Project K9 Hero
- Assets
- $2.3m
- Revenue
- $4.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Whitwell, TN
- Founding
- 07/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 81-1770909
Organization Overview
Project K9 Hero is located in Whitwell, TN. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (D12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Project K9 Hero employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Project K9 Hero 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 12/2023, Project K9 Hero generated $4.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 33.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 36.4% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
IN 2023, PROJECT K-9 HERO TOOK ON 52 NEW RETIRED WORKING DOG HEROES TO GIVE THEM A LIFETIME OF MEDICAL CARE AFTER THEIR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY. THE 52 NEW HEROES WERE IN ADDITION TO THE EXISTING 213 PROGRAM MEMBERS WE HAD COMMITTED TO SINCE 2016. THUS, ENDING THE 2023 YEAR WITH 140 LIVING MEMBERS FOR PROGRAM SERVICES THAT VARIES FROM THE PAYING OF VETERINARY BILLS,PRESCRIPTION FOOD, END-OF-DUTY SERVICES, REHABILITATION, REHOMING, OR ADOPTION. SEVEN OF THE NEW 52 HEROES DID NOT HAVE A HOME TO GO TO IN RETIREMENT, AND MAY HAVE BEEN FACING EUTHANASIA IF IT WASN'T FOR OUR 177 ACRE FACILITY IN TENNESSEE WHERE THEY HAVE COME TO GET THEIR SECOND CHANCE IN LIFE AND FIND NEW FAMILIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO ENSURE EACH K-9 HERO IS REWARDED WITH HEALTH AND THE WAY OF LIFE THAT THEY DESERVE FOR THEIR FAITHFUL AND LOYAL SERVICE. TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE COSTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ADOPTING A RETIRED K-9 HERO. TO HELP COVER OR OFFSET ALL MEDICAL, PRESCRIPTION FOOD, AND END OF DUTY COSTS FOR RETIRED K-9 HEROES. WITH DOZENS OF RETIRED K-9 HEROES NEEDING SUPPORT, THE TIME HAS COME FOR PROJECT K-9 HERO TO MOVE FORWARD WITH BUILDING A REHABILITATION AND REHOMING FACILITY, ALONG WITH OUR CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS. THIS FACILITY WILL SUPPORT AND FURTHER OUR MISSION, ALLOWING US TO PROVIDE AN ENRICHING, SAFE, AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR RETIRED HEROES IN NEED OF AN IMMEDIATE HOME. WE ARE CURRENTLY IN THE INITIAL STAGES OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jason K Johnson President, D | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $134,615 |
Ashley Altman Secretary, D | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kenneth Lust DVM Medical Dire | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Patrick Leser Treasurer, D | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Melissa Parsons-Doherty Medical Dire | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Surangi Widyaratne Capital Camp | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $3,797,947 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,797,947 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $5,456 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $19,489 |
| 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 | $212,277 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,035,169 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $12,194 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $492,614 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $135,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,500 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $306,306 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $88,995 |
| Payroll taxes | $33,760 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,162 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,405 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $24,395 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,930,635 |
| Advertising and promotion | $229,808 |
| Office expenses | $280,345 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $195,561 |
| Travel | $141,447 |
| 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 | $76,735 |
| Insurance | $10,801 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,972,163 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $713,797 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $239,702 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $201,874 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $154,675 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $840,854 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $147,748 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,298,650 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $83,383 |
| 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 | $235,735 |
| Total liabilities | $319,118 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,979,532 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,298,650 |