The Akc Humane Fund Inc

“Form 990, part iii - program service, line 4c the akc humane fund gives certain awards and scholarships. Awards for canine excellence (ace) recognizes a dog that has performed some exemplary act, whether large or seemingly small, that has significantly benefited a community or individual. The george ward scholarship fund program was established to recognize and reward registered handler apprentice program (rhp) apprentices who are learning dog handling through working for an rhp member and are pursuing college-level education. This scholarship can be used for their course studies toward a college degree, business or veterinary courses in pursuit of becoming a professional dog handler.”

“Form 990, part iii, line 4d the akc humane fund other program expenses serve those whose daily services to pets have been directly affected and interrupted by a natural disaster, such as clubs and animal hospitals.”

“Form 990, part iv, line 8 and schedule d, part xiii the akc humane fund maintains a collection and library of artwork. However, the fund does not record these collections as assets on the balance sheet. Purchases for the library's collection are expensed in the year in which the items are acquired. The items in the library are not circulated. The collections are held for public exhibition and educational and research purposes. Each of the items is preserved and cared for and maintenance activities are performed continuously. The collections are generally not sold. In the event of sale, the proceeds could be reinvested to acquire other items for collections.”

“Form 990, part v, line 2a the akc humane fund inc. Had no employees employed through the reporting period ended december 31, 2016. However, all of the individuals reported on part vii are employed by and paid by american kennel club inc., a related entity. To accurately account for the expenses of the akc humane fund inc., compensation expense allocable to this entity from related entity, american kennel club inc., is reported on part ix, lines 5-10.”

“Form 990, part vi, line 11b the form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm based on information provided by the akc humane fund, inc. In consultation with its staff. The draft prepared by the accounting firm is then carefully reviewed by the akc's finance department, a related organization. The final version is then made available for the board of directors for review and comment prior to filing with the internal revenue service.”

“Form 990, part vi, line 12c the akc humane fund, inc. Follows the conflict of interest policy of the american kennel club inc. ("the club"), a related organization. It is the policy of the club that all employees avoid any conflict between their interests and those of the club. The club expects all employees to support its mission, policies and programs and to conduct themselves in an ethical and appropriate manner in the performance of their job duties. In addition, every employee of the club has certain responsibilities regarding access to and disclosure of confidential information. The policy is reviewed and signed by all parties on an annual basis. Annual basis.”

“Form 990, part vi, line 15a the akc humane fund inc. Follows the compensation policies of the american kennel club inc. ("the club"), a related organization. A component of the club's board approved executive compensation program is based upon review with external consultants of the club's overall performance in combination with the individual's performance. The program is administered and reviewed by the compensation committee of the club's board of directors and adheres to the conflict of interest policy. No board member with a conflict of interest is permitted to participate in the discussion or vote on the matter. The compensation review program includes review of the current marketplace environment and comparison to other organizations of similar size to ensure that compensation is reasonable in the context of market rates for comparable positions. Determination of compensation is documented contemporaneously in the club's records.”

“Form 990, part vi, line 19 the akc humane fund, inc. Makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available upon specific request.”