K9s for Warriors
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
K9s for Warriors does not meet the following 3 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 6 (Board Policy on Effectiveness)
Have a board policy of assessing, no less than every two years, the organization's performance and effectiveness and of determining future actions required to achieve its mission.
K9FW does not meet this Standard because:
- The board of directors does not have a written policy stating that, at least every two years, an appraisal be done assessing the organization’s performance and effectiveness and determining future actions required to achieve its mission.
Standard 16 (Annual Report)
Have an annual report available to all, on request, that includes: (a) the organization's mission statement, (b) a summary of the past year's program service accomplishments, (c) a roster of the officers and members of the board of directors, (d) financial information that includes (i) total income in the past fiscal year, (ii) expenses in the same program, fund raising and administrative categories as in the financial statements, and (iii) ending net assets.
K9FW does not meet this Standard because:
- The organization states it does not have an annual report covering activities conducted in 2022.
Standard 17 (Web Site Disclosures)
Include on any charity websites that solicit contributions, the same information that is recommended for annual reports, as well as the mailing address of the charity and electronic access to its most recent IRS Form 990.
K9FW does not meet this Standard because the organization’s website, https://k9sforwarriors.org/, does not include all of the recommended information for those charity websites that solicit for donations. Specifically, it does not include:
- 2022 program service accomplishments.
- 2022 financial information.
- Electronic access to the organization’s 2022 IRS Form 990.
K9s for Warriors meets the remaining 17 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to provide highly-trained service dogs to military veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury and/or military sexual trauma."
Year, State Incorporated:
2011, FL
K9s for Warriors (K9FW) provides Assistance Dogs International (ADI)-certified service dogs at no cost to veterans in its program to help restore their physical and emotional independence. The organization's focus is on healing by helping the veterans and paired service dog build a bond to facilitate recovery. After completing K9FW's three-week residential training program, the organization's goal is for the veterans to have gained the emotional means to repair their relationships with themselves, their families, and their friends.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, K9s for Warriors's program expenses were:
Program services: $20,581,761
Total Program Expenses: $20,581,761
Chief Executive
Carl Cricco, Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$227,653
Chair of the Board
Daniel K. Bean
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Abel Bean Law, Co-Founder
Board Size
14
Paid Staff Size
220
*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Foundation grants
Fundraising costs were 15% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $21,703,161, 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 K9s for Warriors's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $18,197,194 |
| Contributions in-kind | $2,257,579 |
| Grants | $1,248,388 |
| Interest and investment income | $254,722 |
| Miscellaneous income | $29,438 |
| Change in unrealized loss on investments, net | $-2,192,425 |
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | $-205,084 |
| Total Income | $19,589,812 |
Programs: 79% Fundraising: 13% Administrative: 8%
| Total Income | $19,589,812 |
| Total expenses: | $25,936,646 |
| Program expenses | $20,581,761 |
| Fundraising expenses | $3,326,946 |
| Administrative expenses | $2,027,939 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-6,346,834 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $37,894,286 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $31,547,458 |
| Total Liabilities | $10,893,197 |
| Total Assets | $42,440,655 |
Note: According to K9FW's 2022 audited financial statements - consolidated -, the organization received in-kind contributions totaling $2,257,579 in the form of goods and services ($1,443,430), stock donations ($614,214), building ($198,390), and gift cards ($1,545).
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance