2025-11-11T11:52:50-06:00 2024-12-31 990 2024-01-01 272228933 BLUE STAR SERVICE DOGS INC BLUE 8106267119 PO BOX 830 HAMBURG MI 48139 TRICIA BARNES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 6235709932 2025-11-11 0 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z TRICIA BARNES 5520 E M-36 PINCKNEY MI 48169 586632 0 X www.bluestarservicedogs.org X 2010 MI WE RESCUE SHELTER DOGS, START TRAINING THEM IN PRISON HOUSED PROGRAMS, PAIR THEM WITH MILITARY VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS DIAGNOSED WITH VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE WOUNDS AND CONTINUE TRAINING THEM TOGETHER TO BE SERVICE DOGS AND QUALIFIED HANDLERS. DOING THIS WE ARE RESCUING ONE TO HEAL ANOTHER. 9 9 5 32 0 0 1082296 579426 0 0 2508 3986 5163 1610 1089967 585022 0 0 0 0 200084 213608 0 0 142289 740130 331287 940214 544895 149753 40127 698501 675343 307648 248699 390853 426644 X WE RESCUE SHELTER DOGS, START TRAINING THEM IN PRISON HOUSED PROGRAMS, PAIR THEM WITH MILITARY VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS DIAGNOSED WITH VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE WOUNDS AND CONTINUE TRAINING THEM TOGETHER TO BE SERVICE DOGS AND QUALIFIED HANDLERS. DOING THIS WE ARE RESCUING ONE TO HEAL ANOTHER. 0 0 232249 In 2024, Blue Star Service Dogs welcomed 27 Veterans and 2 First Responders into our service dog training program, successfully enrolling 82% of applicants. We introduced 15 students to our STAR Program and included 9 participants in our "Bring Your Own Dog" (BYOD) program.Through our STAR Program, we rescued 18 dogs from shelters across Michigan, placing them in the Saginaw Correctional Facility in Freeland and Thumb Correctional Facility in Lapeer. Additionally, six puppies were donated by a breeder, and were enrolled in the prison program for extended training for later pairing with a Veteran or First Responder. Our prison program involved 52 inmate handlers who provided foundational obedience and pre-task training. Blue Star Service Dogs trainers visited the prisons weekly to guide handlers, assess each dog's progress, and support effective training.In 2024, we proudly celebrated the graduation of 12 service dog teams. 42029 0 At Blue Star Service Dogs, we are proud to have rescued 18 dogs, with an impressive 77% success rate in our selection process. Only 4 dogs were returned to the shelter for adoption or were adopted by Correctional Staff who chose to adopt them directly. 13526 0 Our education program engages organizations, schools, corporations, and public events to raise awareness about service dog laws and proper etiquette. We also collaborate with businesses to clarify their rights concerning unqualified or "fake" service dogs, helping protect their spaces and programs while ensuring non-discriminatory practices toward individuals with disabilities. In 2024, we completed 47 presentations, supporting our veterans and first responders in navigating civilian life and reconnecting with family, employers, and their communities. 287804 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 MI X TRICIA BARNES 8106267119 5520 E M-36 PINCKNEY MI 48169 X ANDREW BOSCHMA TREASURER & DIRECTOR 4.00 X X 0 0 0 TINA PETERSON PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 BRIAN GANHS VP & DIRECTOR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MODESTO DE LA O DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MAUREEN CHARLES SECRETARY & DIRECTOR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 MARK JEWELL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LAURIE BREWIS DIRECTOR 4.00 X 0 0 0 MIKE MITCHELL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CARIE SMITH DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 579426 42900 579426 3986 3986 3220 1610 1610 1610 585022 5596 0 0 183116 104282 78834 14693 12041 2652 15799 8997 6802 5225 5225 14020 4000 10020 24574 8452 16122 10197 3293 90 6814 3644 2471 788 385 26683 23943 2579 161 7279 7132 147 3249 2258 991 8185 6957 1228 19750 18030 1720 10693 8299 2394 Direct Mail Expenses 117039 117039 Dog Adoption, Training 74377 74377 Dues and Subscriptions 6372 3272 1479 1621 544895 287804 114802 142289 139064 124394 167147 161074 2005 0 5990 6038 7386 15455 469135 100753 376909 368382 698501 675343 14429 15161 242341 225232 50878 8306 307648 248699 X 0 0 0 0 390853 426644 390853 426644 698501 675343 40127 -4336 0 X 0 1 X 0 0 X 393886 521762 690175 1098094 579426 3283343 1424 7153 4623 4657 3220 21077 395310 528915 694798 1102751 582646 3304420 0 0 0 3304420 301 137 2508 3986 6932 301 137 2508 3986 6932 395611 529052 694798 1105259 586632 3311352 0.99790 0.99900 0.00210 0.00100 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 90000 90000 287739 55587 232152 16766 6025 10741 74630 39141 35489 368382 Accrued Payroll Taxes 8306 8306 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The draft copy tax return was emailed to all Directors upon completion for review and comment. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c At the annual meeting, all possible conflicts are discussed among the full board of directors in relation to the policy and appropriate actions are taken, if necessary. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Documents will be made available upon request in person, or in writing delivered to our corporation address as listed on page 1 of Form 990.