2024-06-21T12:12:14-07:00 2023-12-31 933250106 Franks & Associates LLC 300 E Esplanade Dr 9th Flr Oxnard CA 93036 990 2023-01-01 470879588 Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara Inc THER 9174942017 PO Box 3534 Santa Barbara CA 93130 Carey Bradshaw Executive Dir. 2024-06-21 true Carey Bradshaw 999009999 true Walker Franks P02286378 8056847866 0 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Carey Bradshaw PO Box 3534 Santa Barbara CA 931303534 125274 false X https://therapydogssb.org/ X 2002 CA To empower people to live more fulfilling lives through the human-animal bond. 5 5 2 30 0 124546 0 728 0 125274 0 0 138651 0 7708 24432 163083 -37809 686552 709963 869 2343 685683 707620 To empower people to live more fulfilling lives through the human-animal bond. false false 123323 Wag Well is a key component to our Wellness Programs and focuses on youth and mental health care. Providing services that promote a healthy and well-balanced life is core to our mission. By teaching children how to manage stress and anxiety in everyday situations they will be better equipped to become thriving and happy individuals in society allowing them to live more fulfilling lives. The presence of Therapy Dogs at each Wag Well session adds an extra component of calm and leaves the children and staff with smiles and positive memories of their learning experience.ARF! is an innovative literacy program that gives students an opportunity to improve their reading skills and inspire them to become life-long readers by reading aloud to specially trained therapy dogs. Reading to therapy dogs has numerous therapeutic benefits for children. Interacting with a nonjudgmental and attentive companion like a therapy dog can create a safe and comfortable environment for young readers. The presence of a dog can help reduce anxiety, boost self-esteem, and increase confidence in struggling readers. Moreover, the calming effect of petting or being near a therapy dog can promote relaxation and decrease stress levels.Therapy Dog Visits: The presence of a therapy dog has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety, promote relaxation, and elevate mood. Therapy dogs also offer emotional support and companionship, helping to alleviate feelings of loneliness or depression. Moreover, these visits help to lower blood pressure and heart rate, as well as stimulate the release of endorphins, contributing to overall physical and mental well-being. Our therapy dogs have a remarkable ability to uplift spirits and bring smiles and joy to the young and young-at-heart! 123323 true true false false false false false false false true false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 false 2 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 5 5 false false false false false false false true true false false true false false false true true false CA X X X Carey Bradshaw 9174942017 PO Box 3534 Santa Barbara CA 931303534 Karen Stevens 40.00 0.00 46250 0 6351 Carey Bradshaw Executive Dir. 30.00 0.00 X 44135 0 0 Alexandra Benjamin Secretary 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Karynsue RoseThomas Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Aja Forner President 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 90385 6351 0 false false false 0 124546 124546 0 728 728 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 125274 728 0 0 0 0 96736 72552 19347 4837 0 37681 28261 7536 1884 0 0 4234 3176 846 212 0 0 1225 1225 0 0 0 1382 1037 276 69 5031 3773 1006 252 2302 1727 460 115 3122 2342 624 156 0 0 6023 6023 0 273 273 0 0 0 3223 2417 645 161 Volunteer Expenses 1089 1089 Postage and Shipping 437 328 87 22 Staff Training 325 325 0 163083 123323 32052 7708 179511 203101 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 507041 506862 686552 709963 869 2343 869 2343 X 186914 208123 498769 499497 685683 707620 686552 709963 -37809 59746 X false false false X 45069 34262 30825 66743 124546 301445 0 0 0 0 45069 34262 30825 66743 124546 301445 0 0 301445 0 0 0 0 45069 34262 30825 66743 124546 301445 1.00000 0.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 38886 2239 41125 38886 2239 41125 39491 3715 43206 35557 3934 39491 30307 5632 35939 0.42140 0.57860 false false false Accrued interest receivable 7365 Charitable trust 462849 SB Foundation Endowment 36648 506862 Payroll Taxes 2343 2343 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The return is prepared with assistance from the Treasurer. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b The Board of Directors reviews the salary of its CEO by looking at the annual reports and tax returns of comparable organizations. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 Governing documents and income tax returns are available upon request. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 No documents available to the public.