2026-04-08T11:53:11-05:00 2024-12-31 582115374 MERSEREAU LAZENBY & ROCKAS LLC 3469-B Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd Suwanee GA 30024 990 2024-01-01 264521779 Sheep Dog Impact Assistance SHEE 4794669713 1200 West Walnut St Suite 2310 Rogers AR 72756 Lance Nutt CEO 4794669713 2026-04-08 1 1 Lois S Lazenby P00295161 7706146800 2026-04-08 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Lance Nutt 1200 West Walnut St Suite 2310 Rogers AR 72756 3515498 0 X sheepdogia.org X 2009 AR Founded in 2010, Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) is the national nonprofit organization providing charitable services benefiting the overall well-being of our nation's "Sheep Dogs" (military personnel, veterans, first responders, law enforcement, fire & rescue, paramedics/EMS) and their families through our Get Off The Couch programming, including: Outdoor Adventures (physical activity), Warrior PATHH training (mental wellness training), and Continued Service/Disaster Response (volunteerism) programs. 11 11 22 5036 0 0 3088172 3305880 15749 29718 -1231 2748 4362 109210 3107052 3447556 0 0 0 0 518315 633778 0 0 150140 2039692 2166300 2558007 2800078 549045 647478 2792099 3373778 930037 864238 1862062 2509540 X At Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA), our mission is to engage, assist, and empower Sheep Dogs - military personnel, veterans, and first responders and their families, through transformative "Get Off The Couch" programming. By connecting individuals who share similar traumas and experiences, we foster camaraderie and provide opportunities to continue serving. This approach not only improves physical and mental well-being but also plays a critical role in suicide prevention across these communities. 0 0 893654 Outdoor Adventures - Disasters can't be predicted, so we've created opportunities to keep Sheep Dogs engaged year-round, offering challenges that foster camaraderie and growth. The Outdoor Adventures program provides transformative experiences through activities like hunting, fishing, obstacle course races, skydiving, scuba diving, horseback riding, snowmobiling, zip lining, hiking, mountain biking, and razor riding. For our sponsored Sheep Dogs - those injured in combat or the line of duty - these adventures push their rehabilitation progress, restore independence, and build self-confidence, all while promoting a life fully lived.As the cornerstone of our "Get Off The Couch" initiative, Outdoor Adventures is a powerful vehicle for post-traumatic growth (PTG). It gives Sheep Dogs the opportunity to face challenges, discover new strengths, and experience positive personal transformations. Beyond physical healing, these activities cultivate camaraderie, boost mental resilience, and shift perspectives toward optimism.In 2023, 387 Sheep Dogs participated in Outdoor Adventures, with 97% reporting a strong sense of belonging and camaraderie. In 2024, 322 Sheep Dogs were sponsored on 15 Outdoor Adventures and Get Off the Couch events. Since 2010, we've hosted 253 Outdoor Adventures, sponsoring 3,616 Sheep Dogs76% male, 24% femaleon 16 major trips to destinations like Yosemite, Washington D.C., Yellowstone, the Nantahala River, the Buffalo River, New York City, and Mt. Rushmore.Moving forward, SDIA is working to expand partnerships with VA Vet Centers to increase access to adventure therapy and PTG opportunities for transitioning military, veterans, first responders, and their families. 756716 Warrior PATHH is the first training program to teach our nation's military and first responders to experience lifelong Post-traumatic Growth (PTG). PTG is a positive psychological transformation that can happen after trauma. The science of PTG demonstrates that when we're forced to reflect on our lives and make sense of the destruction caused by trauma, our struggles can become a catalyst for change.As the highest performing Warrior PATHH partner with Boulder Crest, SDIA continues to exceed expectations, securing increased course capacity and funding for additional Warrior PATHH sessions annually. In 2023, SDIA served 204 Sheep Dogs in Warrior PATHH, with post-participation surveys indicating a 65% increase in post-traumatic growth indicators. SDIA successfully piloted larger course sizes in June 2024, meeting Boulder Crest's requirements without issues.Warrior PATHH is the nation's first training program to teach military and first responders to experience lifelong Posttraumatic Growth (PTG). The program begins with a 7-day immersive initiation, followed by 90 days of peer-delivered training, support, and accountability. The Outdoor Adventures program connects Sheep Dogs to PTG principles, while the Continued Service & Disaster Response Missions provide ongoing opportunities for Sheep Dogs to engage their serving hearts and build camaraderie. 327765 Disaster Response Missions (DRM) - Continued Service is a core component of SDIA's mission, extending beyond disaster response to address daily community needs such as supporting elderly veterans, coaching youth sports, assisting transitioning service members, and combating homelessness. These deployments empower Sheep Dogs to keep serving and giving back through both disaster response and community projects. Since 2010, 7,022 Sheep Dog members and volunteers have deployed on 367 Continued Service Missions, assisting 327,747 individuals nationwide. SDIA's Ambassador Program and Sheep Dog University (SDU) are vital to these efforts, equipping Sheep Dogs with leadership training, PTG practices, and community engagement strategies to maximize their impact. 