Bluepath Service Dogs Inc

“A draft of form 990 is provided to the president and each director of the organization by electronic mail prior to filing with the irs. Each director is asked to review the draft form 990 and provide comments or questions. After all questions and comments have been addressed, the form 990 is finalized and submitted to the president of the organization for his approval and signature, at which point the form 990 is electronically filed with the irs.”

“Each director, principal officer and committee member of the board of directors with delegated powers must annually sign a statement affirming that he or she has received a copy of the conflict of interest policy, has read and understands the policy, and has agreed to comply with the policy. All officers, directors and management employees must disclose any potential or actual conflicts of interest to the board of directors promptly upon learning of such potential or actual conflict. In the event that an officer, director or management employee has entered or has proposed to enter into a transaction that would cause said person to be an interested person, or has a financial interest that is, or may be, a potential or actual conflict of interest with the corporation, the interested person shall promptly disclose the existence of the financial interest and all material facts to the board of directors in order to permit the board of directors to consider the proposed transaction or arrangement. If the board of directors has reasonable cause to believe an officer, director or management employee has failed to disclose potential or actual conflicts of interest, it shall inform said person of the basis for such belief and afford him or her an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose. If, after hearing said person's response and after making further investigation as warranted by the circumstances, the board of directors determines the person has failed to disclose a potential or actual conflict of interest, it shall take appropriate disciplinary and corrective action. Any director may recuse himself or herself at any time from involvement in any decision or discussion in which the director believes he or she has or may have a conflict of interest without going through the process for determining whether a conflict of interest exists.”

“The organization utilized external consultants to provide salary recommendations that were then voted on and approved by the board for its chief executive officer.”

“The organization utilized external consultants to provide salary recommendations that were then voted on and approved by the board for its other officers and key employees.”

“The corporation makes its form 990 available for public inspection as required under section 6104 of the internal revenue code. The form 990 is posted on guidestar.org. In addition, the financial statements, articles of incorporation, form 990, form 1023, and by-laws are also available upon written request or by calling the organization directly.”

“The mission of bluepath service dogs, inc. Is to provide autism service dogs, offering safety, companionship and opportunities for independence. Bluepath's expertly trained autism service dogs work alongside parents and caregivers to prevent wandering. The dogs significantly lessen parents' safety concerns and help children to lead fuller lives. Reduced stress, improved sleeping routines and more meaningful social interactions can allow families to feel a renewed sense of hope and empowerment.”

“Volunteers support a myriad of functions, including service on our board of directors, raising and fostering future service dogs, assisting in administrative functions, and helping at events.”

“Bluepath service dogs, inc. Raises, trains and places service dogs in families with children with autism. Annually, bluepath participates in a number of community events, providing extensive education around autism spectrum disorders and service dogs, and garnering continued support for its mission. Bluepath's autism service dog program includes puppy raising, formal training and placement components. Volunteer puppy raisers devote their time and expertise to preparing labrador and golden retriever puppies to become well-adjusted service dogs. Beginning at eight weeks of age, puppies are taught basic obedience skills and appropriate home behavior. Raisers expose the eager pups to all the world has to offer, enabling them to develop a reference library of sights, sounds, and experiences needed to become well-trained service dogs. At approximately 18 months of age, bluepath dogs begin formal training during which time a professional instructor builds on the foundation the puppy raiser has instilled, teaching the dog increasingly advanced behaviors. Dogs acquire skills like "anchoring" (learning how to stop a child from wandering or bolting) and "visit" (providing grounding support by the dog resting its head on the child). Prior to placement in their forever homes, bluepath dogs engage with the community via the paws to learn program, in which they provide therapeutic support in schools, camps, residential homes, and day-habilitation settings. Paws to learn partners report that bluepath dogs provide emotional support, assistance with mood regulation, opportunities for social engagement and connectedness, and increased physical activity. More than 2,500 individuals are impacted by this program each year. At approximately two years of age, bluepath service dogs are ready to be placed in the homes of families with children with autism. Bluepath currently serves families with children with autism between the ages of 5 and 11 years old who live within two hours of wappingers falls, ny. Lifetime follow-up support is provided. Both the dogs and lifetime support are free of charge.”