Massachusetts Vest-A-Dog is located in Mendon, MA. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (M19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Massachusetts Vest-A-Dog 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 04/2022, Massachusetts Vest-A-Dog generated $339.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $129.2k during the year ending 04/2022. 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
OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT MASSACHUSETTS POLICE DOGS BY HELPING PROVIDE BULLET RESISTANT VESTS (OUR PRIMARY GOAL), ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT, FUNDING FOR TRAINING, AND PURCHASE OF DOGS FOR POLICE / LAW ENFORCEMENT K-9 PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT MASSACHUSETTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDING PROTECTIVE VESTS TO POLICE DOGS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT, PROVIDING ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT, TRAINING, AND PURCHASES OF DOGS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT K-9 PROGRAMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Diane Whittaker President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Joshua Medeiros Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Dianne Handrahan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Stacey Coyne Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Shirlee Sears Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nancey Wales Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $339,280 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $339,280 |
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 | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $339,280 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $94,708 |
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 | $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 | $2,061 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $14 |
Office expenses | $3,019 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $197 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $1,969 |
All other expenses | $21 |
Total functional expenses | $129,231 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $471,110 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $471,110 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $329,169 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $141,941 |
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 | $471,110 |
Over the last fiscal year, Massachusetts Vest-A-Dog has awarded $83,068 in support to 9 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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FREETOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: PURCHASE OF SPECIALIZED K-9 EQUIP., TRAINING, AND POSSIBLE PURCHASE OF DOGS | $21,180 |
PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: PURCHASE OF SPECIALIZED K-9 EQUIP., TRAINING, AND POSSIBLE PURCHASE OF DOGS | $14,900 |
RANDOLPH POLICE DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: PURCHASE OF SPECIALIZED K-9 EQUIP., TRAINING, AND POSSIBLE PURCHASE OF DOGS | $8,500 |
MILFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: PURCHASE OF SPECIALIZED K-9 EQUIP., TRAINING, AND POSSIBLE PURCHASE OF DOGS | $8,000 |
EAST BRIDGEWATER POLICE DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: PURCHASE OF SPECIALIZED K-9 EQUIP., TRAINING, AND POSSIBLE PURCHASE OF DOGS | $7,545 |
ABINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: PURCHASE OF SPECIALIZED K-9 EQUIP., TRAINING, AND POSSIBLE PURCHASE OF DOGS | $6,475 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Massachusetts Vest-A-Dog has recieved totaling $23,797.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Marjorie M Peloquin Foundation Worcester, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
The Fitzgerald Family Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $6,500 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $6,254 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $842 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $201 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Feal Good Foundation Inc Nesconset, NY | $182,829 | $684,539 |
Invisible Hands Deliver Inc New York, NY | $98,012 | $544,908 |
In Control Family Foundation Inc Lexington, MA | $161,222 | $452,564 |
Amos House Realty Corporation Providence, RI | $6,843,680 | $193,893 |
Volunteer And Exempt Firemens Benevolent Assoc Of Plainview Plainview, NY | $2,284,036 | $388,693 |
Fire Family Transport Foundation Ltd Brooklyn, NY | $1,802,739 | $513,432 |
Massachusetts Vest-A-Dog Mendon, MA | $471,110 | $339,280 |
Hauppauge Volunteer Exempt Firemans Benevolent Association Inc Hauppauge, NY | $1,528,002 | $177,800 |
Bridgehampton Volunteer Exemptfiremens Benevolent Assoc Inc Bridgehampton, NY | $2,211,030 | $225,398 |
Metrofire Inc Woburn, MA | $350,973 | $91,157 |
Ride To Remember Inc Springfield, MA | $58,251 | $0 |
Fire Chiefs Council Of Suffolk County Inc Saint James, NY | $72,971 | $0 |