313453 37193 Heroes Ranch (HRTF): Located in Pineville, Missouri on the Arkansas/Missouri border, Heroes Ranch and the Heroes Ranch Training Facility serve as the primary hub for SDIA's Get Off The Couch programming. Since its grand opening on July 13, 2023 SDIA's 13th Anniversary the Heroes Ranch Training Facility has expanded to include two dormitories and a main building with a state-of-the-art classroom, library, kitchen, and dining area. Additionally, the 60+ acres of stunning landscape now include five additional facilities, including the under-construction covered equine arena and enhanced outdoor adventure areas. These expanded amenities have allowed participants to Get Off The Couch, discover hope, and begin healing. The land it sits on is an embodiment of the community we serve, with a history and story all its own. Despite any trauma, it continues to be a space for peace and healing.Since 2010, SDIA has helped over 24,000 Sheep Dogs through Outdoor Adventures, Warrior PATHH, and continued service missions. Heroes Ranch has become a central gathering place for these life-changing experiences. The equine therapy program launching in late 2025 will further expand the range of healing opportunities, particularly for families and spouses/partners of Sheep Dogs.The vision for Heroes Ranch is to become a thriving community center where Sheep Dogs can bring their families to reconnect, relax, and rediscover purpose together. SDIA plans to incorporate family-focused events, workshops, and activities, fostering camaraderie and post-traumatic growth for both Sheep Dogs and their loved ones.Sheep Dogs in Need (SDIN): The shared training, hardships, missions, and lifestyle of military and first responder service bring men and women close together as a family-type unit. Few civilian organizations or family members can replicate the level of camaraderie and belonging that one feels in the industry of serving and protecting others, especially in combat/front-line units. SDIN Assistance provides a peer group of veteran military and first responders in the civilian community that becomes the "Service family" for the separated Sheep Dog. We help bridge the gap from active-duty military to civilian community that can seem foreign when the tour of duty ends.Through the Christmas Outreach, the children of struggling Sheep Dog families are adopted, and each are given gifts of toys, clothing, and other necessities. SDIA members give back by volunteering their time to pack and deliver items to these families, so assisted Sheep Dogs can better enjoy the holidays.Holiday Assistance: The holidays are a wonderful, happy time for most, but for those dealing with financial hardships, medical issues, loss, or other troubles, the holidays can be especially difficult. Through SDIA's Holiday Assistance programs, we can assist these struggling Sheep Dog families in two ways: by showing appreciation, support, and morale boosting for law enforcement and fire & rescue, while also providing for other Sheep Dogs in Need. Focus is primarily on the Thanksgiving Outreach program, while the Christmas Outreach program is operated under the Sheep Dogs in Need (SDIN) programming. SDIA members give back by volunteering their time to pack and deliver items to these families, so assisted Sheep Dogs can better enjoy the holidays.Sheep Dog University (SDU): Sheep Dog University aims to equip potential ambassadors with the confidence, skills, and knowledge to embody the Sheep Dog Impact Assistance mission, identity, and values with professionalism within their communities. Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) is excited to announce the launch of our Ambassador program and Sheep Dog University. The CEO has established and implemented a nationwide Ambassador Program using leaders and trusted members to represent SDIA in their communities, and Sheep Dog University has been developed in order to train these remarkable individuals. 313453 37193 2291588 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 20 0 1 22 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 11 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 AR X X Brianna Johansen 8108456208 3303 Park Ridge Lane NE Grand Rapids MI 49525 Tracy Dufault Vice Chair 4.00 X X 0 0 0 Michael Harris Director 4.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Cheryl Hull Director 4.00 X 0 0 0 Andy Bossler Chairman 4.00 X X 0 0 0 John Smartt Director 18.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Richard Becker Director 4.00 X 0 0 0 Daniel Boone Director 4.00 X 0 0 0 Aaron Mankin Director 9.00 X 0 0 0 Jon Donaldson Director 4.00 X 0 0 0 Jayme Lingo Secretary 4.00 X X 0 0 0 Rusty Miller Director 4.00 X 0 0 0 R Lance Nutt CEO 40.00 X 110000 0 0 110000 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 427900 2877980 192838 3305880 Merchandise Sales - Ne 624100 29718 29718 29718 5000 2252 2748 2748 2748 170173 65690 104483 104483 Other Income and Refun 900099 4727 4727 4727 3447556 37193 0 104483 110000 93500 16500 422714 361375 61339 2864 2434 430 98200 83005 15195 23617 23617 269474 264947 4527 77593 53179 24414 19240 3786 15454 49336 36721 12615 92390 83188 9202 372028 368765 3263 65131 43398 21733 44578 40120 4458 148279 133451 14828 138616 112938 25678 Gear and Equipment Supp 418525 395103 23422 In-kind Expenses 192838 64431 128407 Program Clothing, Food, 100187 100187 Miscellaneous 52797 14436 38361 101671 80022 21649 2800078 2291588 358350 150140 152898 137024 3706230 473276 2639201 3232954 3800 2792099 3373778 5622 6172 924415 858066 930037 864238 X 1862062 2132835 376705 1862062 2509540 2792099 3373778 647478 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1018358 2263558 2193458 2778252 3305880 11559506 1018358 2263558 2193458 2778252 3305880 11559506 69487 11490019 1691 320 532 2543 5185 3988 2832 4362 4727 21094 11583143 0.99200 0.75410 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 254000 254000 2233266 2233266 185398 185398 1033566 473276 560290 3232954 X 3555006 107450 107450 3447556 0 3447556 2907528 107450 107450 2800078 0 2800078 Part X, Line 2: The organization has determined that there are no material uncertain tax positions that require recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. Multiple 170173 170173 65690 170173 170173 65690 65690 104483 X Fundraising Event Suppies 59 128407 FMV X Program Supplies and Travel Costs 78 55839 FMV X Equipment and Furniture 12 8592 FMV 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b Line 11a explanation - Completed 990 will be emailed to all Board members for review, then discussed at the upcoming board meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The organization requires officers and directors annually to disclose any potential conflicts of interest. The board reviews and discusses at least annually. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The Board of Directors shall conduct a formal evaluation of the CEO on an annual basis. The process will include input from Board members and relevant stakeholders, review of organizational outcomes, and assessment of leadership competencies. Results will inform compensation, goal-setting, and professional development planning. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Documents are made available upon request. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c The organization did not change either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year.