Pawsitivity Service Dogs meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Pawsitivity Service Dogs (Pawsitivity) reports that it rescues dogs and trains them to be service dogs for people with disabilities and trains other service dog providers. Rescued dogs that do not pass training standards to be a certified service dog are adopted out by the organization. Pawsitivity collaborates with small service dog organizations across the Midwest to share resources. In addition, the organization created and operates the Assess a Dog and Good Dog Test app to assist shelter care workers in identifying dogs for service dog training. In 2019, the organization states that it adopted out four dogs, graduated three dogs through its service dog training program, and had two dogs in the stages of service dog training.
For the year ended December 31, 2019, Pawsitivity Service Dogs's program expenses were:
Program services |
$110,495 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$110,495 |
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Chief Executive
Tom Coleman, Executive Director
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Compensation*
$0
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Chair of the Board
Kris Butler
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired, Professor, University Wisconsin-River Falls
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Board Size
5
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Paid Staff Size
1
*2019 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Note: Pawsitivity reports that Mr. Coleman volunteers his time with the organization. Managing Director and Head Dog Trainer, Julie Coleman, served as the highest paid employee, receiving $31,400 in compensation.
Method(s) Used:
Internet, Invitations to fund raising events
Fundraising costs were 6% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $134,829 are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Pawsitivity Service Dogs's IRS Form 990 for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Source of Funds |
Contributions |
$134,829 |
Total Income |
$134,829 |
- Programs: 83%
- Administrative: 12%
- Fundraising: 5%
Total Income |
$134,829 |
Program expenses |
$110,495 |
Fundraising expenses |
$7,957 |
Administrative expenses |
$16,006 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$134,458 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$371 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$50,357 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$50,728 |
Total Liabilities |
$0 |
Total Assets |
$50,728 |