Civic Intelligence

Deafinitely Dogs Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 47-1590153

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Oct 10, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.DEAFINITELYDOGS.ORG
2802 Lippisch Place SWCedar Rapids, IA 52404

(319) 930-3647

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

92nd percentile

0.75x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

89th percentile

0.30x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

54th percentile

5.5%

Higher net margin than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

95th percentile

$68,694

Higher top officer pay than 95% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 27.2% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

24th percentile

-18%

Faster asset growth than 24% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

75th percentile

35%

Faster revenue growth than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets92nd percentile

Assets

Down

$100,181

Down $22,322 (-18%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$25,281

Down $22,322 (-47%) from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$74,900

Flat from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue89th percentileNet Margin54th percentile

Revenue

Up

$252,979

Up $65,325 (+35%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$239,068

Up $42,890 (+22%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$13,911

Up $22,435 (+263%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth24th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2016: $43,823Liabilities 2016: $02016Assets 2017: $53,669Liabilities 2017: $02017Assets 2018: $59,068Liabilities 2018: $02018Assets 2019: $10,458Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $10,4582019Assets 2020: $5,147Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $5,1472020Assets 2021: $95,595Liabilities 2021: $74,580Net Assets 2021: $21,0152021Assets 2022: $122,503Liabilities 2022: $74,900Net Assets 2022: $47,6032022Assets 2023: $100,181Liabilities 2023: $74,900Net Assets 2023: $25,2812023Assets 2024: $78,854Liabilities 2024: $74,900Net Assets 2024: $3,9542024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$100,181
Liabilities$74,900
Net Assets$25,281
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth75th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2016: $86,357Expenses 2016: $57,465Net Income 2016: $28,8922016Revenue 2017: $117,618Expenses 2017: $107,772Net Income 2017: $9,8462017Revenue 2018: $161,055Expenses 2018: $155,656Net Income 2018: $5,3992018Revenue 2019: $137,277Expenses 2019: $185,859Net Income 2019: -$48,5822019Revenue 2020: $85,119Expenses 2020: $90,430Net Income 2020: -$5,3112020Revenue 2021: $153,091Expenses 2021: $177,620Net Income 2021: -$24,5292021Revenue 2022: $187,654Expenses 2022: $196,178Net Income 2022: -$8,5242022Revenue 2023: $252,979Expenses 2023: $239,068Net Income 2023: $13,9112023Revenue 2024: $312,328Expenses 2024: $282,943Net Income 2024: $29,3852024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$252,979
Expenses$239,068
Net Income$13,911
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Oct 10, 2024
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$252,979
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Deafinitely dogs is a service dog and professional facility dog organization that enriches the lives of people with visible and invisible disabilities live a more independent life through the love and placement of highly trained service dogs, trained specifically for each individuals needs. We strive for increased independence for our clients and believe strongly in the human / canine bond. We acquire and place: autism service dogs, hearing notification dogs, mobility assist dogs, and ptsd/psychiatric service dogs (both veteran and civilian). Deafinitely dogs also places professional facility dogs to work in mental health and other organizations who wish to use the non-judgemental love of a highly trained dog for animal assisted therapies and interventions.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$121,801$97,679▼ $24,122
Total Assets$122,503$100,181▼ $22,322
Other Assets Total$702$2,502▲ $1,800
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$74,900$74,900→ $0
Total Liabilities$74,900$74,900→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$47,603$25,281▼ $22,322
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$47,603$25,281▼ $22,322
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$122,503$100,181▼ $22,322
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay95th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Lorette VanournySecretaryFT$68,694$68,694
Sherry Steine RossDirectorFT$68,694$68,694

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Erin SotecoPresident
Diana RhineBoard Member
Jan ClielandBoard Member
Janet TeahenBoard Member
Sue TyrellTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$252,554
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$425
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$252,554
Change in Net Assets
$13,911

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded1$38,033Nyse Price Index
Total Noncash Contributions1$38,033-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$157,942
Other Expenses$81,126
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$136,453$7,182-$143,635
Occupancy$25,397$1,337-$26,734
Payroll Taxes$11,495$605-$12,100
Travel$8,023$422-$8,445
Interest$3,648$192-$3,840
Office Expenses$1,955$747-$2,702
Other Employee Benefits$2,097$110-$2,207
Fees for Services Accounting$2,063$109-$2,172
Insurance$874$46-$920
Other Expenses$4,019$552-$552
Advertising$361$19-$380
All Other Expenses-$158-$158
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$3-$3
Total Functional Expenses$220,912$18,156$0$239,068
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Small Business Disaster Loan$74,900
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Form 990 is reviewed by board members prior to filing of tax return.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“No documents available to the public”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Deafinitely Dogs
EIN
47-1590153
Phone
3199303647
Address
2802 LIPPISCH PLACE SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404

Signing Officer

Name
Sherry Steine Ross
Title
Director
Phone
3199303647
Signed
2024-10-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sherry Steine Ross
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
Ia
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
3
Volunteers
4

Preparer

Firm
Savant Tax & Consulting
Address
PO BOX 75006, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52407
Preparer
Barry Frantz Ea
Phone
3193642945
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 1, Item B

“Amending to reallocate expenses to correctly reflect the allocation of expenses between program service expenses and management and general expenses.”

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“Deafinitely dogs is a service dog and professional facility dog organization that enriches the lives of people with visible and invisible disabilities live a more independent life through the love and placement of highly trained service dogs, trained specifically for each individuals needs. We strive for increased independence for our clients and believe strongly in the human / canine bond. We acquire and place: autism service dogs, hearing notification dogs, mobility assist dogs, and ptsd/psychiatric service dogs (both veteran and civilian). Deafinitely dogs also places professional facility dogs to work in mental health and other organizations who wish to use the non-judgemental love of a highly trained dog for animal assisted therapies and interventions.”

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

“Expenses required for the daily operations of the business.”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Adjust stock donation to donor's cost basis -36,233”

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2023 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$100,181
Liabilities
$74,900
Net assets
$25,281
Revenue
$252,979
Expenses
$239,068
Net income
$13,911
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.79$0.75$0.04$3.12$2.83$0.29
2023Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.00$0.75$0.25$2.53$2.39$0.14
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.23$0.75$0.48$1.88$1.96$0.09
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.96$0.75$0.21$1.53$1.78$0.25
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.00$0.05$0.85$0.90$0.05
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$0.00$0.10$1.37$1.86$0.49
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.59$0.00$1.61$1.56$0.05
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.54$0.00$1.18$1.08$0.10
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.44$0.00$0.86$0.57$0.29