4 Paws for Ability Inc.

“The form 990 is reviewed by the executive director, board chair, and chair of the finance committee prior to filing with the irs. The form 990 is also provided to each voting member of the 4 paws board of trustees. Each member of the board of trustees is given the opportunity to review and provide feedback on the form.”

“4 paws board members affirm compliance with 4 paws' written conflict of interest policy both verbally at the board's annual onsite meeting at the 4 paws facility in xenia, ohio, and in writing in response to an annual e- mail communication.”

“Compensation levels for each key position at 4 paws are initially reviewed and voted upon by the board of trustees at the first regular meeting subsequent to the creation of the position, unless there is a need to expedite the hiring process, in which case a special meeting of the board is held. In considering the proposed compensation levels for each position, the board considers job market conditions, the duties of the job, and any specialized skill sets required, including consideration of the prevalence of those skill sets in xenia, ohio. Requests for modification to compensation levels of key employees are also brought before the board of trustees at a regular meeting and voted upon based on the job market conditions, the duties of the job, and any specialized skill sets required, including the prevalence of such skill sets in xenia, ohio.”

“4 paws' governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request. Requests can be made via mail, e- mail, or telephone using the contact information published on 4 paws' brochures and website.”

“4 paws for ability's mission is to enrich the lives of people with disabilities by placing life-changing service dogs. We envision a world where people with disabilities can realize their full potential, one service dog at a time. We make a lifetime commitment to ensure the well-being of every 4 paws dog we breed, train, and place. We develop the skills of our team members to attract and maintain the best available talent. We maintain a large, dedicated, and well-trained volunteer base to support the success of every 4 paws dog. We offer a lifetime of support for our 4 paws families, and we make our service dogs available to those who qualify by placing dogs tailored to their unique, individual needs. We maintain financial independence by being good stewards of our donor contributions, which enables the organization to make decisions in the best interest of our clients and team members. We also educate our clients and community on the appropriate use of service dogs and the differences between service dogs, therapy dogs, emotional support animals, and other working dogs. This year-more than any in our history-taught us a great deal. In 2020, 4 paws placed 86 service dogs with children or veterans and 25 alternate placements. 365 future service puppies were born. Cumulatively over the past 25 years, 1511 service dogs have been placed. This progress was made despite the covid-19 pandemic upending every aspect of modern life. Even in the face of unprecedented challenges, 4 paws stood strong. Our team of staff, volunteers, clients, and donors demonstrated remarkable flexibility and resourcefulness in the wake of class postponements, and we were able to move much of 4 paws operations offsite to ensure the health and safety of our community. Through perseverance, we were able to quickly evolve to meet changing safety guidelines. This continuous adaptation kept daily operations functioning, and we found creative solutions to critical problems that guaranteed the continued care and health of our service dogs in training. Through it all, we stayed motivated as we heard the stories from client families about how our placed service dogs were helping their humans when changes in routine wreaked havoc on households. We also kept our eyes on the future, expanding our campus by purchasing surrounding property. Now, as we begin to emerge from this global health crisis with a new standard of operations in a post-pandemic world, we plan for continued growth to serve our client families. We carry the valuable lessons gathered from this past year and are using them to make 4 paws better and stronger than ever. We are grateful for the opportunities to serve the families who need us.”

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