Blue Star Service Dogs Inc
- Assets
- $547.4k
- Revenue
- $675.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Hamburg, MI
- Founding
- 02/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- 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 12/2022, Blue Star Service Dogs Inc employed 4 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 12/2022, Blue Star Service Dogs Inc generated $675.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 31.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $619.8k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 29.7% per year over the past 6 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
2022
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 SERVED 52 VETERANS IN THE SERVICE DOG TRAINING PROGRAM WITH 14 TEAMS EARNING THE ENDORSEMENT OF GRADUATES. OF THE 52 VETERANS, 26 WERE ENROLLED IN THE STAR TRAINING PROGRAM AND TO BE PAIRED WITH RESCUED SHELTER DOGS AND TRAINED IN THE PRISON HOUSED DOG TRAINING AT EITHER THUMB CORRECTIONAL FACILITY IN LAPEER, MI OR SAGINAW CORRECTIONAL FACILITY IN FREELAND, MI. IN THESE PROGRAMS THE SERVICE DOG CADETS COMPLETED OBEDIENCE AND PRE-TASK TRAINING. BSSD TRAINERS CONDUCT REGULAR TRAINING SESSIONS TO MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF EACH DOG AND GIVE INSTRUCTION TO THE 41 INMATE HANDLERS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE PROGRAMS. OF THE 52 VETERANS SERVED, 26 WERE ENROLLED IN THE BRING YOUR OWN DOG (BYOD) PROGRAM WHERE THE ENROLLED VETERAN'S DOG IS EVALUATED BY THE BSSD TRAINERS. IF APPROVED, THEIR DOG WILL START SERVICE DOG TRAINING THAT MAY INCLUDE PARTICIPATION IN ONE OF THE PRISON-HOUSED PROGRAMS.
BLUE STAR SERVICE DOGS ARE PROUD TO HAVE RESCUED 35 SHELTERED DOGS FROM MICHIGAN SHELTERS TO BE PLACED IN ONE OF THE STAR DOG PRISON-HOUSED TRAINING PROGRAMS. WITH ONLY SEVEN DOGS RETURNED TO THE SHELTER, THE SUCCESS RATE FOR OUR SELECTED SHELTER DOGS IS 80%. THE DOGS RETURNED TO THE SHELTER WITH A REPORT ON THE TRAINING RECEIVED AND A SUMMARY OF WHY THEY WERE CAREER CHANGED. EACH OF THESE DOGS WERE ADOPTED WITHIN 72 HOURS OF RETURNING TO THE SHELTER.
OUR EDUCATION PROGRAM TARGETS ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS, CORPORATIONS, AND PUBLIC EVENTS TO BRING AWARENESS TO SERVICE DOG LAWS AND SERVICE DOG ETIQUETTE. WE ALSO MEET WITH COMPANIES TO REVIEW THEIR RIGHTS REGARDING 'FAKE' SERVICE DOGS IN ORDER TO PROTECT THEIR PROPERTY AND PROGRAMS WITHOUT DISCRIMINATING AGAINST INDIVIDUALS WITH A DISABILITY. WE COMPLETED 48 PRESENTATIONS IN 2022. BRINGING EDUCATION TO OUR COMMUNITIES MAKES IT EASIER FOR OUR VETERANS TO NAVIGATE BACK TO CIVILIAN LIFE AND THEIR ROLES WITH FAMILY, EMPLOYERS, AND THEIR HOME COMMUNITY.
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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 |
Mark Jewell VP & Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Laurie Brewis Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Modesto DE La O Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Blake Webb Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $10,563 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $658,695 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $30,313 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $669,258 |
| 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 | $6,400 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $204 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $675,862 |
| 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 | $163,849 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $12,837 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $12,476 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,750 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,590 |
| Office expenses | $4,694 |
| Information technology | $1,928 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $10,641 |
| Travel | $5,947 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $458 |
| Interest | $9,295 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $14,905 |
| Insurance | $8,176 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $619,820 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $152,384 |
| 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 | $5,101 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,400 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $387,521 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $547,406 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $170 |
| 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 | $257,569 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $48,567 |
| Total liabilities | $306,306 |
| 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 | $241,100 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $547,406 |