2026-06-25T15:12:47-05:00 2025-12-31 990 2025-01-01 272228933 BLUE STAR SERVICE DOGS INC BLUE 8106267119 PO BOX 830 HAMBURG MI 48139 TRICIA BARNES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 6235709932 2026-06-25 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z TRICIA BARNES 5520 E M-36 PINCKNEY MI 48169 367457 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.Across all programs, Blue Star Service Dogs continued to support veterans and first responders living with PTSD, TBI, and other invisible injuries, helping them regain independence, strengthen family connections, and navigate civilian life through the healing power of the human-animal bond. All services were provided at no cost to participating veterans and first responders.In 2025, Blue Star Service Dogs achieved accreditation with Assistance Dogs International (ADI), recognizing the organization's adherence to the highest standards of service dog training, ethics, and client support. 9 9 4 38 0 0 579426 365046 0 0 3986 1876 1610 374 585022 367296 0 0 0 0 213608 251320 0 0 11048 331287 168923 544895 420243 40127 -52947 675343 593007 248699 219310 426644 373697 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 215325 In 2025, 49 students were approved and enrolled in the Blue Star Service Dogs program. During the onboarding phase, 13 students determined they were unable to commit to the time and training requirements of the program and chose not to move forward before training began.Of the 36 students who progressed into the program, three participants began training and later determined that a service dog was not the appropriate tool for their needs. These decisions were made collaboratively and early in the process to ensure ethical placement and the best long-term outcomes for both the individuals and the dogs.In 2025, Blue Star Service Dogs proudly graduated 14 students, including 11 veterans and 3 first responders, each completing our individualized service dog training program. Graduation timelines reflect individualized pacing, particularly for participants living with PTSD or traumatic brain injury (TBI), to support long-term success. Graduated teams continued to receive follow-up support, training guidance, and access to Blue Star Service Dogs resources to support long-term success. 52165 During the year, Blue Star Service Dogs brought 29 dogs into training, including 24 dogs rescued from shelters across Michigan and 5 dogs entering the program through responsible breeder donations. Five dogs were career-changed and returned to their original shelters after careful evaluation to ensure the best possible outcome for each dog, and all five were adopted into permanent homes within one week of their return.Overall, approximately 83% of dogs brought into training in 2025 successfully remained in the program. This retention rate reflects a thoughtful intake and selection process that prioritizes ethical decision-making and long-term success for both dogs and handlers.Our prison-based training program remained a cornerstone of our work, with 29 dogs actively training inside Michigan correctional facilities. In 2025, 78 incarcerated teammate handlers participated in the program, providing daily care, structure, and foundational obedience and early task training under the guidance and supervision of Blue Star Service Dogs trainers, who visited the facilities weekly to support progress and maintain training standards.In addition to our service dog program, Blue Star Service Dogs continued its long-standing Bay County Animal Control partnership, through which 25 shelter dogs received basic obedience, manners, and confidence-building training to increase adoptability. All of these dogs were successfully adopted into permanent homes. 13193 Throughout 2025, Blue Star Service Dogs expanded its education and outreach efforts, delivering 94 educational presentations and community engagement events, including both in-person and virtual (Zoom) sessions. These presentations addressed service dogs and public etiquette, disability awareness, shelter rescue partnerships, the prison dog training program, and the organization's work supporting veterans and first responders. Programs and outreach activities served communities across Michigan. 280683 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 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 4 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 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 KEVIN THOMPSON DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MARK JEWELL DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 LAURIE BREWIS DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MIKE MITCHELL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CARIE SMITH SECRETARY & DIRECTOR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 365046 33106 365046 1876 1876 535 161 374 374 367296 2250 0 0 215933 117463 98470 17359 9443 7916 18028 9807 8221 7500 2500 5000 7353 7353 13599 3263 10336 2180 1643 310 227 3429 1513 1431 485 12601 11476 1125 7780 7780 330 301 29 7009 7009 20190 18432 1758 12044 9719 2325 Dog Adoption, Training 62657 62657 Other Expenses 7067 5574 1493 Dues and Subscriptions 4760 4700 60 Postage & Shipping 424 50 374 420243 280683 128512 11048 124394 106615 161074 112854 6038 5947 15455 17373 469135 120943 368382 348192 0 2026 675343 593007 15161 1721 225232 210241 8306 7348 248699 219310 X 0 0 0 0 426644 373697 426644 373697 675343 593007 -52947 0 X 0 1 X 0 0 X 521762 690175 1098094 579426 365046 3254503 7153 4623 4657 3220 535 20188 528915 694798 1102751 582646 365581 3274691 0 0 0 3274691 137 2508 3986 1876 8507 137 2508 3986 1876 8507 529052 694798 1105259 586632 367457 3283198 0.99740 0.99790 0.00260 0.00210 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 90000 90000 287739 62965 224774 16766 8447 8319 74630 49531 25099 348192 Accrued Payroll Taxes 7348 7348 X 1 2014 High-low date donated X Breeder Dogs, dog food, treats, training supplies 50 12300 Value of item donate X Accounting and Legal Services 2 8500 Hourly billing rates X Veterinary Services 2 8085 Value of services pr X Animal shelter donated dogs 24 2207 Adoption fee charged 0 0 0 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.