2025-07-29T08:31:35-04:00 2024-12-31 383593636 CURCURU & ASSOCIATES CPA PLC 6905 TELEGRAPH RD STE 135 BLOOMFLD HLS MI 48301 990 2024-01-01 811770909 PROJECT K9 HERO PROJ 8108446045 309 BEAR PEN ROAD WHITWELL TN 37397 JASON K JOHNSON PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR 8108446045 2025-07-28 true false SALVATORE CURCURUJDCPA P01464552 2485385331 2025-07-28 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z JASON K JOHNSON 309 BEAR PEN ROAD WHITWELL TN 37397 6054566 false X HTTP://WWW.PROJECTK9HERO.ORG/ X 2016 MI IN 2024, PROJECT K-9 HERO TOOK ON 52 NEW RETIRED WORKING DOG HEROES TO GIVE THEM A LIFETIME OF MEDICAL CARE AFTER THEIR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY. THE 52 NEW HEROES WERE IN ADDITION TO THE EXISTING 265 PROGRAM MEMBERS WE COMMITTED TO SINCE 2016. THUS, ENDING THE 2024 YEAR WITH 145 LIVING MEMBERS FOR PROGRAM SERVICES THAT VARIES FROM THE PAYING OF VETERINARY BILLS, PRESCRIPTION FOOD, END-OF-DUTY SERVICES, REHABILITATION, REHOMING, OR ADOPTION. EIGHT OF THE NEW 52 HEROES DID NOT HAVE A HOME TO GO TO RETIREMENT, AND MAY HAVE BEEN FACING EUTHANASIA IF IT WASN'T FOR OUR 177 ACRE FACILITY IN TENNESSEE WHERE THEY HAVE COME TO GET THEIR SECOND CHANCE IN LIFE AND FIND NEW FAMILIES. 7 6 8 25 0 3797947 5803687 0 5456 7512 231766 55767 4035169 5866966 504808 636502 0 564061 660660 24395 36762 297344 2878899 3578966 3972163 4912890 63006 954076 2298650 3072823 319118 136055 1979532 2936768 X PROJECT K-9 HERO (THE ORGANIZATION) IS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION LOCATED IN WHITWELL, TN. THE ORGANIZATIONS PURPOSE IS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE COSTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ADOPTING A RETIRED POLICE K-9S AND MILITARY WORKING DOGS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH COVERING/OFFSETTING MEDICAL AND PRESCRIPTION FOOD COSTS, AS WELL AS THE REHABILITATION AND REHOMING FOR RETIRED K-9 HEROES. 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WE ARE CURRENTLY IN THE INITIAL STAGES OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION. 4381392 true false false true false false false false false false true false false false true false true false false false false false false true false false false true true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false 16 0 8 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 7 6 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false MI X X JASON K JOHNSON 8108446045 309 BEAR PEN ROAD WHITWELL TN 37397 JASON K JOHNSON PRESIDENT, D 60.00 X X 144087 0 19296 ASHLEY ALTMAN SECRETARY, D 5.00 X X 0 0 0 KENNETH LUST DVM MEDICAL DIRE 5.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID DYCUS MEDICAL DIRE 5.00 X 0 0 0 PATRICK LESER TREASURER, D 5.00 X X 0 0 0 MELISSA PARSONS-DOHERTY MEDICAL DIRE 5.00 X 0 0 0 SURANGI WIDYARATNE CAPITAL CAMP 5.00 X 0 0 0 144087 19296 1 false true false 5803687 5803687 7512 7512 243367 187600 55767 55767 5866966 55767 7512 X 32884 32884 603618 603618 159300 143370 15930 346629 311966 34663 115451 103906 11545 39280 35352 3928 4050 4050 13290 13290 36762 36762 2686361 2370996 65736 249629 127589 127589 313519 246179 56387 10953 218428 196585 21843 147884 147884 61063 61063 6782 6782 4912890 4381392 234154 297344 X 2723123 2370996 65736 286391 713797 1210135 239702 300954 201874 192014 154675 287702 1118545 194947 840854 923598 147748 158420 2298650 3072823 83383 133492 235735 2563 319118 136055 X 1979532 2936768 1979532 2936768 2298650 3072823 954076 3160 X false true X true false X 2216185 3491849 4062751 3797947 5803687 19372419 2216185 3491849 4062751 3797947 5803687 19372419 19372419 43116 56384 26348 24945 7512 158305 19530724 1577329 0.99190 0.98880 X 326451 326451 489677 81613 81613 122420 SCHEDULE C, PART II-A 2021 IS FIRST YEAR SECTION 501(H) ELECTION IS EFFECTIVE AND ORGANIZATION'S LOBBYING EXPENSES ARE LESS THAN THE CEILING AMOUNT. 