Champ Assistance Dogs
- Assets
- $456.6k
- Revenue
- $484.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Saint Louis, MO
- Founding
- 05/1998
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 43-1803006
Organization Overview
Champ Assistance Dogs is located in Saint Louis, MO. The organization was established in 1998. 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 09/2023, Champ Assistance Dogs employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Champ Assistance Dogs 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 09/2023, Champ Assistance Dogs generated $484.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $590.7k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.3% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
IT IS THE MISSION OF CHAMP ASSISTANCE DOGS TO IMPROVE AND ENHANCE LIFE SKILLS AND PROMOTE COMPANIONSHIP THROUGH THE PLACEMENT OF SPECIALLY SELECTED SERVICE DOGS WITH QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS, AND FURTHER, TO ALWAYS CELEBRATE THE MYSTERY AND JOY INHERENT IN THE CANINE/HUMAN BOND. IT IS OUR VISION THAT BOTH PARTNERS, DOG AND HUMAN, WILL HAVE A BETTER LIFE BECAUSE OF THE OTHER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ASSISTANCE DOG PROGRAMCHAMP TRAINS AND PLACES ASSISTANCE DOGS TO ENHANCE LIFE SKILLS AND INCREASE THE INDEPENDENCE OF INDIVIDUALS (CHILDREN, ADULTS AND VETERANS) WITH PHYSICAL AND/OR COGNITIVE DISABILITIES. IT COSTS CHAMP UP TO $30,000 TO TRAIN AND PLACE AN ASSISTANCE DOG, BUT THEY ARE PLACED FREE-OF-CHARGE. CHAMP ALSO TRAINS AND PLACES FACILITY DOGS THAT WORK WITH A PROFESSIONAL CAREGIVER WHO SERVES AS THEIR HANDLER IN A CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER, A COURTHOUSE, A MEDICAL FACILITY OR A SCHOOL. FACILITY DOGS HELP MOTIVATE A CLIENT OR PATIENT WHILE HELPING THEM ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS. IN A CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER OR A COURTROOM A FACILITY DOG IS AVAILABLE TO COMFORT A CHILD AS THEY FACE A FRIGHTENING OR INTIMIDATING PROCEDURE IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION
THERAPY DOG PROGRAMCHAMP THERAPY DOG TEAMS VISIT CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN HOSPITALS, ASSISTED LIVING CENTERS, HOSPICE CENTERS, MEDICAL FACILITIES AND SCHOOLS. INTERACTIONS WITH A CHAMP THERAPY DOG TEAM CAN RELIEVE STRESS, LOWER HEART RATES, PROVIDE COMFORT DURING A STRESSFUL PROCEDURE OR SIMPLY BRING A COMFORTING PRESENCE TO STUDENTS PREPARING FOR FINAL EXAMS. THIS IS A FREE PROGRAM THAT SERVES OUR COMMUNITY. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, CHAMP THERAPY DOG TEAMS VISITED APPROXIMATELY 40,000 CHILDREN AND ADULTS.
EDUCATION PROGRAMCHAMP EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE DELIVERED BY ENGAGING SPEAKERS ACCOMPANIED BY SERVICE DOGS-IN-TRAINING AND CHAMP THERAPY DOGS. THESE COMMUNITY PROGRAMS PROMOTE PUBLIC EDUCATION, FOCUS ON ABILITY AWARENESS, AND PROVIDE DEMONSTRATIONS OF SERVICE DOG SKILLS WHILE INCREASING AWARENESS OF THE HEALTH BENEFITS AND COMFORT DOGS AND CATS CAN PROVIDE TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, CHAMP TOUCHED THE LIVES OF APPROXIMATELY 6,000 CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGH OUR EDUCATION PRESENTATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Pamela Budke Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $88,423 |
Angela Pearson President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bob Zangas Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Diane Buhr Engelsmann Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Julie Otto Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Philip Chamberlain Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $3,040 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $205,620 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $17,850 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $277,132 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $86,681 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $503,642 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $26,540 |
| Investment income | $4,963 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$756 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$50,060 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $484,329 |
| 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. | $91,100 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,110 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $292,727 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $29,194 |
| 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 | $31,146 |
| Advertising and promotion | $940 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $43,634 |
| Travel | $2,063 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,562 |
| Insurance | $5,421 |
| All other expenses | $13,173 |
| Total functional expenses | $590,693 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $136,552 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $208,522 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $22,507 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $244 |
| 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 | $3,062 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,631 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $82,037 |
| Total assets | $456,555 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $36,050 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $500 |
| 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 | $91,158 |
| Total liabilities | $127,708 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $285,791 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $43,056 |
| 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 | $456,555 |