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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: August 2023 Expires: August 2025

Veteran Companion Animal Services

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

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70 S Sandusky St
Delaware, OH, 43015-2362

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

Veteran Companion Animal Services meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:

MISSION STATEMENT:

To enrich the lives of veterans, military families, and dogs through the many benefits of the human-animal bond.

Year, State Incorporated:
2013, OH

PROGRAMS & SERVICES:

RESCUE DOG PLACEMENT PROGRAM - Veterans are matched with rescue dogs and provided professional training, veterinary care, food and supplies for the first year 

FRONTLINE TRAINING PROGRAM - Veterans and military families participate in a 7-week professionally taught training program for both placement dogs and dogs that are already owned

ALUMNI PROGRAM - Special outings for veterans and their families to maintain and continue building camaraderie and a community of support 

For the year ended December 31, 2022, Veteran Companion Animal Services's program expenses were:

Dog Placement, Dog Training, Alumni Events $209,926
Total Program Expenses $209,926

Chief Executive
Joshua Doran, President/CEO

Chair of the Board
Ms. Krista La Perle DVM, Scientific Director, Global Pathology within Drug Safety, Research & Evaluation

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company

Board Size
9

Paid Staff Size
3

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

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 16.04%

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 Veteran Companion Animal Services's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.

Source of Funds
Contributions and Grants $223,500
Total Income $223,500

Programs: 70% Fundraising: 12% Administrative: 18%

Total Income $223,500
Total expenses: $299,353
  Program expenses $209,926
  Fundraising expenses $35,850
  Administrative expenses $53,577
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-75,853
Beginning Net Assets $178,265
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $102,412
Total Liabilities $3,078
Total Assets $105,490

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Report completed by:
BBB of Central Ohio