712050 712050 406495 194947 211548 923598 ACCRUED PAYROLL 2563 2563 6085542 218576 218576 5866966 5866966 5131466 218576 218576 4912890 4912890 X true FUND RAISING STRATEGIES INC 1420 SPRING HILL ROAD SUITE 490 MCLEAN VA 22102 false 3997845 350116 3647729 3997845 350116 3647729 All States false SEQUATCHIE VALLEY LOW COST SPRAY PO BOX 220 DUNLAP TN 37327 821822505 12550 GENERAL SUPPORT DOG FOOD 145 35674 DOG SUPPLIES 145 5413 VETERINARIAN CARE 145 496121 DOG SERVICES 145 25064 SCHOLARSHIP 7 7276 K9 PERFORMER FOR PAWS 1 32177 VET/GROOMING ON SITE SHED 1 1893 X X false false false false false false false false false JASON K JOHNSON PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR 144087 19296 163383 FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION PROJECT K-9 HERO (THE ORGANIZATION) IS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION LOCATED IN WHITWELL, TN. THE ORGANIZATIONS PURPOSE IS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE COSTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ADOPTING A RETIRED POLICE K-9S AND MILITARY WORKING DOGS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH COVERING/OFFSETTING MEDICAL AND PRESCRIPTION FOOD COSTS, AS WELL AS THE REHABILITATION AND REHOMING FOR RETIRED K-9 HEROES. THE ORGANIZATION IS PRIMARILY SUPPORTED BY DONATIONS, CORPORATE SPONSORS, IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS, PLUS THE SALE OF BRANDED APPAREL AND OTHER ITEMS. FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 VOLUNTEERS AID IN ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS AND IN PLANNING AND HOLDING EVENTS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A TO ENSURE EACH K-9 HERO IS REWARDED WITH HEALTH AND THE WAY OF LIFE THAT THEY DESERVE FOR THEIR FAITHFUL AND LOYAL SERVICE. TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE COSTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ADOPTING A RETIRED K-9 HERO. TO HELP COVER OR OFFSET ALL MEDICAL, PRESCRIPTION FOOD, AND END OF DUTY COSTS FOR RETIRED K-9 HEROES. WITH DOZENS OF RETIRED K-9 HEROES NEEDING SUPPORT, THE TIME HAS COME FOR PROJECT K-9 HERO TO MOVE FORWARD WITH BUILDING A REHABILITATION AND REHOMING FACILITY, ALONG WITH OUR CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS. THIS FACILITY WILL SUPPORT AND FURTHER OUR MISSION, ALLOWING US TO PROVIDE AN ENRICHING, SAFE, AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR RETIRED HEROES IN NEED OF AN IMMEDIATE HOME. WE ARE CURRENTLY IN THE INITIAL STAGES OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B COPY OF COMPLETED FORM 990 IS SENT VIA EMAIL TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERS. DIRECTORS EXCHANGE COMMENTARY AND FEEDBACK CONCERNING FORM 990 AMONG THEMSELVES VIA EMAIL AND OR PHONE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION COMMUNICATES WITH TAX AND LEGAL COUNSEL TO DETERMINE IF POTENTIAL CONFLICT EXISTS. APPROPRIATE STEPS ARE TAKEN BASED ON ADVICE OF COUNSEL. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE ORGANIZATION DETERMINES COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER BASED ON COMPARABLE SALARY DATA FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS IN NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THE COMPENSATION IS APPROVED BY A MAJORITY OF INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS. THIS PROCESS AND VOTING OUTCOME ARE DOCUMENTED IN MINUTES OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 NO DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G DIRECT MAIL BACK END COSTS 66,584 1,898 8,051 BANK FEE 10,860 310 1,313 BOOKKEEPING 28,040 799 3,390 COMPUTER EXPENSES 39,320 1,121 4,755 DUES & REGISTRATION 8,620 246 1,042 FRONT END PREMIUMS 569,046 16,221 68,809 LIST RENTAL 83,955 2,393 10,152 MAILHOUSE EXPENSES 297,396 8,478 35,961 POSTAGE 600,806 17,126 72,649 PRINTING 359,886 10,259 43,507 AGENCY FEE 306,483 6,885 0 TOTAL 2,370,996 65,736 249,629 2021 IS FIRST YEAR SECTION 501(H) ELECTION IS EFFECTIVE AND ORGANIZATION'S LOBBYING EXPENSES ARE LESS THAN THE CEILING AMOUNT.