Puppy Jake Foundation
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Puppy Jake Foundation does not meet the following 1 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 2 (Number of Board Members)
Soliciting organizations shall have a board of directors with a minimum of five voting members.
Puppy Jake Foundation does not meet this Standard because:
- The organization has 4 voting members of the board.
Puppy Jake Foundation meets the remaining 19 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to help military veterans through the assistance of well-bred, socialized, and professionally trained service dogs."
Year, State Incorporated:
2012, IA
Puppy Jake Foundation states it conducts intensive training and socialization programming for dogs to place with combat-wounded veterans. The organization’s program supports veterans with physical mobility impairments and those suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
For the year ended December 31, 2021, Puppy Jake Foundation's program expenses were:
| Program expenses | $329,255 |
| Total Program Expenses | $329,255 |
Chief Executive
Lisa Russell, CEO
Compensation*
$94,000
Chair of the Board
Jeff Link
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Attorney and Consultant, Link Strategies
Board Size
4
Paid Staff Size
9
*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Note: According to Puppy Jake Foundation's IRS Form 990, former CEO Rebecca Beach received $96,421 in total compensation for 2021.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio
Fundraising costs were 5% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $1,027,513, 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 Puppy Jake Foundation's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Source of Funds
| Other income | $4,290 |
| Investment income, net | $38,916 |
| Grants | $80,300 |
| Special events, net | $188,144 |
| Contributions | $759,069 |
| Total Income | $1,070,719 |
Programs: 73% Fundraising: 11% Administrative: 16%
| Total Income | $1,070,719 |
| Total expenses: | $448,735 |
| Program expenses | $329,255 |
| Fundraising expenses | $48,650 |
| Administrative expenses | $70,830 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $621,984 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $1,431,932 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $2,053,916 |
| Total Liabilities | $5,757 |
| Total Assets | $2,059,673 |
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance