Leashes Of Valor, operating under the name Attn Kathryn Tkac, is located in Garner, NC. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (W30) the organization is classified as: Military & Veterans Organizations, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Attn Kathryn Tkac 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, Attn Kathryn Tkac generated $674.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 45.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $460.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 42.5% per year over the past 5 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
FORM 990-ORGANIZATION'S MISSIONOUR ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR AND PROVIDE PHYSICAL AID AND SUPPORT TO DISABLED U.S. MILITARY VETERANS, OUR PROGRAM COVERS A CRUCIAL GAP IN THE INDUSTRY-A VETERAN OPERATED ORGANIZATION, THAT CAN ASSIST VETERANS WITH THEIR RECOVERY THROUGH THE FIRST-HAND KNOWLEDGE OF THE INDUSTRY AS WELL AS THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES THAT VETERANS FACE DAILY(A VETERAN CENTRIC APPROACH). OUR VISION IS TO ENSURE OUR VETERANS RECEIVE A SERVICE DOG OF THE HIGHEST CALIBER THAT CAN MITIGATE THEIR SPECIFIC DISABILITIES WITHOUT ANY TEMPERMENTAL OR BEHAVIORAL ISSUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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OUR PROGRAM IS ENTITLED: LEASHES OF VALOR. THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR DISABLED US MILITARY VETERANS AND TO PROVIDE PHYSICAL AID AND SUPPORT FOR DISABLED VETERANS BY TRAINING AND PAIRING THEM WITH SERVICE DOGS TRAINED SPECIFICALLY TO ASSIST THEM IN MITIGATING THEIR SYMPTOMS OF PTSD(POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER) AND TBI(TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY). THESE SERVICE DOGS REDUCE THE SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH PTSD AND TBI IN OUR VETERANS, SYMPTOMS THAT CAN OFTEN LEAD TO SUICIDE. THESE DOGS ARE HIGHLY TRAINED BY EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS TO KEY IN ON THE VETERANS' DISABILITIES BY PROVIDING "ALERTS" TO THEIR SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS THE TRAINERS ENSURE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF OBEDIENCE AND QUALITY OF TRAINING IS ACHIEVED BEFORE THE DOG EVER LEAVES THE PROGRAM. ONCE THE DOG'S TRAINING IS COMPLETE, THE DOG IS PAIRED WITH A VETERAN, WHERE THE TWO WILL BE TRAINED TOGETHER.
PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF SERVICE DOGS AND VETERANS.
ASSISTANCE FOR EMERGENCY VETERINARY CARE FOR RETIRED WORKING DOGS AND SERVICES DOGS TO ENSURE THAT THEY RECEIVE THE NECESSARY CARE THEY DESERVE FOR SERVING OUR NATION AND OUR NATIONS WARRIORS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kathryn Tkac CFO | Officer | 40 | $23,500 |
Danique Masingill President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Jason Haag Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Paul Kris Shnayer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Abby Fenton Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Ricarda Ganjam Director | Trustee | 5 | $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 | $676,921 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $58,816 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $676,921 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $939 |
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 | -$3,362 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $674,498 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $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 | $5,000 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $23,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $60,517 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $35,408 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $16,033 |
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 | $17,214 |
Insurance | $5,443 |
All other expenses | $139,006 |
Total functional expenses | $460,373 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $109,769 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $23,450 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $11,480 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $99,282 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $152,129 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $396,110 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $775 |
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 | $128 |
Total liabilities | $903 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $176,790 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,000 |
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 | $215,417 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $396,110 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Leashes Of Valor has recieved totaling $119,617.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Taishoff Family Foundation Inc Naples, FL PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $50,500 |
Wounded Warrior Courage & Sacrifice Inc Kearny, NJ PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THEIR CHARITABLE MISSION | $25,000 |
Princeton Area Community Foundation Inc Lawrenceville, NJ PURPOSE: in honor and memory of US Army Special Forces Capt | $25,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,846 |
Patriot Fund Inc Medford, NJ PURPOSE: TO ENSURE THAT EVERY WARRIOR RECEIVES A TOP QUALITY TRAINED SERVICE DOG TO ASSIST THEM IN MITIGATING THEIR SYMPTOMS FROM POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AND TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY. | $6,200 |
The Josetta Fund Boston, MA PURPOSE: PROVIDE DOGS TO 9/11 PTSD VICTIMS | $5,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Army Emergency Relief Arlington, VA | $416,891,741 | $42,370,093 |
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Arlington, VA | $160,427,961 | $29,210,374 |
Military Officers Association Of America Alexandria, VA | $184,530,638 | $38,032,797 |
Military Order Of The Purple Heart Service Foundation Inc Annandale, VA | $2,548,586 | $20,677,650 |
Air Force Aid Society Inc Arlington, VA | $262,482,165 | $46,086,376 |
The National Military Family Association Alexandria, VA | $8,448,648 | $9,411,080 |
United Service Organizations Inc Fort Myer, VA | $0 | $2,240,114 |
The Independence Fund Inc Charlotte, NC | $7,812,789 | $8,567,110 |
Marine Corps Association Quantico, VA | $17,818,262 | $7,455,788 |
Armed Services Mutual Benefit Association Goodlettsville, TN | $55,566,131 | $7,665,042 |
U S Naval Sea Cadet Corps Arlington, VA | $6,985,927 | $8,234,482 |
Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation Inc Arlington, VA | $11,722,569 | $5,876,595 |