Sheep Dog Impact Assistance
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
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance does not meet the following 2 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 1 (Oversight of Operations and Staff)
Organizations shall have a board of directors that provides adequate oversight of the charity's operations and its staff. Indication of adequate oversight includes, but is not limited to, regularly scheduled appraisals of the CEO's performance, evidence of disbursement controls such as board approval of the budget, fund raising practices, establishment of a conflict of interest policy, and establishment of accounting procedures sufficient to safeguard charity finances.
SDIA does not meet this Standard because its board of directors does not:
- Review the performance of the Chief Executive Officer at least once every two years.
- Have a voting member of the board who is assigned the responsibility of serving as the treasurer.
Standard 11 (Financial Statements)
Make available to all, on request, complete annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. When total annual gross income exceeds $1 million, these statements should be audited in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. For charities whose annual gross income is less than $1 million, a review by a certified public accountant is sufficient to meet this standard. For charities whose annual gross income is less than $250,000, an internally produced, complete financial statement is sufficient to meet this standard.
SDIA does not meet this Standard because:
- The organization's 2023 audited financial statements were not prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). According to the 2023 audited financial statements, “the financial
statements are prepared on the modified cash basis of accounting, which is a basis of accounting other than accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.”
The BBB Wise Giving Alliance requested but did not receive complete information from the organization and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following Standard(s) for Charity Accountability: 13
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance meets the remaining 17 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to provide Sheep Dogs who have suffered similar traumas and experiences the ability to gather for camaraderie and opportunities to continue serving, which helps prevent suicides in our military personnel, veteran, and first responder communities."
Year, State Incorporated:
2009, AR
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) reports that it provides structured programs that enhance the well-being of veterans and first responders by fostering post-traumatic growth (PTG) and continued service. The organization's programs include Outdoor Adventures, Warrior PATHH, and disaster response and continued service. Outdoor Adventures provides physical and mental challenges that promote camaraderie, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose. Warrior PATHH is a peer-led program designed to transform trauma into personal growth through intensive training and follow-up support, allowing participants develop practical tools for long-term well-being. Disaster response and continued service mobilizes volunteers for disaster relief efforts and community service projects, reinforcing the value of continued service. In 2023, SDIA states that 387 Sheep Dogs were sponsored, served 204 Sheep Dogs, and facilitated more than 80 outdoor adventures, impacting more than 1,200 participants.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Sheep Dog Impact Assistance's program expenses were:
| Warrior PATHH | $672,946 |
| Outdoor Adventures | $598,901 |
| Other programs | $491,343 |
| Sheep Dog in Need | $183,600 |
| Disaster relief | $137,719 |
| Holiday assistance | $32,454 |
| Total Program Expenses | $2,116,963 |
Chief Executive
Robert Lance Nutt, Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$110,000
Chair of the Board
Andy Bossler
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Owner and Chief Executive Officer, Broadway Contracting, LLC
Board Size
11
Paid Staff Size
18
*2023 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, Membership appeals, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Radio, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Television
Fundraising costs were 10% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $2,986,365, 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 Sheep Dog Impact Assistance's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Contributions and grants | $2,367,387 |
| Federal and state awards | $414,554 |
| In-kind contributions | $203,404 |
| Miscellaneous income | $106,701 |
| Merchandise sales, net | $15,749 |
| Membership dues | $1,020 |
| Total Income | $3,108,815 |
Programs: 83% Fundraising: 12% Administrative: 5%
| Total Income | $3,108,815 |
| Total expenses: | $2,559,770 |
| Program expenses | $2,116,963 |
| Fundraising expenses | $302,450 |
| Administrative expenses | $140,357 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $549,045 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $1,313,017 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $1,862,062 |
| Total Liabilities | $930,037 |
| Total Assets | $2,792,099 |
Note: According to SDIA's 2023 audited financial statements, the organization received $203,404 in contributed goods and services including auction items ($86,207), construction fees ($31,202), fundraising event supplies ($25,705), program travel ($21,831), participant gifts ($15,806), furniture ($12,040), other program supplies ($5,411), and mountain bikes ($5,202).
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