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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: January 2025 Expires: January 2026

K9's 4 Mobility

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

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11805 Campstool Rd
Cheyenne, WY, 82007-9681

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

K9's 4 Mobility meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"K9s 4 Mobility is dedicated to enriching the lives of others through the training, placement and support of Assistance Dog Partnerships." To date, we have placed 49 Assistance Dogs as of August 2023.

Year, State Incorporated:
2012, WY

K9s 4 Mobility, Inc. received 501c3 non-profit status in August, 2012. In September 2018 we have trained and placed twenty four assistance dogs, enriching the lives of their owners by enhancing their mobility, increasing their independence and confidence, and providing devoted companionship. 

K9s 4 Mobility, Inc. is proud to offer training and support to any assistance dog team, regardless of where the dog was obtained. 

Each Assistance Dog is specifically selected and trained for an individual, making sure that the personalities, size and skills needed are right for the partnership to be successful. The placements are made in the individuals home and involves one on one attention for 10-12 days.

For the year ended December 31, 2023, K9's 4 Mobility's program expenses were:

Programs $199,412
Total Program Expenses $199,412

Chief Executive
Michelle Woerner, Executive Director

Chair of the Board
Chris Bass, Community Volunteer

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation

Board Size
10

Paid Staff Size
5

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 7.37%

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 K9's 4 Mobility's IRS Form 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Source of Funds
Contributions and Grants $208,493
Program Service Revenue $36,805
Investment Income $15,473
Other Income $-2,897
Total Income $257,874

Programs: 77% Fundraising: 6% Administrative: 17%

Total Income $257,874
Total expenses: $257,621
  Program expenses $199,412
  Fundraising expenses $15,372
  Administrative expenses $42,837
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $253
Beginning Net Assets $823,333
Other Changes In Net Assets $58,227
Ending Net Assets $881,813
Total Liabilities $1,317
Total Assets $883,130

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