Civic Intelligence

Sheps Place Senior Dog Sanctuary

EIN 82-2277153 • 501(c)3 • Independence, MO

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

To love and care for senior dogs

17012 East Truman RdIndependence, MO 64056

www.shepsplace.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

73rd percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 73% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

82nd percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 82% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

84th percentile

35%

Higher net margin than 84% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

72nd percentile

15%

Faster asset growth than 72% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

25th percentile

-35%

Faster revenue growth than 25% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets73rd percentile

Assets

Up

$453,110

Up $60,282 (+15%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$17,013

Down $5,500 (-24%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$436,097

Up $65,782 (+18%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue82nd percentileNet Margin84th percentile

Revenue

Down

$186,205

Down $98,480 (-35%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$120,423

Up $11,029 (+10%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$65,782

Down $109,509 (-62%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth72nd percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2019: $102,591Liabilities 2019: $53,144Net Assets 2019: $49,4472019Assets 2020: $160,197Liabilities 2020: $44,513Net Assets 2020: $115,6842020Assets 2021: $197,589Liabilities 2021: $38,963Net Assets 2021: $158,6262021Assets 2022: $223,037Liabilities 2022: $28,013Net Assets 2022: $195,0242022Assets 2023: $392,828Liabilities 2023: $22,513Net Assets 2023: $370,3152023Assets 2024: $453,110Liabilities 2024: $17,013Net Assets 2024: $436,0972024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$453,110
Liabilities$17,013
Net Assets$436,097
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth25th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0Revenue 2019: $167,786Expenses 2019: $124,548Net Income 2019: $43,2382019Revenue 2020: $125,095Expenses 2020: $60,595Net Income 2020: $64,5002020Revenue 2021: $125,276Expenses 2021: $82,334Net Income 2021: $42,9422021Revenue 2022: $144,949Expenses 2022: $108,551Net Income 2022: $36,3982022Revenue 2023: $284,685Expenses 2023: $109,394Net Income 2023: $175,2912023Revenue 2024: $186,205Expenses 2024: $120,423Net Income 2024: $65,7822024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$186,205
Expenses$120,423
Net Income$65,782
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$453,110
Liabilities
$17,013
Net assets
$436,097
Revenue
$186,205
Expenses
$120,423
Net income
$65,782
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.53$0.17$4.36$1.86$1.20$0.66
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.93$0.23$3.70$2.85$1.09$1.75
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.23$0.28$1.95$1.45$1.09$0.36
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.98$0.39$1.59$1.25$0.82$0.43
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.60$0.45$1.16$1.25$0.61$0.65
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.03$0.53$0.49$1.68$1.25$0.43
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$186,205
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To love and care for senior dogs

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
PROVIDING REFUGE FOR ABANDONED OLD DOGS IN THE KANSAS CITY AREA. WE ARE A SMALL, PRIVATE SHELTER THAT FOCUSES ON THE CARE OF SENIOR DOGS. WE HOPE TO FIND OUR DOGS NEW FAMILIES, BUT THAT IS OFTEN DIFFICULT FOR SENIORS, SO IF WE CAN'T, WE WILL BE THEIR PERMANENT, LOVING HOME. WE FOCUS ON SENIOR DOGS WHO HAVE ALREADY SPENT TIME IN A SHELTER OR RESCUE, WAITING TO FIND A FAMILY. THE DOG'S QUALITY OF LIFE IS OUR HIGHEST GOAL AT SHEP'S PLACE, WITH AMPLE PLAY TIME, FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT, AND CARING, HUMAN INTERACTION. WE BELIEVE OUR SILVER-MUZZLED FRIENDS DESERVE TO ENJOY THEIR LIVES AND BE THEMSELVES FOR AS LONG AS THEY ARE ABLE. THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE A HOME FOR THE DOGS, TO GET THEM OUT OF THEIR KENNELS, AND LET THEM WANDER THE HOUSE, PLAY IN THE YARD, OR SLEEP, AS THEY CHOOSE.$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
RUSSELL CLOTHIERPresidentPT$0--
SUSAN COLEDirectorPT$0--
TRISH HERBIGSecretaryPT$0--
LISA BURKETreasurer-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
SHEP'S PLACE SENIOR DOG SANCTUARY
EIN
82-2277153
Phone
8168357602
Address
17012 EAST TRUMAN RD, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64056

Signing Officer

Name
Lisa Burke
Title
Treasurer
Phone
8168414012
Signed
2025-11-17
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 4 - Other Investment Income

“Description: . Amount: 2,143.”

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 8 - Other Revenue

“Description: shep's logo shirt sales. Amount: 348.”

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

“Description: dog care & vet expenses. Amount: 67,152. Description: administrative costs. Amount: 4,450. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 71,602.”

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities

“Description: note payable - building improvements. Beg. Of year amount: 22,513. End of year amount: 17,013.”

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TransferPrsnlBnftContractsDecl/DeclarationDesc0THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.THE ORGANIZATION, DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.
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