Ground Zero Emergency Training Center Foundation
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $446.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Norman, OK
- Founding
- 03/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 47-1789429
Organization Overview
Ground Zero Emergency Training Center Foundation, operating under the name Ground Zero K9 Emergency Training, is located in Norman, OK. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (D61) the organization is classified as: Animal Training, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Ground Zero K9 Emergency Training employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ground Zero K9 Emergency Training 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, Ground Zero K9 Emergency Training generated $446.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 72.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $334.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 71.2% 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
TO STRENGTHEN EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO NATURAL AND MAN-MADE DISASTER AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL THROUGH PROVISION OF HIGHLY TRAINED SAR CANINES AND FIRST RESPONDER TEAM TRAINING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS SEARCH AND RESCUE CANINE TEAM TRAINING PROGRAM GROUND ZERO PRODUCES HIGHLY SPECIALIZED SAR CANINES, VALUED AT 50,000, PLACES THEM WITH EMERGENCY RESPONDERS AT NO CHARGE, AND TRAINS THEM TO BE A TEAM. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES 18 MONTHS OF INTENSIVE CANINE TRAINING IN RUBBLE PILE, WILDERNESS, SCENT TRAILING, AND WATER RESCUE AND RECOVERY. TRAINING FOR SAR TEAMS INCLUDES STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE, SEARCH TACTICS, BASIC AND ADVANCED MEDICAL TRIAGE, RESPONSE TO ACTIVE SHOOTER INCIDENTS, HAZMAT, BASIC AND ADVANCED TECHNICAL RESCUE, AND MASS CASUALTY INCIDENTS. CANINES LEARN TO SEARCH, LOCATE AND ALERT WHEN HUMAN SCENT IS DETECTED AND ARE TRAINED TO IGNORE ALL OTHER SMELLS. MOST IMPORTANTLY THEY LEARN TO DISTINGUISH BETWEEN THE SCENT OF THE FIRST RESPONDER AND THE VICTIM WHO MIGHT BE BURIED BELOW THE RUBBLE. THIS SPECIALIZED TRAINING MEANS WHEN A TRAINED CANINE BARKS TO ALERT THE FIRST RESPONDER, THERE IS, IN FACT, A PERSON IN NEED OF RESCUING. CANINES ARE ALSO TRAINED TO NAVIGATE UNSTABLE FOOTING, INCLUDING COLLAPSED CONCRETE BUILDINGS WITH GLASS AND NAILS EVERYWHERE. OFF-LEASH TRAINING ENABLES THE CANINE, INDEPENDENT OF THEIR HANDLER, TO SEARCH THE SCENE OF A DISASTER MORE SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY THAN A HUMAN FIRST RESPONDER. IN 2016, THERE WERE ONLY 9 DOGS CERTIFIED IN OKLAHOMA TO RESPOND TO DISASTER EVENTS AND MOST WERE NEARING RETIREMENT AGE. OK TASK FORCE 1, COMPRISED OF EMERGENCY RESPONDERS FROM TULSA AND OKLAHOMA CITY, HAD BEEN ON A WAIT LIST FOR OVER 3 YEARS TO RECEIVE NEW CANINES, PUTTING THE TASK FORCE TEAMS IN BOTH CITIES IN A DIRE POSITION. GROUND ZERO ENSURES OK EMERGENCY RESPONDERS ALWAYS HAVE THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF CERTIFIED SAR CANINES REQUIRED TO DEPLOY AND PROVIDES ADVANCED TRAINING AND CONTINUING EDUCATIONS FOR SAR TEAMS. GROUND ZERO'S PROGRAMS INCLUDE COMMUNITY EDUCATION PRESENTATIONS, DISASTER RISK AWARENESS, PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PRESENTATIONS IN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, AND ADVANCED SPECIALIZED SKILL TRAINING FOR EMERGENCY RESPONDERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rebecca M Switzer CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Kory Coots Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bryan Clifton President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Ken Miller Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Debee Henschen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joe Dorman Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $50,000 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $386,324 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $56,407 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $436,324 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $100 |
| Investment income | $1,005 |
| 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 | $684 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $446,943 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,000 |
| 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 | $134,201 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $17,375 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,400 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,245 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,686 |
| Office expenses | $2,857 |
| Information technology | $733 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $30,224 |
| Travel | $4,682 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,935 |
| Interest | $19,171 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $27,299 |
| Insurance | $26,261 |
| All other expenses | $14,445 |
| Total functional expenses | $334,184 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $250,124 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $540,893 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $235,000 |
| 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 | $105,614 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $54,360 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $767,302 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $174,485 |
| Total assets | $2,127,778 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $40,802 |
| 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 | $495,776 |
| Total liabilities | $536,578 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,128,700 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $462,500 |
| 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 | $2,127,778 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Ground Zero Emergency Training Center Foundation has recieved totaling $175,102.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Sarkeys Foundation Norman, OK PURPOSE: INDOOR MULTI-PURPOSE TRAINING CENTER WITH ON-SITE LODGING (ARCHITECTURAL PLANS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST) | $62,500 |
Sarkeys Foundation Norman, OK PURPOSE: INDOOR MULTI-PURPOSE TRAINING CENTER WITH ON-SITE LODGING (ARCHITECTURAL PLANS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST) | $62,500 |
Tulsa Community Foundation Tulsa, OK PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $50,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $102 |
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|---|---|---|
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Palo Duro Cutting Horse Association Texline, TX | $107,672 | $417,856 |
Classroom Canines Emory, TX | $139,999 | $350,561 |
Ground Zero Emergency Training Center Foundation Norman, OK | $2,127,778 | $446,943 |
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Tadsaw Inc San Antonio, TX | $73,724 | $204,085 |
Greater Kansas City Dog Training Club Inc Raytown, MO | $130,292 | $0 |
Sector K9 Foundation Waxahachie, TX | $89,150 | $0 |
Springfield Mo Dog Trning Club Inc Springfield, MO | $278,727 | $0 |
Every Dog Behavior And Training Austin, TX | $37,178 | $0 |
Wichita Dog Training Club Inc Clearwater, KS | $247,266 | $0 |
Go Team Therapy Crisis And Airport Dogs Inc Colorado Springs, CO | $101,827 | $0 |