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Nonprofit · EIN 38-3478408

DOG SCOUTS OF AMERICA

Tax-exempt · SAINT HELEN, MI 48656

Financials

$54K$48K2023$63K$59K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DOG SCOUTS OF AMERICA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$63,260$59,174$4,086$375,840$213,908$161,932
December 31, 2023990-EZ$54,445$47,853$6,592$372,672$213,793$158,879
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$22,626
Program service revenue
$30,230
Net income from fundraising events
$7,994
Net income from sales of inventory
$2,276
Other revenue
$134

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$5,955
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$5,955
Occupancy
$12,784
Other expenses
$40,435
Program services (functional)
$23,473

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$372,737
Total assets, end of year
$375,840
Total liabilities, end of year
$213,908
Net assets, end of year
$161,932
Cash, savings and investments
$15,243
Land and buildings
$345,523
Gross receipts
$67,143

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Lonnie OlsonFounder15$4,255
Barbara WhitingTreasurer10$1,100
Martha ThierryDirector7$600
Melissa MattesonChairman of the Board2$0
Shari ThroopDirector2$0
Maureen CallahanDirector2$0
Leah LaneDirector2$0
Sally HoylePresident20$0
Shirley ConleyVice President5$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Lonnie OlsonFounder10$2,484
Martha ThierryDirector2$600
Sally HoylePresident5$0
Barbara WhitingTreasurer5$0
Shirley ConleyVice President5$0
Melissa MattesonChairman of the Board2$0
Sheri ThroopDirector2$0
Maureen CallahanDirector2$0
Leah LaneDirector2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5040 NESTEL RD E, SAINT HELEN, MI 48656-9568
Signed the 990-EZ
Barbara A Whiting, Treasurer
Phone
(989) 389-2000

Mission

Promote the human/canine bond

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Camp Program-Dog Scouts of America educates owners on topic relating to responsible dog ownership and the human/canine bond. It offers leadership training and increases the level of training at both ends of the leash. DSA runs camps each summer as well as additional training opportunities during two weekend camps in the fall. In 2024, 32 participants with their dogs attended summer camp where 108 badges were awarded. In 2024 DSA added a fall intensive training weekend program.
    Expenses $21,244
  • Recognition Program-DSA's badge and its competition/titling programs both encourage participants to get more involved with their dogs and within their communities. The badges and titles are earned when both human and dog demonstrate an understanding of the criteria for the badge. At this time here are more than 100 badges that can be earned as well as a number of titles with new badges being added each year. Each badge/title encourages interaction and continued learning on both ends of the leash as well as community interaction. The programs decrease the likelihood that a dog will be discarded at a shelter. In addition, DSA's certification program fosters troop development and trains leaders so that the DSA mission and activities can be shared on a local level all across the US and abroad.
    Expenses $1,271
  • Education Outreach - DSA's website contains free information for the general public about how to be a responsible dog owner and improve the relationship between owners and their dogs. Dog Scout members do everything with reward-based training. The website provides information so owners can add clicker training, operant conditioning, and shaping to the dog training "toolbox". These tools can be used to reach dogs everything from basis manners to specialized training! Our goal is to help every dog owner value his canine companion even more and deepen the bond the owners has with his dog. With millions of dogs discarded each year, mostly due to behavioral problems or other poor excuses, we help fill the information void. We help dog owners become responsible and answer their problems.In 2024 DSA reached out to participants across the U.S. and internationally by conducting two virtual training camps.
    Expenses $958

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for DOG SCOUTS OF AMERICA

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
38-3478408
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Group exemption
Exempt since
2008
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D20)
Group exemption
5512 (4 member organizations)
Assets (IRS master file)
$375,840
Income (IRS master file)
$67,143

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$63,260$59,174$375,840XML
990-EZDecember 2023$54,445$47,853$372,672XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 38-3478408).

Questions about DOG SCOUTS OF AMERICA

What is the EIN of DOG SCOUTS OF AMERICA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DOG SCOUTS OF AMERICA is 38-3478408.
Is DOG SCOUTS OF AMERICA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
Are donations to DOG SCOUTS OF AMERICA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Group exemption).
Which annual return does DOG SCOUTS OF AMERICA file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of DOG SCOUTS OF AMERICA due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DOG SCOUTS OF AMERICA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who are the officers and directors of DOG SCOUTS OF AMERICA?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $4,255 (Lonnie Olson, Founder).
How much revenue does DOG SCOUTS OF AMERICA have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $63,260, expenses of $59,174 and total assets of $375,840 at year end.

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