2023-11-20T10:26:08-05:00 2023-06-30 474306215 Mullins PC 7625 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda MD 20814 990 2022-07-01 270887317 Hero Dogs Inc HERO PO Box 64 Brookeville MD 20833 Nikki Charles Ex-officio Executive Direc 8885708653 2023-11-20 true Nikki Charles Ex-officio XXX-XX-XXXX John Mullins P01429307 2027706371 2023-11-20 0 00 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Thene Martin 1426322 false X www.hero-dogs.org X 2009 MD Hero Dogs improves quality of life for our nations heroes by raising, training, and placing service dogs and other highly skilled canines, free of charge with lifetime support of the partnerships. 15 15 15 88 0 0 1109892 1370073 3311 4010 53521 52239 -9237 -2420 1157487 1423902 0 0 652088 672170 0 93604 263446 284921 915534 957091 241953 466811 2314009 2965076 57493 161935 2256516 2803141 Hero Dogs improves quality of life for our nations heroes by raising, training, and placing service dogs and other highly skilled canines, free of charge with lifetime support of the partnerships. false false 736008 During this fiscal year, we placed eight service dog teams, five facility dog teams, and one skilled home companion. We currently have eight dogs in advanced training and 18 dogs in the puppy program. Our breeding program produced seven purpose bred Labrador retrievers. Through the Assistance Dogs International Breeding Cooperative (ABC), this litter was shared with three other accredited service dog organizations to ensure genetic diversity and balance within our dog training programs. We also received six additional puppies from other service dog organizations and reputable breeders during this period. We also received six additional puppies from other service dog organizations and reputable breeders during this period.Our reinvigorated therapy dog program became an AKC recognized program in June 2023 and we currently have 11 active teams conducting visits throughout the region. 736008 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true true true false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 6 0 true 15 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 15 15 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false MD VA X X X The Organization 8885708653 PO Box 64 Brookeville MD 20833 Nikki Charles Ex-officio Executive Director 40.00 0.00 X 165518 0 9779 Andrew Bird Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Alex Maguire Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kimberlee Young Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Brian McGlinchey Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Victoria Van de Vate Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mikayla Bouchard Hensler Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Marian Block Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DAnn Melnick Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tara Doyle Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kate Wetherby Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ken Murray Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 J Blair Fishburn Vice President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Randi Kaplan Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Thene Martin President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jim Crimmins Past President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 165518 0 9779 1 false true false 18495 1351578 1637 1370073 Canine Placement 900099 4010 4010 4010 52239 52239 18495 2420 -2420 -2420 1423902 4010 0 49819 165518 127127 18028 20363 418408 321360 45573 51475 12375 9505 1348 1522 22738 17464 2477 2797 53131 40807 5787 6537 9524 9524 44701 6100 38601 5388 5180 208 20078 10998 1897 7183 5761 4859 902 68664 63912 2771 1981 10637 9575 426 636 10001 10001 23193 23193 8337 7290 1047 Veterinary Care 47227 47227 Dogs and Related 31410 31410 957091 736008 127479 93604 283906 598892 242507 254930 44562 142996 870 1683 5302 1565 314724 211960 121489 102764 1609542 1738424 5831 123822 2314009 2965076 57493 42906 119029 57493 161935 X 2256516 2803141 2256516 2803141 2314009 2965076 466811 79814 0 X false true X true false X 991660 1027440 1160460 1104892 1366016 5650468 991660 1027440 1160460 1104892 1366016 5650468 5650468 35388 44103 40598 53521 52239 225849 5876317 0.96160 0.95940 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 87144 44013 43131 151473 93832 57641 76107 74115 1992 102764 Security Deposit 5831 Right of Use Asset 117991 123822 Lease Liability 119029 119029 X 1542924 79814 39208 119022 1423902 1423902 996299 39208 39208 957091 957091 Footnote for uncertain tax position under FIN 48 (Part X) Hero Dogs is exempt from the payment of income taxes on its exempt activities under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.Hero Dogs follows the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification, which provides guidance on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in Hero Dogs financial statements, if any. At year end, Hero Dogs had no unrecognized tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions in its information return that would qualify for either recognition or disclosure in its financial statements. Hero Dogs policy would be to recognize interest and penalties on tax positions related to its unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense in the financial statements. Through year end, there have been no matters that would have resulted in an accrual for interest and/or penalties. Generally, the tax years before 2019 are no longer subject to examination by federal, state, or local taxing authorities. 5K9 18495 18495 2420 18495 18495 2420 2420 -2420 X X X X false false false false false false false false false Nikki Charles Ex-officio Executive Director 165518 4779 5000 175297 Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 The 990 is prepared by an independent accountant. All board members will receive a copy of the Form 990 prior to its filing. Board members shall be provided at least five days to review the Form and should have an opportunity to raise questions, make suggestions and address any potential problems or concerns with the Treasurer. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c Board members and staff are under a continuing obligation to disclose any actual or potential conflict of interest as soon as it is known, or reasonably should be known. Board members and staff are required to complete an annual conflict of interest disclosure and submit it to the President of the board. An additional disclosure statement shall be filed at such time as an actual or potential conflict arises.Whenever there is reason to believe that an actual or potential conflict of interest exists between Hero Dogs, Inc, the Board of Directors shall determine the appropriate organizational response. Where an actual or potential conflict exists, the party actual or potential conflict of interest shall refrain from the board discussion and/or board vote. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a In reviewing and approving compensation for the executive, the Hero Dogs board of Directors will approve the compensation in advance. The Board of Directors will rely on comparability data that demonstrates the fair market value of the compensation in question. The Board of Directors will secure data that documents compensation levels for similarly qualified individuals in like positions at like organizations. This data may include the following expert compensation studies by independent firms, written job offers for positions at similar organizations, documented telephone calls about similar positions at both non-profit and for profit organizations, and information obtained IRS Form 990 filings of similar organizations. The Board of Directors will document how it reached its decisions including the data on which it relied. Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b In reviewing and approving compensation for the staff, the Hero Dogs board of Directors will approve the compensation in advance. The Board of Directors will rely on comparability data that demonstrates the fair market value of the compensation in question. The Board of Directors will secure data that documents compensation levels for similarly qualified individuals in like positions at like organizations. This data may include the following expert compensation studies by independent firms, written job offers for positions at similar organizations, documented telephone calls about similar positions at both non-profit and for profit organizations, and information obtained IRS Form 990 filings of similar organizations. The Board of Directors will document how it reached its decisions including the data on which it relied. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 Hero Dogs makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.