OR COMMUNITY GROUPS IN 2021.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Andrew Boschma Treasurer & Director | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Tina Peterson President & Director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Blake Webb Secretary & Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Jewell Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Modesto DE La O Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Laurie Brewis Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $5,519 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $23,800 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $503,845 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $19,070 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $533,164 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $2,494 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,660 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $537,318 |
| 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 | $165,529 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $16,356 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,900 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $11,620 |
| Advertising and promotion | $194,994 |
| Office expenses | $4,035 |
| Information technology | $3,328 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $9,710 |
| Travel | $5,241 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,603 |
| Interest | $13,294 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $14,131 |
| Insurance | $7,257 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $496,732 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $164,434 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $3,953 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $781 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $380,817 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $549,985 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $164 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $49,950 |
| 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 | $272,273 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $42,643 |
| Total liabilities | $365,030 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $184,955 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $549,985 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Blue Star Service Dogs Inc has recieved totaling $128,050.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Pew Charitable Trusts Washington, DC PURPOSE: DAF Grant | $100,000 |
Doterra Healing Hands Foundation Pleasant Grove, UT PURPOSE: SELF-RELIANCE | $28,050 |
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